Troy Oetjen
Cedar Hill,MO
Summary
Results-driven aerospace manufacturing leader with over 30 years of experience in machining, tooling, and emergent operations. Demonstrated in leading teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) metrics while effectively managing high-priority production demands. Strong background in machine shop operations and tooling value stream management complements a robust capability in cross-functional leadership, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to achieve strategic objectives and elevate organizational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Senior Manufacturing Manager
Boeing
St. Louis, MO
03.2026 - Current
- Tooling Value Stream Management
- Emergent/Rapid Response Manufacturing/Tool Line Maintenance in St. Louis Region
- Machine Shop Operations (CNC & Manual)
- Production Planning & Capacity Management
- SQDC Performance
- Continuous Improvement (Lean)
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Aerospace Tooling Fabrication
- Maintain U.S. Security Clearance
Manufacturing Manager/Tooling and Emergent OPS
Boeing
St. Louis, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Manage Employees Performing Activities in Multiple Manufacturing Disciplines
- Lead Tooling and Machine Shop Operations Supporting Multiple Aerospace Programs and Critical Production Needs
- Drive daily Tier 1 & Tier 2 Meetings Focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost , and Workforce Performance
- Manage and Develop a Team of 25+ Employees Across Multiple Manufacturing Disciplines
- Utilize Boeing’s One DPS Model to Review Daily KPIs, Set Daily Expectations, and Elevate Priority Issues
- Maintain, Modify, and Monitor Our Team’s Capacity Profile Alongside Engineering to Ensure Accurate Delivery Expectations are Given to Our Customers
- Maintain and Sign ETS
- Support Hiring, Interviewing, and Development of Tooling Mechanics and TIA's
- Develop, Inspire, and Motivate Employees
- Directed Team Efforts to Address Enterprise-wide Emergent Requests.
- Lead Continuous Improvement Efforts to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Delays
Tooling Mechanic Team Lead
Boeing
St. Louis, MO
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Lead 14+ Union Tooling Mechanics Across Multiple Shifts Performing CNC Programming, Machining, and Wire EDM
- Utilize Multiple Boeing Systems such as MES (Tooling & Assembly), REDARS, PSDS, & Team Center, to Ensure Execution of Daily Expectations
Assembly Mechanic
Boeing
St. Louis, MO
12.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed Skilled Assembly Operations by Shimming, Fitting, and Trimming to Align for Riveting and Hardware Installation
- Maintain Certifications for Assembly Mechanic Responsibilities
Shop Foreman/Machinist
Gerding Enterprises, Inc
Dittmer, MO
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Loading, Setting up, Programming and Production on
- Fanuc Mill, Manual Lathe, Manual Mill, Drill Press, Saw and Crane
- Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test go-no go fixtures for length of dies and fabrication equipment. Worked in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering.
- Planned and implemented team projects to accomplish objectives
- Forklift
- Responsible for programming and production on C.N.C. machines
- Set up and ran the Cylindrical Grinder
- Quality Control
- Assembly with Riveting/Installing Hardware for Flight, Parts, and Ground Support
- Shop Foreman Duties
- Assigning Work for Employees
- Quoting Jobs for Future Manufacturing Work
- Ordering Material and Hardware
- Interviewing and Hiring Future Employees
Education
Machine Tool Technology -
South Tech
MasterCam Programming 2D, 3D, & 4 Axis - undefined
QTE Manufacturing
Timeline
Interim Senior Manufacturing Manager
Boeing
03.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Manager/Tooling and Emergent OPS
Boeing
01.2022 - Current
Tooling Mechanic Team Lead
Boeing
01.2011 - 01.2022
Assembly Mechanic
Boeing
12.2010 - 01.2011
Shop Foreman/Machinist
Gerding Enterprises, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2011
MasterCam Programming 2D, 3D, & 4 Axis - undefined
QTE Manufacturing
Machine Tool Technology -
South Tech