Peter Weaver Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dorval, Québec, Oo

OVERVIEW:Manage operations support and product development for the design and manufacturing of the Global 7500/8000 Wing. Lead, train, and mentor a large, global team of Design, Analysis and Liaison Engineers (USA, Canada, and India), with 8 direct reports and a total team of 54. Report to the Director of Engineering, Aerostructures Design & Operations Support. Plan and manage a ~$5.2M annual budget. Identify and drive product changes, with a focus on production easement, unit cost reduction, and product improvement goals. Deploy continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives to meet/exceed all KPIs.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Achieved greater than a 92% average across all engineering balanced scorecard Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the past 3 consecutive years.✅ Contributed to over $250K in savings on a per-shipset basis in 2023 through leading the ideation and implementation of engineering BOM cost reduction opportunities.✅ Spearheaded a 6% increase on Employee Engagement scores in 2023 within the Engineering organization, reversing previously low scores. Instituted multiple strategies that included resolving quality issues, improving engineering processes, employee recognition, workplace flexibility, and multiple others.✅ Maintained adherence to budget spend and headcount profile for a cross-functional team of 54 engineers across 4 sites (Red Oak, Montreal, Toronto, Bengaluru).✅ Selected for the company’s “High Potentials” program (3% of all employees), representing a year-long program that provided exposure to senior executives.✅ Selected as a Steering Committee Member in 1/2024. Worked jointly with an external consulting firm to lead the implementation of efficiency improvements across site operations.

Dallas, Tx, Us

OVERVIEW:Planned and oversaw all product development associated with the Global 7500 Wing program, leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team. Ensured compliance for engineering deliverables with technical requirements defined by the customer. Served as the primary point of contact with the customer’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).Conducted technical assessment of all manufacturing escapes to the fleet, developed engineering dispositions, and issued safety-of-flight statements. Worked jointly with executive leaders to establish annual business objectives.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Maintained accountability for all aspects of the Engineering organization, including program and resource management, contract obligations, budget administration, and AS9100 compliance.✅ Drove the execution and on-time delivery of engineering deliverables supporting the Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft, achieving Transport Canada Type Certification in 9/2018 and Entry-Into-Service in 12/2018.✅ Increased the use of 3rd-party engineering service providers (local and global), bringing in 50+ engineers to establish key partnerships across all active engineering programs.✅ Hand-selected by upper management as a key contributor and focal point of knowledge for the Global 7500 Wing. Earned subsequent recognition in the asset purchase agreement upon sale of the Wing program.✅ Achieved the full plan for the FY2019 Digital Transformation strategic initiative for spend and scope.

Dallas, Tx, Us

OVERVIEW:Sourced and managed a global, multi-disciplined engineering team of over 100 across the U.S., Canada, and India. Oversaw major aircraft development programs based on Global 7500 Wing and Embraer E2 Fuselage. Recognized as a SME for all design and change methodologies on the Global 7500 Wing program.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Maintained a first-time quality acceptance rate above 95% during release of engineering datasets while leading the execution and on-time delivery of complete Wing Bill-of-Material (6,500+ detail parts).✅ Contributed to savings of 1,640+ lbs. on the Global 7500 Wing by facilitating weight optimization ideation workshops and implementing technical feasible changes.✅ Played a key role in a 20% reduction in development time of engineering datasets by leading the development of a KBE application – Assembly Design Front-End (ADFE) – that automated the instantiation of assembly/installation fasteners and consumption by manufacturing operations.✅ Led the creation of 32 Design Desktop Instructions (DDI) manuals that were deployed to the entire Design organization.✅ Drove development and launch of an Engineering Quick Response (EQR) process that provided fast-resolution capabilities for technical issues on the assembly line and within the supply chain.✅ Elected by the VP of Engineering as an interim Tech Operations Director for the Global 7500 Wing assembly operations during the Triumph Total Transformation initiative, driving continuous improvement and efficiency projects (request originated from consultants hired by the CEO).✅ Played a critical part in successful AS9100 Quality Management System surveillance and recertification audits. Ensured full adherence with aerospace industry standards and drove continuous improvement for the system, with zero major or minor audit findings.✅ Facilitated a 2-year, on-site work rotation (35 engineers at peak) that supported baseline development activities at the customer site in Montreal, Quebec.

Dallas, Tx, Us

OVERVIEW:Led an engineering design team of ~30 in the integration of aircraft systems, overseeing their skills development and managing their performance. Served as the Functional Manager of an assigned Product Design team. Planned and implemented customer-directed changes to meet program goals and customer requirements. Provided frequent status updates and performance metrics to the customer.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Played a critical part in the on-time release of all engineering deliverables in leading the integration of all aircraft systems in Section 47/48 of Boeing 787.✅ Hand-selected as the Engineering Focal Point to lead multiple 787 Section 47/48 mission improvement ideation workshops.✅ Awarded a “Pride at Boeing” recognition certificate for “exceptional performance” on the execution of engineering releases involving aircraft system installations.✅ Earned recognition from the VP of Engineering for capturing additional engineering work from Boeing for APU Bay Fire Protection Systems.

Dallas, Tx, Us

OVERVIEW:Served as a multi-disciplinary Lead for the integration of aircraft systems, including Environmental Control, Fire Suppression, Hydraulics, Fuel, Potable Water, Vacuum Waste, and Service Lighting. Planned and implemented both customer-directed changes and internal changes. Analyzed customers’ technical requirements and communicated relevant information to Design Engineers. Schedule preparation and defined task priorities to ensure fulfillment of program objectives. Established model-based definition of all detail parts, assembly, and installation requirements.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Provided timely reviews and disposition of manufacturing issues identified during detail fab and assembly procedures; maintained excellent compliance throughout tenure through regular reviews of design configuration.

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OVERVIEW:Supported FAA Type Certification and preliminary/production design projects. Served as a Transonic Wind Tunnel team member. Provided design support for full-scale, static test article and control surface component tests. Produced production mod packages for incorporation and installation into static test article.Designed aircraft structures including fuselage, nacelle, wet fuel tank assemblies, formed sheet metal, machined, and welded components relating to the SJ30-2 business jet (FAA FAR 23). Designed detail components and created production drawings for primary and secondary flight controls. Provided support to vendors on design criteria, manufacturing processes and detail/assembly requirements.HIGHLIGHTS:✅ Served as a primary focal point for certification flight tests in icing conditions, with responsibility for design, development, and installation of simulated ice shapes on flight test aircraft.