Aerospace

We assist our clients in achieving through integration across all levels of the organization and ensuring a clear and aligned vision drives business improvements.

Global Commercial Aircraft OEM

Led Continuous Improvement workstream at client’s modification center to support completion of early-manufacture new model aircraft in parallel to ongoing production of current version model. Developed and implemented point-of-use materials provisioning plan to support activities through JIT delivery of parts and supplies to production line.
Activities supported major initiative that improved productivity by over 50% and quality by over 35%, resulting in the completion and delivery of 7 additional aircraft enabling the Client to exceed guidance delivery levels.

Global Commercial Aircraft OEM

Led the redesign and implementation of new System for Managing for the client’s Aircraft Delivery Center. Developed and enhanced reporting metrics and dashboards, developed new weekly cadences for Executive Team and developed approach for out-year capacity / capability improvement plan enhancement.

U.S. Defense Contractor

Developed and piloted a Supplier Segmentation approach for client’s Radar System program, providing supplier characterization for key suppliers, including recommended negotiation approaches, levers and tactics.
Developed toolbox to support ongoing client supplier segmentation and negotiation activities including proposed contractual language appropriate to recommended approaches.

U.S. Defense Contractor

Responsible for management and development of key suppliers and critical components and sub-assemblies on proprietary defense programs. Developed alternate sources of supply as programs moved from proof of concept through low-rate to full-scale production.
Responsible for mechanical design of key components, specification development, capability studies and design optimization. Primary point of contact with customer for product acceptance activities.