Brent Baxter

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Glass
Glass
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Non-Woven Products
Non-Woven Products
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage

Brent Baxter is a degreed Mechanical Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in custom equipment design. He began his career designing specialized conveying systems, developing advanced product-manipulating devices that enhanced production efficiency and reliability.

As Mechanical Engineering Manager at QComp Technologies, Brent collaborates closely with all departments to lead a talented team of design engineers, project engineers, and electrical designers. Together, they develop efficient, high-performing robotic cells tailored to the unique needs of industries QComp serves.

Brent’s leadership combines deep technical expertise with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement—driving innovative automation solutions that truly help QComp Conquer Complexity.

Credentials / Certifications / Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

History with the Company

Brent joined QComp in April 2018 as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where he quickly became a key contributor to the development of custom automation systems. His technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and ability to mentor others led to his promotion to Technical Lead Engineer, where he began managing complex projects and direct reports.

Building on that success, Brent advanced to Mechanical Engineering Manager and is now an integral member of QComp’s Leadership Team. In this role, he guides a talented group of engineers, drives design innovation, and fosters collaboration across departments to deliver efficient, high-performing robotic systems.

Areas of Expertise

  • Mechanical Design & Engineering Leadership
  • Product manipulation and handling
  • Sanitary Design
  • Developing programs for drafting efficiency
  • Mentorship & Technical Team Development

  • Project Management & Technical Oversight

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

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Never give up climbing a challenging hill even though it might look like Everest.

Brent Baxter

Why QComp?

What I love most about working at QComp is that every day brings a new challenge to solve. The people I work alongside make tackling those challenges a privilege. I also appreciate that, even as a small organization, QComp consistently takes on and delivers large, complex projects with success.

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Articles from Brent

Two Robotic Integrations That ALMOST Went Wrong
robotic bag stacking
Pick & Place Innovation Palletizing

Two Robotic Integrations That ALMOST Went Wrong

See how QComp engineers solved unexpected robotic integration challenges with smart fixes that boosted reliability and efficiency.

September 18, 2025 2 min read
Cable Management in Glass Line Automation: An Overlooked Necessity
Bizlink Glass Automation and Cable Management
Pick & Place Glass Automation

Cable Management in Glass Line Automation: An Overlooked Necessity

Learn how QComp and BizLink tackle cable durability, uptime, and safety challenges in glass robotic automation, redefining efficiency in glass manufacturing lines.

February 20, 2025 4 min read
Overcoming the Limitations of Robotic Arms with Vacuum Grippers
vacuum gripper on robotic arm
Innovation

Overcoming the Limitations of Robotic Arms with Vacuum Grippers

Learn how robotic engineers tackle complex material handling challenges by overcoming limitations of vacuum grippers. Discover innovative solutions for automated processes.

August 07, 2024 4 min read