John Thornburg

VP Of Manufacturing at Spirit AeroSystems

John Thornburg has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. John has held various leadership positions in notable companies such as Self-Employed, Spirit AeroSystems, Latitude Corp, Raytheon, Raytheon Network Centric Systems, Raytheon Missile Systems, Hughes Aircraft Company, and General Dynamics. Throughout their career, John has demonstrated their expertise in areas such as manufacturing, sales and marketing, operations, and program management. John has been responsible for strategic planning, business development, cost reduction, improving product quality, and achieving exceptional safety performance. John has also played a key role in driving organizational changes, implementing lean manufacturing processes, and ensuring on-time delivery of products. John has received recognition for their achievements and has consistently delivered results in terms of revenue growth and profitability.

John Thornburg earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where they studied from 1975 to 1980. John then pursued further education and obtained a Masters of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from the California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, studying there from 1981 to 1983.

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  • VP Of Manufacturing

    August, 2014 - present

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