Career Advancement in Global and Advanced Manufacturing: Getting the Right Start

Brian Dail, Senior Analyst, Crosspointe Headquarters, Rolls-Royce North America  

Local guy◦ Highland Springs HS Graduate◦ Attended JTCC◦ Apprentice program / Journeyman card◦ Non-Traditional student earning a Bachelor’s

Degree @ 37 Career path began with small jobs shops Told it was a dying trade Allowed me to keep working during tough

economic times Precision Machining provided me the

foundation that led me to multiple career opportunities

Introduction

Encourages STEM proficiency Promotes analytical and process oriented

thinking Utilizes technology Manufacturing sector is key component to a

vital economy Regional employer engagement at new highs National shift back towards manufacturing

acceptance

Why does Precision Machining Technology Matter?

Engineering (Manufacturing / Mechanical) CNC programmer Education (instructor) Technician Supervision / management Field service (repair, process improvement, install) Entrepreneur (small business owner)

These skills reach nationally across multiple industries with multiple job opportunities.

Where can it Lead?

Advanced Career Center Simulates modern

manufacturing environment Advanced equipment with broad

application Integrated IT systems Lean, flow cell environment Relevant training for a modern

workforce

Typical Training Center Basic Machining Separate Textbook Training Outdated Equipment No IT Integration Layout does not recognize

today’s requirements

Career Pathway Focused Education & Training:

Youth

• Raise awareness of technical careers to parents and students

• Industry to promote STEM • Manufacturing Camps to provide hands–on experiences

High School

•Dual Enrollment Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing with relevant lab experience

• Apprentice opportunities with local companies

•Transferrable College Credits and Credentials

University Students

•Exposure to high tech materials and processes

• Global internship opportunities

• Technical training to compliment Bachelor’s Degree

• Transferrable Skills

• Dynamic Curriculum

• Affordable Options

Getting the Right Start…

◦ Promotion of multiple career opportunities

◦ Relevancy to today’s requirements and markets

◦ Industry guidance and alignment

◦ Credentials that apply to multiple career paths …fundamental for a vibrant future

Overview

Crosspointe Site

Rolls-Royce:• create 642 new jobs in Virginia• make investment of $501 million

Commonwealth of Virginia:• Academic Investments• Incentives• Workforce Investments• Infrastructure

The Vision of Crosspointe

Operational In development

Crosspointe Rotatives Manufacturing Facility

Crosspointe Turbines Manufacturing Facility

Rolls-Royce data-strictly private

Products and Applications

Airbus A350

Boeing 787

Airbus A380

Fan Discs

Turbine Discs

Turbine Blades

Precision Metal Machining Multi Axis Computer Numerical Control

(CNC) Operation Horizontal Milling and Vertical Turning In-cycle Probing for Quality Coordinate Measuring Machine Inspection Multi-Axis Grinding EDM Technology

Non Destructive Testing Binocular Inspection Fluoride Penetrate Inspection Chemical Etching

Manufacturing Engineering AE Mechanics

Factory Skills Required