Kyle Gutzmann

I am a passionate and driven problem solver. Experienced in research and development, rapid prototyping using 3D printing technology, multiple CAD platforms, engineering drawings, and plastics and metal manufacturing processes. I was raised in a small agricultural town in Northeast Nebraska. Growing up and working on our family farm I gained valuable people skills and a strong work ethic. I acquired a wealth of job and industry experience through multiple jobs an internships throughout my college career. I hold a degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. I began my career with John Deere in 2016 and have held positions in industrial engineering for fuel pumps, tooling design for gear manufacturing, and test engineering for transmissions. I then transitioned to a Tillage Product Design Engineer where I was responsible for improving upon the design, cost, quality, and manufacturability for multiple John Deere tillage and grain platforms. In 2021, I changed career paths and am now in the exciting and creative world of toys. As a Product Design Engineer for Fat Brain Toys I am responsible for designing, prototyping, and working with manufacturers to create some of the best and creative toys in the world.