CHRISTOPHER SOLIS
Renton
Summary
Aerospace manufacturing leader with progressive P-8 and E-7, Auxiliary Tank and Travel Team production experience in a high-tempo manufacturing environment. Currently leading a diverse team of electricians, mechanics, and functional test employees as P-8 Travel Team Lead, responsible for daily planning, workforce coordination, issue resolution, and alignment to safety, quality, and production schedule objectives. Proven ability to manage employees across multiple manufacturing disciplines, lead process improvements, support production recovery, and develop team members through coaching and hands-on leadership. Recognized for operational impact, leadership effectiveness, and strong communication across engineering, quality, production, and management levels.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
P-8 Travel Team Lead / Integral Fuel Cell Assembly
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)
Renton, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership and daily coordination for employees supporting P-8 manufacturing operations.
- Lead and coordinate work activities across various organizations, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and production schedule objectives.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for production issues, driving timely resolution and continuity of aircraft manufacturing flow.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees and emerging leaders through hands-on leadership, onboarding, and training.
- Facilitate communication between shifts and leadership teams to ensure rapid resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Performed aircraft assembly, installation, and rework activities supporting P-8 and E-7 production programs.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing requirements to ensure quality and compliance standards were achieved.
- Coordinated with engineering, quality, and manufacturing organizations to resolve production issues and support schedule recovery efforts.
- Developed extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, manufacturing processes, and production operations within a fast-paced aerospace environment.
- Established a reputation as a dependable technical resource frequently sought by peers and leadership for troubleshooting and operational support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Employee Development
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Recovery Planning
- Safety & Quality Compliance
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Technical Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Communication
RECOGNITION
Formal Certificate of Recognition from Director-Level Leadership for outstanding Support of E-7 cross-training efforts and auxiliary fuel tank rework
Timeline
P-8 Travel Team Lead / Integral Fuel Cell Assembly
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)
09.2023 - Current