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Laura Hartwig, PE, PMP

Engineering Fellow, Chief Engineer Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies

Laura Hartwig is Chief Engineer at the Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). With more than 6,550 employees in Kansas City and Albuquerque, the KCNSC provides national security through their diverse engineering, manufacturing and secure supply chain management activities.

As Chief Engineer, Hartwig is responsible for leading a group of technical experts across a variety of advanced technologies, including product, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering expertise for mechanical and electrical products, materials, telemetry and test equipment. 

Since joining KCNSC in 2001, Hartwig has held multiple technical leadership and management positions in Engineering, Program Management, Quality and Systems Engineering. Most recently, Hartwig led the effort to develop production-readiness processes to improve technical methods for achieving rate production. Previously, Hartwig served as Senior Technical Manager in Systems Engineering, where she was responsible for leading the organization to develop and deploy a systems engineering vision and strategic plan and address multiple systemic technical topics on recent programs. Before joining KCNSC, Hartwig worked for General Motors Corporation and served in design and manufacturing roles, as well as selection as a GM Fellow for graduate study.

Hartwig was awarded the Jack A. Knuth Award for Continuous Improvement in 2015, a singular award given to one employee each year at KCNSC. She was also awarded a Defense Program Award of Excellence in 2006 and a Honeywell Aerospace Award for IPG Achievements in 2008. Hartwig was inducted into the Missouri University of Science & Technology’s Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers in 2022. 

In addition to professional responsibilities, Hartwig spends time with her husband and three daughters traveling, enjoying performing arts and volunteering. She is active in organizations targeted at care of orphans, and she holds a leadership role in her church.   

Hartwig’s academic degrees include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. Hartwig is Six Sigma Black Belt certified, a licensed Professional Engineer and a Project Management Professional.