Laser Assembly Component Machining by Criterion Precision

Tanya DiSalvo leads Criterion Precision Machining as its third-generation owner, carrying forward a legacy of precision and craftsmanship that began when her family's company was founded in 1953. Under her leadership, Criterion has evolved from a general machine shop into a specialized precision machining partner for the most demanding industries—medical device, aerospace, defense, and photonics. Tanya is committed to continuous investment in advanced technology and quality systems, ensuring Criterion remains at the forefront of tight-tolerance machining. As a WBENC-certified woman business owner, she brings a progressive, people-powered approach to manufacturing, building a team and culture focused on zero-failure outcomes for every customer across the United States.

Mike Pinchot serves as Estimator and Project Manager at Criterion Precision Machining, playing a pivotal role in translating customer requirements into accurate, competitive quotes and seamlessly managing projects from initial inquiry through delivery. With deep knowledge of precision machining capabilities—including Swiss turning, multi-axis CNC milling, and CNC turning—Mike ensures that every laser assembly component project is scoped correctly, priced transparently, and executed on schedule. His project management expertise bridges the gap between Criterion's engineering capabilities and the demanding timelines of photonics and optics customers, ensuring that each order meets the exacting tolerances and quality standards that Criterion's clients depend on for mission-critical applications.

David Glass serves as Chief Financial Officer at Criterion Precision Machining, overseeing the financial health and strategic investments that enable Criterion to maintain its best-in-class precision machining capabilities. His financial stewardship supports ongoing investment in advanced CNC equipment, inspection systems, and quality infrastructure—ensuring Criterion can consistently meet the demands of photonics, medical, and aerospace customers. David's work behind the scenes ensures that Criterion remains a stable, reliable long-term manufacturing partner for customers who depend on consistent quality and on-time delivery of mission-critical laser assembly components.

Kelly Marflak leads the Quality department at Criterion Precision Machining, overseeing the company's ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified quality assurance program. Kelly manages Criterion's multi-point inspection infrastructure—including the Global Advantage CMM with TESTASTAR-sm probe, the OASIS Optical Automatic Smart Inspection System, and Keyence measuring systems capable of evaluating up to 99 dimensions on 100 parts simultaneously. For laser assembly component customers, Kelly ensures every part shipped meets the sub-thousandth tolerances required by photonics and optical systems. Her commitment to quality documentation—including Certificates of Conformance and final inspection reports—gives customers full traceability and confidence in every order.

Kellyanne Gottschalk manages Criterion's internal systems and operational workflows, ensuring the company's ProShop ERP platform and production processes run efficiently from order entry through final delivery. Her role is critical to maintaining the scheduling accuracy and process discipline that precision machining customers—especially those in photonics and optics—require for reliable, on-time component delivery. Kellyanne's oversight of internal systems helps Criterion scale its laser assembly component machining services while preserving the quality and traceability standards that define the company's reputation in mission-critical industries.

Nilda Feliciano is Criterion Precision Machining's dedicated Customer Service representative, serving as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the order lifecycle. From initial inquiries about laser assembly component machining to order status updates and delivery coordination, Nilda ensures that every customer receives responsive, knowledgeable support. Her understanding of Criterion's precision machining capabilities allows her to address technical questions, facilitate communication between customers and the production team, and ensure that every client experience reflects Criterion's commitment to quality, reliability, and partnership in the photonics, medical, and aerospace industries.

Bonnie Paletta serves as Office Administrator at Criterion Precision Machining, providing the organizational backbone that keeps daily operations running smoothly. From managing administrative processes to supporting cross-functional communication within the team, Bonnie ensures that Criterion's office functions with the same precision and reliability that defines its manufacturing floor. Her contributions allow the technical and customer-facing teams to focus fully on delivering high-quality laser assembly components to photonics, aerospace, and medical device customers—reinforcing Criterion's reputation as a dependable, detail-oriented precision machining partner.