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Ted Pingston

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Director, Engineering & Quality at Parker Hannifin
📍 Dana Point, California, United States

Ted Pingston is the Director of Engineering & Quality at Parker Aerospace, bringing 20 years of industry experience. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an Aerospace Engineering degree from Western Michigan University, he has directed teams of over 100 engineers on complex fly-by-wire flight control systems for military and commercial aircraft.

He has a keen interest in major aerospace and defense companies, including Boeing and Northrop Grumman. Based on his alma mater, he may follow collegiate sports from Western Michigan University.

He is the inventor on a U.S. Patent for a Rotary Pump with Hydraulic Vane Actuation.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director, Engineering & Quality
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dana Point, California, United States
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Flight Control Systems
He directed a 100+ person engineering team to deliver certification for a complete stick-to-surface fly-by-wire flight control system.
Military Aviation
Previously led a business team responsible for flight control components for military fighter jets, transports, and helicopters.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Director, Engineering & Quality
Parker Hannifin
12-2013 - 8-2022
CHIEF ENGINEER
Parker Hannifin
10-2010 - 12-2013
MILITARY BUSINESS TEAM LEADER
Parker Hannifin
6-1994 - 5-1997
PUMP PROJECT ENGINEER
PSG, a Dover company
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Education
1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Western Michigan University
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