Ryan Khoury

Manufacturing Engineer @Bell Flight

Fort Worth, TX, US

Accelerated the delivery of a critical milestone for the FLRAA defense program by 50%, delivering a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 6 for multiple flight-critical components in just 4 months versus a planned 8-month timeline. • Developed and implemented a robust Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T) framework for complex hardware on a DARPA advanced research program, ensuring producibility and de-risking the transition from design to manufacturing.• Pioneered the Process Engineering function for a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology Center, establishing the core workflows and standards to support the accelerated production of components for a next-generation vertical lift platform.• Orchestrated a multi-organizational team to develop a $39.9M proposal for the U.S. Army on Hybrid (Additive + Subtractive) Manufacturing, successfully building a strategic network of government and academic partners for future technology collaboration. • Authored a $500K R&D funding proposal focused on leveraging Additive Manufacturing (AM) to repair and sustain critical DoD aircraft components, creating a direct pathway to reduce lifecycle costs and improve fleet readiness.• Led R&D initiatives to optimize machining and heat treatment processes for complex gear systems, creating new best practices that reduced part distortion and simplified manufacturing operations across both new and legacy production facilities.

Oklahoma State University

Master of Science - MS, Engineering and Technology Management

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering