John Mannisto holds the role of Engineering Director, Simulation Based Design at Whirlpool Corporation. Within this role, John's current focus is on CAE productivity in structures, fluids, dynamics and manufacturing. John has also been a consultant  to the aerospace, automotive and oil and gas industries in CAE and prior to Whirlpool, held positions with Lockheed and John Deere. John holds BSME and MSME degrees from Rutgers University in New Jersey.