Robert Fitzpatrick

VP, PRODUCTION

Robert Fitzpatrick is a seasoned manufacturing and operations leader with more than three decades of experience in shipbuilding, industrial manufacturing, and executive management. He oversees all facets of Shipyard production, ensuring operational excellence, quality standards, and on-time project delivery.

Robert joined Philly Shipyard in 2001 and has progressed through multiple leadership roles, bringing extensive expertise in production management, operational efficiency, and industrial manufacturing. He was promoted to Vice President, Production, in 2007, a position he continues to hold following the company’s transition to Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) following Hanwha’s acquisition in December 2024.

Prior to joining the Shipyard, Robert served as a Production Manager at L-3 and as a Plant Engineering Designer/Draftsman at GE. Throughout his career, he has led diverse teams, optimized complex processes, and driven quality and performance across large-scale engineering projects.

Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Spring Garden College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Drafting and Design Technology from Gloucester County College in Sewell, New Jersey.