William Head
About William Head
William Head is a Quality Specialist with extensive experience in aerospace and engineering, currently working at multiple prominent companies including BLUE ORIGIN, Parker Aerospace, and SpaceX.
Title: Quality Specialist
William Head currently holds the title of Quality Specialist at Blue Origin. His role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of aerospace products and manufacturing processes. As a Quality Specialist, he is responsible for maintaining high standards and compliance with industry specifications and regulations.
Company: Blue Origin
William Head has been working at Blue Origin since 2020. Blue Origin is an American privately-funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. At Blue Origin, he applies his expertise in quality assurance to support the company's mission of enabling private human access to space.
Company: SpaceX
Since 2015, William Head has served as a Senior Quality Professional at SpaceX. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. In this role, William contributes to ensuring the quality and safety of SpaceX’s innovative aerospace technologies.
Company: Lockheed Martin
William Head has been working with Lockheed Martin as a Supplier Quality Field Engineer and Process Specialist since 2012. Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company. His responsibilities include overseeing supplier quality and ensuring adherence to rigorous process standards in the aerospace and defense industry.
Company: General Electric Aviation
Since 2011, William Head has been with General Electric Aviation as a Quality Representative. General Electric Aviation is a leading manufacturer of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. His role involves managing quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability of aviation products.
Education and Expertise: Technical Courses and Certifications
William Head studied at various junior colleges (JCs) and completed technical courses from 1973 to 1992. His extensive education contributes to his deep understanding of quality engineering and technical specifications in the aerospace industry, enabling him to perform effectively in various high-stakes environments.
Background in Aerospace and Engineering
William Head has an extensive background in aerospace and engineering, spanning several prominent companies. His roles have included positions such as Quality Engineer at AAR Composites and Technical Specialist at Unitek Technical Services. His diverse experience across different organizations highlights his versatility and commitment to quality in the aerospace sector.