Bradford Hamilton

About Bradford Hamilton

Hi! It\'s Bradford, here. I’m an operations leader with 4+ years of experience in…

Experience

1. Principal Engineering Specialist

   RTX

   Jan 2022 — Present · TX, US

   Provides operational leadership for 9 laboratories across 5 geographically dispersed sites, managing 10 complex programs, ensuring all laboratory equipment meets engineering build and testing standards, directly supporting program deliverables, and maintaining operational continuity• Develops and enforces comprehensive safety security and facilities procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and external regulations such as AS9100 and ISO14644-1, reducing audit nonconformities by streamlining protocols and staff training• Implemented an innovative material and equipment tracking system recovering $2.5M+ in previously unaccounted-for assets, increasing accountability and streamlining reporting across multiple teams• Facilitates international logistics for complex High Energy Laser (HEL) system shipments to locations such as Ukraine and Africa, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations while meeting critical deadlines for defense projects• Manages comprehensive property and equipment compliance across Raytheon-owned customer-owned leased and special test equipment utilizing tools such as the Universal Property System (UPS) and Aramis Calibration System to maintain asset accuracy, improving audit readiness• Drives calibration processes for all lab equipment, ensuring timely and precise execution of ESD and other compliance requirements, reducing downtime, and improving overall laboratory efficiency• Creates and delivers targeted presentations to internal and external stakeholders, aligning teams to compliance goals, successfully bringing several non-compliant laboratories into full compliance with third-party and corporate audit standards within accelerated timelines• Designed and launched a summer internship program in partnership with Texas universities, creating opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in engineering labs, strengthening relationships with local academic institutions

Education

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Charleston Southern University

  Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science / Minor in Biology