Design West Technologies, Inc.
Derek Sweem is an experienced executive with a robust background in operations and management. Currently serving as President of D Sweem Consulting Inc since June 2015, Derek focuses on process improvement for companies in the San Diego area. Concurrently, Derek holds the position of Director of Operations at Design West Technologies, Inc., where efforts are directed towards building a capable team. Previously, Derek was President of Evans Manufacturing, Inc. from February 2002 to March 2014, overseeing manufacturing and distribution of promotional products. Earlier in the career, Derek served as Vice President of Operations at Hartwell Corporation from January 1977 to February 2002, managing aerospace manufacturing operations and driving product development and process improvements.
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Design West Technologies, Inc.
General Capabilities Founded in 1994, Design West Technologies (DWT) is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis. Vertically integrated from R&D to final assembly and testing, we offer a unique combination of electrical, chemical, and mechanical product development for weapons and CBRN systems with CNC machining, injection molding, robotic welding, assembly, design, testing, and engineering capabilities. Certifications and Testing Located in Southern California, DWT has a facility near John Wayne Airport (SNA) with over 60,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space of AS9100D/ISO 9001-2008 and ITAR certified. DWT has assembled a broad knowledge base in manufacturing and assembling products, especially for government contracts. We are well-versed in projects that require a high degree of precision, automation, and concurrent engineering. The full-fledged analytical testing lab is equipped with advanced testing instruments and measurement devices plus self-designed testing systems, all meeting MIL-STD-810 test requirements. Defense DWT is an electro-mechanical systems manufacturer capable of managing many military contracts and is a US Department of Defense Contract Manufacturer. DWT has superior past performance on US government contracts involving weapons systems and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) systems. Specialties DWT also specializes in CBRN products. The CBRN Systems division includes chemical detection and CBRN filtration product lines. Design West Technologies’ laboratory is certified by the US Government for CBRN filtration testing.