Dustin Kennick
About Dustin Kennick
Dustin Kennick is a Manufacturing Welding Engineer at General Atomics in San Diego, California, with over 15 years of experience in welding engineering and management roles across various organizations. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and management, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency in industrial operations.
Work at General Atomics
Dustin Kennick has been employed at General Atomics as a Manufacturing Welding Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is involved in various aspects of welding engineering, contributing to the company's operations in San Diego, California. His responsibilities include overseeing welding processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His tenure at General Atomics spans over seven years, during which he has gained significant experience in the manufacturing sector.
Previous Employment History
Before joining General Atomics, Dustin Kennick held several positions in welding engineering. He worked at Genie Industries as a Manufacturing Welding Engineer from 2006 to 2008. He then served as a Senior Nuclear Welding Engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Senior Materials and Process Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division in 2017. His early career included roles at Logan Coach Inc and S&S Worldwide, Inc., where he gained foundational experience in welding and fabrication.
Education and Expertise
Dustin Kennick has a diverse educational background in engineering and welding. He studied at Central European University and Utah State University, earning Associates degrees in Welding. He then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Welding from Weber State University. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master of Science in Management, Engineering, and Project Management from Washington State University. He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Architecture and Engineering.
Skills and Interests
Dustin Kennick possesses a strong interest in business and organizational strategic focus. His expertise extends to personnel management systems and resource management. He has demonstrated a commitment to improving productivity and efficiency within his roles. His extensive experience in large-scale operations management and multi-site execution highlights his ability to navigate complex engineering environments both domestically and internationally.