William Huntington

About William Huntington

Manufacturing executive leading high-consequence production in nuclear energy and national security environments. Currently oversee multi-site advanced manufacturing teamsupporting micro-reactors, fuels development, and defense programs at Idaho National Laboratory (Active DOE Q Clearance).Proven track record scaling complex operations from prototype to mission-ready production — including greenfield facility launches, rapid production ramps, and global manufacturing integration.Formerly scaled hydrogen power systems manufacturing at First Mode and production launch operations at Lucid Motors.Strengths include:• Standing up secure, regulated production environments• Building elite technical teams in engineering-driven organizations• Executing first-of-a-kind systems under strict quality and safety constraints• Integrating supply chain, quality, and operations for reliable delivery

Experience

1. Division Director - Advanced Manufacturing, Fabrication, Calibration and Supply Operations

   Idaho National Laboratory

   Apr 2025 — Present · Idaho Falls, ID, US

   Lead multi-site advanced manufacturing, fabrication, calibration, and supply chain operations (~110 staff) across 10 facilities supporting nuclear R&D, micro-reactor development, and national security missions.Brought structure and velocity to highly technical, first-of-a-kind programs by integrating engineering, prototyping, and low-volume production under nuclear-grade quality standards. Lead manufacturing execution for flagship programs including MARVEL micro-reactor, Valkyrie space reactor, ATR irradiation experiments, and fuels development.Currently leading the stand-up of a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex (opening 2026) — delivering on schedule with zero disruption to ongoing reactor and national security programs.Focus Areas:• Scaling mission-critical manufacturing in high-consequence environments• Building engineer-centric, high-caliber technical teams• Agile manufacturing for first-of-a-kind nuclear systems• Full budget authority and multi-site operational integration

Education

• Northern College

  A.A.S, Welding Engineering Inspection Technician

• Ferris State University

  B.S Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering

Skills

• 5s
• Arc Welding
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Kanban
• Quality Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Quality System
• Six Sigma
• Stamping
• Supplier Quality
• Machining
• Metallurgy
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Failure Analysis
• Dfmea
• Poka Yoke
• Ndt
• Engineering
• Ppap
• Weld
• Spc Charts
• Kaizen
• 5 Why
• Troubleshooting
• Machine Tools
• Spc
• Quality Control
• Inspection
• Measurement System Analysis
• Apqp
• Welding
• Gd&T
• Automation
• Iso
• Steel
• Mig Welding
• Lean Manufacturing