Ty Mereness

Ty Mereness is an accomplished quality assurance professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including aerospace and heavy manufacturing. Currently serving as the Director of Quality Assurance at Firefly Aerospace since June 2023, Ty leads a team focused on instilling rigorous quality standards. Previously, Ty held significant roles such as President at QVATIS INC., Director of Quality Assurance at Spaceflight Inc., and Director of Quality, Security and Regulatory Compliance at Tethers Unlimited, Inc. Education includes a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University, with further professional studies at Johns Hopkins and Bradley University. Ty's expertise encompasses quality culture cultivation, supplier quality management, and regulatory compliance in dynamic environments.