• Deploy use of statistical process control (SPC) techniques facility wide. Evaluate current process stability, establish new controls and monitors where necessary, and conduct design of experiments (DOE) to better understand processes in preparation for this transition• Champion improvement efforts based on poor performance in defect parts per million (DPPM) and/or on time delivery (OTD) • Develop and maintain internal and supplier corrective action reports• Evaluate First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and processes performed by suppliers• Perform internal AS9100 quality audit

• Facilitated workshops of cross-functional teams in corrective action preventative action and value stream mapping exercises on behalf of the executive leadership team• Reviewed engineering drawings and governmental regulations to evaluate impact of new designs on future manufacturing requirements• Project manager for a manufacturing and quality process alignment initiative• Implemented use of six sigma tools by production personnel to monitor manufacturing process health and identify continuous improvement opportunities• Maintain kaizen database to track the implementation of improvements• Develop staffing forecast model for organization of approximately 100 people

• Led / Co-led a team of engineers to define a standard process for utilizing lean manufacturing principles in root cause analysis• Identified best practices and implemented standard work to maximize efficiency and improve manufacturing methods, totaling over 40 hours per day in reduced labor• Designed layout of equipment for tool kit build shop, designed returnable carts (parts packaging plan), implemented kanban system maximizing efficiency and reducing inventory by 67%• Improved safety and ergonomics through component redesigns and assembly re-sequencing• Supported procurement of locating fixtures, go-no-gauges, and other production tooling to reduce process variation• Analyzed the mean time between failures of equipment and conferred with maintenance to implement a total preventative maintenance program• Analyzed cycle time, takt time, quality issues and conferred with engineering and management to identify and drive productivity improvements• Led / Co-led Advanced Improvement Workshops (AIW)• Project manager for multiple production planning changes, including the fuel tank pressurization tests and the production rate increase activities for the wing to body join production area• Collaborated with mechanics, engineers, and quality support organizations to perform root cause analysis, implement production changes, develop more feasible processes and designs for building the 737 commercial aircraft. • Performed work methods analysis to improve constraint based scheduling techniques and reduce complexity of the build process.• Provided daily communication of production impacts and facilitated daily production status meetings with factory management• Developed emergent recovery plans to ensure on time delivery of airplanes

• Led / Co-led operators and engineers in lean manufacturing workshops and 5S kaizen blitz events• Reduced lead time of gas turbine engine part repairs by 71% and reduced space requirements by 90% using value stream mapping• Analyzed manufacturing capability, machine utilization, and estimated production times for 16 product lines• Coordinated new plant floor layout for the core manufacturing process to meet future demand• Performed machine utilization studies on CNC mills and grinders, EDM, core injection molding machines, ceramic mold casting assembly robots, and cast furnaces

• Performed time studies to review allocation of forklift labor standards• Transitioned recycling center to a cross-docking facility• Designed and implemented an invoice management system• Analyzed procedure discrepancies between large and small bakeries

• Forecasted spare renewal part orders• Standardized pricing strategies