Femi Tanimonure

• Operate within Industrialisation Validation & Release, supporting go/no-go decisions for safety-critical landing gear components across 15+ global suppliers.
• Judge whether suppliers, processes, and validation evidence are strong enough to release parts into production.
• Review PPAP, and method of manufacture submissions; challenge gaps and define actions before approval.
• Translate laboratory results into clear industrial decisions with M&P specialists.
• Interrogate certification, dimensional data, and test results to confirm compliance and expose risk.
• Define and challenge validation scope for process changes to prove process control.
• Conduct scheduled supplier audits (3-year cycle) to ensure continued compliance with technical and quality requirements, alongside NPI and first article (FAI) audits for new product introduction.
• Drive corrective actions on non-conformances and hold suppliers accountable to closure.
• Support supplier capability development by guiding suppliers on Safran processes, including PPAP submission, compliance requirements, and internal systems.
• Resolve release blockers under delivery pressure; align suppliers and internal teams quickly.
• Present evidence, risks, and recommendations into validation boards and governance reviews.
• Operate independently at supplier sites on complex, high-risk issues.
• Selected achievements
• Prevented programme disruption (A330/A340): identified non-compliance at sole-source supplier (Kobe Dian), recommended removal from approved list, and implemented an independent counter-testing regime applied to 2500+ forgings over ~2 years to safely maintain production.
• Improved material performance (A350): investigated low fracture toughness risk on 300M main fitting; proposed increased normalisation soak time and verified improvement via ASTM E399 across multiple batches.
• Qualified new supply (B787): led PPAP validation, audit, and metallurgical review for Ti-10-2-3 truck beam supplier, supporting final industrial readiness approval.
• Avoided late-stage escapes: identified weak validation early and drove corrective actions before parts reached production.
• Unblocked critical releases: resolved certification issues delaying parts, protecting delivery schedules.

Selected Achievements

• Rotational programme across materials, labs, suppliers, and manufacturing.
• Reviewed heat treatment processes and certification for steel, titanium, and aluminium components to ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements
• Supported laboratory investigations, including sample preparation, testing, and reporting used in engineering decision-making
• Worked with manufacturing and quality teams to understand process control, variability, and production risks
• Participated in supplier audits and technical reviews, supporting corrective action follow-up and compliance activities
• Reviewed raw material certification and supporting documentation to confirm conformity to specifications
• Supported investigations into non-conformances and contributed to root cause analysis activities
• Contributed to cross-functional improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing performance, cost, and efficiency
• Supported audit preparation and compliance activities associated with aerospace special processes
• Participated actively in team meetings, contributing valuable input towards project development.
• Produced technical reports and investigation outputs used in accept/reject and corrective action decisions
• Contributed to improvement activities that delivered measurable cost and efficiency benefits
• Built a strong foundation in supplier governance, validation processes, and regulated manufacturing environments

Supported the Production Safety team in developing safety procedures for new operating processes within a manufacturing environment.

• Reviewed plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Identified potential hazards through inspection of facilities, machinery, and safety equipment, supporting corrective actions
• Supported development of safety procedures and contributed to improving safety culture within production environments
• Maintained awareness of relevant safety regulations, policies, and industrial processes
• Assisted in the investigation of accidents and incidents, helping identify root causes and define preventative measures