Marcello G. Venegas
Wichita,KS
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic project planning and compliance coordination, honed at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. Proven track record in cost estimation and relationship building, driving business success. Recognized for optimizing processes and achieving an increase in efficiency. Adept at mentoring teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Owner and Operator
Pangea, LLC
Wichita, KS
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Streamlined staff and management by assigning hours, delineating duties, and facilitating necessary training.
- Ensured compliance by coordinating permits and scheduling annual inspections effectively.
- Collaborated with sales representatives to set optimal price points for profit maximization.
- Generated orders to consistently uphold inventory levels.
- Maintained QuickBooks files for accountant access and financial auditing.
Restaurant & Bar Owner
2perceptions, LLC
Wichita, KS
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed staff across all levels, providing accurate labor hours to payroll and coordinating finances with accountants for timely tax payments.
- Maintained compliance by overseeing proper permits and ensuring yearly inspections remained up to date.
- Communicated with purveyors to optimize inventory levels of food, alcohol, and paper goods.
Project Planner
Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Wichita, KS
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated across teams to successfully automate fast-paced floor beam line.
- Created visual manufacturing plans, illustrating both current processes and future automation builds.
Cost Estimator
Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Wichita, KS
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Produced and maintained Supplier part cost estimates using standard estimating tools and custom-developed tools.
- Provided cost and price information along with financial analysis to cross-functional teams and management.
- Managed process data collection for Clean Sheets and conducted quality checks on collected data.
- Participated in supplier negotiations at WSU, supplying data to align costs with targets.
Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Wichita, KS
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw machining of frame section for 767 Section 41 Integration contract.
- Developed initial build flow and plan based on engineering updates.
- Collaborated with Design Engineering and Tooling departments to define M.E. project builder SOW.
Process Engineer (Contractor)
Textron Aviation Company
Wichita, KS
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Oversaw Main and Nose landing gear for Textron Airland program.
- Reviewed and approved models and drawings, ensuring manufacturability.
- Maintained company backlog to enhance program visibility on projected overtime and headcount needs.
- Coordinated with support groups to clarify engineering requirements during build process.
- Produced manufacturing build sequences in Catia V6, including positioning and tooling.
- Provided manufacturing coordination holes critical to aircraft assembly installation.
Design Manufacturing Engineer (Contingent)
Honda Aircraft Company
Greensboro, NC
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Served as Acting Lead for Structures and primary contact within Design Mfg. Engineering group.
- Ensured workflow continuity by assigning tasks and addressing inquiries during supervisor absences.
- Mentored new employees, fostering a knowledgeable team in Design Mfg. Engineering.
- Reviewed specifications and procedures to maintain compliance and efficiency.
- Acted as Team Center Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert, collaborating with Siemens personnel and on-site IS groups.
- Streamlined processes to enhance SAP and EWI integration, creating robust operational tools.
- Developed workflows with adaptive paths to accommodate changes effectively.
- Evaluated models and drawings for manufacturability, issuing necessary modification orders and supplier instructions.
Composite Project Manufacturing Planner
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Wichita, KS
11.2007 - 08.2014
- Acted as lead for A350XB section 15 fuselage Upper Shell assembly and installation.
- Organized team priorities based on engineering releases for MTO planning activities.
- Estimated project builder events for tooling design, NC programming, and purchasing activities.
- Reviewed drawings and developed planned instructions for complex composite assemblies.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to enhance and clarify design concepts.
- Implemented engineering changes to optimize processes and address producibility challenges.
- Served as M.E. champion for benchmarking external manufacturing processes at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
- Achieved Certificate of Recognition for contributing to Northrop Grumman’s 2010 R&D Supplier of the Year award.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Perfekta Inc.
Wichita, KS
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Authored machining and assembly planning operation sheets, electronic Bills of Material, and workflow documentation.
- Provided technical support on shop floor, resolving diverse technical issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in chemical and physical processing of metallic parts including heat treating and anodizing.
- Independently planned and managed Boeing Fan Cowl Support Beam Assembly, encompassing all aspects of machining and assembly planning.
Manufacturing Engineer
GKNAerospace Precision Machining Inc.
Wellington, KS
12.2001 - 05.2007
- Trained all new employees within engineering department to enhance team capabilities.
- Delegated responsibilities across Manufacturing Engineering and Document Control departments.
- Reviewed and approved customer purchase orders and change orders to implement requests effectively.
- Authored machining and assembly planning operation sheets, electronic Bills of Material, and workflow documentation.
- Operated multi-axis horizontal and vertical CNC machines for high-speed and low-speed cutting of various metals.
- Maintained document revisions for specifications and drawings, achieving zero audit failures from customers and regulatory agencies.
NC Programmer
Marconi AeroSystems
Wellington, KS
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Executed programming updates to maintain metallic details on 3-axis CNC machinery.
- Supported operators by making real-time edits during initial program runs.
- Expertly operated multi-axis vertical CNC machines.
- Certified operator responsible for inspecting first article parts before buyout.
Education
Certificate - Catia V5 R19 – Wireframe & Surfaces, Catia V5 R18 Part Design & Sketcher, Catia V5 R18 – Assembly Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas01.2009
Vocational training - Machine Tool Tech. I through VIII, Machine Tool Processing, Blue Print Reading, CNC Programming, and Advance Computer Aided Manufacturing
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, Kansas05-1998
High School Diploma - Welding, Mechanical Drawing, Sheet Metal, and Wood Working
Arkansas City High School
Arkansas City, Kansas04-1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- ERP systems expertise
- Component design and interrogation (Catia V6, V5, AutoCAD, Mastercam, Enovia VPM)
- Cost estimation and reduction
- Compliance coordination
- Inventory management
- Business marketing strategies
- Program development and implementation
- Employee training and development
- Small business management
- Project estimation
- Team collaboration
- Financial analysis
- Adaptability
- Vendor management
- Process improvement
- Cost control
- Material pricing
- Cost reporting
- Manufacturing processes
Timeline
Project Planner
Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant & Bar Owner
2perceptions, LLC
04.2022 - 06.2024
Bar Owner and Operator
Pangea, LLC
09.2019 - 08.2025
Cost Estimator
Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2018
Process Engineer (Contractor)
Textron Aviation Company
11.2015 - 07.2016
Design Manufacturing Engineer (Contingent)
Honda Aircraft Company
08.2014 - 09.2015
Composite Project Manufacturing Planner
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
11.2007 - 08.2014
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Perfekta Inc.
05.2007 - 09.2007
Manufacturing Engineer
GKNAerospace Precision Machining Inc.
12.2001 - 05.2007
NC Programmer
Marconi AeroSystems
01.1998 - 01.2000
Certificate - Catia V5 R19 – Wireframe & Surfaces, Catia V5 R18 Part Design & Sketcher, Catia V5 R18 – Assembly Design
Wichita State University
Vocational training - Machine Tool Tech. I through VIII, Machine Tool Processing, Blue Print Reading, CNC Programming, and Advance Computer Aided Manufacturing
Cowley County Community College
High School Diploma - Welding, Mechanical Drawing, Sheet Metal, and Wood Working
Arkansas City High School
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