Bryce Buchanan
About Bryce Buchanan
Bryce Buchanan is a Process and Program Managing Engineer at Ultra Electronics Group, specializing in Precision Control Systems. He manages projects for high-profile clients and oversees various engineering and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Bryce Buchanan has been employed at Ultra Electronics Group as a Process and Program Managing Engineer in Precision Control Systems since 2008. In this role, he manages projects for high-profile clients, including Dynetics, General Atomics, and Johns Hopkins Advanced Physics Lab. His responsibilities include preparing and submitting cost quotes and lead times for RFQs from both new and existing customers. He also oversees supply chain management, which involves supplier selection and conducting on-site facility audits. Buchanan's work ensures compliance with IPC and AS-9100 standards, contributing to the quality and efficiency of production processes.
Education and Expertise
Bryce Buchanan studied at Kansas State University from 2002 to 2007, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree with a focus on Physics, Electrical Theory, and Engineering. Prior to this, he attended Minneola High School from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role to evaluate customer SOW proposals and assess manufacturability and risk levels.
Background
Bryce Buchanan has a background in engineering that spans over two decades. He has developed expertise in managing engineering change orders and preparing controlled production documentation. His experience includes researching new production equipment and methods aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality while reducing costs. This background supports his role in negotiating purchases of capital equipment to support manufacturing processes.
Achievements
In his role at Ultra Electronics Group, Bryce Buchanan has contributed to the preparation of AS-9102 first article inspection reports using manual entry and Visual FAIR. He communicates directly with OEM's principal design engineers throughout project phases, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and client expectations. His efforts in evaluating manufacturing processes for compliance with industry standards have played a significant role in maintaining quality assurance within the organization.