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Ben Knaus

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Director of Engineering/Project Management at JBT Marel
📍 Visalia, California, United States

Ben Knaus is an engineering and project management director with deep expertise in the automotive aftermarket and manufacturing sectors. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, he is described as having an easy-going demeanor and being an effective supervisor. He previously served as Director of Engineering at Hellwig Products, where he was a recognized suspension expert.

Bens professional life is fueled by a personal passion for cars, which began in a college off-road club. He is a self-described "gear head" who turned his hobby of working on his own 1985 Toyota pickup rock crawler into a successful engineering career. He maintains a strong connection to the automotive industry through his involvement with SEMA.

Interesting fact: Ben was recognized as a top rising talent in the automotive industry when he was named to the Specialty Equipment Market Associations (SEMA) prestigious "35 Under 35" list.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering/Project Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Visalia, California, United States
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Automotive Engineering
He is a mechanical engineer and recognized suspension expert, having spent years developing aftermarket suspension products at his previous company, Hellwig Products.
Off-Road Vehicles
His passion for the automotive world was ignited in college by joining an off-road club and building his own Toyota pickup rock crawler.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Director of Engineering/Project Management
JBT Marel
4-2022 - 12-2022
Director Of Engineering
JBT Marel
12-2017 - 4-2022
Director of Engineering/Operations
Hellwig Products
4-2015 - 12-2017
Director of Engineering
Hellwig Products
1-2015 - 3-2015
Product Marketing Engineer
Hellwig Products
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Education
BS
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Monte Vista High School
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