LH

Lewis Hong

Co-Founder @ FP Solutions VC | ex SpaceX, serial entrepreneur, Investor, mentor

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Education

Work Experience

  • Co-Founder

    2022

    First check investor empowering the next wave of Hard Tech

2019 - 2022

  • Director of Manufacturing and Operations

    2019 - 2022

    Managed all plant operations and manufacturing teams responsible for EV battery module and pack operations

2012 - 2019

  • Sr. Operation Leader, Launch Vehicle

    2015 - 2019

    Managed various departments building launch vehicles. Successfully introduced next-generation components and completed aggressive production ramp. Hire, coach, develop and lead team members on both production and R&D projects.

  • Lead Engineer - Falcon 9

    2014 - 2015

    Developed and completed full automation pressure vessel assembly factory and high-pressure test cell. The new production operation reduced headcount requirements by 82% and tripled the production rate. Managed and developed various component supplier capabilities in parallel

  • Engineer - Spacecraft Interior

    2012 - 2014

    Managed new product introduction, manufacturing, and on-time delivery of spacecraft interior sub-assemblies to integration.

2009 - 2012

  • Co-Founder

    2009 - 2012

    Established a fast-casual food retail brand from the ground up and exited

2008 - 2011

  • Principal

    2008 - 2011

    Supported multinational brands in strategic branding, global expansion, and sourcing initiatives

2003 - 2007

  • Manufacturing Technical Supervisor

    2003 - 2007

    Successfully led new production introduction from Japan and increased full automation manufacturing capacity by 150%. Led a team of engineers, technicians and operators to received 15 Continuous Improvement Achievement Award given by company president and achieved All Time Top 10 Kaizen Achievers status in record time