Yong Hwa Goh
Summary
Experienced strategic leader with strong background in team leadership, operation management, managing complex projects, and achieving organizational objectives and success. Excel at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability and ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Engine Services Division
SIA Engineering Company
04.2023 - Current
- Lead mid-term and long-term business planning and strategies to deliver profitable results
- Evaluate business case, Merger and Acquisition and provide to recommendations to senior management
- Lead and develop new strategies to increase engine services capabilities and offerings to capture new market
- Successfully collaborate with Rolls-Royce to acquire source-controlled repairs e.g., Boroblend, Fan blade reprofiling
- Build and maintain strong relationship with engine OEMs, airlines, and lessors through frequent engagement
- Lead improvement initiatives with Joint Venture partners e.g., joint purchasing and secondment program
- Appointed as alternate board of directors
- Dedicated aviation professional with history of meeting company’s goals utilizing consistent and organized practices
- Excellence in resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction
- Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand
Manager, Engine Services Division
SIA Engineering Company
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Setup and operationalize Engine Services Division
- Lead and/or support strategic growth initiatives aligned to organization goals to capture new markets e.g., CFMI LEAP Test Agreement and Roll-Royce In-Field Agreement
- Brownfield setup (9 million) and operationalize of LEAP Quick Turn Facility capable of delivering 60 engines annually
- Successfully lead Engine Test Facility DACS upgrade negotiation approximately 2.5 million and project-managed the upgrade and LEAP 1A correlation
- Drive LEAN and Continuous improvement program to address customers pain point: 50% Trent XWB BFE transfer TAT improvement
- Manage Divisional costs, expenses, and annual budgetary planning
- Achieved 100% customer satisfaction index for Yr 2021 and Yr 2022
- Integral member of various Company level Committees to strategize implementation plans e.g., Risk and Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Talent Task Force, Diversity Committee, Quality and Safety Management, Sustainability Working Group
Regional (Senior) Powerplant Engineering and Cost Management Manager
Pratt and Whitney Aftermarket Services
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yong-hwa-goh-a675b662/
- Focal point for PW4000 and IAE V2500 technical and cost management for PW Asia Pacific Maintenance Centers (MCs)
- Participate in PW and IAE weekly calls to understand fleet on-wing issues, provide in-shop status, and discussions to improve safety, quality, reliability, costs, and TAT
- Front weekly customer(s) meeting on Removal planning to In-Shop status – (Dis)Assembly to Test and Redelivery and escalation matters for attention and timely resolution
- Co-led and successfully extend V2500 High Pressure Compressor maintenance interval from 18,000 cycles to 21,000 cycles, resulting in millions of savings
- Implement real-time engine maintenance cost tracking and drive costs reduction measures, resulting in $30 million avoidance and savings annually, and maintenance costs within 10% of induction estimation and Estimate-At-Completion
- Mentor and coach team members, and develop succession plan
- Supervisory/Management responsibilities for Powerplant and Cost Management Engineers residing at MCs located in Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, and China
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/yong-hwa-goh-a675b662/
Production Lead
ROLLS ROYCE SINGAPORE
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Lead product transfer projects for Trent 1000 – Assembly and Test
- Productionize Trent 1000 Pack B/C/DASH TEN
- Implement OEE metrics to identify area of focus and achieve greater than 80% availability
- Transform Test operations to 24/7 operations to maximize capacity
- Lead test kaizen event improving First Time Pass rate to 95% and turnaround process by 20%
- “Most Impactful Award” and “Most Innovative Award” 2021 SIAEC
- “Eagle Award”, 2018 and 2019 Pratt and Whitney
- “A&T slashing Trent XWB and Trent 1000 build lead-times”, 2016 Winner, Rolls Royce
- Mentor and coach team members, and develop succession plan
- Oversee daily operations and manage a team of engineers and production associates
Quality Engineer
Rolls Royce Singapore
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Support Greenfield startup, achieved CAA and AS9100 accreditation with zero findings
- Lead RR Trent 900 product transfer, FAIR and LAIR, and commissioning activities
- Drive quality improvement initiatives to meet or exceed plant quality targets
- Support external audits and conduct internal audit
- Lead quality investigations, problem solving and corrective action
C130 Flight Engineer & Senior Technician
Republic of Singapore Air Force
07.1994 - 08.2011
- Participated in various Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) missions, local and overseas exercises
- Act as the technical chief on-board and advise pilots of all technical issues to ensure safe operability of aircraft
- Coordinate with home base for technical and spares support
- Support Greenfield setup of new squadron and achieve Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating Capability
Education
MBA -
Murdoch University
Australia02-2021
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Aerospace Operations
University of Technology, Sydney
Australia03-2011
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Strategic growth
- Customer relationship management
- Operational excellence
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Organizational improvement
- Relationship building
- Negotiation
- MS office
- Business development
- Customer service
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Industrial engineering
Accomplishments
“Eagle Award”, 2018 and 2019 Pratt and Whitney
“A&T slashing Trent XWB and Trent 1000 build lead-times”, 2016 Winner, Rolls Royce
“Spotlighting Employee Excellence Award”, 2012, Rolls Royce Singapore
“Honorary Award for HADR for Typhoon Morakot”, RSAF
“Champion for Prepared Speech” by Accent Training Consultants, RSAF
“Outstanding Serviceman Award” in 2001/2002, RSAF
“Safety Letter of Commendation”, 2002, RSAF
Timeline
Senior Manager, Engine Services Division
SIA Engineering Company
04.2023 - Current
Manager, Engine Services Division
SIA Engineering Company
03.2021 - 04.2023
Regional (Senior) Powerplant Engineering and Cost Management Manager
Pratt and Whitney Aftermarket Services
01.2018 - 03.2021
Production Lead
ROLLS ROYCE SINGAPORE
04.2015 - 12.2017
Quality Engineer
Rolls Royce Singapore
08.2011 - 04.2013
C130 Flight Engineer & Senior Technician
Republic of Singapore Air Force
07.1994 - 08.2011
MBA -
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Aerospace Operations
University of Technology, Sydney
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