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Andy Schmidt is an experienced engineering manager with over two decades at Curtiss Wright, where responsibilities include product development, personnel management, budget oversight, and project performance for a team of mechanical design engineers. Prior roles at Curtiss Wright include Principal Mechanical Engineer, focusing on critical function rotating electric machinery, and Senior Mechanical Engineer for design and testing processes. Andy's background in the US Navy Reserve includes service as a Lieutenant Commander across multiple units, with roles such as Unit Training Officer and Commanding Officer. Prior naval service involved the role of Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear) in the US Navy, supervising engineering operations and maintenance for ship propulsion systems. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture from the United States Naval Academy and further education from Carnegie Mellon University.