Derek Parker

Experience

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  Atlantic Marine, now a division of BAE Systems Shipbuilding

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Project Coordinator

  Completed Ship Repair Contracts for Commercial and Government Clients; including compliance inspections, shipboard system upgrades, and project management.

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  Zapp USA

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

  Project Engineer

  Product Development, Machine Design, and Industrial Engineering.

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  Force Protection

  Aug 2003 - Nov 2010

  Engineering Section Manager

  Responsible for developing requirement documents, test and validation plans, product development specifications, and risk mitigation for emerging wheeled vehicle technologies.- Chief Engineer of the MRAP Cat. 3 MPCV "Buffalo" A1 vehicle program from 2003 to 2005. - Patent Holder for the ILAV (Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) crew compartment.- Developed a unified datum and measurement system for the MRAP Cat. 2 "Cougar" A1 and A2 variants that allowed the manufacturing process times to be reduced by over 75%, over 3,500 vehicles built to this process to date. - Led the design team within the UK MoD to develop the TSV (Tactical Support Vehicle) – “Wolfhound” - coordinating efforts from multiple engineering teams and UK Ministries to test, develop, and build from prototype to production in less than 18 months.- Transitioned the “Cheetah A1” vehicle from R&D technology demonstrator to material release in preparation for the M-ATV program. Worked extensively with manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and robotic welding companies in preparation for the high volume, low cost manufacturing processes required while still maintaining design intent and survivability. Show less

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  Ashley Engineering Systems, LLC

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2013

  President

  Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) Lead for clients that included General Dynamics Land Systems, Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Miller, and others during the development and air transportability qualification of the Internally Transported Vehicle (ITV) Program for PM-FOSOV (Family of Special Operations Vehicles). Completed two vehicle designs, one for certification with the CV-22 "Osprey", and one with the CH-47 "Chinook". Completed Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) maneuvers with multiple units within the SOF community in order to simulate standard mission requirements and equipment load outs. Show less

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  Primary Weapons Systems

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2018

  Chief Engineer

  Primary Weapons Systems is recognized as a world leader in the most accurate, reliable, and serviceable semi-automatic firearms available today. Serving over 90 Agencies and Tier 1 units in the United States and 15 foreign countries, PWS works closely with clients and industry partners in the design, development, and advancement of various firearm platforms.Primary Weapons Systems is one of the largest vertically integrated firearms manufacturer in the state of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.- Systems Development of Crew Served & Tactical Weapons Platforms. - Product and Process Development. Manufacturing Engineering. - Testing, Prototyping, Risk Mitigation, and Supply Chain Support. Show less

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  Ashley Engineering Systems, LLC

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  President / Owner

  Seasoned Subject Matter Expert for Product Development Support Services for both Government and Industry. 24+ Year track record of successful material release of complex manufactured assemblies in the Shipbuilding, Oil Field Exploration, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Dept. of Defense, and Small Arms industries.

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  O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2024

  Responsible for successful implementation of research, design, and development programs in support of strategic goals and initiatives for sporting and non-sporting firearm applications. Lead a cross-functional product development team from initial concept through design validation and pilot production.Since 1919, Mossberg® has been the leader in introducing important design breakthroughs to the firearm industry. Many product features pioneered by Mossberg® are now the standards by which all modern firearms are judged. Never content with the status quo, our men and women constantly strive to improve and update the capabilities of all Mossberg® products. In accomplishing this goal, we recognize that each improvement is a part of the “Shooting System” approach and most are designed to fit the firearm purchased years ago. #since1919 Show less

  • Design Team Leader

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Sr. Design Engineer, R&D Engineering Group

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2022
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  True Velocity

  Jun 2024 - now

  Director, Mfg. Eng. - Weapons Division

  True Velocity is an advanced technology and composite manufacturing company focused on revolutionizing the ammunition industry. Based in Garland, Texas, True Velocity has more than 250 patents pending or issued on its products, technology, and manufacturing processes. The company’s employees have over 200 years of combined military service and are manufacturing, engineering, and quality control experts.Ammunition Made Perfect.