Gary Mccracken

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Supplier Performance Manager @ Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Belfast, GB
Gary Mccracken's Location
Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom
About Gary Mccracken

Supply Chain Programme manager for A220 Wing production accompanied with over 22 years of engineering knowledge, gained whilst working within numerous engineering roles from Sheet metal worker, Aircraft fitter to Senior Manufacturing Engineer, with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation, aerospace engineering industry. Skilled in Systems Engineering, Six Sigma, Sheet Metal, Assembly & Detail Manufacturing, and Lean Manufacturing. Professionally qualified with a Chatered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma focused in Leadership and Management from Belfast MET College.

Gary Mccracken's Current Company Details
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

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Supplier Performance Manager
Belfast, GB
Website:
thalesdsi.com
Employees:
2147
Gary Mccracken Work Experience Details
  • Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
    Supplier Performance Manager
    Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
    Belfast, Gb
  • Thales
    Sub Contract Manager
    Thales Sep 2023 - Present
    Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Spirit Aerosystems
    Supply Chain Tier 1 Program Manager
    Spirit Aerosystems Jun 2021 - Sep 2023
    Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Responsible for providing leadership within Spirit Aerosystems, Belfast Supply Chain Tier 1 natural team.To manage and support Turkish Aerospace Industries production and supply of Airbus A220 Wing Fixed Trailing Edge and Aero Vodochody, Prague production and supply of Airbus A220 Wing Fixed Leading Edge. Coordination and management of resources and support, to ensure on time delivery of product to support Belfast wing production unit assembly jig load, to within budget whilst upholding the highest quality standards.
  • Spirit Aerosystems
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Spirit Aerosystems Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
    Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    (Company change over) Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Spirit Aerosystems Belfast, New business and technology development. Supported Airbus A220 (C-Series) wing manufacture and assembly, A320 Neo TRU nacelle, Rolls Royce UHFBP test pylon development, CRJ fuselage panel assembly, CRJX nacelle and Fuselage final assembly. Project management and team leading of time restricted challenges. Capital Equipment projects such as Gebe 2 acoustic drilling robotics, drilling equipment, automated sealing projects and auto riveting equipment. Industrial Strategy analysis and planning. Project cost and budget analysis. Advanced drilling equipment - ADE & ADU including involvement in Advanced cutter technology and development for use on Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) , titanium & specialist alloys.Cutter and machine operating parameter optimisation to improve cutter wear and efficiency. Experienced Manufacturing engineer of detail components and assembly techniques, treatments & planning.Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) layup and curing experience. Sheet metal detail manufacturing, planning and treatment techniques. Metal bond engineering including pre-fit, clean room layup, curing and final fit. Advanced aerospace repairs solutions, including CFRP assembly, cold/hot bonded metal repair techniques and advanced drilling techniques. Specialist design, manufacturing and assembly of assembly and detail tooling. Lean manufacturing and six sigma implementation.Waste elimination through identifying non-value added activities. Problem solving and root cause identification. Consumable tooling specialist and tooling advisor working with procurement and suppliers. Customers and supplier liaison and team building.
  • Bombardier
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Bombardier Feb 2007 - Jan 2021
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Bombardier Aerospace Belfast covering, C-Series wing manufacture and assembly, A320 Neo TRU nacelle, CRJ fuselage panel assembly, CRJX nacelle and Fuselage final assembly. Project management and team leading of time restricted challenges. Industrial Strategy analysis and planning. Project cost and budget analysis. Advanced drilling equipment - ADE & ADU including involvement in Advanced cutter technology and development for use on Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) , titanium & specialist alloys.Cutter and machine operating parameter optimisation to improve cutter wear and efficiency. Experienced Manufacturing engineer of detail components and assembly techniques, treatments & planning.Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) layup and curing experience. Sheet metal detail manufacturing, planning and treatment techniques. Metal bond engineering including pre-fit, clean room layup, curing and final fit. Advanced aerospace repairs solutions, including CFRP assembly, cold/hot bonded metal repair techniques and advanced drilling techniques. Specialist design, manufacturing and assembly of assembly and detail tooling. Lean manufacturing and six sigma implementation.Waste elimination through identifying non-value added activities. Problem solving and root cause identification. Consumable tooling specialist and tooling advisor working with procurement and suppliers. Customers and supplier liaison and team building.
  • Bombardier Aerospace
    Aircraft Fitter
    Bombardier Aerospace Dec 2000 - 2007
    Prefit & final fitting of Metal bond engine nacelles. (CRJX)Prefit, assembly and finalfit of wing leading edge assembly. (Q400)Manufacturing and final fitting of engine nacelle tailcone.(CRJ200/850)Advanced 'Hot & Cold' metal bond repairs on bond aircraft components.Advanced metal bond repair on RR Trent hinge cowl doors.Sheetmetal work adjustments and manufacturing or repair components.
  • Mivan Construction Limited
    Stainless Steel Fabricator
    Mivan Construction Limited Oct 2000 - Dec 2000
    Antrim
    Manufacturing of steel and stainless steel components.MMA, TIG, MIG welding.Marking out and pattern development of structures.
  • Harland And Wolff Heavy Industries Limited
    Sheetmetal Worker
    Harland And Wolff Heavy Industries Limited 1997 - 2000
    Marking out (pattern development) of HVAC components.MMA, MIG, TIG and Oxy Acetylene welding of sheetmetal and steel plate components.Burning and wash releasing of steel plate >12mm.Manufacturing of HVAC components. (Steel, galvanised and CRES steel).Installation of HVAC systems and fans (square and spiro ducting)

Gary Mccracken Skills

Aerospace Engineering Management Manufacturing Aircraft Systems Engineering Lean Manufacturing Engineering Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineering Composites Catia Sheet Metal Aerospace Engineering Avionics

Gary Mccracken Education Details

  • Belfast Met College
    Belfast Met College
    Leadership And Management
  • Millfield Technical College
    Millfield Technical College
    Manufacturing Engineering
  • Millfield Technical College
    Millfield Technical College
    Nvq Level 3 Manufacturing, Fabrication & Welding Engineering

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Gary Mccracken works for Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

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Gary Mccracken's current role is Supplier Performance Manager.

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Gary Mccracken attended Belfast Met College, Millfield Technical College, Millfield Technical College.

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Gary Mccracken has skills like Aerospace, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Aircraft, Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Composites, Catia.

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