Salman Pak Nazar

Operations executive with 20+ years of leadership in aerospace and highly regulated manufacturing. Multi-site P&L leader with a strong record of improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer performance across operations, supply chain, and engineering. Experienced in driving operational excellence, Lean transformation, quality systems, and scalable growth across complex manufacturing sites.

Key Metrics: $100M+ Revenue | 2 Sites | 300+ Employees | OTD 76% to 99% | EBIT Improved 10% | $30M+ CAPEX | Inventory Reduced 15% | Material Cost Reduced 10%

Director of Operations at PCC Aerostructures (Noranco Inc.) (2014-07 – Present)

Led full-site operations for two GTA manufacturing facilities generating $100M+ USD with full P&L ownership across budget, margin, and cost. Director of Engineering & Continuous Improvement from 2014–2020.

• Led full-site operations for two GTA manufacturing facilities generating $100M+ USD with full P&L ownership across budget, margin, and cost performance
• Direct cross-functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, planning, engineering, quality, maintenance, continuous improvement, and HSE to deliver business-critical results
• Oversee complex, high-precision aerospace manufacturing operations including CNC machining, assembly, and functional testing in highly regulated environments
• Consolidated two sites and launched a new facility during COVID, relocating 100+ CNC machines with minimal disruption while improving OTD from 76% to 99%
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and margin through disciplined KPI management, operating cadence, workforce planning, and accountability
• Executed $30M+ in CAPEX across multiple sites, including advanced CNC equipment, automation, and test capability, supported by strong business cases and ROI
• Improved working capital and cost performance by reducing inventory 15%, lowering material cost 10%, and improving EBIT by 10% through batch size optimization, product mix strategy, and operational focus on core strengths
• Applied an 80/20 portfolio approach to prioritize higher-value, better-fit products, improving margins, reducing complexity, and sharpening operational execution
• Built strong relationships with key customers including Bombardier, Safran, and Collins Aerospace, aligning demand, capacity, quality, and delivery requirements with executable production plans
• Led ERP consolidation and embedded Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 6S across 400,000+ sq. ft. to improve operational discipline and sustain gains

Senior Manufacturing Engineer at KK Precision Inc. (Aerospace) (2013-06 – 2014-07)

Established manufacturing methods, routings, and process sequences for machining, heat treat, and special processes. Developed CNC programs for multi-axis machining of aerospace engine components.

• Established manufacturing methods, routings, and process sequences for machining, heat treat, and special processes including chrome, HVOF, cad plating, nickel plating, and NDT for production and prototype parts
• Developed CNC programs for multi-axis machining of Rolls-Royce RB211 and Trent 800 engine components based on engineering drawings and process requirements
• Supported aerospace engine programs through disciplined process planning and cross-functional coordination to meet quality and delivery requirements

Director of Operations at PerkinElmer (Medical device) (2012-05 – 2013-06)

Led machining operations with accountability for staffing, throughput, quality, and overall operational performance. Improved productivity through cycle-time and workflow optimization.

• Led machining operations with accountability for staffing, throughput, quality, and overall operational performance across production
• Improved productivity through cycle-time and workflow optimization, delivering approximately $5M in annual cost savings while supporting quality and compliance standards
• Built and developed production teams through structured training, performance management, and clear accountability across operational and safety requirements
• Oversaw precision and quality assurance systems, including CMM programming and validation using PC-DMIS, to support reliable process control and product conformity

Manufacturing, Quality & Engineering Leadership at Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing (Early Career) (2001-01 – 2012-05)

Progressed through engineering and leadership roles spanning manufacturing, quality, and advanced machining environments. Led CNC, EDM, and CMM functions and delivered hands-on instruction.

• Progressed through engineering and leadership roles spanning manufacturing, quality, and advanced machining environments
• Led CNC, EDM, and CMM functions; delivered hands-on CAD/CAM instruction and developed extensive tooling and fixture solutions supporting production
• Built strong foundation in quality systems, validation, and continuous improvement, including APQP, PFMEA, SPC, GR&R, Lean/JIT, and ISO/TS standards

MBA in Business Administration – Carleton University – Sprott School of Business (2027)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering – Applied Design – Azad Semnan University (2012)

Professional Engineer License in Engineering – Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) (2016)