Ryan McEldowney

About Ryan McEldowney

Value Stream Leader at Parker Aerospace, leading Aftermarket Component Operations for the Gas Turbines and Fuel Systems Division Headquarters. I’m focused on driving performance, improving processes, and delivering value to customers in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.Product of Wabtec’s highly selective Operations Leadership Program (LEAD), rotating through sourcing, quality, production supervision, and new product introduction—each role sharpening my ability to lead teams, solve problems, and deliver results.I earned my Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management from Bowling Green State University’s Schmidthorst College of Business. While there, I served as Treasurer for the university’s Platinum-status Supply Chain Management Association—an experience that sparked my passion for operational excellence and leadership.I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and creating lasting impact through thoughtful leadership. Let’s connect if you share an interest in operations, aerospace, or leadership development.

Experience

1. Value Stream Leader

   Parker Aerospace

   Sep 2025 — Present · Mentor, OH, US

   Leader in Parker Aerospace’s aftermarket components business at the Gas Turbines Fuel Systems Division HQ for the LEAP engine program. My goal is to help operators grow into his or her best self by serving needs and unlocking potential, enabling us to achieve our best work together-32 Reports-Q1 Task Group Transfer Process (WIP<1 day)(73% Ergo Reduction, 80% Distance Traveled Reduction,$459k total annual Cycle Time & Inventory Savings)-Tooling Inventory ($X)-Final Flow/Final Leak (50% productivity increase,$36m annually)-Backflush Poke Rework Study (X =+%)-Multiple Training/Onboarding Strategies-Total Productive Maintenance Charts

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2020 — 2023

• Miami University

  Finance, General

  2018 — 2020