Lamar Kernes
About Lamar Kernes
Lamar Kernes is a Senior Engineer at Rocket Lab, with a background in manufacturing engineering and program management. He has previously worked at notable companies such as GE, Eaton, and Stanley Black & Decker, accumulating over a decade of experience in the field.
Work at Rocket Lab
Lamar Kernes has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Senior Engineer since 2022. His role is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this position, he contributes to the engineering efforts of the company, which specializes in aerospace manufacturing and satellite launch services.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Before joining Rocket Lab, Lamar Kernes worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at several companies. He was employed at GE from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Memphis Area, where he focused on manufacturing processes. Prior to that, he spent five years at Eaton in Shawnee, Oklahoma, from 2012 to 2017, also as a Manufacturing Engineer. Additionally, he worked at ABC Group for one year in the Greater Nashville Area, TN, from 2018 to 2019.
Experience as Program Manager at Stanley Black & Decker
Lamar Kernes served as a Program Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from 2019 to 2022. His role in Baltimore, Maryland, involved overseeing advanced manufacturing initiatives and managing programs to enhance production efficiency.
Education in Manufacturing Engineering
Lamar Kernes studied Manufacturing Engineering at the University of North Alabama. He also attended Spartan College, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering roles.