Patton, 39, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, joins the team from the Suzhou China manufacturing operations, where he spent three years as plant leader for the facility which specialises in the manufacturing and assembly of engine components and landing gear actuation. On his appointment, Patton said: “Since joining the company I have been extremely impressed with the forward thinking and dynamic team at GE Aviation Wales. Before my arrival I had heard much about the Nantgarw site, not only in terms of the quality of the workforce but also of the facility's focus on business excellence and customer care. “Coming into the business my main priorities are ensuring that we maintain our reputation for producing high quality engines and that we continue to deliver to our customers on time.” In his position Patton will be responsible for leading the site to meet all safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals as well as spearheading the site's wider growth strategy. www.geaviation.com
