Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of aerospace facilities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
- Manage critical systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, clean rooms, compressed air systems, and other aerospace-specific utilities
- Coordinate facility activities to support high-precision manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and preventive maintenance schedules tailored to aerospace facility needs
- Energy Consumption and Efficiency:
- Analyze and optimize energy usage to improve efficiency across production and testing facilities
- Implement renewable energy solutions and advanced energy-saving technologies to align with sustainability goals
- Monitor energy metrics to meet aerospace regulatory requirements and reduce carbon footprint
- Lead energy audits and initiate projects to lower operational energy costs while maintaining production efficiencies.
- Plan and oversee Capitol projects, including facility upgrades, machinery installation, and infrastructure expansion for aerospace production
- Evaluate and procure advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment with aerospace production requirements
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful execution and return on investment (ROI)
- Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize projects based on strategic business goals and technological advancements
- Design and Commissioning of New Production Machine Lines:
- Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of production lines for aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards
- Work with engineering teams to ensure new equipment meets aerospace precision, safety, and quality requirements
- Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and validation of new production lines
- Optimize production workflows by integrating automated systems and advanced robotics
- Security Management:
- Manage and enforce security protocols to protect sensitive aerospace technology, intellectual property, and assets
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security systems, including surveillance, access controls, and perimeter defenses
- Conduct security audits and ensure compliance with national and international aerospace security standards
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to address security-related requirements for aerospace facilities
- Process Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies tailored to aerospace manufacturing
- Identify bottlenecks in production and facility operations, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and quality
- Standardize processes to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and align with industry best practices
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence
- Machine Dependency and Reliability Improvements:
- Develop predictive maintenance programs for critical aerospace manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime
- Evaluate equipment performance data to implement solutions that enhance reliability and reduce dependency on single points of failure
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to introduce redundancies and improve overall machine uptime
- Train staff on advanced diagnostic tools and equipment operation to enhance reliability practices
- Compliance and Industry Standards:
- Ensure all facilities and operations comply with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100, ISO9001, and EHS regulations
- Stay updated on changes to industry regulations and integrate them into facility and equipment operations
- Coordinate audits and inspections from regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and certifications
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, engineering, and R&D teams to align facility management with aerospace innovation goals
- Serve as a liaison between external contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders for facility-related projects
- Provide leadership and guidance for interdisciplinary teams working on facility and equipment enhancements
- Budgeting and Reporting:
- Develop and manage budgets for facility operations, energy projects, and Capitol expenditures
- Track expenditures and ensure projects adhere to financial constraints while delivering expected benefits
- Prepare and present detailed reports on energy savings, process improvements, and Capitol expenditure ROI to senior leadership
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Executed the replacement of all production machine lines and led the facility remodel in 2023.