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• Integrating manufacturing/sourcing through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and IPDS phases, engaging ISC up front and throughout the design process to design cost out of products.• Developing a project pipeline and executing Value Engineering (VE) projects that generate product cost reductions.• Establishing/managing the VE funding process.• Baselining all core internal/external manufacturing processes and deploying development plans to improve manufacturing processes.• Identifying/driving opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes.• Developing manufacturing process roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmaps.

Lead, promote and drive process control and improvement methodologies for Machining suppliers. Train /implement quality clinics, supplier gold, and process certification at suppliers. Drive the tools & techniques of Relentless Root Cause Analysis, Mistake-Proofing, and Value Stream Mapping for the purpose of driving down escapes, and DPPM. Support quality improvement effort at supplier with CABs and regularly report the status of the key quality metrics to the Commodity Corrective Action Board. Perform on-site technical process reviews, validation of FAI/PPAP (level 4), supplier escape RCCA as required and support 8D activity, along with identifying systemic opportunities for improvement through Supplier Development Plans.

Lead and coordinate activities and projects between Product Engineering, Operations AME, and Quality and Manufacturing Assurance team. Lead improvement of unit cost management including Cost Savings, Quality Measures, Product Cost, Productivity, Escapes, Inventory Reduction Projects and First Pass Yields. Create and maintain process specifications, including routings, standard hours, and cycle times. Implement parallel processing of electrical and mechanical operations on the Pathway Torque Motor (TMA) to reduce cycle time by 45%.Lead RPS event to eliminate damage to circular connectors during assembly process resulting in 90% reduction in scrap costs.

Create and maintain process specifications, including routings, standard hours, and cycle times. Implement manufacturing process controls, including Process Control Plans and FMEAs. Review and modify design of assemblies for manufacturability. Specify the fabrication and assembly process and create assembly instructions. Manage CCA fabrication and sub-tier suppliers. Solve manufacturability problems by influencing engineering to make necessary modifications. Implement TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) initiative in CPXD (Common Pressure Transducer) cell resulting in 25% OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) improvement.Apply Apollo RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) principles to eliminate factory escapes on CPXD product line. Facilitate transition of 222 C pneumatic servo valves into production cell and increase first pass yield (FPY) from 2% to 60%.

Optimization of the supplier base into a select group of proven high quality suppliers and strategic partnering relationships. Work closely with all levels of management within the operating group to determine needs, develop strategies and plan and provide procurement sources in support of those needs. Evaluate supplier performance and competencies and take positive action to encourage growth. Negotiate key contracts and Long Term Supply Agreements to leverage global sourcing initiatives.$1.2M in savings in first year and 5% annually thereafter.Implement true pull inventory system utilizing virtual triggers with key commodities and suppliers.Represent FADEC International on behalf of BAE Systems and Hispano-Suiza in joint negotiations.

Manage the expenditure of resources to meet current and future business needs. Evaluate performance and take positive action to encourage growth. Redesign, plan, coordinate, and relocate three manufacturing departments with zero downtime or impact to customer.Lead kaikaku events resulting in 50% reduction in work-in-process, 25% reduction in distance traveled, 400% increase in first pass yield, 15% reduction in finished goods rejects and 60% reduction in floor space occupied.

Develop and implement control plans to ensure production meets optimal quality levels. Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing methods/processes and implementing improvements.Instrumental in increasing productivity through lean manufacturing initiatives.Maintain production and quality planning/procedures per ISO9000 and AS9100 requirements.

Develop programs and procedures in strict compliance with ISO9000/AS9100 and regulatory requirements to ensure the highest level of quality for products and services.Establish and administer rigorous methods and metrics to facilitate supplier continued improvement and compliance to standards. Initiate and pursue corrective actions and lean initiatives with suppliers.

Perform quality assurance and calibration test data analysis for electronic aircraft engine controls. Complete First Article Inspections (FAIs) to ensure conformance to specifications.