Mike Byers
Frisco,TX
Summary
Director-level aerospace and defense leader with 20+ years of experience running large-scale engineering and manufacturing organizations. Proven record of delivering multi-million-dollar cost reductions, capacity expansions, and disciplined execution across Tier-1 defense and aerospace environments. Known for strong governance, sound judgment, and building high-performing leadership teams. Active DoD Top Secret (SSBI) clearance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Engineering Director
E-Space Inc
Arlington, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Technical owner of enterprise technology strategy for 800,000 sq ft greenfield manufacturing center of excellence.
- Architected factory systems enabling 2,000 satellites / year production capacity.
- Directed large-scale CapEx programs managing EPCs, OEMs, & GCs.
- Deployed Industry 4.0 systems driving 30-50% throughput improvement targets.
- Built multi-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams developing the roadmap and strategic planning for obtaining an AS9100D certification.
Technical Director
SAFRAN POWER UNITS
Irving, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Accountable for technical execution, cost, schedule, and risk across the Power Units business.
- Lead 25+ engineers supporting design, development, and production of aerospace power units.
- Delivered 20% efficiency improvement and 15% reduction in production cost.
- Established KPIs, operating cadence, and governance improving execution predictability.
- Partner closely with manufacturing, R&D, and commercial leadership on product strategy.
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Senior Technical Authority)
BAE SYSTEMS
Hill Air Force Base, UT
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Primary manufacturing and production readiness authority for ACAT II sustainment program.
- Evaluated contractor RCCA effectiveness, production maturity, and LRIP readiness.
- Assessed tooling, sustainment, and maintainability strategies supporting fleet operations.
Senior Director, Digital Factory & Manufacturing Engineering
RAYTHEON INTELLIGENCE & SPACE
McKinney, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Enterprise leader for manufacturing transformation across multiple value streams.
- Delivered $42.4M cost giveback against $20M target.
- Improved labor efficiency 20% and increased build rate 3× while maintaining 100% OTD.
- Reduced support-to-touch labor ratio by 7% through structural changes.
- Automated 30,000+ daily production transactions and enabled real-time factory visibility.
- Served on site leadership governance board and owned manufacturing strategy inputs.
Vice President, Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
THE ALBERS GROUP
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - Current
- P&L and operational leader for $30M aerospace and defense manufacturing business.
- Secured $5M+ in new Tier-1 DoD contracts within first year.
- Led AS9100D certification and enterprise lean deployment.
- Built KPI-driven operating rhythm and developed department-level leadership.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Sabre Systems
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Led airborne ISR structural manufacturing and production execution.
- Delivered 30% production acceleration through design and process changes.
Education
SMS - Engineering Mechanics
Southern Methodist University
01.2026
BS - Mechanical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
01.2026
Skills
- Factory Systems Architecture
- Industry 40 Deployment
- AS9100D Certification Planning
- CapEx Program Management
- Enterprise Technology Strategy
- Engineering Team Leadership
Core Capabilities
- Manufacturing & Engineering Leadership
- Lean / Six Sigma
- Digital Factory Transformation
- AS9100D Quality Systems
- Design for Manufacturing
- Cost & Schedule Accountability
- Capacity & Throughput Expansion
- NPI & Industrialization Expansion
- Manufacturing Operations
- Product Development
Timeline
Technical Engineering Director
E-Space Inc
01.2025 - Current
Technical Director
SAFRAN POWER UNITS
01.2024 - Current
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Senior Technical Authority)
BAE SYSTEMS
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Director, Digital Factory & Manufacturing Engineering
RAYTHEON INTELLIGENCE & SPACE
01.2021 - 01.2022
Vice President, Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
THE ALBERS GROUP
01.2017 - Current
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Sabre Systems
01.2008 - 01.2017
SMS - Engineering Mechanics
Southern Methodist University
BS - Mechanical Engineering
University of Oklahoma