ETI Tech: Precision Machining, Welding, & Assembly at the Q2 2025 F-35 Support Equipment Supplier Summit hosted by Northrop Grumman.

DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- ETI Tech Invited to Northrop Grumman’s Q2 2025 F-35 Supplier Summit

ETI Tech, a long-standing precision manufacturer supporting the F-35 Lightning II program, attended the Q2 2025 F-35 Support Equipment Supplier Summit hosted by Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, California.

The summit—attended by Lockheed Martin, Industry leaders, the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), and top-tier defense primes—spotlighted collaboration, partnership, and unwavering commitment to War Fighter.

​Held under the theme “Predictability, Performance, Partnership,” Northrup leadership emphasized critical sustainment initiatives driving fleet readiness for over 1,170 F-35 aircraft globally.

Held under the theme “Predictability, Performance, Partnership,” Northrup leadership emphasized critical sustainment initiatives driving fleet readiness for over 1,170 F-35 aircraft globally.

Key Highlights:
• Active suppliers of assemblies, materials, systems, and components across multiple F-35 variants attended and collaborated
• Panel representation at Supplier Summit, reinforcing voice-of-field and supply chain insights
• Collaboration with JPO to improve sustainment system predictability and warfighter outcomes

ETI Tech Achieves Structural Welding Certification for F-35 Sustainment Program

Within weeks of attending the annual summit ETI achieved a major advancement by earning its structural welding certification for both Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.

“Achieving the structural welding approval is a major step forward. It shows we’re not only committed to precision machining and assembly—we’re actively scaling our capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the Warfighter,” – Andrew Chavez, ETI / Starwin President.

More about ETI / Starwin

Precision, Partnership, Performance.

For over two decades, ETI Technologies and Starwin Industries have set the benchmark for reliability in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Trusted by leading primes and Tier 1 suppliers, our companies are recognized for delivering mission-critical components on time and to spec—every time.
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Backed by a proven track record that includes support for platforms like the F-35, F-15, F-16, F-22, and C-5, we specialize in precision machining, EDM, welding, assembly, composites, electro-mechanical assemblies, and ground support equipment. From prototyping through full-rate production, our vertically integrated operations ensure lean, agile, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.

​- AS9100D certified quality systems
- Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and DoD-approved supply chain credentials
- ETI & Starwin are co-located Dayton, OH facility for streamlined integration
- Veteran Operations and Engineering teams with 50+ years combined experience
- Rapid response, small business agility with large-program capability

​Whether you’re sustaining legacy fleets or developing next-gen technologies, ETI Technologies and Starwin Industries are built to serve, built to scale, and built to last.

🚀 Meet Our Summer Interns Supporting the F-35 Warfighter Mission 🛠️✈️
We’re proud to welcome two incredible interns to ETI Starwin this summer — both bringing passion, purpose, and precision to our mission supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

🔩 Ali Shamisarski-Rodriguez
Engineering Intern – Wright State University
Ali is on the path to a Mechanical Engineering degree and plans to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. With a strong military heritage and a drive for hands-on technical experience, Ali is diving into complex problem-solving with our team.

🔧 Ian Gilliam
Quality Engineering Intern – University of Cincinnati
Ian is pursuing Computer Engineering and has a strong interest in automation, controls, and process optimization. With family ties to Wright-Patt and a curiosity for aerospace innovation, Ian is already making an impact in our quality systems.

At ETI Starwin, we're honored to help shape the next generation of engineering talent in direct support of our nation’s defense, to ensure our support of mission readiness for the Army, Navy, Airforce, and Marines is always at peak performance. 

These two future leaders are already making us proud.

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