Optics 1
Robert Watts has over 30 years of work experience in various leadership and managerial roles. Robert started their career as an Estimator at Northeast Contractors, Inc in 1987 before moving on to Hamilton Standard - United Technologies as a Program Manager in 1989. From there, they worked at ACT Manufacturing as a Program Manager - Business Development, Paceline Systems as a Supply Chain Manager, and Mack Technologies as a Business Unit Manager. In 2005, they joined L-3 Communications - Insight Technologies as a Program Manager and later became the Director of Product Assurance. In 2012, they transitioned to Heckler & Koch USA where they served as the Director of Quality Management, US Operations. Robert then moved on to Titeflex Corporation - Titeflex Aerospace as the Manager of Program Management before becoming the Vice President of Operations at Optics 1 in 2018. Throughout their career, Robert has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in quality management, program management, and operations.
Robert Watts attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering. Robert then pursued further education at Western New England University from 1989 to 1992, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree. The field of study for their MBA is not specified.
Optics 1
Safran Optics 1 is a global leader in the design and production of high-performance electro-optics and navigation systems and subsystems for defense and civil applications. Our capabilities include laser rangefinders, markers, visual augmentation systems, precision north finding and inertial navigation systems, targeting solutions, and OEM custom solutions. Safran Optics 1 is proud and honored to provide its capabilities to our Nation's Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Law Enforcement, and First Responders, as well as those of our allies. Safran Optics 1 is based in Bedford, New Hampshire, where its products are designed, developed, and produced. As part of the Safran Group, Safran Optics 1 is also proud to provide capabilities from Safran Vectronix and Safran Electronics and Defense.