William Huston
About William Huston
William Huston is an Operational Excellence Leader with extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies. He has held positions at Senior Aerospace SSP, Eaton Corporation, Freudenberg-NOK, Dana Holding Corporation, and ITT - Aerospace Controls, and has been with Ducommun Incorporated since 2015.
Current Role at Ducommun Incorporated
William Huston serves as the Operational Excellence Leader at Ducommun Incorporated. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. His role involves implementing best practices and methodologies to enhance performance across various operations.
Previous Experience in Aerospace and Operations Management
Prior to his current role, William Huston accumulated extensive experience in operations management within the aerospace sector. He worked at Senior Aerospace SSP as Operations Engineering Manager from 2011 to 2015. Before that, he held positions at Eaton Corporation as Lean Leader from 2003 to 2007, and at ITT - Aerospace Controls as Lean Master from 2007 to 2010. His background includes a focus on lean methodologies and operational improvements.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
William Huston studied at Purdue University, where he earned a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. His education spanned from 1988 to 1993, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to the aerospace industry.
Career Progression and Early Roles
William Huston's career began with roles that laid the groundwork for his expertise in operational excellence. He served as Kaizen Trainer at Dana Holding Corporation from 1993 to 1997. He then transitioned to Freudenberg-NOK as GROWTTH Manager from 1997 to 2000. His early experiences contributed to his understanding of continuous improvement and operational strategies.