Lisa Edwards
About Lisa Edwards
Lisa Edwards is the Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in quality management across various industries, including aerospace and defense.
Title
Lisa Edwards holds the position of Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at BLUE ORIGIN.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Lisa Edwards is currently the Director Quality and Continuous Improvement at BLUE ORIGIN, working onsite in the Florida Space Coast as of 2023.
Previous Experience at Aerospace Companies
Lisa Edwards has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, having held notable positions such as Program Quality Leader at GE Aerospace, Director of Quality at Textron Systems, Mission Assurance Manager at Northrop Grumman, and Vice President Quality Assurance at Cobham. Her tenure in these roles spans from 2018 to 2023, contributing significantly to quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Long-Term Tenure at Boeing
Lisa Edwards spent a considerable part of her career at Boeing, from 2005 to 2018 in various leadership roles. These roles included Senior Manager/Site Leader, Supplier Quality, and Senior Manager and Quality Leader at different Boeing facilities. She contributed to various military platform programs such as the V-22, CH-47, F/A-18, AH-64, AH-6, and A-160.
Educational Background
Lisa Edwards earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, graduating in 1993. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) from Fontbonne University, completing her studies in 2001.
Experience in Quality Management Systems
Lisa Edwards has extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) across a variety of industries. Her expertise in this area is evident through her leadership roles and successful program implementations.
Experience in Aircraft Assembly
In her career, Lisa Edwards has significant experience in aircraft assembly for military platforms, working on both manned and unmanned systems. Her roles at companies like Boeing and Northrop Grumman underscore her deep understanding and impact on these complex assembly processes.