Arun Saini, Ph.D., MBA

Experience

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2005

  Student (Co-operative Work) Engineer

  -Performed preliminary structural analysis on wing and fuselage structures for unconventional proprietary aircraft using energy-method FORTRAN codes and FEA. - Supported performance analysis by writing C scripts to convert output from propulsion analysis codes into input files for performance codes.- Performed product sustaining investigations and component redesigns to facilitate improvements in production process.

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2006

  Research Assistant

  - Performed systems design and thermodynamic flow analysis tasks on a DARPA Search & Rescue Vehicle design proposal involving Williams International Engines, Adam Aircraft,

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Dec 2006 - now

  • Leads organization with 160+ engineers supporting multiple manufacturing business units (MBUs) across multiple technical disciplines (metallic and composite structures, mechanical systems, wiring and avionics) in manufacturing process optimization, liaison (root cause / corrective action), manufacturing planning, and industrial engineering roles.• Organization supports G650/G700/G800 fuselage and aircraft manufacturing, composites manufacturing for all Gulfstream aircraft models (including Special Missions), and new product development programs. Direct customers include over 1000+ technicians in multiple manufacturing business units. Show less • Responsible for Manufacturing / Operations business unit activities in support of NPD initiatives. Developed and executed G700/G800 program roadmap for resource / infrastructure planning, facilities development, tooling design and acquisition, and test / production article build for program launches.• Led manufacturing support groups through the prototype (flight test) article and LRIP production. Developed and executed processes to identify issues, defect and rate threats and implement solutions prior to rate production start.• Coordinated Operations Engineering (Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering / Planning) support of Design Engineering / Test activities and ensuring all producibility requirements are met.• Championed Manufacturing / Operations inputs for non recurring and recurring impacts to configuration change decisions. Approved configuration change business proposals for Manufacturing organization. Show less • Managed multidisciplinary engineering department responsible for support of Sales in initial aircraft definition, establishing technical requirements for customer approved layouts, and maintaining recurrent engineering data.• Responsible for configuration management and return to service (certification) activities of all G450/G550/G650 aircraft from induction into outfitting centers through delivery for Savannah & Brunswick facilities.• Oversaw Completions Engineering / Operations / Procurement change management processes focused on root cause / corrective action for improved build quality and defect / cost / cycle time reduction.• Managed external customer relationships as a committee member of Gulfstream’s Customer Advisory Board (CAB). Show less • Managed multidisciplinary developmental, production change and fleet retrofit projects requiring flight test and/or regulatory certification activities. Responsible for schedule, budget, and tasks associated with engineering projects.• Developed and administrated enterprise project management process encompassing all safety, reliability, quality, and availability issues for Gulfstream's Large-Cabin fleets. Established tasks and directed resources to mitigate risk for incorrect root cause determination, inapplicable solution development and implementation.• Organized the design and implementation of company framework for Continued Operational Safety (COS) activities and Engineering Safety Management Systems (SMS). Show less • Managed forecasting of all aspects of Gulfstream aircraft operating cost, utilizing knowledge of Gulfstream MRO to monitor cost model accuracy and relevance. Achieved 75% cycle reduction while increasing forecasting fidelity.• Evaluated engineering, operations, and aftermarket characteristics of aircraft configurations for internal/external customer perceived value to provide strategic direction for new programs.• Managed technology development forecasting and value analysis projects for new business development.• Led Lean-6σ Steering Team for all departments within Engineering directorate to reduce process waste and cost Show less • Managed structural design team; tracked team and project performance to determine schedule risk, and provided estimate-to-completion for MRB actions. Directed development of design tools and methods.• Developed and tracked project schedules, and assisted the program project engineer in planning test article goals. • Appointed Product Lifecycle Management SME for R&D Programs. Articulated complex issues in technology program planning to senior management, including technology impact, human factors, and cost analysis. Achieved successful architecture overhaul for Composite R&D programs with $1M+ savings. Show less Stress Analyst, Structural Designer, and Configuration Layout Specialist working to advance the development of conceptual and prototype aircraft configurations through the design, analysis, and optimization of structural arrangements and detailed components. • Performed sizing and analysis for composite and metallic details in support of developing primary and secondary structural components for prototype and experimental testing.• Supported Advanced Composites Initiative, Supersonic Technology Program, and Advanced Subsonic programs. Show less

  • Director, Operations Engineering

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Program Manager, Operations

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Engineering Group Head, Engineering Definition & Control

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Strategy/Cost Specialist

    Jun 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Wing Design Lead

    Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Structures/Configuration Specialist

    Dec 2006 - Mar 2009
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  Reed House, Inc.

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

  Serve as the Secretary office on the Executive Committee of the Reed House organization's board of directors. The Reed House mission is to afford people whose lives have been disrupted by serious mental illness the opportunity to recover meaningful and productive lives through reintegration into the workplace and community. Serve as member director on board facilitating the execution of the Reed House charitable organization. The Reed House mission is to afford people whose lives have been disrupted by serious mental illness the opportunity to recover meaningful and productive lives through reintegration into the workplace and community.

  • Executive Committee, Board of Directors

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Director At Large, Board of Directors

    Nov 2016 - Jan 2018