S7E23 Jordan Kapitanoff | Screw Manufacturing, LEAN Processes, and Investing for Engineers

About this episode

Jordan Kapitanoff discusses his journey as a mechanical engineer and transformation leader, focusing on screw manufacturing, LEAN processes, and investing for engineers.

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Kapitanoff is a mechanical engineer by training and a transformation leader by practice. A graduate of Kettering University with a BSME and an MBA from Aurora University, Jordan built his career at the intersection of engineering, operations, and culture change. Over the years, he has consistently stepped into roles where systems, teams, and processes needed elevation — and delivered measurable results. At Bison Gear & Engineering, Jordan moved from Applicati...

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Moncur

Guest: Jordan Kapitanoff

Topics covered

• screw manufacturing
• LEAN processes
• engineering
• operations
• culture change
• investing

Keywords

• screw manufacturing
• LEAN processes
• engineering
• operations
• culture change
• investing
• mechanical engineer

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Organizations: Kettering University, Aurora University, Bison Gear & Engineering

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