Derek Josler
Senior Project Manager
Wilmington,NC
Summary
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Technical Management, Manufacturing Process Design and Implimentation, Process Change Management, Global Customer Product Support, GD&T Professional, Manufacturing Statistical Analysis, 6 Sigma Certified, APQP, D/PFMEA, Supplier Management/Development/Risk Analysis, Supply Chain Quality & Compliance
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager & Industrial Engineer
GE Aerospace
12.2023 - Current
- Project owner of commissioning a CNC manufacturing development lab for next generation critical aerospace hardware. Project scope of $21M P&E capital investment with line of site to 1.2yr pay back period and +15 times ROI.
- Created and implemented 5 year investment strategy for sustainable aerospace manufacturing totaling $180M in facilities/equipment to meet S&OP. Implemented IE standards for cellular layouts and process flows, machine capacity analysis, and manufacturing to TAKT.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors/suppliers for favorable terms of service/delivery/volume adjusted costs. Actively tracked actions and commits for accountability while maintaining healthy working relationships with supporting businesses.
- All projects presented to senior executive leadership with detailed impacts to supply chain delivery, accurate timelines, investment and ROI, cost avoidance and productivity improvements.
Sr. Quality - Business Process Management
GE Aerospace
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Created technology strategy for aerospace inspection and test equipment. Developed operating procedures to reduce labor and increase througput. Operate and maintain certification for onsite gauge lab, CMM lab, & CMM programming software/standards.
- Collaborate with inspection equipment manufactures to provide the latest inspection technology, sustainable support, and SMA's where applicable. Managed investment budget and equipment depreciation.
- Mapped business processes to holistically examine flow and identify improvement opportunities.
- Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility including electronic workflows for purchasing, technical revision control of CMM programs, & continuing education in industry standards.
- Lead team of highly skilled technicians and engineers (hourly & salary) to professional success through accountability of roles/responsibilities, career planning, & continuing education.
Lead Production Quality Specialist - HPT Disks
GE Aerospace
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained quality control plans for critical aerospace products. Facilitated design and process changes from infancy to full production rate.
- Oversee all quality concerns including escape management (RCCA, 8D, 3X5 why, product bounding, customer support (including DCMA). Develop and implement corrective actions based on verifiable root cause.
- Provided regular updates to executive leadership on quality metrics by communicating areas of low statistical capability or production/process deficiencies.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Managed supplier & vendor product standards and quality control.
Lead Production Supervision Manager
GE Aerospace
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation. Drove success of team members through mentorship and accountability to achieve business goals.
- Responsible for manpower planning and utilization of productive time. Provide work direction and give performance feedback to all employees.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Developed and implemented strategies based on quality/productivity/output metrics to achieve business goals.
CNC Machinist
GE Aerospace
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Setup and operated CNC equipment to manufacture critical aerospace hardware with tight tolerances.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up and operation procedures. Mentored existing employees in policy/procedure & machining techniques/standards
- Setup of CNC machinery (lathes, mills, broaches, grinders) for production processing.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
Education
Certificate - Automotive Technology
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
John Stark Regional High School
Weare, NH 05.2001 -
Timeline
Senior Project Manager & Industrial Engineer
GE Aerospace
12.2023 - Current
Sr. Quality - Business Process Management
GE Aerospace
05.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Production Quality Specialist - HPT Disks
GE Aerospace
10.2018 - 05.2022
Lead Production Supervision Manager
GE Aerospace
05.2013 - 10.2018
CNC Machinist
GE Aerospace
07.2008 - 05.2013
Certificate - Automotive Technology
NASCAR Technical Institute
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
John Stark Regional High School
05.2001 -
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