Kristen Eckart
Engineering Manager | Program Manager | Sr. Scientist | Inventor | Business Development |
- Role
- Process Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin
- Location
- Corning, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristen Eckart
Transformational Leader & InnovatorResults-driven executive with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and growth across the entire technology lifecycle, from research and development to commercialization. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, developing and launching billion-dollar products, and fostering strategic partnerships.Technical ExpertiseHeld key roles in research, development, and manufacturing, with expertise in photonics, high-power lasers, and materials scienceInventor with multiple patents in lensed optical fiber, chemical strengthening of glass, and touch sensor technologyGlobal PerspectiveExtensive international experience, with assignments in Japan and presentations on global stages, showcasing innovation and technological advancementsSkilled in building and leading diverse teams, driving collaboration, and fostering a culture of innovation and growthBusiness AcumenExperienced in competitive intelligence, business development, and product commercialization, with a strong understanding of market trends and customer needsLeadership StylePassionate about empowering teams, driving innovation, and delivering results-driven solutions that drive business growth and success
Experience
Process Engineering Manager
Apr 2024 — Present
Education
Alfred University
Bachelor's degree
SUNY Oneonta
Chemistry Education
Corning Community College
Associate of Science - AS
Skills
- Design of Experiments
- Product Development
- Characterization
- Spectroscopy
- Materials Science
- Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Process Improvement
- R&D
- Thin Films
- Powder X-Ray Diffraction
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