Manufacturing EngineeringPlanning ; SchedulingNC ProgrammingProduct Development Build Plan Execution Assembly OperationsInspired by big dreams and aspirations, MAX Aerospace was founded in 2016 on real-world experience and hard work. Located in Wichita, Kansas, we have become a leader within the aerospace manufacturing industry, supplying our valued customers with high-quality aerospace parts from small to large. Additionally, we provide components and assemblies used for equipment supporting the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Operations Site LeaderMachiningProcessingAssemblyMaintenanceContinuous ImprovementDanfoss Power Solutions is a world-class provider of mobile hydraulics serving the construction, agriculture and other off-highway vehicle markets. With our high-quality components and partnerships with our customers, we create innovative solutions, allowing vehicles to push, pull, propel, lift and haul – building and developing the world around us.

Oversee daily and strategic tasks for Oklahoma facility producing military machined components and assemblies.EngineeringPlanningNC ProgrammingTool ServicesFacilities / MaintenanceMachine OperationsContinuous Improvement

Manufacturing Engineering Core and Planning support structure regarding all aspects of build for multiple programs both composite and metallic. Integrate and influence detail part suppliers, sub assembly, major assembly and customer interface related to those programs.Develop schedules, implementation or recovery plans and report at senior level. Chair process improvement, rate readiness, capital equipment and automation projects. Define, align and present MESOW (Mfg. Engineering statement of work) proposals for new business on current capacity and manufacturing capability. Direct execution of daily, weekly and monthly KPI's in an engineering environment to support production and operations while driving adherence to procedures and processes of each stake holders function. Develop and maintain robust resource support schedules, flex time, cross training, and cascade organizational management policy and procedures in a timely manner. Project Engineering

Write, develop and Implement Systems and Functional Test Statement of Work.Lead group of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for Systems and Functional Test of New ProgramsIdentify, Design and integrate Test equipment, facility, training and engineering requirements from design phase to production.

Charleston, SC , March 2011 to March 2012 Site ME Lead for Boeing Mesa deployed team.Oversee team responsible for MRB Disposition / NC incorporation and release of planning. Provide Model Based Definition Support and mentoring.Dallas, TX , Jan. 2009 to March 2011System Test ME Lead and Planning FocalIndustry Assist-Vought Aircraft Charleston, SC, Jan. 2008 to Jan 2009Ship Side ME Lead- Industry assist AleniaSeattle, WA, March 2007 to Jan 2008 Flight Test Engineering and New product development, Design/Producibility/Tooling/Production Release of manufacturing and assembly Flight testing and build plans.

Supply Chain and Strategic sourcing leader. Managed team of ME's, Buyers, and Production Control staff to effectively reduce Past Due by 50% in less than one year. Implemented new desktop procedures and championed 2 Six Sigma projects to completion. Multiple Kaizen events and lean implementation. Involved in multiple contract negotiations and New Supplier Rationilization for both military and civilian contracts.

Identified, intervened and solved manufacturing production constraints relative to quality, capacity, performance, strength, weight, material selection, finishes, cost, reliability, and maintainability. Made and or suggested enhancements , adjustments, shop aids on a wide range of tooling, (Weld jigs, form blocks, trim tools, stretch form, vacuum molds, assembly bond fixtures, drill jigs, paraplast molds and machined holding fixtures. Worked closely with MRP, production control, configuration management to devise and select effective improvements for lead time , order qty and inventory turns. Managed requests and plans for tool fixture and design requests for machined , sheet metal, and composite components.Supplier Maturity Path implementationCore / Context - Manufacturing Footprint Design - Design, Align, Improve, Integrate