Nash Gill

About Nash Gill

Proven leader with 12+ years of experience in the Aerospace, Defense, Space, Industrial and MRO markets. Starting my career as a Manufacturing Engineer and progressing through the ranks of Manufacturing and Operations Leadership, I\'ve built a strong foundation of knowledge that allows me to be successful in various situations. In addition to manufacturing experience, I am well versed in the Production Control, Purchasing, and New Product Integration aspects of an organization, while having significant interactions with Sales/Business Management.As a leader, I understand that you are only as good as your team. I strive to understand all members of my team and put them in positions of strength that will allow them to succeed, while working on their weaknesses one-on-one to ensure that they become well rounded employees.

Experience

1. Associate Director Enterprise Operations

   Collins Aerospace

   Jul 2025 — Present · Santa Fe Springs, CA, US

   Lead enterprise-wide operational strategies across manufacturing, MRO, supply chain, and corporate functions to support Wheel and Brake product line-Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost and lead time reduction, increasing throughput, and enhancing quality across multiple sites-Oversee cross-functional alignment between business units (e.g, R&D, production, and MRO) to ensure seamless execution of customer and government contract requirements-Manage large-scale digital transformation initiatives including ERP modernization, RFID integration, and advanced analytics to support program and lifecycle management-Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, capital investment analysis, and long-range operational capability development-Monitor enterprise KPIs, including schedule performance, cost efficiency, and quality metrics, delivering regular performance updates to stakeholders and executives-Facilitate collaboration across engineering, operations, and customer support to ensure business delivers on commitments-Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and safety aligned with aerospace industry standards.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Solidworks
• Stress Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Mechanical Engineering
• Labview
• Matlab
• Design Engineering
• Mechanical Product Design
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Product Development
• Public Speaking
• Visual Basic
• Microsoft Office
• Cad
• Thermal Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Engineering