Darrell A. Sutherland

Experience

1. Founder, CEO

   Dylan Aerospace

   Mar 1999 — Present · Auburn, WA, US

   Personal-•Over 30 years successfully managing all areas of precision manufacturing and automated component and assembly processing•Master machinist and manufacturing automation expert covering sheet metal, extrusion, cylindrical, billet and composites•Advanced computer skills- CAD/CAM engineering software, CNC programming•Nearly 30 years specific study of human behavior relative to personal achievement, kaizen, interpersonal relationships, new skills, leadership, finance and team building•Dynamic personality that inspires people to achieve their goals•AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality System Implementation and ManagementCompany-Dylan Aerospace is a world-class manufacturer and automation strategist, supplying precision details and assemblies in support of major Commercial Aviation, Space and Defense OEMs. Dylan manufactures close tolerance aluminum, specialty alloy and composite details, primarily used as structural components, assemblies, and kits to the aerospace, defense, and technology industries. Our in-house processes include: 5-axis robotic palletized CNC milling, CNC turning, 6-axis CNC metrology, CNC sheet metal punching, blanking, forming, “T-pullout” tube forming, true bag press Hydraforming and assembly, as well as certified specialized in-process testing. In order to participate at this demanding supply chain level you must implement and maintain the highest level of Quality Management Systems, process certifications and approvals. Dylan has proudly held the top-level AS9100 and ISO -9001 certifications since 2007, as well as DPD(digital product definition), MBD(model based definition) and a host of others.

Education

• Kent Meridian HS

  High School, Mechanical Engineering

  1983 — 1986