Technical Leadership | Manufacturing Operations | Capability Development
THE CHALLENGE
Modernize an aging research machine shop, improve job flow, and rebuild confidence in its ability to deliver prototype hardware for demanding R&D programs.
Modernize an aging research machine shop, improve job flow, and rebuild confidence in its ability to deliver prototype hardware for demanding R&D programs.
MY CONTRIBUTION
As interim manager, I supervised six senior research machinists and introduced a visible online work queue, improved materials stocking and job prioritization, and coordinated shop scheduling with engineering customers. I surplussed or sold obsolete equipment, cleared long-neglected areas, and procured new shears, presses, brakes, tool storage, and supporting equipment. I also guided the shop through approval as a government-recognized third-party manufacturing resource.
As interim manager, I supervised six senior research machinists and introduced a visible online work queue, improved materials stocking and job prioritization, and coordinated shop scheduling with engineering customers. I surplussed or sold obsolete equipment, cleared long-neglected areas, and procured new shears, presses, brakes, tool storage, and supporting equipment. I also guided the shop through approval as a government-recognized third-party manufacturing resource.
OUTCOME
The shop gained clearer workflow, improved responsiveness, safer and more useful floor space, and modernized fabrication capability for internal and external programs.
The shop gained clearer workflow, improved responsiveness, safer and more useful floor space, and modernized fabrication capability for internal and external programs.
SELECTED EVIDENCE
Before-and-after shop photographs; new-equipment move-in; machinists collaborating; cleared production areas; job-cycle-time trend chart when available.
Before-and-after shop photographs; new-equipment move-in; machinists collaborating; cleared production areas; job-cycle-time trend chart when available.
SKILLS
Manufacturing leadership · Machine shop operations · Capacity planning · Workflow improvement · Equipment procurement · Facility modernization · Team supervision · Customer coordination · Continuous improvement
Manufacturing leadership · Machine shop operations · Capacity planning · Workflow improvement · Equipment procurement · Facility modernization · Team supervision · Customer coordination · Continuous improvement
