Timothy Monzello
Manufacturing engineer & Educator
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Timothy Bradbury Monzello is a manufacturing professional, educator, and former leader in the Manufacturing Engineering Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
About Timothy
His career spans decades of hands-on experience in machining, production, and operations, combined with advanced expertise in planning, systems, and engineering execution.
He began his career working as an auto mechanic and machinist, gaining practical experience across CNC programming, manual machining, and production environments. Over time, he advanced into leadership roles including Foreman, Supervisor, Plant Manager, and Quality Control Manager. This foundation gave him a deep understanding of how products are built from the ground up.
NASA JPL
Monzello spent 19 years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His work there focused on complex systems and precise execution. He began as a Master Production Scheduler. This role required coordinating multiple moving parts and timelines. Later, he joined the Manufacturing Engineering Group and became a Group Lead.
Teaching Manufacturing
While working at JPL, Monzello began teaching at El Camino College. He has now been teaching for over 11 years. His courses focus on manufacturing and machine tool technology. Today, he teaches online. “I try to keep it practical,” he says. “Students need to see how it applies in real situations.” His teaching reflects his own career path. He connects theory with hands-on experience.
Life beyond work
Outside of work, Monzello enjoys music, travel, and the outdoors. He still plays piano, with a focus on ragtime. He and his wife have attended the Scott Joplin Festival in Missouri. He also enjoys camping, hiking, and visiting historical sites. In his community, he volunteers at an assisted living facility. “It’s important to stay connected,” he says.
