Chris Barrett
About Chris Barrett
Chris Barrett is an Engineering Manager specializing in Composites R&D at Ducommun Incorporated, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in aerospace engineering, having held various roles at Rolls-Royce and Integral Aerospace.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Chris Barrett has been serving as the Engineering Manager for Composites R&D at Ducommun Incorporated since 2019. Located in Gardena, California, Barrett oversees research and development initiatives focused on composite materials. His role involves leading engineering teams and managing projects that enhance the company's capabilities in composite technologies.
Previous Experience at Rolls-Royce
Prior to his current position, Chris Barrett worked at Rolls-Royce in various engineering roles. He began as an Aerospace Engineer from 2010 to 2012 in Derby, United Kingdom. Barrett then transitioned to a Manufacturing Engineer role from 2012 to 2014 in Hucknall, followed by a position as Manufacturing Engineer - Ceramic Matrix Composites from 2014 to 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. He later served as Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead - Ceramic Matrix Composites from 2016 to 2018 in Cypress, California.
Experience at Integral Aerospace
In 2018, Chris Barrett joined Integral Aerospace as Composites Manager, where he worked for one year in Santa Ana, California. In this role, he was responsible for managing composite materials projects and contributing to the company's engineering efforts in aerospace applications.
Education and Expertise
Chris Barrett studied at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he earned a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering, particularly in the field of composites and aerospace technologies.
Early Education
Before pursuing higher education, Chris Barrett attended Portora Royal School from 1999 to 2006. This foundational education contributed to his development in the engineering field.