BAE Systems · 2022 – 2025 / Technical Program Management · Cost Optimization
Manufacturing performance & affordability
Challenge
Aerospace hardware programs needed lower production costs and rework while maintaining scope, schedule, and budget.
Approach
Claude led affordability initiatives with engineering and production, tracking hours per unit, unit production cost, and defects. Earned Value Management and Estimate-to-Complete modeling supported cost control and forecasting.
Results
Delivered more than $2M in savings, reducing labor hours per unit and defect rates by 25%. Throughput improved 30%, with budget forecast accuracy above 95%.
