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Manny Crespo

Summary

I bring over 12 years of industry experience within Operations in which I have managed commercial and DoD aerospace programs with budgets ranging from $500K to $10M, and teams ranging from 5 to 120 individuals.


As an Industrial Engineer by education, I focus on systemic solutions that can provide us with repeatable and compliant outcomes for the multiple opportunities within our production processes. As a manager and leader by trade, I take a personal approach to connect with my team to raise them to perform at higher standards and take pride in their work while focusing on our commitments to our customers and mainly motivated by challenges and results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager | Deputy COO

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
12.2022 - Current
  • Principal authority on all strategic and tactical operations related activities in the production site, including production management and execution, facility and assembly lines maintenance, and production-quality coordination.
  • Greenfield of assembly lines for new product lines.
  • Define and manage any type of colocation and joint operations with other entities within the manufacturing plant such as industrial partners or customers.
  • Defined and implemented an Operational Excellence team to drive bottom continuous improvement initiatives and develop and define actionable production metrics to enhance production performance with a focus on lean manufacturing practices.
  • Guiding and coaching N-1 leadership to ensure employee development and contractual needs are met.
  • Defined and driven organization's objectives and goals in alignment to the company's targets.
  • Leading the transition of the Florida production organization according to Company's business development/growth multi-program plan.
  • Driving the defining and implementation of the FL production site training program for production and support functions.
  • Cost account manager for all plant and operations budgets within the FL site (approx 5 MM to 7 MM); establishing operational and financial objectives.
  • Identify and plan for capital equipment investments and new technology to guarantee product and process reliability to maintain competitiveness in the market.
  • Daily and weekly interaction with C officers and customers to ensure alignment within the organization.
  • Worked side by side with Human Resources to define staffing, recruiting, and compensation schemes.

Head of Operations

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
07.2021 - Current
  • Planned and executed production of satellites to stable production of reliable satellites in batches over 30 per month.
  • Alignment with the Design to Manufacturing team (based in France), Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Management, and Logistics team to ensure seamless and timely production execution.
  • Accountable for production performance and adherence to qualified processes and flow.
  • Leading the US OPS team (Planning and Production) to meet daily production goals and customer's demands.
  • Assessing impact of external and internal forces and define mitigation plans to meet company's goal.
  • Implemented daily Gemba meeting focusing on safety, quality, production goals and improvements ideas.
  • Implemented off nominal production flows that resulted in reducing turnaround time and secure the customer's launch campaign without a delay.
  • Delivered over 650 satellites by defining and maintaining a production execution plan that accommodated uncertainties from the supply chain and world events.
  • Defined and spearheaded the ramp down staffing and production plan for the FL production site with a focus on employee and support throughout the process.

AIT Manager

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Defined daily, and weekly activities to achieve monthly deliveries which resulted in over 648 LEO satellites in orbit.
  • Led a team of over 100 employees that supports 24/7 production activities.
  • Managed nominal and off nominal assembly, integration, and testing operations for satellite production.
  • Coordinated production planning activities with other functions to maintain continuous and uninterrupted production flow.
  • Liaison between OWS Production team and the customer's integration team to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of satellites.
  • Implemented systemic processes to achieve product and process excellence following 8D approach.
  • Supported launch operations and satellite mechanical integration at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
  • Active member of the Nonconformance Review Board (NRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB).

Production Line Manager

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the Payload assembly line.
  • Managed workload and performance of 15 technicians for the Payload assembly lines between two working shifts.
  • Coordinated daily work and logistics of satellites for the Payload assembly lines.
  • Verified documentation package for assembly and test was completed prior delivery of the satellites.
  • Trained manufacturing associates on special processes (AOI and torque tools) and nonconformance identification.

Quality Engineer

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported commissioning of production lines through first piece verification.
  • Supported the production of small satellites by ensuring quality and process compliance of the production processes through audit and control plans for the avionics, solar array, and propulsion systems.
  • Executed containments and RCCA efforts for nonconformance's to identify and implement corrective actions.
  • Trained Manufacturing Engineers on repair routing creation process.
  • Led internal and external Nonconformance Review Board (NRB) and Corrective Action Board (CAB).

Research and Teaching Assistant

University of Central Florida
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted professors in Organizational Behavior graduate classes.
  • Performed research projects on leadership, territorial behaviors, organizational trust, and behaviors towards cyber security.

