René Barakett
About René Barakett
René Barakett is the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering and Product Development at Lambda Function, specializing in autonomous precision machining. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having held various leadership roles at Bombardier Aerospace and other companies over a career spanning more than three decades.
Work at Lambda Function
René Barakett serves as the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering and Product Development at Lambda Function, a company focused on enabling autonomous precision machining. He has been with the organization since 2022, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the machining industry. His leadership role involves overseeing engineering projects and product development initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and precision in manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
René Barakett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Aircraft Engineering Technology from École Nationale d’Aérotechnique between 1980 and 1984. Additionally, he achieved a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and Lean Practices from Six Sigma Academy in 1998, further enhancing his expertise in engineering and product development.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
René Barakett has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having worked at Bombardier Aerospace in various capacities from 1990 to 2014. His roles included Director of Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Experimental Engineering, where he led initiatives to improve engineering processes and product development. He also served as a Senior Director at Bell Flight for six months in 2021 and as Director of Development Engineering at Howmet Aerospace from 2014 to 2021.
Leadership in Engineering Initiatives
Throughout his career, René Barakett has demonstrated leadership in engineering initiatives, including forming and leading an Energy Saving Committee that achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption at a large assembly facility. He has also been involved in the Bombardier Cultural Transformation Initiative, collaborating with teams in Toyota City, Japan, and Stuttgart, Germany, to enhance organizational culture and engineering practices.
Board Membership and Industry Involvement
René Barakett served as a Board of Directors Member for the Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec (CRIAQ) from 2016 to 2021. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to advancing aerospace research and innovation in Quebec, contributing to the development of collaborative projects within the aerospace community.