Melanie Lang

Melanie Lang is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in aerospace and business development. As Co-Founder and CEO of FormAlloy since January 2016, Melanie has demonstrated leadership in innovation and strategy. Additionally, serving on the America Makes Executive Committee since February 2020, Melanie focuses on strategic advisory for the Institute. Prior to these roles, Melanie worked at Lockheed Martin for over a decade, holding various positions including Program Manager, Business Development Lead, and Project Engineer, where responsibilities ranged from identifying new business opportunities to managing complex projects and developing lean strategies. Melanie's career began at Boeing, contributing to operations analysis, with educational credentials including an M.S. in Systems Architecture and Engineering from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.