Kris Houghton

Chief Operating Officer at PRATT & MILLER ENGINEERING & FABRICATION INC

Kris Houghton has extensive work experience in the automotive and defense industries. They began their career at Chrysler in 1995, where they held various engineering roles and were responsible for designing and developing vehicle suspension, steering, and dynamics systems. They then joined Pratt Miller in 2009 and held several leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President Defense. At Pratt Miller, they oversaw company-wide operations, guided technology development, and managed defense product development projects. They also led teams in research and innovation, engineering and design, prototype build, testing and development, and low rate production. Kris Houghton has a strong background in project management, customer service, and delivering innovative solutions.

Kris Houghton has a strong educational background in automotive and mechanical engineering. From 1996 to 1998, Kris pursued a Masters degree in Automotive at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to that, from 1990 to 1995, Kris attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). The combination of these degrees suggests a solid foundation in engineering principles and specialized knowledge in the automotive industry.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    September, 2022 - present

  • Chief Operating Officer Vice President Defense

    July, 2021

  • Vice President Defense

    January, 2020

  • Vice President Engineered Solutions

    January, 2019

  • Executive Director Low Rate Production

    January, 2018

  • Director Of Engineering Services

    January, 2012

  • Chief Engineer

    January, 2011

  • Project Manager Vehicle Development Specialist

    April, 2009

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