AyrKing Adds Mechanical Engineer

AyrKing, a FEDA manufacturer member and part of CFS Brands, has hired Sophie Wegenast as its newest mechanical engineer.

In her new role, Wegenast will be responsible for producing drawings, prototype testing and other tasks that support the Louisville-based manufacturer’s engineering capabilities and business growth. She will work on food preparation projects and help grow the company’s innovation pipeline by solving customers’ real-world back-of-house challenges, AyrKing said.

Wegenast has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville and previously interned at the Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science and Technology. She joins a growing team of engineers at AyrKing, including recent hires Alex Baker and Rushi Bhakta.

“Sophie’s unique combination of hands-on manufacturing and design experience adds valuable capability to our team,” Jim Bell, president of AyrKing, said in a news release. “As we continue to expand, her ability to move from concept to prototype will help us solve challenges our customers face.”