Kirk Tedsen
Project Manager
I'm a product development and project management leader with 20+ years of experience guiding complex, high-volume products from concept through production. My background spans engineering leadership, program execution, and cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
I've led and mentored engineering and project management teams while remaining hands-on with large, technically demanding programs. I'm most effective in environments where clear processes, strong communication, and practical problem-solving are essential to balancing cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
With a foundation in mechanical engineering and an MBA, I bring both technical depth and business perspective to every project. I'm known for building trusted relationships, aligning teams around shared goals, and helping organizations turn ambitious ideas into reliable, manufacturable products.
Questions & Answers
How do you make people laugh?
Being serious about my work, not myself.
If you were a tool or piece of equipment, what would you be and why?
A torque wrench - not flashy, but critical. I help teams apply the right amount of pressure at the right time so nothing breaks and everything holds together.
What's your favorite productivity hack or time-saving trick?
I use MS Outlook Tasks to track commitments to my team and clients. Clear reminders help me stay responsive and consistent without micromanaging.