Associate Manager, Quality Engineer

Harris Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed 12 engineers (7 direct reports and 5 indirect reports) supporting Mission Avionic production programs.
  • Hired and developed Quality Engineers and Interns for the Mission Avionic production area.
  • Oversaw quality performance of Mission Avionic production programs by ensuring a proactive and preventive culture of quality by abiding to the QMS.
  • Assisted the completion of Return to Green plans for critical programs or products (DTS, TAMMAC).
  • Liaison between Production Quality (FA18) and Supplier Quality Engineering departments to facilitate collaboration between the groups and worked closely with the teams to ensure adequate communication between the program and the supplier.
  • Liaison between Production Quality (FA18) and DCMA and ensured open channel of communication were in place to facilitate collaboration between Harris and DCMA personnel.
  • Supported proposal stage (creating and review of BOE) for new production contracts.
  • Supported AS9100 audit recertification for the Malabar facility.
  • Participated in the implementation of APQP for the production programs and suppliers in the Malabar facility.

Senior Quality Engineer

Harris Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Quality Control Account Manager for multiple 1-5M dollars FA-18 communication system's programs.
  • Executed containment and RCCA for production and supplier escapes using 8D, fishbone and 5-why analysis.
  • Reduced 80% of nonconformance's on deliverable product (DTS) by incorporating mistake proofing tools and processes using lean manufacturing tools.
  • Updated work instructions, engineering drawings, inspection instructions and process documents for different assembly types (CCA, modules, and chassis).
  • Supported the creation VSM for critical assemblies in the FA18 area (DTS).
  • Managed EVMS and ETC for several accounts based on production performance.
  • Supported Receiving Inspection and Source Inspection activities and provided feedback to develop Suppliers up to company's standards.
  • Supported DFM activities for new product designs by providing lesson learned from legacy products.
  • Defined FAI and FPV for new products or processes.
  • Performed process and QMS audits and site capability assessments for multiple suppliers (S&K, Abaco).
  • Completed supplier risk assessment on new production lots to ensure product quality.
  • Managed Supplier Quality records (SPW, SSR, SCAR) and participated in the CA investigations until implementation and closure for FA18 programs (DTS, TAMMAC).
  • Developed a Leadership Development program for employees within the Operations organization.

Manufacturing Engineer

Harris Corporation
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Manufacturing Control Account Manager for several 1-5M dollars DoD programs.
  • - Led manufacturing engineering efforts during the transition of products between company's divisions.
  • Supervised 20+ operators for the manufacturing of electronic systems work cells and the managed the workload of the Manufacturing interns.
  • Mentored new hire engineers in the Development Manufacturing and Prototyping areas.
  • Supported manufacturing processes for space electronics (PCB/CCA, modules, and chassis) and cable assemblies.
  • Experienced working in clean rooms and control environments to reduce FOD and control particle count.
  • Implemented 5s in the assembly building by standardizing the tools, product flow and work areas; a reduction of 20% of the available floor space and increase of 50% of workstations.
  • - Reduced 30% of the labor cost and reduced 40% of touch time on complex cable assemblies by implementing lean manufacturing processes.
  • Pioneered the usage of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Quality System Management in the production areas.

Process Engineer

Nissan
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Developed standard operating procedures for all the processes at the Department of Post-Sales.
  • Performed redesign of the layout of the warehouse and increased its capacity.
  • Self-managed time and projects to achieve a specific goal.

Education

MBA -

University of Florida
05.2022

Master of Science - Industrial And System Engineering

University of Florida
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus
12.2010

Skills

  • Process Flow Analysis
  • Lean Environments
  • Relationship Building
  • Quality Assurance
  • New Process Implementation
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Operations Planning
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Process Development
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Cost Control
  • Strategic Planning
  • Planning and Execution
  • Operations Oversight
  • Performance Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Cost Savings and Reduction

Certification

  • Impel – EMERGE Leadership Program, 2021
  • Certified IPC Trainer, CIT - IPC/WHMA-A-620, 2013-2017
  • Harris Corp. Yellow Belt, 2013
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, 2010

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Plant Manager | Deputy COO

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
12.2022 - Current

Head of Operations

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
07.2021 - Current

AIT Manager

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
09.2020 - 12.2022

Production Line Manager

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
01.2020 - 11.2020

Quality Engineer

Airbus OneWeb Satellites
04.2019 - 12.2019

Research and Teaching Assistant

University of Central Florida
08.2018 - 05.2019

Associate Manager, Quality Engineer

Harris Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2018

Senior Quality Engineer

Harris Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2018

Manufacturing Engineer

Harris Corporation
01.2012 - 08.2016

Process Engineer

Nissan
01.2011 - 12.2011

MBA -

University of Florida

Master of Science - Industrial And System Engineering

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus

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