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Nathaniel Spang

Nathaniel Spang

Engine Program Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manufacturing Leader | Process Engineering | Reliability Engineering | Senior Manager | Engineering Team Builder

  • Education

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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      BS Aircraft Engineering 3.798

  • Experience

    • Mesa Airlines

      Feb 2006 - Oct 2006
      Engine Program Manager

      Worked in an engineering group to insure smooth operation of 180+ aircraft Insured compliance with program reporting requirementsWrote Engineering Orders to drive compliance with SBs and ADsTrained new engine program personnel

    • Baker Hughes

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2016

      Provided leadership for region wide improvements in reliability of drilling tools while driving cost reductions and supporting new product introduction. • Led a team of 56 Engineers & Managers across 12 locations in support of a $1.5 billion revenue business.• Recognized for providing crucial support to the successful launch of new and differentiating technology. • Initiated project that realized a $20M annual cost savings within the Maintenance organization by introducing Material Review Boards and adjusting maintenance strategies while maintaining reliability.• Educated and enforced Corrective Actions for Transactional Failures across the region, preventing up to $30M in failures. Show less

      • Reliability & Service Delivery Manager – Drilling Services US-Land and North America Region

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

      • Regional Reliability Engineer

        Jun 2007 - Jan 2012

    • Baker Hughes

      Mar 2017 - Apr 2020

      Engaged in two manufacturing plants to drive improved production rates while increasing product quality Owned the manufacturing process engineering function for Positive Displacement Motors manufacturing across 2 plants with a team of 20 engineers and lab technicians. Supported ramp up of greenfield motor manufacturing facility with new team of engineers, including the development of completely new processes for automated stator manufacturing line enabling a 91% increase in production volume. Oversaw significant improvement in product quality by reducing elastomer bond performance issues by 100%. Realigned team at legacy Germany plant to better support quality production while increasing ownership and engagement. Show less

      • Process Engineering Manager for Global Motor Manufacturing

        Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

      • Reliability & Service Delivery Manager Permian Focal Area

        Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Vestas

      Jul 2020 - now

      • Sr. Manager Plant Engineering

        Jun 2023 - now

      • Manager, Plant Technical Support

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nathaniel Spang
      Technology & Engineering Excellence Award for Manufacturing Excellence : Motor Center of Excellence Project Baker Hughes Feb 2020 Award for successful completion of the automated motor center of excellence resulting in significant reduction in operator interactions and improvement in product quality
    • Awarded to Nathaniel Spang
      Technology Excellence Award: Best Commercial Project for 6-3/4" AutoTrak Curve Baker Hughes Feb 2015 Award for the successful rollout of new differentiating technology, was a key member of the regional team.