Balu G. Satheesh Email & Phone Number

Duluth, Mn, Us

· Managed and optimized work-stream operations for aircraft cabin supplier furnished equipment program exceeding $15M in annual revenue from sales transition through completion.· Directed new product system development with over $100M+ revenue scope for the product lifecycle.· Guided customer relationship management team in devising new market entry strategies, analyzed consumer preferences and competitor strategies, reducing cost by over 7%.· Supervised new product and system development using earned value management tools.· Implemented earned value management tools into the project management process, leading to a 10% reduction in cost overruns and a 4% increase in profit margins for all new product launches.· Directed cross-functional teams across 3 business units to align production development and program life cycles of 5 concurrent initiatives, resulting in a 13% increase in overall efficiency and on-time delivery.· Implemented a streamlined communication strategy between departments to ensure seamless collaboration and coordination, leading to a 15% reduction in project delays and cost overruns.· Utilized Agile methodologies to drive innovation and adaptability within the integrated product team, resulting in a 22% increase in customer satisfaction ratings across all programs.· Led global multi-site cross-function team to meet regulatory compliance and contractual requirement.· Cultivated strategic partnerships with top 5 customers to drive the development of next-gen components and systems, resulting in higher customer retention and funneling in customer funded new product development projects.· Improved operational processes and implemented customer feedback system resulting in raising customer satisfaction to green zone (>97%) and on-time delivery (OTD) score by 10%.· Utilized data analytics to identify pain points within internal customers in the supply chain process, resulting in a15% increase in OTD scores and reduced LT by 2 days.

· Responsible for all aspects of new product development and system integration of cabin interior products for business jet OEM· Breadth of experience includes hands-on experience in product concept to market, development, professional services SoWs & Contracts, Resource Planning· · Implemented a product roadmap monitoring tool. Collaborated with Sales, Engineering and R&D teams to develop a tool for strategic planning and development of new technologies. This tool facilitated program prioritization and resource allocation· Overhauled change management process, introducing Agile methodologies, resulting in over 17% cost savings by improving efficiently and responsiveness to change.· Restored customer confidence with a key customer within twelve months, enhanced operational efficiency and met performance metrics ahead of schedule, successfully rebuilding trust with a key customer.· Led the development and integration of new products and systems for commercial and business jet OEMs

· Managed the development and qualification of multiple hardware-software components projects for new product development (NPD) and retrofit program· Led the design, development, and Supplement Type Certification (STC) process for a micro-hydraulic pump used in commercial aviation retrofit applications.· Spearheaded cost reduction efforts by introducing Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) methodologies, optimizing product designs for cost efficiency and ease of manufacturing.· Managed the development and qualification of various electro-hydro-mechanical components for commercial and business jets applications, overseeing projects with a total value exceeding $15 million.· Facilitated Kaizen events for process improvement and production renovation

· Designed and constructed a miniature electric attitude gyroscope instrument. Developed as part of a Master of Science dissertation, this project involved the creation of a compact gyroscope instrument for aircraft attitude determination.· Generated engineering document templates and procedures for engineering documentation, including qualification and certification. Implemented process tracking, Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), and continuous Improvement methodologies.· Led the development of electro-mechanical gyroscope for general aviation applications, overseeing the project’s technical and engineering aspects.

Process and Planning Control Engineer practicing lean manufacturing techniques and improving process efficiency within the organization• Established robust metal forming, fabrication techniques, and production process for satellite launch vehicle propellant tank• Developed production control processes for missile canister assembly• Established process tracking to coordinate cross functional teams for process tracking and process control

Team member of aircraft detail design department focusing on the structural and kinematic aspects of the design• Developed windshield and canopy bubble and it's supporting structure, cockpit station assembly, airbrake assembly modification of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)• Undertook kinematic simulations on radome housed line replaceable unit and its interface and linkage system

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering