In this episode of Candidate Spotlight, I sit down with Apollo Jones Jr., a recent manufacturing and mechanical engineering graduate making his way in the industry. He talks about how his love for math and problem-solving shaped his career path and why he sees engineering as both a challenge and a passport to opportunity.

Apollo reflects on standout experiences, from designing safer nuclear reactor systems at Idaho National Lab to working on AI image recognition projects, exploring headphone design with Beats, and contributing to innovations at Oshkosh like the USPS’s next-generation delivery vehicle.

Now four months into his first full-time role, Apollo shares how starting in assembly and quality assurance taught him the value of detail, discipline, and persistence. With aspirations to grow into project management and new certifications, he carries a clear message: never stop learning.

Connect with Apollo Jones Jr. on LinkedIn to follow his journey.