PNNL

Mitch Blocher, a mechanical design engineer at PNNL, has over 5 years of experience driving innovation in the nuclear, automotive, military, and hydropower sectors. He specializes in solid phase processing technologies—such as friction stir welding and ShAPE—and excels at developing advanced tooling and patentable solutions. He creates impact by applying cross-disciplinary, root-cause-driven strategies to tackle challenges in efficiency and scalability. A dedicated mentor, Mitch is committed to empowering the next generation of engineers by providing hands-on guidance and sharing his technical expertise.