Mike Lara
About Mike Lara
Mike Lara is a Senior Program Quality Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked for 17 years. He holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical Institute and has extensive experience in managing engineering and manufacturing production programs.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Mike Lara has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2007, serving as a Senior Program Quality Engineer. His role involves managing engineering and manufacturing production programs, emphasizing internal project coordination and customer interfacing. Lara collaborates closely with teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement to implement product and process improvements. His contributions are essential in ensuring compliance with customer requirements and addressing any non-conformances that arise during production.
Education and Expertise
Mike Lara studied at ITT Technical Institute from 1993 to 1996, where he earned a degree in Electronics Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in quality engineering. Lara's expertise encompasses managing engineering and manufacturing production programs, which includes a strong focus on project coordination and customer relations.
Background
Prior to his current role at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Mike Lara worked at Packard Bell NEC from 1995 to 1998. During his time there, he held various positions, including Quality Engineer Inspector/Auditor, Quality Engineer Technician, and Surface Mount Technology Quality Engineer Technician II. This experience contributed to his development in quality engineering and production processes.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mike Lara has demonstrated a commitment to integrating product and process improvements within engineering and manufacturing settings. His work focuses on ensuring that product designs meet customer specifications and that any non-conformances are effectively addressed. His role in quality engineering has contributed to the overall success of the programs he has managed.