John Howard
About John Howard
John Howard serves as the Director of Systems Engineering at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2008, overseeing analytics integration and configuration management. He has previously held roles at Bath Iron Works and General Atomics, focusing on material planning and systems engineering.
Work at General Atomics
John Howard has served as the Director of Systems Engineering at General Atomics since 2008. In this role, he oversees the integration of analytics and configuration management to ensure that product functionality meets customer expectations. His responsibilities include managing the translation of engineering configurations into manufacturing bills of materials, which supports the company's SAP ERP and MRP functions. Howard leads a team of industry experts in power electronics and systems engineering principles, implementing a robust managed change process to support long-term logistics and maintenance objectives.
Previous Experience at Bath Iron Works
Before joining General Atomics, John Howard worked at Bath Iron Works as a Change Manager from 2005 to 2008. In this position, he focused on ensuring the availability of materials to meet demanding production schedules through effective material planning. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in managing complex engineering and production processes.
Career Progression at General Atomics
John Howard initially joined General Atomics as the Director of Systems Engineering, a position he held from 2008 to 2011. During this time, he was responsible for leading a team focused on systems engineering principles and power electronics. His leadership in this role laid the groundwork for his current position, where he continues to influence the company's engineering practices and product development strategies.
Expertise in Systems Engineering
John Howard possesses extensive expertise in systems engineering and power electronics. His role at General Atomics involves overseeing critical processes that ensure product functionality aligns with customer needs. He has implemented effective strategies for managed change processes, which are essential for maintaining long-term logistics and maintenance objectives in engineering projects.