Patrick Hayes
About Patrick Hayes
Patrick Hayes serves as the OPEX & CI Director at Ultra Electronics Group in the United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2021. With over 15 years of engineering experience in the composite aviation and automotive sectors, he has also worked in various roles focused on quality improvement and lean manufacturing.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Patrick Hayes has been serving as the OPEX & CI Director at Ultra Electronics Group since 2021. In this role, he focuses on operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. His leadership contributes to enhancing efficiency and optimizing processes in the company's operations in the United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Quality and Business Improvement
Prior to his current role, Patrick Hayes worked at Chemring Countermeasures as a Quality Business Improvement Leader from 2014 to 2016. In this position, he was responsible for implementing quality improvement strategies and enhancing operational processes within the organization.
Supplier Development Specialist Role
From 2018 to 2020, Patrick Hayes held the position of Supplier Development Specialist at Supplier Management Solutions, LLC. His responsibilities included developing supplier capabilities and ensuring quality standards were met across the supply chain.
Experience as a Lean Specialist
Patrick Hayes worked as a Lean Specialist at Services Facility Logistics Soc. Coop. from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he applied lean manufacturing principles to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste within the organization.
Education and Expertise in Engineering
Patrick Hayes studied Mechanical Engineering at Southampton University, where he achieved an HNC in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2009. He has over 15 years of engineering experience, particularly in the composite aviation and automotive sectors, and holds a GE Black Belt accreditation, reflecting his expertise in lean manufacturing.