Benjamin Viljac
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Operations/Manufacturing Engineer with 2 1/2 years of experience in optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
TICO Manufacturing
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow processes.
- Utilized CAD software for design modifications and troubleshooting.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for reducing rework labor due to defects.
- Analyzed production data to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Operations Engineer
Gulfstream Aerospace – Wing Assembly
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Authored and audited (QCIP) aircraft discrepancy reports, instructing mechanics how to perform rework.
- Created and revised the aircraft work plans mechanics use to build wing halves.
- Performed RCCA analysis on repeated discrepancies created in the manufacturing process.
- Coordinated with vendors and assisted with vendor related problems.
- Defined and maintained tooling needs to optimize the production process.
- Communicated project milestones to higher engineering and manufacturing leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that maintain production schedules while reducing costs and optimizing labor allocation in wing assembly operations.
- Foster cross-functional partnerships with quality control, operations, and procurement teams to ensure adherence to engineering specifications and standards.
Operations Engineer Intern
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive annual inspections of critical wing construction tooling, while collaborating with operations engineering team to enhance manufacturing processes for aircraft wings.
- Used Catia V5 modeling software to shadow aircraft components on part racks as part of a lean six sigma initiative.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2023
United States Military Academy At West Point
West Point, NY01-2021
Skills
- Data Analysis, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control, Tool Control, Shop Math, CATIA V5, SAP, Solumina, Microsoft Office Applications, Manufacturing Planning, RCCA Analysis, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Cross-departmental Collaboration
Certification
- Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma, Clemson University - 2023.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
TICO Manufacturing
08.2025 - Current
Operations Engineer
Gulfstream Aerospace – Wing Assembly
08.2023 - 08.2025
Operations Engineer Intern
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
United States Military Academy At West Point