Teams at Areté

Supports manufacturing engineering, mechanical design improvements, tooling, production transitions, vibration and environmental testing for ruggedized electro-optical and laser systems. Develops assembly procedures and work instructions, analyzes ERP and test data, troubleshoots manufacturing-floor issues, investigates hardware non-conformances, and drives Lean and Six Sigma process improvements. Collaborates with engineering, quality, production, and program management teams to improve mechanical robustness, manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.

Designs, models, builds, aligns, tests, and validates laser, optical, electro-optical, and sensor systems. Responsibilities include developing simulations, specifications, diagnostics, test procedures, and documentation; analyzing experimental data; supporting manufacturing and engineering teams; conducting field demonstrations; preparing technical proposals; and serving as principal investigator for DoD research and development projects.

Leads quality engineering for laser and electro-optical systems in a regulated defense environment. Owns nonconformance, SCAR, and corrective action lifecycles; leads root cause investigations; verifies corrective action effectiveness; improves inspection plans, process controls, and manufacturing workflows; supports AS9100 compliance, audits, design reviews, and MRB meetings; monitors supplier performance; and collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management.