Derek Wilhite

Derek Wilhite is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Product and Quality Engineering Manager at PCC Structurals, Inc., a role held since October 2017 that also includes responsibilities as Quality Manager and Quality Assurance Supervisor. Derek is the senior on-site quality representative, overseeing a technical team focused on compliance, continuous improvement, and document control, with relevant certifications in AS9100/AS13100 and Nadcap Special Processes. Previous roles include Process Engineer and Production Supervisor, where Derek managed daily operations for 46 production employees, covering aspects such as equipment maintenance and budget adherence. Derek also gained valuable experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Lutron Electronics, a Project Management Intern at Aldridge Electric, and as a tutor at various educational institutions. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, and an Associate of Science in Engineering from Lehigh Carbon Community College.