Derek Christiansen

Derek Christiansen is a seasoned professional in quality management and engineering, currently serving as the Principal Customer Quality Program Manager for Military Avionics & Helicopters at Collins Aerospace since July 2021. Prior experience includes multiple roles at Rockwell Collins, where Derek excelled in customer quality management and led critical initiatives such as the Airbus bid, achieving exceptional audit scores, and spearheading corrective action responses. With a robust background in product integration at Rockwell Collins and engineering roles at Microchip Technology, Inc. and Fujitsu GMD, Derek has demonstrated leadership in quality assurance, new product integration, and operational improvements. Derek holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Yale University.