Samson Demissie
Senior Project Manager, Hutchinson Excellence System at PFW Aerospace GmbH- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to Continuous Improvement (Blinkist Summary)
LinkedInJan, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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PFW Aerospace GmbH
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Germany
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Hutchinson Excellence System
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Mar 2020 - Present
Responsible for executing internal self-assessment across all PFW departments using the maturity matrix guidelines. Attain a thorough understanding of HES (Hutchinson Excellence System) and implement.Responsible for managing projects within the framework of HES that are in line with Company strategic goals as well as consulting internal departments with the commitment to achieve a broader understanding of the HES across PFW. Achieve Walking the Talk.
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Project Leader Transfer of Work
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2020
Responsible for proactively managing the day to day activities of current and future work transfer projects and monitoring current cooperation mainly on management- and process-level between PFW Speyer and HS (PFW Havacılık Sanayi ve Diş Tic. Ltd. Şti.) in Izmir. Supplied front line technical support and services to facilitate a smooth process flow within defined schedule milestones. Supplied production expertise along with identifying critical areas where production and supply chain Process harmonization had to occur. Worked across PFW SP and HS Izmir departments to ensure that new work packages’ are completed in a timely fashion while continuously improving data reliability of existing work.
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Senior Supply Chain Field Engineer
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2016
Improved performance of suppliers’ in line with PFW’s business targets. Assisted in developing and implementing lean supply chain management. Monitored suppliers’ performance (Quality, on time, at cost). Executed Supplier evaluation, capability and capacity assessments for current and future build rates (Industrial Process Control Assessment). Identification of root causes and implementation of corrective actions, Lean assessments. Fostered innovation and knowledge sharing throughout the supplier network. Executed continuous process Improvement and project activities. Recommended improvement ideas strengthening suppliers’ performance. Cultivated partnership with strategic suppliers. Establish accurate analysis of a supply chain, Drive improvement at supplier manufacturing through planning and effective management of Key Performance Indicators. Monitoring the worldwide suppliers’ market for relevant new manufacturing technologies.
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Program Manager Boeing 787-9
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Developed the statement of work (SOW) to satisfy new business requirements as well as non-recurring design and manufacturing needs. Evaluated and determined Budget needed to accomplish SOW. Negotiated schedule with customers to facilitate factory level loading based on complexity of work package. Determined needed material and resources. Coordinated project staff activities, Streamlined work interaction between the various departments (Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Procurement sub-suppliers’). Defined plans for risk mitigation. Identified opportunities. Provided oversight and approval of technical approaches and processes. Led and coordinated Production System Efficiency workshops. Led the design for manufacturing workshops. Reported to customers as well as Board members of the company. Led a group of five people.
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Sales and Technical Support Manager (Boeing 787)
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Feb 2009 - Jul 2011
Supplied front line technical support and customer service. Guided/Supported Sales & Marketing with thorough and well developed work scope estimates on aircraft Tubing Transport Elements. Reviewed customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in order to determine work scope required.Prepared Technical Proposals, fulfilled customer requirements by researching aircraft specifics coupled with identifying Design concepts (Design for Manufacturing) in line with Existing PFW manufacturing techniques. Created Tubes and Ducts Producibility guide, including all activities described under ProjectLeader Manufacturing Engineer. Supported and guided Boeing partners on-site, Japan, Italy and USA.
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Project Leader Manufacturing Engineering, Boeing 787 Program
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Mar 2007 - Feb 2009
Responsible for proactively managing the day to day activities of Manufacturing Engineering as an on-site PFW representative for the Boeing 787 program. Provided customer management from a position inside of Boeing, Responsive follow through and advocacy for PFW and partner issues. Executed trend analysis associated with the work statements and reporting on potential areas of risk to PFW Management. Tracking all changes and working with our internal teams to ensure optimal performance and response times, Supported Boeing partners on-site Japan, Italy and USA.
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Project Leader Manufacturing Engineering for the B787 Program
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Jul 2005 - Feb 2007
Aircraft Tubing Transport Elements (Fuel, Hydraulic, ECS/ICS, Waste and Water Systems)Assessed and Identified needed process qualifications for the above stated tubing systems. Determined scope of work needed to close gaps between PFW and Boeing Process Specifications. Supported the Boeing qualification team while on-site at PFW Speyer ensuring that design rules were in place such that a tube or duct was producible. Conducted initial producibility reviews, Developed work-around solutions when CATIA V5 and ENOVIA were dysfunctional, Developed Tube/Duct Corrective Action Team (TCAT) and procedures for handling emergent quick-turnaround requirements. Traveled extensively from Speyer, Germany to Everett, WA USA to take part in PDRs (Preliminary Design Reviews) and CDRs (Critical Design Reviews) as well as to clarify technical issues with Boeing and Partners.
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Schulz Engineering
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Braunschweig, Germany
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Production Planer
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Mar 2004 - Jul 2004
Creating Plant layout design, conduct project discussions with the client, Determine Equipment needed in line with customer specifications and requirements to meet the targeted process cycle time. Creating Plant layout design, conduct project discussions with the client, Determine Equipment needed in line with customer specifications and requirements to meet the targeted process cycle time.
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Brunel GmbH
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Cologne, Germany
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Team leader
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Jun 2002 - Feb 2004
Engineering service provider, Client identification and project acquisition; provide feasible solutions to technical problems Engineering service provider, Client identification and project acquisition; provide feasible solutions to technical problems
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Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG
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Raunheim, Germany
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Project manager / Project engineer
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Mar 2000 - May 2002
(Constructors of special machines and fixtures, supplier of the automotive industry) Organizing and coordinating the work process, supporting subcontractors in Germany and abroad including engineering offices, controlling the project flow and schedule. Resided in Shanghai, China for six months to settle the project on site (Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co. Ltd.) (Constructors of special machines and fixtures, supplier of the automotive industry) Organizing and coordinating the work process, supporting subcontractors in Germany and abroad including engineering offices, controlling the project flow and schedule. Resided in Shanghai, China for six months to settle the project on site (Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co. Ltd.)
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Education
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1993 - 2000
University of Applied Sciences, Duesseldorf, Germany
Diplom (=B.S.), Mechanical Engineering -
1979 - 1983
Faculty of technology
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering -
1978 - 1979
Technical school of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate, Diploma
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