{"id":3623,"date":"2025-08-06T12:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3623"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:33","slug":"engineering-director-232569-tier-1-oem-aerospace-automotive-equipment-fabricated-machined-parts-stamped-components-weldments-fasteners-metal-plastic-coated-assemblies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/engineering\/engineering-director-232569-tier-1-oem-aerospace-automotive-equipment-fabricated-machined-parts-stamped-components-weldments-fasteners-metal-plastic-coated-assemblies\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Engineer Quality, Operations, Production (232569) Tier 1, OEM, Aerospace, Automotive, Equipment \/ Fabricated -Machined Parts, Stamped Components, Weldments, Fasteners, Metal\/Plastic Coated Assemblies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WF is the kind of operations and engineering leader you call when your plant is stuck, your suppliers are slipping, and your audits are looming.\u00a0He has 20+ years in aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing, He brings battle-tested leadership, hands-on problem-solving, and the technical credibility to lead change from the floor to the boardroom. He <\/strong>brings the technical depth of a manufacturing engineer<\/strong>, the discipline of a quality systems expert<\/strong>, and the leadership experience of a multi-site operations head<\/strong>. Whether you’re fighting fires on the floor, scrambling to pass an audit, or trying to drive cultural change, he is your stabilizer and your accelerator!

He\u2019s led teams of 450+, driven multimillion-dollar cost savings, passed the toughest government and customer audits, and stabilized chaotic programs for some of the most demanding OEMs in the world<\/strong> Whether it’s de-bottlenecking a line, rescuing a troubled supplier, or rebuilding quality systems from scratch, He<\/strong>\u00a0gets results where others stall out.\u00a0If you\u2019re seeking a steady, battle-tested engineering leader with full-lifecycle experience\u2014from quality systems and product launches to supplier qualification and cost savings\u2014WF is the strategic hire to transform your plant or program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improvement Needs<\/strong><\/td>Why WF is a Fit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Leadership & Operations Management<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Director and former Plant Manager<\/strong> overseeing teams up to 450 employees<\/strong>.
\u2705 Hands-on leadership in assembly, machining, stamping, and supplier quality operations<\/strong>.
\u2705 Successfully led teams through cost reduction, scrap elimination, and cycle time improvements<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Cross-Industry Experience<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Deep background in aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial manufacturing<\/strong>.
\u2705 Supported major clients like GM, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Airbus, Triumph, and ULA<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Engineering & Technical Mastery<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Certified in Manufacturing Engineering (Northrop)<\/strong> and Six Sigma (Green Belt)<\/strong>.
\u2705 Expert in machined parts, weldments, injection molding, coating, stamping<\/strong>, and assembly processes<\/strong>.
\u2705 Experienced with CMM programming, metallurgy, NDT, GD&T, and calibration\/testing tools<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Quality Systems & Auditing<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Extensive knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001\/14001, IATF 16949, TS16949, MIL-SPEC\/DOD<\/strong>, and API\/ASTM standards<\/strong>.
\u2705 Created and executed supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PFMEA<\/strong>, and first article inspections<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Process Improvement & CI<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Led Six Sigma teams<\/strong>, Toyota Production System<\/strong> implementation, and 5S \/ 6S<\/strong> rollouts.
\u2705 Consistently delivered results: 21% efficiency gains<\/strong>, 20% scrap reduction<\/strong>, 18% cost savings<\/strong>, and cycle time improvements<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Program & Launch Support<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Supported new production line startups<\/strong> and launches across global platforms<\/strong>, including Airbus A320\/A330<\/strong>, C-130<\/strong>, Gulfstream IV\/V<\/strong>, and GM seat production<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Customer-Facing Expertise<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Served as liaison to major OEMs and government agencies \u2014 skilled in audit defense<\/strong>, compliance documentation<\/strong>, and customer complaint resolution<\/strong>.
\u2705 Created audit plans, submitted compliance reports, and collaborated directly with United Launch Alliance<\/strong> and US Government certifiers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



Why WF? Because He Solves Real Manufacturing Problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Pain Point<\/strong><\/td>How WF Solves It<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Too Much Scrap, Rework, and Waste<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Delivered 20%+ scrap reduction<\/strong> through Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, FMEA, and 8D.<\/td><\/tr>
Suppliers Missing Quality and Delivery Targets<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Built and improved supplier validation, qualification, and PPAP systems<\/strong> across global supply chains.<\/td><\/tr>
Audit Failures and Compliance Risk (ISO, AS, TS)<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Led successful AS9100, ISO9001, IATF16949, and MIL-SPEC\/DOD<\/strong> audits; created audit plans and compliance reports.<\/td><\/tr>
Production Bottlenecks and Long Lead Times<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Known for de-bottlenecking processes<\/strong>, improving layout flow, and reducing cycle time<\/strong> and WIP.<\/td><\/tr>
Too Much Downtime at Launch or Line Changeovers<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Supported new production line startups<\/strong> with hands-on planning, validation, and employee training.<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of Leadership on the Floor<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Managed teams up to 450 employees<\/strong>, driving accountability and performance across quality and production.<\/td><\/tr>
Inconsistent Customer Satisfaction and Returns<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Proactive in root cause investigations, customer complaint resolution<\/strong>, and driving corrective actions.<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of Standardized Process or Data-Driven Decisions<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Expert in Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, 5S\/6S, APQP, ERP systems<\/strong>, and continuous improvement rollouts.<\/td><\/tr>
Disconnect Between Engineering, Production, and Quality<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Bridged silos by working across functions in automotive, aerospace, and defense OEM\/Tier environments<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>
Difficulty Finding Leaders with Cross-Sector Expertise<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Supported high-stakes programs for GM, Boeing, Lockheed, Airbus, Triumph, ULA, Adient, and DoD contractors<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude80<\/strong> Results Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \ud83d\udcc8 Improved machining efficiency by 21%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udcc9 Reduced internal scrap by 20%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udcb0 Delivered 18%+ cost savings<\/strong> through process optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udcca Led audit readiness for ULA’s Vulcan Rocket certification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udd27 Directed quality, stamping, welding, and assembly operations in aerospace, automotive, defense<\/strong>, and contract manufacturing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Education\t<\/strong>
    \u2022\tMiddle Tennessee State University \/ B.S. Aerospace Administration Technologies (Engineering) 

    Certifications  <\/strong>  \t
    \u2022\tCertificate in Manufacturing Engineering from Northrop\/Grumman
    \u2022\tBoeing Leadership Training
    \u2022\tSix Sigma Green Belt <\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
    WF is the kind of operations and engineering leader you call when your plant is stuck, your suppliers are slipping, and your audits are looming.\u00a0He has 20+ years in aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing, He brings battle-tested leadership, hands-on problem-solving, and the technical credibility to lead change from the floor to the boardroom. He brings…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[307,311],"tags":[29,34,138,151,204,248,566,1604,1605,1606,1607],"class_list":["post-3623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-engineering","category-production-operations-quality","tag-oem","tag-automotive","tag-aerospace","tag-tier-1","tag-fasteners","tag-equipment","tag-engineering-director","tag-fabricated-machined-parts","tag-weldments","tag-stamped-components","tag-metal-plastic-coated-assemblies"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t