Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Defense Engineering Solutions in Clearwater, FL
At McCormick Stevenson, we embrace a singular mission: to defend human liberty through unwavering service to America's warfighters. As a small, non-traditional defense contractor, our exclusive focus on armament systems development and manufacturing enables us to deliver immediate operational impact. Our team combines decades of specialized expertise with the agility to address complex challenges while maintaining strict adherence to delivery timelines. Through rigorous system engineering, precision product design, and advanced manufacturing processes, we provide tailored solutions that meet evolving defense requirements. Our commitment to quality is reflected in every aspect of our work, from initial concept development to final product delivery. With a proven track record in ordnance systems, energetic materials, and precision weapons development, we maintain deep technical proficiency across multiple defense domains.Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with Department of Defense initiatives while maintaining the responsiveness that larger contractors often lack. Through continuous investment in modernization and workforce development, we ensure sustained capability to support critical national security missions. Our leadership team brings extensive program management experience, ensuring every project balances cost, schedule, and technical excellence. This combination of technical depth, operational flexibility, and mission focus positions us to deliver superior value to our defense customers.
Services
System Engineering
Product Design
Manufacturing Process Development
Quality Systems
Technical Publications
Energetics Development
Advanced Manufacturing
Defense Electronics
Unmanned Systems
Ammunition Modernization
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized defense industry expertise in energetic materials and precision weapons
- Our exclusive focus on armament systems ensures deep technical specialization
- Agile small-business responsiveness with proven large-project execution capability
- We maintain ITAR-registered operations for secure defense contracting compliance
- Our team includes former National Armaments Consortium leadership with DoD collaboration experience
Associations and certifications
- ITAR Registered
Services
Ordnance Systems Development
Our ordnance systems development combines advanced energetic materials expertise with precision weapons engineering to create mission-critical defense solutions. We specialize in modernization initiatives that enhance ammunition capabilities while maintaining strict safety and reliability standards. Our engineers apply decades of DoD collaboration experience to deliver systems that meet evolving battlefield requirements through rigorous testing and validation protocols.
Manufacturing Process Development
We develop optimized manufacturing processes for defense applications using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Toyota Production System principles. Our team implements automated solutions that improve production efficiency while maintaining strict quality control. With expertise in sheet metal fabrication, composite materials, and precision machining, we ensure scalable production capabilities that meet demanding defense specifications.
Technical Publications
Our technical publications team creates comprehensive documentation packages including maintenance manuals, test procedures, and engineering specifications. We maintain ISO 17025-accredited dimensional measurement capabilities to ensure documentation accuracy. Our Model-Based Definition processes integrate directly with engineering systems to provide up-to-date technical data throughout product lifecycles.
Quality Systems
We implement robust quality management systems certified to ITAR standards, ensuring compliance with defense contracting requirements. Our quality engineers apply statistical process control and Six Sigma methodologies to maintain consistent production standards. With 18+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, we ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory agency requirements through rigorous inspection protocols.
Unmanned Systems Development
Our unmanned systems development leverages expertise in defense electronics and control systems engineering. We design and integrate autonomous capabilities for aerial, ground, and maritime platforms using advanced CAD tools and simulation software. Our team applies geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards to ensure system interoperability while maintaining strict adherence to military performance specifications.
People
Charlie Zisette
Director, Energetic Systems
Brings four decades of defense experience in energetic materials, propellants, and precision weapons systems. Former Executive Director of the National Armaments Consortium with expertise in collaborative armaments development across the Department of Defense.
Elijah Barritt
Mechanical Engineer
Specializes in mechanical design optimization using ANSYS Fluent CFD and Python coding. Applies nuclear reactor component experience to defense applications while maintaining a strong commitment to engineering service principles.
Jose David Sandoval
Mechanical Engineer
Focuses on DOD testing protocols and design iteration with additive manufacturing expertise. Applies cross-functional team experience from SOFWERX and Aberdeen Test Center to defense system prototyping challenges.
Andrew McCutchen
Chief Engineer
Leads engineering teams across multiple sectors with 18+ years of product development experience. Specializes in production line optimization and yield improvement while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Don Halferty
Director, Modernization Systems
Brings 35 years of manufacturing systems experience with expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Focuses on balancing quality, cost, and schedule requirements for defense modernization programs.
Questions
What defense sectors does McCormick Stevenson specialize in?
We focus on armament systems including ordnance, precision weapons, energetic materials, and defense electronics for U.S. military applications.
How does McCormick Stevenson ensure manufacturing quality?
We maintain ITAR-registered operations with ISO 17025-accredited dimensional measurement and rigorous statistical process control protocols.
What engineering capabilities does the company offer?
Our capabilities span system engineering, product design, manufacturing process development, and technical publications for defense systems.
How can defense agencies collaborate with McCormick Stevenson?
Contact our Clearwater, Florida headquarters at (727) 735-9633 to discuss defense contracting opportunities and technical requirements.
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Ron Erdmann
Apr 09, 2019
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Mccormick Stevenson is a very professional organization with exceptionally talented staff. They offer a wide variety of engineering and design capabilities, as well as analysis services. They are passionate about what they do! Great company with great employees.
