Project Engineer
Natech Plastics Engineering and Manufacturing
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Lori Jockers serves as a project engineer at Natech Plastics, an injection molding manufacturer for the medical and diagnostics industry. Jockers’ deep background in 3D printing, electronic enclosure design, and cosmetic packaging has prepared her for her new position at Natech. Part of her responsibilities include designing and modifying parts in CAD software, providing technical advice, and developing processing plans to optimize applications like molding, filling, and sealing.
Jockers graduated from SUNY New Paltz among the college’s first class of mechanical engineering students. She also continued her artistic and creative passions through completing a minor in art studio. Jockers was one of the founders and former president of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), one of the first 3D printing interns at the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) and a proud member of the New Paltz Cheerleading Team.
