Business Development Supply Chain

Kurt Wagner

Manchester, CT ***** 860-***-**** **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Assembly, Test and Development leader with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes forward-thinking approach to drive business growth and streamline processes. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable results.

SKILLS

Leadership and team building

Business Development

Operations Management

On the floor leader

P&L Management

Facility Management

Project/Program management

Test and Development

WORK HISTORY

GENERAL MANAGER –1/2024 to 3/2025

Collins Aerospace

Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Development, Software, Quality, Test and Development, Sustainment, Supply Chain and facilities

P&L of $50M Operation

Organizational Realignment, Culture Alignment

Multi Site Leadership – Engineering, Business Development, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Sustainment

Manage the GSE complete product lifecycle for tooling and test equipment

Define and drive execution long term vision for GSE product support and sustainment

Manage multi-layered and cross functional teams required to design, manufacture, and support GSE products

Align with Power and Controls Business Development Team to ensure that GSE customers are supported with parts and technical support for the capabilities being established

Lead Power and Controls Aftermarket 5-year strategic plan

Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations

ADVANCED MILITARY ENGINEERING PRODUCTION CHIEF 1/2021 to 1/2024

Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT

Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Business Development, Test and Development, Supply Chain

Led Industrial Operations for Classified programs, including facilities and build areas. Facilities included building new areas and capital improvements

Defined MRL readiness level, led teams to drive supplier manufacturing to drive down costs, reduce QN's, and on time delivery, develop business opportunities

Managed customer RFP Proposals to ensure alignment with Executive Leadership

Led Industrial War Rooms, CIPT's/IPT's, Contracts

Defined Program Staffing requirements/Budget requirements

Level 3 schedule and sub tier processes

Cost reduction – Part/process/assembly/material, additive manufacturing, machining, castings, forgings, sheet metal, heat treat, coating processes

Led Agile Scrums

New vendor expansion, new process development, onsite vendor visits, manufacturing issues

DARPA and Executive Level report out

F119 FIELD ENGINEERING MANAGER 1/2018 to 1/2021

Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT

Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sustainment, Business Development, Test and Development, Supply Chain, Facilities in remote locations

Led USAF interface

Led CIP Program, including funding, investigations, upgrades, cost initiatives

Fleet management pillar owner

Compass vector chair, pushing engine time to uncover high time issues

Led Sustainment team in budgets, staffing, procurement, and drove on time delivery for overhaul parts

Led cross functional design changes

Led cross functional failure analysis

DR/FMR reporting and closure

EMD funding

Led additive manufacturing introduction for first military engine

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS PRODUCTION CHIEF 1/2014 to 1/2018

Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT

Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development, Test and Development, Supply Chain

Led team of 10 industrial engineers across 5 programs

Managed group budgets, headcount, travel

Secured program funding to facilitate on time engine builds, delivery and testing

Developed digital tools to improve part delivery, and engine builds

Championed lean manufacturing practices to ensure operational efficiency

Spearheaded strategic planning efforts to align operations with company objectives and long-term growth plans.

Developed inventory management systems to optimize delivery, storage and traceability ensuring maintaining adequate stock levels for engine build needs

AEROSPACE OPERATIONS MANAGER 1/2012 to 1/2014

Paradigm Precision Manchester, CT

MRO, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development, Supply Chain, Facilities

Led 300 employee operation in manufacture of aerospace components for Pratt & Whitney, GE, Safran, SNECMA, Rolls Royce and sub tier OEM's

Worked to increase customer base, decrease lead time, decrease TACT time, to ensure increased profit of $100M P&L

Introduction of new product lines/processes/machines

Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements

Facilities management, capital improvements

CIPT VALIDATION/INDUSTRIAL/IPT LEAD 1/2000 to 1/2012

Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT

Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Test and Development, Supply Chain

CANMC – F119, F135, GP7000, PW6000

Turbine Module Center – GMS CFM56

Externals – MRJ, BA, NEO, NEO PIP

Mechanical Systems – NEO PIP

Led cross-functional teams in design, manufacture, test and certification

NDT engineer-FPI, MPI, UT

Borescope engineer – Led USAF technology and certification

Borescope and blade blend certified – Commercial and Military engines

EDUCATION

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

BS Aeronautical Studies

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

AS Aviation Maintenance

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

AS Aviation Technology

Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt

Villanova University

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

University of Connecticut

Graduate Studies – Material Science

University of Hartford

Undergraduate Studies – Analytical Chemistry

CLEARANCES

Secret SAR

Secret Collateral

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

FAA A&P License

OSHA 30

INSTRUCTION

Adjunct Instructor, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

ENGINE FAMILIARITY

F100

F119

F135

Advanced Military Engines

PW2000

PW4000

PW6000

GP7000

V2500

PW1000G

PW1200G

PW1400G

PW1500G

PW1700G

PW1900G

CFM56 (P&W GMS)

Rolls Royce Pegasus

SYSTEMS

Primavera

SAP

Qlik

Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint

FAR Part 33, 34, 91, 121, 135, 145

AC 43.13

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