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Christopher Thompson

Christopher Thompson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director T700 US Military Programs at GE Aviation

  • Education

    • Wheeling Jesuit University

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Innovation & Technology

      I double majored in Innovation & Technology and General Science Physics. I also completed the Laut Honors program and graduated as a Laut Honors Scholar. I was President of the philosophy club. I worked as a network IT administrator in the technology development computer lab of the NASA National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC). I worked with LOM Helisys and Sanders rapid prototyping systems, Zeiss CMM's, Bridgeport CNC mills and lathes. I learned and used several different CAD CAM… Show more I double majored in Innovation & Technology and General Science Physics. I also completed the Laut Honors program and graduated as a Laut Honors Scholar. I was President of the philosophy club. I worked as a network IT administrator in the technology development computer lab of the NASA National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC). I worked with LOM Helisys and Sanders rapid prototyping systems, Zeiss CMM's, Bridgeport CNC mills and lathes. I learned and used several different CAD CAM packages including Solidworks and Mastercam to create prototypes for lab customers and help other students with their projects. I was on the track team for 1.5 years, participating in outdoor and indoor events in Hurdles and sprints, including 110M High and 400M mens events. Show less

    • West Virginia University

      1998 - 2000
      Master of Science (MSc) Mechanical Engineering

      I completed a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering including a research project and thesis dissertation. Research topic was using Fractional Factorial Taguchi Design of Experiments to build a system model for a Laser Glass Cutting Machine I built in the local Department of Engergy (DOE NETL) lab.

  • Experience

    • GE

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
      Repair Engineer

      Repair Development for Gas Turbines Hot Gas Path (hot section) parts.

    • GE Aviation

      Jan 2007 - May 2011

      Led team that created and supported Repairs for all GE Aviation military aircraft engines, Land & Marine engines, and all GE Aviation Combustion systems on commercial aircraft. Focused on continuous improvement of team's military repair development process. Completed DFSS Blackbelt Concurrently in 2009. F404 and T64 Repair Program Leader, leading team members to complete new repair developments on time and on budget. Worked as Repair engineer in writing LM1600 repairs.

      • Sub Section Manager

        Aug 2007 - May 2011

      • Staff Engineer- Repair Program Leader for F404/T64/T58

        Jan 2007 - Sept 2007

    • GE Power

      Apr 2011 - Jun 2019

      Led a global team of engineers, specialists, and technicians to develop manufacturing technologies for the repair of gas turbines, steam turbines and generators. Built out technology development facilities and teams in Warsaw, Istanbul, Greenville, Dammam, Singapore, Bangalore, and Birr. Delivered world class repair technology solutions to the Power Services Global Repair Solutions business. Identified, Developed, Industrialized and Globalized new repair technologies in the areas of Inspection, Welding/Brazing, Coatings, Robotics & Automation, Digital/Brilliant Factory, Chemical Cleaning and Stripping, Additive Manufacturing, Tooling & Fixturing, CAD/CAM & Advanced Machining, and materials and heat treatment. Show less

      • General Manager Product Service

        Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

      • Global Repair Development Center Manager

        Oct 2012 - Oct 2016

      • NPI Manager RTCoE

        Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

    • GE Aviation

      Jun 2019 - now
      Director T700 US Military Programs

      P&L leadership for T700 Family Program with focus on supporting US war-fighter and allied readiness.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)

      General Electric (GE)
      Dec 2009