Wade Patterson

Wade Patterson has extensive experience in quality management within the aerospace industry, currently serving as a Senior Quality Manager for Supply Chain at Collins Aerospace since May 2021, overseeing quality assurance in the Avionics Supply Chain. Prior roles include Site Supplier Quality Manager and Corporate Senior Manager at Triumph Group, where Wade implemented supplier performance systems and led quality improvement strategies for a large network of domestic and international suppliers. Previous positions at Lockheed Martin involved significant leadership responsibilities in supplier quality engineering, achieving high ratings and driving a zero-defect culture. Wade’s career foundation includes quality inspection roles at Boeing and Vought Aircraft Division, complemented by educational qualifications in Information Technology and General Studies.