David Kevin Thompson
Cleveland,Ok
Summary
15+ years of experience in FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, 5 Why and 8D. 15+ years of experience in production. Proven track record of leading large teams and improving production efficiencies, with expertise in project management, continuous improvement, and quality compliance. Recognized for delivering measurable results and maintaining industry-leading safety and quality standards. An 8 on the Enneagram Profile Scale.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of MRO Operations
TAT-Technologies
Tulsa, OK
02.2021 - Current
- Lead and direct a team of 67 welders, bench mechanics, painters, and technicians to maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft heat exchangers, achieving a consistently safe work environment.
- Develop methods to reduce consumable costs by collaborating with vendors to obtain favorable product margins.
- Developed and updated Process FMEA (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing processes.
- Reduced repeat non-conformances by 50% by enforcing 5 Why/Fishbone analysis for all production downtime incidents.
- Deliver on-time delivery and turnaround times, achieving a 100% Supplier Score with American Airlines and increasing on-time delivery from 65% to an average of 95%.
- Earn the MRO Americas Top Shop Award for Ozone for two consecutive years.
Production Manager
LMI Aerospace (Sonaca Group)
Tulsa, OK
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed a team of 55 mechanics in the manufacture of chemically milled, CNC trimmed, and bonded panels, increasing production from 20 to 36 panels per week.
- Implemented continuous improvement practices and enhanced material handling, reducing annual scrap costs from $1.2 million to under $300,000.
- Implemented 5 Why methodology on the production floor, decreasing average root cause investigation time by 30%
Production Manager
The NORDAM Group, Transparency Division
Tulsa, OK
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Lead Production team in fabrication of 9’-13’ back projection screens for customers such as CAE, Flight Safety, Rockwell Collins and more.
- Managed production operations for Airbus A320 Cabin Windows, increasing production output from 4,000 to 6,000 units by the second quarter of 2019.
- Oversaw a team of 126 direct reports, contributing to $36 million in annual sales while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Produced both OEM and PMA parts
- FAR 145 Repair Station- performing OEM and PMA part repairs
787 Boeing MLE Wing Production Manager
Spirit Aerosystems
Tulsa, OK
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Led assembly operations for the 787 Boeing MLE Wing, achieving a 50% reduction in defect rate within six months.
- Maintained a perfect OSHA safety rating throughout production activities.
- Integrated FMEA findings into standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operator training, significantly reducing operator errors
- Enhanced production goals by 27%, contributing to increased operational efficiency.
757 Heavy Maintenance Liaison Manager
American Airlines
Tulsa, OK
03.1991 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate outsourcing of 757 Heavy C overhaul, effectively managing remote operations while ensuring oversight of Tulsa responsibilities.
- Contributed to reducing the overall timeline for maintenance checks through streamlined processes and efficient coordination.
- Supervised comprehensive Base Supply Warehouse Operations, encompassing shipping, receiving, inventory management, and base transportation.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives utilizing lean principles and kaizen events and established the inaugural Tulsa Continuous Improvement Team to conduct Six Sigma training and events.
Corporal USMC
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, California
08.1983 - 08.1987
- Lead and directed Fire Team during multiple exercises domestically and abroad.
- Received Meritorious Leadership Scholarship, and Meritorious Mast for Outstanding Leadership while aboard WestPac MEU BLT 3/1.
- Honorable Discharge.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
St. Gregory’s University
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKMachinist -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Aerospace Manufacturing and Repair
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause and Corrective Actions
- 8D
- 5 Why
- Team Building and Mentoring
- Quality Compliance
- Budget Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Director of MRO Operations
TAT-Technologies
02.2021 - Current
Production Manager
LMI Aerospace (Sonaca Group)
04.2019 - 05.2020
Production Manager
The NORDAM Group, Transparency Division
04.2017 - 05.2019
787 Boeing MLE Wing Production Manager
Spirit Aerosystems
02.2013 - 03.2017
757 Heavy Maintenance Liaison Manager
American Airlines
03.1991 - 09.2012
Corporal USMC
United States Marine Corps
08.1983 - 08.1987
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
St. Gregory’s University
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Community College
Machinist -
Tulsa Technology Center