Gil Franco
Lead Cost Engineer @Safran
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Cost Engineer @Safran
Lead cost reduction initiatives across six product lines by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving projects on both new and ongoing seat programs.• Optimize the parts family across the entire product line through interdisciplinary cost-reduction sessions (\"tiger teams\"), achieving cost efficiencies across all products. Conducted two sessions on standard seats for ongoing 2024 programs and one for upcoming 2025 programs.• Accountable for validating recurring costs (RC), conducting full Life of Program Analysis (LOPA), and monitoring EBITA for financial profitability across 35 client programs.• Provide accurate and timely cost estimates for bids, advanced projects, and developments, including aftermarket components. Delivered 37 projected RC estimates in 2024 and 15 to date in 2025.• Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with project owners and business objectives.• Successfully transferred machining operations within Safran sites, resulting in projected annual savings of $320K in 2025.• Support design-to-cost initiatives during early design phases by utilizing a \"should-cost\" estimation model to guide teams in cost analysis and decision-making.• Proficient in aPriori software to develop cost scenarios, enabling the purchasing department to establish cost objectives and assess cost impacts.
EDUCATION
Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT GIL FRANCO
Mechanical Engineer with 16+ years of experience in the aerospace and industrial sectors,…
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