Saurabh M.

About Saurabh M.

Transforming aerospace manufacturing through innovation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional leadership.With nearly two decades of industrial engineering experience at Boeing and beyond, I\'ve built my career at the intersection of technology development, production system design, and operational excellence. I thrive on solving complex manufacturing challenges and delivering measurable results that move the bottom line.Currently, I lead an $8M+ engineering portfolio in Product Development at Boeing, managing breakthrough initiatives in advanced tooling, precision assembly, and next-generation production systems. My work spans guiding Principal Investigators on cutting-edge technology projects to orchestrating cross-functional teams that bring innovations from concept to flight test readiness. Whether it\'s the Advanced Slat Demonstrators program or pioneering new manufacturing processes, I\'m driven by shaping the future of aerospace production.My journey has taken me from developing railroad optimization software that saved $500 million in operational costs, to leading Six Sigma initiatives that delivered in savings on the 787 program, to managing multi-million dollar tooling portfolios and production system operations for multi-billion dollar aircraft. I\'ve led teams of 21+ engineers, presented to 300-person audiences, and consistently balanced innovation with fiscal responsibility.What I bring: Deep expertise in production system design, lean manufacturing, and discrete event simulation Proven technology development—from TRL1 concepts to TRL7 implementation Strong background in data analytics and software development (C#, VB.NET, SQL)🤝 Cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, finance, and external partnerships Results-oriented mindset with $500M+ in documented cost savingsI hold an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and a BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, complemented by certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, and Robotics. I\'m bilingual in English and Gujarati.Whether optimizing a factory floor, developing next-generation manufacturing technology, or mentoring engineering talent, I\'m passionate about making aerospace manufacturing smarter, faster, and more efficient.Let\'s connect if you\'re interested in production innovation, technology development, or aerospace manufacturing excellence.

Experience

1. Project Engineer

   Boeing

   Nov 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Managed an $8M+ engineering portfolio spanning advanced tooling, precision assembly, and slat production system development, leading cross-functional teams and 9 Principal Investigators across 14+ aerospace technology projects• Spearheaded the Advanced Slat Demonstrators program from concept to execution, bringing together internal teams and external partners to deliver innovative solutions targeting the 2026 EcoD Flight Test• Guided Principal Investigators in developing project roadmaps, budgets, and schedules while identifying breakthrough technologies that aligned with portfolio objectives and balanced risk across complex aerospace programs• Drove continuous improvement through manufacturing trials by coordinating resources, mitigating risks, capturing opportunities, and translating lessons learned into actionable insights for enhanced team performance

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• 5s
• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Minitab
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Catia