Yagnikkumar Patel

Analyst - Engineering Program Management @Bombardier

Mississauga, ON, CA

As a Program Analyst in the Program Management Office, I focus on high-value and complex Avionics projects, ensuring smooth project execution, proactive budget governance, and successful implementation on the Production line. My core responsibilities include- Defining and communicating program goals for the assigned aircraft platform (Bombardier\'s Global Aircraft Platform), ensuring alignment with manufacturing operations and airworthiness requirements- Developing and managing strategies, schedules, and budgets for avionics changes and new product integration, minimizing disruptions to production operations and aircraft deliveries to customers- Creating and presenting project schedules and business cases, guiding teams to production milestones such as Entry-into-Production and Entry-Into-Service- Monitoring production metrics and the Master Production Schedules, adjusting plans to maintain continuous manufacturing operations on the production line- Providing daily leadership to cross-functional teams (Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, Customer Services, Methods), ensuring parts availability and feasibility for production cut-ins- Delivering updates to senior management, influencing decisions to enhance aircraft production operations- Identifying and mitigating production risks (e.g. parts obsolescence, airworthiness issues, quality escapes) to support uninterrupted manufacturing- Building relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to prioritize critical changes and support production logistics- Managing program costs (manpower, materials, schedules), negotiating with suppliers to align with manufacturing needs- Overseeing production line change management, collaborating with all stakeholders to define a Harmonized Implementation Plan to integrate avionics changes into production before cut-ins.

Concordia University

Master of Engineering - MEng, Industrial Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering