Andy Hamelynck
President at Applied Aerospace and Defense
- Role
- President so Cal Operations at Applied Aerospace
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Hamelynck
I’m a results-driven operations executive with a passion for transforming performance in complex, high-stakes environments. Over the course of my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams and global operations in Aerospace & Defense, Commercial Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, and Sporting Goods — consistently delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.My leadership spans the full product lifecycle: from sales and concept development through design, manufacturing, delivery, and post-delivery support. I specialize in Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, program and supply chain management, and cultural transformation. Whether it\'s a business in turnaround or one poised for growth, I bring the tools and mindset to unlock potential.I’ve worked in multicultural, international settings, leading major initiatives across the U.S, Europe, and Asia. I\'m passionate about aligning strategy with execution — and making meaningful, sustainable change. Core Competencies: Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Operational Excellence, Program/Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Major Subcontract Management, Change Leadership, New Product Introduction (NPI), Business Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility Consolidation
Experience
President so Cal Operations
May 2023 — Present · Santa Ana, CA, US
Lead full P&L and strategic direction for PCX Aerosystems\' Southern California operations. This includes the Santa Ana (former Integral business) as well as NuSpace business in Long Beach, California. Led turn around of underperforming Santa Ana business. Responsible for driving operational performance, organizational transformation, and customer satisfaction in a high-mix, high-complexity aerospace manufacturing environment.• Oversee manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, program management, and business development functions.• Implemented Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve throughput, reduce cost, and increase delivery performance.• Foster a culture of passion, accountability, collaboration, transparency, safety, and continuous improvement across all functions.• Lead customer engagement efforts with key defense and aerospace primes, ensuring alignment on performance and growth initiatives.
Education
UCLA
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
1993 — 1995
USC Marshall School of Business
MBA, Operations, Finance
1998 — 2001
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