Continuous Improvement (Lean & Green Manufacturing)

2016

• Built a Training Center for casting Excellence (Dedicated to Art Abbey)
• Procured a Wax 3D Printer to offer Rapid Prototyping
• Shell Room De-humidification Implemented

2015

• Added 3 New 5 Axis CNC machines
• Built out 1000sq ft new Manual Machining Facility
• Streamlined Wax Injection Operations to reduce lead times
• Held a Quality Clinic introduction class with UTC (Implemented)
• Modified product scrap area (Poka Yoke)

2014

• Cast Floor LEAN event (6 mo's long) Improve Quality
• 1 New 5 Axis CNC
• 2 New 600 lb Aluminum Melters

2013

• Machining Center Reorganization
• New FEELER CNC 4 Axis
• Aluminum Heat Treating

2012

• 1000 sq ft Secure Tooling and Document Storage
• 6000 sq ft Machine Shop
• 2- 60hp 125 psi 250cfm Air Compressors
• LEAN Work Flow of Shell Room
• LEAN Work Flow for Knock-out
• Recirculation and Oxidization for Water Blast Water

2011

• Boeing Supplier “Silver Performance Award” Working for Gold…
• Marketing and Website Strategies
• Move toward electronic record keeping
• Completion of Materials Testing Certification
• Wax Injection; Improved Filter Fabrication

2010

• BeCu Containment Cell
• Goodrich AG and AATC LWW Tool Movement
• The Boeing Company GEMBA walk
• 1000 days ZERO Lost Time Accident Luncheon
• Goodrich AG and AATC one piece Airplane factory with all supervisors
• Sundyne(UTC) Supplier Gold Lean Assessment
• Financial and Manufacturing Connections Information Technology

2009

• Standard Work in Process (SWIP) Introduction and training
• NDT Lean Event
• Machine Shop mini lean event
• Materials Testing 2009-Current

2008

• Goodrich AG and AATC Sales Orders receipt to release

2007

• Goodrich AG and AATC ANDON LIGHTS training and investigations
• Goodrich AG and AATC straightening 5S
• AATC relocation Event
• Sundyne (UTC) Supplier Gold Philosophy and Vision

2006

• AATC Records requirements, retention, and Flow
• AATC outside process flow and responsibilities
• AATC cross training and trouble tickets
• Goodrich AG and AATC straightening 5S

2005

• FACC AG and AATC Kit flow product movement and packaging
• AATC visual Inspection 5S and Flow parameters
• AATC maintenance and outside grounds 5S
• AATC Quality Assurance Administration 5S

2001

• The Boeing Company and AATC value stream