Anthony Tanner
About Anthony Tanner
Anthony Tanner is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in project management and engineering roles across various companies, including Electric Boat and General Atomics. He holds an MBA and multiple certifications in engineering and project management, contributing to significant projects such as the CVN 78 and CVN 80 builds.
Work at General Atomics
Anthony Tanner has been employed at General Atomics as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the review and revision of Work Instructions for the CVN 78 and CVN 79 aircraft carriers. His work ensures technical integrity in preparation for the upcoming CVN 80 build. Tanner has also managed the procurement and delivery of Critical Safety Item components for the CVN 79 and 80 projects, demonstrating his expertise in manufacturing processes and project management.
Previous Experience at Electric Boat
Prior to his current role, Anthony Tanner worked at Electric Boat as an Overhaul Engineer: Structural from 2014 to 2015. His responsibilities included overseeing structural engineering tasks, which contributed to the maintenance and overhaul of naval vessels. This position provided him with valuable experience in the defense industry and further developed his engineering skills.
Education and Expertise
Anthony Tanner holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rhode Island, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University between 2002 and 2007. Additionally, Tanner has pursued further education at UC San Diego Extended Studies, completing programs in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Analysis and Design, and Project Management. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and project management.
Project Management Experience
Tanner has significant experience in project management, having worked as a Project Manager at Z Microsystems for three months in 2014 and at Hasbro from 2010 to 2013. During his time at Hasbro, he served as both Project Manager and Associate Project Engineer, where he managed various engineering projects. His responsibilities included initiating Engineering Change Requests using Windchill Workflows and authoring Field Change Work Packages for the CVN 78 AAG.
Achievements in Engineering and Management
Throughout his career, Anthony Tanner has made notable contributions to engineering and management. He has presented adjudicated non-conformance parts to the internal Material Review Board and initiated Quality Notices in SAP. He has also authored Non-competitive Procurement Justifications for senior management by researching product data and history. His work reflects a strong commitment to quality and compliance in engineering practices.