Charles Pringle

Professional Overview:

• Worked in the private sector for nine years as an engineer with an emphasis on manufacturing. Then seven years solving technology problems and supervising the implementation of technology into everyday processes. Since 2008, teaching engineering in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at CWU.

Academic Achievements:

• Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) from Central Washington University, 2007

Research Highlights:

• JCATI Undergraduate Research (Carbon Fiber Recycling)

Professional Experience:

• Teaching since 2008, Facilities Management 2001 – 2008 solving problems and implementing technology into everyday process. Industry 1992 – 2001 primarily in manufacturing. Lean Bronze Certification 2020. Professional Engineer 2017 (#55733)

Publications:

• 2023 JCATI research grant report
• 2022 Visual Management: Connecting Classrooms to the Workforce, ITEEA Conference
• 2021 Material Property Variation in an Additive Manufacturing Lab, ASEE Conference
• 2021 Relating Senior Project Time on Task to Student Scores, ASEE Conference
• 2019 Free-form Additive Manufacturing Lab, MS&T Materials Science & Technology Conference

Courses Taught:

• Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Design I & II, Senior Project, Finite Element Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, CAD/CAM Manufacturing, Dynamics, Applied Mechanics of Materials

Professional Memberships:

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
• American Foundry Society (AFS)

I enjoy helping students learn, camping, and watching Formula 1 racing.