UAV and Drone Component Machining Services

Tanya DiSalvo leads Criterion Precision Machining as its third-generation owner, continuing a family legacy of precision manufacturing excellence that dates back to 1953. Under her leadership, Criterion has grown into a nationally recognized woman-owned precision machining company serving No Failure industries including Aerospace, Defense, UAV, Medical Device, and Photonics. Tanya has championed significant investments in advanced CNC technology, quality systems, and workforce development—positioning Criterion as a trusted supplier for mission-critical component programs. Her leadership reflects both the company's deep-rooted Ohio manufacturing heritage and its forward-looking commitment to delivering the tightest tolerances and most reliable components in the industry. Tanya holds WBENC certification, ensuring Criterion meets rigorous standards as a Women's Business Enterprise.

Mike Pinchot serves as Criterion's Estimator and Project Manager, acting as the primary point of contact for customers navigating complex UAV and aerospace component projects from quotation through delivery. His role bridges technical machining requirements and business execution—ensuring accurate cost estimates, realistic timelines, and smooth project hand-offs between engineering review and production. Mike brings a deep understanding of precision manufacturing workflows, materials, and tolerance requirements that are critical to drone and UAV component programs. His attention to detail and customer-first approach ensures that every project—whether a prototype run or high-volume production order—is managed with transparency and precision from day one.

David Glass serves as Chief Financial Officer at Criterion Precision Machining, overseeing the financial strategy and operations that enable the company to invest continuously in advanced machining technology and quality infrastructure. His financial stewardship ensures that Criterion maintains the operational stability and capital capacity needed to service long-term aerospace, defense, and UAV component programs with consistency and reliability. David's work behind the scenes directly supports Criterion's ability to deliver on-time and within scope for mission-critical customers who cannot tolerate supply chain disruptions or financial uncertainty in their machining partners.

Kelly Marflak leads Criterion's Quality Assurance program as Quality Manager, overseeing the multi-point inspection processes, metrology equipment, and documentation standards that ensure every UAV and drone component shipped meets or exceeds specification. Kelly manages the operation of Criterion's Global Advantage CMM with TESTASTAR-sm probe, OASIS Optical Automatic Smart Inspection System, and Keyence multi-dimension measurement systems. Her team's rigorous approach to quality—from in-process checks to final inspection reports and Certificates of Conformance—reflects Criterion's commitment to zero-defect delivery for aerospace and defense customers who operate in No Failure environments.

Kellyanne Gottschalk manages Criterion's internal systems as Internal Systems Manager, overseeing the ProShop ERP platform and digital infrastructure that drives operational efficiency across the company's precision machining workflows. Her role ensures that scheduling, job tracking, documentation, and compliance records are maintained accurately across all active UAV, aerospace, and medical device programs. Kellyanne's systems management expertise enables seamless coordination between estimating, machining, inspection, and shipping—giving customers real-time confidence that their critical component orders are progressing on schedule and within quality specifications.

Nilda Feliciano is Criterion's dedicated Customer Service representative, serving as the front-line contact for clients seeking updates, placing orders, and navigating the day-to-day needs of active UAV and precision machining programs. Her responsiveness and professionalism ensure that customers in aerospace, defense, and drone development always have a direct, knowledgeable point of contact at Criterion. Nilda's role is central to Criterion's reputation for reliable communication and customer-first service—qualities that matter just as much as machining accuracy when you're sourcing components for mission-critical applications.

Bonnie Paletta serves as Office Administrator at Criterion Precision Machining, ensuring the smooth day-to-day administrative operations of the company. From managing correspondence and records to supporting the leadership team across finance, HR, and compliance functions, Bonnie plays a critical supporting role in keeping Criterion's operations running efficiently. Her organizational expertise and institutional knowledge—built over years supporting a precision manufacturing operation—contribute directly to the reliable, professional experience that UAV and aerospace customers expect when partnering with Criterion for their most demanding component programs.