Punit Pandit

Punit Pandit has extensive experience in production and quality assurance, currently serving as a Production Manager at SpaceX since November 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing the Merlin Integration Production for M1D, MVAC, and Engineering sections. Previous roles at SpaceX include Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Supervisor, emphasizing build reliability engineering. Prior to SpaceX, Punit worked at Abbott as a Quality Control Supervisor and Project Quality Lead Engineer, transitioning from a contractor to a full-time position. Additional experience includes a Quality Assurance/Validation Engineer role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and positions as a Lead Solar Designer and Warehouse Employee. Punit began a career in management and safety roles during tenure at Sodexo and UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services while also contributing as a Research Assistant at UC Davis. Punit holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, obtained in 2016.