Ron Reed
About Ron Reed
Ron Reed is a Lab Quality Assurance professional with over 36 years of experience in the space and aerospace industries, currently working at Amentum in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. He has held various roles, including Quality Auditor and Senior Aerospace Technician, and has a background in Industrial Hygiene Management from Columbia Southern University.
Current Role at Amentum
Ron Reed has been employed at Amentum since 2017, serving as Lab Quality Assurance. His work is based at the Component Refurbishment & Chemical Analysis Facility located at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In this role, he focuses on ensuring quality standards are met in laboratory operations, contributing to the overall integrity of the facility's processes.
Previous Experience in Aerospace
Before joining Amentum, Ron Reed accumulated extensive experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at United Space Alliance for a total of 26 years, holding positions as a Senior Aerospace Technician from 1985 to 2006 and as a Quality Auditor from 2006 to 2011. His roles involved significant responsibilities related to quality assurance and technical support for spaceflight missions.
Education and Certifications
Ron Reed studied at Columbia Southern University, where he focused on Industrial Hygiene Management. He achieved certification in this field in 2010, completing the program over a period of 11 months. This educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and safety protocols within laboratory environments.
Experience in Quality Assurance
With over 36 years of experience in various roles related to the space and aerospace industries, Ron Reed has developed a strong foundation in quality assurance practices. His involvement in precision cleaning of components for spaceflight missions highlights his commitment to maintaining high standards in aerospace operations.
Career at National Agents Alliance
From 2011 to 2013, Ron Reed worked as a Life Agent at National Agents Alliance in Orlando, Florida. This role contributed to his diverse professional background, although it was outside the aerospace sector.