About Us

POP was started in 2021, with the mission to enable local companies to prototype and produce functional products more easily.  We're a small and hard-working team full of diverse technical skills and a shared passion for building top-notch parts and assemblies using state of the art technologies.  ​

Evan Schneider, Founder

Evan Schneider has been interested in building and improving (and sometimes breaking) mechanical devices for as long as he can remember.  Evan has extensive design and manufacturing knowledge, and is familiar with various CAD and CAM packages, programming, mechatronics, and of course 3D printing!  He holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Stanford, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT. 

Evan founded POP Manufacturing in 2021 as a continuation and expansion of his work at RYT Manufacturing, where he was leading 3D printing efforts for over 5 years.  ​

Doug Williams, Technician

Doug Williams has always been interested in learning about how things are made.  He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and has experience in welding, CNC machining, and -- since starting at POP -- 3D printing.  An avid cyclist, he also enjoys board games and vexillology (the study of flags).  

James Elliott, Technician

James Elliott has been obsessed with creating and building things of all kinds ever since he was kid in his dad's woodshop. James is an avid woodworker and puts the saying "why buy it when you can make it" into action daily: guitars, kayaks, and furniture are just some examples of what he's made so far. Born and raised right here in the Bay Area, James has worked in a variety of industries including aerospace, hardware, and film. ​

Paul Hanson, Technician

Paul Hanson is a lifelong maker who started with plastic and wooden model building, then worked his way through fabricating in plastics, metals, and composites. A knack for problem solving and thirst for knowledge of new materials and techniques have led to positions in robotics, special effects, machine/metal shop instruction, aircraft modification, and submarine repair. His current interests include artistic endeavors, machining, and casting, with a healthy dose of machine repair thrown in for good measure.