BluePrint Engines, the provider of crate engines based in Kearney, Nebraska, has announced the promotion of Johnny McDevitt to director of Sales Engineering, effective immediately.

McDevitt, who has been with BluePrint Engines for nearly nine years, previously served as director of Purchasing and Product Management.

In his new role, McDevitt will provide strategic leadership for the company's technical sales function, serving as a critical link between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Operations to help drive product development, commercialization, supplier strategy and customer support initiatives, according to BluePrint Engines.

With more than 25 years of experience in the performance automotive, aftermarket and racing industries, McDevitt brings a unique combination of technical expertise, product management experience and industry knowledge to the position.

Throughout his career, he has held executive-level positions with leading automotive manufacturers and retailers while building a reputation as both an accomplished drag racer and a passionate automotive enthusiast.

"Johnny is an important part of the BluePrint Engines team and has a broad base of experience in product management, purchasing, and vendor management," said Chris Larson, vice president of Engineering and Quality at BluePrint Engines. "BluePrint Engines has been growing nicely, and with this new position, Johnny will help keep us focused on the most important projects while ensuring new and existing product information is maximized to educate our teammates and customers at world-class levels."

As director of Sales Engineering, McDevitt will focus on aligning customer requirements with product strategy, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and supporting the continued growth of BluePrint Engines' performance engine lineup. His leadership will help ensure customer feedback, market opportunities and technical expertise are effectively translated into innovative products and solutions.

"I am honored to step into this role and continue representing BluePrint Engines, an organization that has established itself as one of the most respected performance engine manufacturers in the industry," said McDevitt. "Over the past nine years, I've had the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team and contribute across product management, purchasing, and supplier development. I look forward to helping strengthen the connection between our customers, our products, and our engineering teams as we continue to grow."

For more information on BluePrint Engines' complete lineup of crate engines and performance products, visit blueprintengines.com.