Kirk Payne

Kirk Payne is a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Currently employed at Sauer Group Inc. since July 2022, Kirk has previously held project management positions at Gutridge and Bruner Corporation, demonstrating a strong ability to select products based on cost and design criteria while managing financial structures and project deliverables. Kirk's engineering background includes a role as a Project Engineer at Bruner Corporation, where responsibilities involved reviewing technical data and managing project reporting structures. Earlier career experiences include working as a Ferrous Casting Engineer at Honda of America Mfg., Inc., and as a Large Engine Development Co-op at General Electric Aviation. Kirk Payne holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University, completed in 2008, and graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 2004.