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August often feels like a transition. Summer is winding down, new schedules are approaching, and many of the goals we started earlier in the year are no longer new or exciting. Starting something is exciting. Finishing something is rewarding. But most of the work happens in the middle. At Mettle Ops, some of our projects can take years to complete. That means the final result is not built through one major accomplishment or one productive day. It is built through consistent e

Every organization wants innovation, accountability, and high performance. Yet one of the most important ingredients for achieving those goals is often overlooked: psychological safety. Psychological safety is the belief that employees can ask questions, share ideas, admit mistakes, and provide honest feedback without fear of embarrassment or punishment. When people feel safe to speak up, they are more likely to identify risks early, solve problems collaboratively, and contri

Yesterday, I was talking with Kurt Ansorge, our Chief Engineer. If you know Kurt, you know he has spent his career at some of the biggest names working on some of the most noteworthy combat vehicle platforms in our industry. He has every opportunity to work wherever he wants. So, I asked him why he chose Mettle Ops. His answer stuck with me. He said there are two ways to look at a company like ours. One is that it's a smaller company with good people where you can take it a l

One thing about Mettle Ops that inspires me the most is our dedication to the company mission. Every company wide meeting we are aligned with our motto “Warfighters First”. Everything we do as a company, every process we make, every step we take toward quality, is all to protect the warfighter. I believe that having a strong mission is essential to aligning a large organization of people. Without one, most people would work toward their own self-interest or simply bringing th

From my time at Mettle Ops, I believe one of the most important cultural aspects of a workplace is a strong sense of community. At Mettle Ops, you always feel that someone is there if you need support, whether it’s related to work or life in general. As a smaller company, Mettle Ops is able to fully embrace and cultivate this aspect of workplace culture. Monthly meetings, Christmas parties, Culture Club, and the Annual Meeting bring everyone together and help strengthen conn