Tyler Forthofer

Tyler Forthofer serves as the Director of Operations and Operational Excellence at Wilcox Industries, overseeing New Product Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement for electro-optics production lines since July 2022. Previously, Tyler held positions at L3Harris Technologies, including Program Manager, Associate Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Supervisor, managing Thermal and Night Vision product lines for defense contracts. Prior experience includes roles at Lockheed Martin as a Program Quality Engineer, and multiple leadership positions within the US Army, focusing on operational planning, airborne operations, and logistics management, culminating in an engineering officer role responsible for extensive personnel training and equipment management. Tyler's educational background includes a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.