John Rennick

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Sr. Structural Design Engineer at Leidos

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

John Rennick is a Senior Structural Design Engineer with 16 years of experience in composite design and project management for marine and aerospace applications. A graduate of Northeastern University, he possesses extensive knowledge of finite element analysis, CAD, and mechanical testing, currently applied to maritime systems at Leidos.

His background uniquely includes biomechanics, where he served as a Research Engineer at the Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, managing FEA projects and co-authoring publications on orthopaedic topics.

He has managed capital projects valued at over $2 million and composed high-value research grants.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Marine Vessel Design
His current role at Leidos is in the Maritime Systems Division, focusing on composite and metallic structural design for surface and underwater vehicles.
Advanced Composites
A core theme in his career, with experience in material processing, laminate design, and testing at companies like Leidos, Guri, and Hexcel.
Finite Element Analysis
A key technical skill utilized across his roles to design, analyze, and optimize composite components in the marine, industrial, and even biomechanical sectors.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2016
Sr. Structural Design Engineer at Leidos
7-2012 - 2-2016
Composite Structural Engineer at Gurit
6-2010 - 7-2012
Research Engineer at Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies
1-2010 - 5-2012
Graduate Research Assistant at High Performance Materials and Structures Laboratory
12-2006 - 12-2009
Qualification Engineer at Hexcel Corporation

Education

2010 - 2012
Master of Science (MSc) from Northeastern University
2001 - 2005
BEng (Hons) from University of Glasgow

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And John

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