Connor Nation
Ipt Lead (Engineering Team Lead) of Missiles and Space Systems Production @Karman Space & Defense
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WORK HISTORY
Ipt Lead (Engineering Team Lead) of Missiles and Space Systems Production @Karman Space & Defense
Mukilteo, WA, US
Engineering Team Lead of a multidisciplinary team of Production Controllers, Manufacturing Engineers, Development Engineers (Test Engineers) and Program Managers. Responsible for Team Health, Staffing, Finance Goals, On-Time Delivery, Critical Engineering Decision-Making, and Employee Growth and Development.My responsibilities include- Managing a team of diverse personnel to ensure delivery of production portfolio at Karman Space and Defense- Leading cross functional teams to deliver programs on time with the highest quality and maximum customer score- Manage and influence stakeholders for solution delivery, budget, revenue, staffing, and scope management- Drive improvements in the product development/production process to increase program cycle time, costs, and efficiencies- Ensure programs are staffed for success and present trade-offs to leadership to ensure portfolio execution- Drive team engagement by managing and mentoring program managers and engineers within the team- Implement and improve development processes and tools into existing programs- Collaborate with internal and external shareholders and customers as required to ensure clear communications and solutions are identified and understood by all parties- Manage Milestones and Liquidation of <$120m
EDUCATION
Everett Community College
General Studies
Gonzaga University
Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT CONNOR NATION
As an IPT Lead at Karman Space & Defense, I manage a multidisciplinary team of production controllers, manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and program managers to ensure on-time delivery, financial efficiency, and employee growth. My role emphasizes team health, staffing, critical engineering decision-making, and achieving finance and quality goals, all while supporting aerospace and defense production programs. With experience in project engineering, development engineering, and program management, I bring valuable expertise in root cause analysis, mathematics, and scheduling to the production of missiles and space systems. My focus remains on fostering collaboration, ensuring program success, and maintaining the highest standards in engineering and production quality.
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