Eric Malindzak
About Eric Malindzak
Eric Malindzak is a Process Improvement Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in process improvement and business process management. He has extensive experience in various industries, including aerospace and biotechnology, and holds multiple degrees in quality management and business administration.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Eric Malindzak has been employed as a Process Improvement Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing process improvements. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific research and technology.
Experience at Pratt & Whitney - Rocketdyne
Eric Malindzak worked at Pratt & Whitney - Rocketdyne for a total of eight years from 1998 to 2006. He served as a Supplier Coordinator and Materials Management Analyst in Canoga Park, California. He later took on the role of Senior Analyst for Export Control from 2007 to 2012, where he was involved in compliance and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Eric Malindzak holds a Master of Science in Quality Systems Management from The National Graduate School of Quality Management, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology from North Carolina State University between 1992 and 1997. Additionally, he has an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, obtained from 2000 to 2003, and a Graduate Certificate in Commercial and Government Contracts Administration from California State Polytechnic University.
Achievements and Certifications
Eric Malindzak is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, indicating his advanced skills in process improvement methodologies. He has received NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Above and Beyond Award and a Group Recognition Award for his contributions to projects and initiatives in his field.
Background in Export Compliance
Eric Malindzak has extensive experience in export compliance, particularly with International Trade in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). He has held various positions related to export compliance, including roles at Infineon Technologies and Space Systems Loral, where he managed compliance and regulatory processes.