ABOUT US

History of JJR

In 2011, Bryan Richards was in his 13th year as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Northwest Aerospace Technologies, specializing in structures, interiors, testing, and estimating. His brother, Kevin was a decade into his career as a custom fabricator and production management. When Bryan identified an abundant need in the regional aerospace industry for quality parts delivered in an exceptionally short amount of time, he tapped his brother for help and JJR was born.

JJR started in Bryan’s garage with a CNC mill, router table, and press brake. Using these machines and a relentless focus on quality, JJR was able to manufacture aerospace parts and components quickly to meet all customer requirements and expectations.

Since its humble beginnings, JJR is vastly different today. Boasting a 20,000 square foot state of the art manufacturing facility and 2,000 square feet of administrative space, JJR is home to 30+ employees who expertly serve both the commercial aerospace, defense, and space sectors. Leveraging a robust lean manufacturing culture and cutting edge ERP software, JJR delivers a wide variety of parts and components to clients all over the United States.

JJR aspires to be the premier worldwide manufacturer recognized for our quality, innovation and passion for perfection.

Mission Statement

To provide innovative, high quality engineering and fabrication solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Vision Statement

JJR aspires to be the premier worldwide manufacturer recognized for our quality, innovation and passion for perfection. This is achieved through the collaborative efforts of all our stakeholders to manufacture a better future for our employees, clients, suppliers and community.

Our Team

Our leadership team were asked 3 questions:
1. Their life motto.
2. Their hobbies or interests.
3. Anything unique about themselves.

Click on “Learn More” on each employee to see their responses.

Bryan at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Bryan Richards

President/CEO

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1. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
– Leonardo da Vinci.

2. Bryan enjoys hydroplanes, playing golf, and traveling with his family.

Bryan at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Mitch Cantu

Vice President – Fabrication and Operations

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1. “You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.”

2. Mitch enjoys running jet sleds on the river, riding dirt bikes in the mountains, catching fish and hunting ducks. Mitch also enjoys spending time exploring the wilderness – it’s pretty cool out there!

3. I have a strong work ethic and am a very strategic thinker.

Dylan at JJR Engineering & Fabrication
Dylan Packard

Vice President – CNC Machining

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1. Time is the only thing you spend without ever knowing your balance. You can’t save it, you can only spend it. Spend it wisely!

2. Dylan enjoys fishing, boating, traveling, and chasing sunsets.

3. I’ve always worked with metal, my first job was sharpening hockey skates!

Andrew at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Andrew Vuong

Vice President of Business Development

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1. Don’t judge a book by its cover.

2. Andrew enjoys trying new foods, reading biographies, and spending time with his family.

3. I was part of the first cohort of U.S. high school exchange students allowed to study abroad in China in 1994!

Aaron at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Aaron Atencio

Outside Process Manager

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1. “Don’t hesitate, just commit.” – Sometimes you spend too much time thinking of doing something that the opportunity slips by.

2. Aaron enjoys gaming and going hiking.

3. I love music, I am always wired in listening to something; at home I’m always playing my guitar or at a concert.

Crystal at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Crystal Biggs

Document Control Specialist

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1. Always be kind, you never know what others are going through.

2. Crystal enjoys spending time at her family cabin in Center Island, and visiting the San Juan Islands with her kids.

3. I strongly believe that no matter how hard life gets or throws at you, never give up!

Bob at JJR Engineering & Fabrication
Bob Edwish

Quality Assurance Manager

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1. Honesty is the only policy.

2. Bob enjoys playing guitar and spending time outside in nature.

3. I have never met anyone else not related to me with the last name.

Katrina at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Katrina Rogers

HR Admin/Bookkeeper

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1. You never know the difference you can make in someone’s life.

2. Katrina enjoys knitting and hiking.

3. One of my goals is to visit all of the U.S. National Parks, and so far I’ve visited 21.

Michael at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Michael Rubino

Senior Estimator

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1. “If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up”

2. Mike enjoys building vintage cars and motorcycles. He is also known to show up at a music jam and gets onstage with his guitar.

3. I was born in Cleveland Ohio and lived 6 minutes away from the house used to film the movie “A Christmas Story”.

Jonathon at JJR Engineering & Fabrications
Jonathan Todd

Purchasing Manager

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1. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

2. Jonathan enjoys collaborating with his wife to raise a son while remodeling aspects of their current home. Jonathan also enjoys recording music and playing video games.

3. He mastered his music album at Robert Lang Studios in Shoreline and played violin all through grade school.

Our word is our bond and we conduct our business with respect, integrity and loyalty to our customers and employees.

425-485-1831
19401 144th Ave NE, Building D, Woodinville, WA 98072