Brayton Connard Jr.
About Brayton Connard Jr.
Brayton Connard Jr. serves as the Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance Officer at Redwire Space since 2020, where he ensures compliance with industry standards and oversees safety systems. He has a background in quality assurance and engineering, having held various roles in organizations such as Lockheed Martin and Fresenius Kabi USA.
Work at Redwire
Brayton Connard Jr. has been serving as the Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance Officer at Redwire Space since 2020. In this role, he oversees safety systems for both hardware and personnel, ensuring compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to uphold high-quality standards. He contributes to the development of new products, ensuring quality throughout the entire product life cycle.
Education and Expertise
Brayton Connard Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University at Buffalo, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise includes quality assurance, safety systems, and process improvement, particularly in aerospace and manufacturing environments.
Background
Before joining Redwire Space, Brayton Connard Jr. held various positions in quality assurance and engineering. He worked as a Laborer for the Town of Pittsford in 2015 and as a Quality Inspector at Tag Team Manufacturing from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an In-process Quality Coordinator and Manufacturing Process Engineer at RMO in 2019 and 2020, respectively, where he played a key role in facility layout and construction planning.
Internships and Early Career
Brayton Connard Jr. gained valuable experience through internships at Lockheed Martin in 2016 and Fresenius Kabi USA in 2017. During these internships, he developed skills in project management and quality assurance. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in quality and safety management.
Achievements in Quality Management
At Deep Space Systems, Brayton Connard Jr. managed the implementation and improvement of an AS9100 certified Quality Management System. He has facilitated continuous improvement activities, driving enhancements in processes and product quality. His contributions have been integral to maintaining high-quality standards in the organizations he has worked with.