Alexandra Raquel Vinagre

Technical Lead for the Monocoques value stream, responsible for the technical oversight of the complete assembly process of aircraft seat structures. Acts as the main technical point of contact on the shop floor, supporting production, quality, and engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient build of First Class and Business Class seating within a regulated aerospace environment. Provides day-to-day technical leadership across the Monocoques value stream, supporting full seat assembly activities from initial build stages through to completed structures. Ensures production is carried out in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and approved processes, using 123Insight and 3DXML to manage digital work instructions, configurations, and technical documentation. Supports operators with technical queries, build issues, and process deviations, offering practical solutions while maintaining compliance with aerospace standards. Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve non-conformances, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Leads technical problem-solving on the shop floor, supports process improvements, and helps maintain build quality, safety, and delivery targets. Established strong technical ownership of the Monocoques value stream, becoming a trusted reference for assembly processes and build standards. Improved build consistency and issue resolution through effective support to operators and close collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Strengthened compliance with engineering documentation and digital systems through effective use of 123Insight and 3DXML. Contributed to stable production flow and on-time delivery by proactively addressing technical risks and process issues.

Process Operator in an aerospace manufacturing environment, working on the production of First Class and Business Class aircraft seating. Gained experience across multiple stages of the build process, starting in mechanical assembly and later progressing into electrical wiring, while operating within strict quality and safety requirements. Carried out mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of aircraft seats in line with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and approved work instructions. Regularly used 123Insight and 3DXML to access digital drawings, build configurations, and process documentation. Interpreted engineering documentation to ensure accurate installation of components, wiring looms, and seat mechanisms. Used hand and power tools safely, performed in-process quality checks, and identified and reported any build or process issues. Maintained high standards of workmanship, compliance, and housekeeping while supporting production targets. Expanded skill set from mechanical assembly to electrical wiring, increasing operational flexibility within the team. Demonstrated strong capability in reading and applying engineering drawings and digital documentation. Maintained consistent quality standards in a regulated aerospace environment and contributed to meeting production and delivery schedules through reliable and accurate work.