Ashley Rivers
About Ashley Rivers
Ashley Rivers is the Organization Manager of Operations and Aftermarket Programs at QuEST Global in Windsor, CT, with over 15 years of experience in aerospace operations. She is also actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers, holding several leadership positions.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Ashley Rivers is currently employed at QuEST Global as the Organization Manager for Operations and Aftermarket Programs in Windsor, CT. She began this role in October 2018. In this position, she manages core operations, including manufacturing engineering, should cost analysis, supplier development, materials, and aftermarket processes. Her responsibilities include strategic reorganization, collaborative team engagement, continuous improvement, LEAN methodologies, and risk analysis.
Previous Experience at QuEST Global
Before her current role, Ashley Rivers held several positions at QuEST Global. From 2016 to 2018, she served as a Project Manager in East Hartford, Connecticut. Prior to that, she was the Team Lead for Supply Chain Services from 2014 to 2015, and she started at QuEST Global as a Lead Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2014 in Windsor, CT. Her roles at QuEST Global have provided her with extensive experience in aerospace operations.
Professional Involvement with Society of Women Engineers
Ashley Rivers has been actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for over a decade. She currently serves as a Professional Development Grants Committee Member in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Her involvement with SWE has been consistent, including a term as President of the Hartford Professional Section from 2010 to 2014. She has held several leadership positions within the organization, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and support for women in engineering.
Background at Pratt & Whitney
Ashley Rivers has a strong background in supplier development and new programs from her experience at Pratt & Whitney. She served as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Supplier Development and New Programs from 2010 to 2013 in Middletown, CT. Additionally, she was involved in the P&W Women's Council during the same period. Her earlier roles at Pratt & Whitney include Manufacturing Engineer from 2008 to 2010 and participation in the Manufacturing Engineering Development Rotational Program from 2006 to 2008.
Educational Background
Ashley Rivers holds two Masters of Science degrees. She earned one from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also received a Masters of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford, studying from 2006 to 2008. Furthermore, she completed her Bachelors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in engineering and related disciplines, supporting her extensive career in aerospace operations.