Michael Brant – Heat Treat Today 40 Under 40

Name: Michael Brant

Company: Contour Hardening
Position: Metallurgical Engineer
Years in Industry: 5
Nominated by: Contour Hardening

Michael Brant has been a tremendous addition to Contour. Over the past five years, he has taken an active role in maintaining Contour’s quality system, managing all calibrations and lab activities, maintaining customer relationships, and assisting in new product and process development. Michael was also chosen to join the HTS Board as the emerging professional representative in 2019. His attitude and work ethic are impeccable, and he has quickly become an essential part of the Contour team.

A graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Michael is an active member in the Metal Treating Institute and was expected to graduate from the YES Program Class of . Michael holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, an NDT Magnetic Particle, Level II, and is skilled in ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 13485. He has also been reappointed to a second term as the emerging professional member on the HTS Board of Directors through 2021.