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
