2024 Engineering Leader Under 40: Jason Andronic, 37

Jason Andronic, 37
Senior Controls Project Manager
Quality Design Services
Okemos, MI, United States

What Makes Jason an Engineering Leader

Hired as a Controls Project Engineer, Jason has far exceeded expectations at Quality Design Services. He played a crucial role in managing contractor schedules, coordinating more than 250 engineers across four major battery lines at GM’s flagship battery plant in Detroit. Beyond his primary responsibilities, Jason took the initiative to work closely with engineers, ensuring the delivery of operational battery lines in record time for a groundbreaking production process.

Achievements, Advancements & Career-related Industry Contributions

Jason’s ability to earn customer trust and provide valuable feedback to executives has been instrumental in managing scheduling, resource allocation, and safety compliance for the entire plant. His technical expertise spans vision systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and robotics, where he assists engineers with debugging and supports management in both long-term and short-term planning. As a leader, he consistently finds opportunities for junior engineers to contribute under his guidance on every project.

Non-work-related Activities & Hobbies

Jason has been working on integrating and automating his home devices using “Home Assistant.” This project, which includes in-home cameras, heating and cooling systems, a robot vacuum, and lighting, began as a solution to manage his home while working 80-hour weeks.

Interesting Details

Jason’s knowledge of efficient assembly began in his parents’ alternator shop, where he once repaired 30 alternators in a single day. This early experience honed his skills in efficient processes. Jason is also known for his ability to maintain political neutrality within any organization or project. He communicates in a way that keeps customers and his team informed while ensuring sensitive information remains confidential—a quality that has endeared him to his clients.

Why Jason Chose This Career

Jason chose a career in engineering because it presents constant challenges, with each job offering unique opportunities. Working in manufacturing allows him to make a global impact on both people and businesses.

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