Brian Erhartic
About Brian Erhartic
Brian Erhartic serves as the VP of Additive Manufacturing Development at Divergent, where he focuses on integrating innovative manufacturing technologies. He has previously held significant roles at SpaceX and Relativity Space, contributing to advancements in space exploration and manufacturing engineering.
Current Role at Divergent 3D
Brian Erhartic serves as the Vice President of Additive Manufacturing Development at Divergent 3D. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's focus on innovative manufacturing technologies. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and integration of additive manufacturing processes that enhance production capabilities.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Brian Erhartic held multiple positions at SpaceX, including Senior Director of Dragon Production from 2019 to 2021 and Director of Dragon Production from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Senior Manager of Falcon Manufacturing Engineering from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at SpaceX involved significant contributions to the production and engineering of spacecraft.
Experience at Relativity Space
At Relativity Space, Brian Erhartic worked in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Vehicle Engineering from 2021 to 2023 and Senior Director of Propulsion for a brief period in 2021. He also served as Vice President of Additive Development in 2023. His work focused on advancing manufacturing technologies in the aerospace sector.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Brian Erhartic earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various manufacturing and engineering roles.
Early Career at TE Connectivity
Brian Erhartic began his career at TE Connectivity, where he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer II for five months in 2013. He also participated in a Rotation Program as an Operations Engineer from 2011 to 2013. These early experiences contributed to his expertise in manufacturing processes.