Umesh Lad

Umesh Lad is an accomplished Project Operations Manager currently at Alstom, focusing on LRV E-Class crash, repair, and warranty works for Yarra Trams and the Department of Transport. Previously, Umesh served as Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer at SCHOTT MINIFAB, leading medical device product management from design to manufacture and successfully enhancing key processes. Umesh has extensive experience at Boeing, managing projects within the 737, 747, 777, and 787 programs while implementing over 80 continuous improvement projects that resulted in significant cost savings. Early career roles include Senior Process Engineer at Volgren Australia, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer at IVECO Australia, and various positions at Rolls-Royce, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Principal Lead Engineer Control Systems. Umesh holds a BSc (Hons) in Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University.