Cristian Raul Morales

Cristian Raul Morales has a diverse range of work experience spanning different industries. Cristian Raul is currently working as the Vice President of Operations at Industrial Electronic Engineers (IEE), a position they started in November 2022. Prior to this, they were a Consultant at Cristian Morales Consulting, starting in November 2014. In this role, they supported manufacturing companies with lean strategies and worked with notable clients such as Airbus, United Technologies, Honeywell Aerospace, and Zodiac Aerospace.

From April 2018 to July 2021, Morales served as the Director of Operations at Benchmark. Before that, they were the Plant Operations/Continuous Improvement Manager at AMETEK Aerospace & Defense: Sensors & Fluid Management Systems from March 2013 to September 2013. Cristian Raul also worked as the Focus Factory Manager - Prototype at Securaplane Technologies from June 2012 to March 2013.

Morales held the role of Manufacturing Manager at Crane Aerospace & Electronics from August 2009 to April 2010 and at Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings (Now part of Arconic) from June 2008 to June 2009.

Their earliest work experience was with General Motors, where they were a General Supervisor from July 2002 to August 2006.

Overall, Morales has gained extensive experience in operations, continuous improvement, and lean strategies throughout their career.

Cristian Raul Morales holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, Human Resources and International/Comparative Labor from Cornell University. Cristian Raul also has a Master of Science (M.S.) in Global Supply Chain Management from Indiana University Bloomington. Morales completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management, Production/Operations Management from Purdue University. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Caltech. Morales' earlier education includes attending West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School, The American School Foundation, Greengates School Mexico, and the American School of Guatemala, although specific degrees or fields of study are not provided for these institutions.