Tanner Welch

Mechanical Engineer

Expertise:

• Mechanical design and CAD development
• Structural and CFD analysis (ANSYS)
• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
• Manufacturing and process engineering
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Tooling and fixture design
• Dimensional tolerance stack-up
• Process capability (Cp, Cpk)
• Warranty and end-of-line quality investigations

Professional Summary:

Tanner brings a strong foundation in mechanical engineering supported by academic research and hands-on industry experience in manufacturing, process, and quality engineering. At Franklin Engineering Group, Tanner applies his background in CAD design, analysis, and manufacturing support to project work. His experience includes aerospace research involving CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, and structural and aerodynamic analysis, as well as OEM manufacturing roles supporting new model launches, process improvements, and error-proofing initiatives. Tanner has also contributed to electric vehicle quality engineering efforts, focusing on fit and finish refinement, quality investigations, and production issue resolution.