Detex Welcomes Yarimar Gonzalez as Engineering Test Lab Technician

Detex is proud to announce the addition of Yarimar Gonzalez to our team as the Engineering Test Lab Technician. In this vital role, Yarimar leads efforts to ensure product compliance with industry standards by conducting rigorous testing, maintaining the integrity of our quality assurance processes, and supporting agency certification requirements. She also reviews product drawings and installation instructions for accuracy, manages updates to the BHMA Certified Products Directory (CPD), and coordinates UL and Intertek recertification testing.

Yarimar is a U.S. Air Force veteran with 11 years of service as an Air-Launched Cruise Missile Maintenance Technician, including 7 years in supervisory roles. She brings extensive expertise in testing, troubleshooting, project management, integration, and life cycle logistics. Throughout her military career, Yarimar led critical phases of the missile life cycle—from maintenance and testing to shipping, receiving, and deployment—ensuring mission readiness and operational excellence.

She also has specialized experience in defense acquisitions, with a focus on testing and evaluating weapon systems. In her final military assignment, Yarimar served as Deputy Chief of Program Integration, where she led efforts to prepare a base for the fielding of a new weapon system.

In addition to her certification and compliance responsibilities, Yarimar supports regulatory audits, production testing, and technical troubleshooting, and maintains critical door fixtures and testing equipment. Her sharp attention to detail and leadership background make her a valuable asset in sustaining Detex’s reputation for safety, security, and reliability. She will also represent the company at customer sites and trade shows, collaborating across departments to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Yarimar brings a passion for growth and excellence to everything she does. With her technical knowledge and drive, she is well-positioned to make a strong impact as she helps advance Detex’s testing capabilities and product innovation.