Keith Young

Professional Summary

Seasoned aerospace engineering executive with 28 years of experience in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. Skilled in driving innovation, improving high-performance materials, and scaling production from prototypes to mass manufacturing. Expertise in aligning R&D with business goals, fostering collaboration, and enhancing product performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Seeking a CTO role to leverage technical and leadership skills for organizational advancement in materials science and manufacturing excellence. 

28 years at the Boeing Company, leading Materials & Process Engineering teams,  Chief Functional Engineer for 2,000 engineers in Materials & Processes.

Led teams in composite materials and automation, metals materials and fabrication, additive manufacturing, specs and standards, research and development and factory and supply chain integration.

led teams supporting Defense development and production programs, F-18/F-15/X-45.

led engineering teams supporting the 787 development and production start and ramp up.

BS - Physics & Math, MS Mechanical Engineering, Doctorate Mechanical Engineering.