Stephen Andersen, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Troy, AL, US

Steve Andersen is a Thea™ award-winning executive leader and strategist, bringing over 30 years of experience in high-tech and advanced manufacturing to his role as Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of FGR8.

Co-Owner/Principal of a business providing consulting services in Themed Entertainment, Aerospace/Defense, Operations/Manufacturing- Operations- Engineering/Product Development- Project Management- Strategy- Leadership and Team Development

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Report directly to the parent company with P&L responsibility and leadership of all business and production operations activities for an entertaiment industry leader in puppets, costumes, and highly engineered.
• Develops and improves operational solutions and innovation to drive success.
• Ensures compliance with ASTM and relevant client standards for complex solutions for theme park and entertainment installations.
• Leads global expansion efforts and development of new international facilities

Troy, AL, US

• Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer for the product cycle including all matters related to research and development, product specification, design, sustaining engineering, production support, innovation.
• Developed and expanded the R&D department; led the industry in talent, capabilities and output of new, innovative products to support rapid and aggressive growth with class-leading products.
• Supported development of expansion site, including a new, state-of-the-art product development center.
• Managed technical center to support prototype builds and product improvements via 3D scanning, 3D Printing, CNC machining and other technologies.

Accokeek, Maryland, US

• Reported directly to the VP, Operations for the product cycle including all matters related to research and development, product specification, design, industrialization and manufacturing process development.
• Set methodology and processes necessary for creating and maintaining a state-of-the art R&D department and led the product development and innovation process and team.
• Led cost reduction efforts resulting in > $750K annual production cost savings.
• Led new product industrialization efforts including process design, planning, equipment selection, tooling and fixtures, process flow, capacity and labor planning, and process validation
• Active participant in SAAMI firearms, ammunition and joint technical committees and working groups.
• Supported proposal and sample efforts for government, law enforcement, and military opportunities.

St. Petersburg, US

• Reported directly to the SBU VP/General Manager. Planned, developed, and established policies, procedures, objectives and all aspects of the department’s activities in R&D to include development of new or improvement.
• Managed systems engineering support for ongoing production contracts for DoD and other customers in accordance with the goals and objectives of a Business Unit with $300M-$350M in annual sales.
• Directed the research and development, engineering project, and task workloads to ensure progress and results were accomplished within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Identified and oversaw proposal opportunities for R&D funding from outside sources to perform contract R&D that fit with the product and technology development goals of the business.
• Planned, managed, and executed contract funded R&D programs.
• Managed relationships with technical counterparts in government and partner organizations.

• Director of Operations (2011) | Director for Advanced Technology (2010) Reported directly to CEO; served as member of leadership team and professional technical staff.
• Provided hands-on leadership for all technical and engineering functions and overall operational leadership for engineering and manufacturing facility.
• Primary technical point of contact for U.S. Navy and partners in industry and academia.
• Led business development activities in military and renewable energy market segments and supported business development in military maritime business.

Newark, DE, US

• Assistant Director, Military Programs (2005-2010)Research Associate/Associate Scientist (2002-2005)Member of leadership team and professional technical staff. Managed team and resources on military vehicle and.
• Established and managed 18,000 sq. ft. prototyping and development facility with dedicated team.
• Secured over $60M in contracts for Company during 8-year tenure and held primary responsibility for large number of long-term significant industrial consortium partnerships.
• Responsible for design, analysis, and re-engineering activities for a variety of programs including composite body parts, structural vehicle armor, gun barrel overwraps, cab and vehicle structures.

Mme | Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bme | Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering