Optimizing Test Cell Assembly

Reducing Setup Time by 55% & Generating $1.4M in Value

Project Snapshot

Industry: Aerospace / Combustion Engineering
Challenge: 2‑week setup times were killing schedule efficiency.
Result: Reduced assembly to 5 days; $125 K annual savings per cell.

1. Opening Hook – The Challenge

A major engine test facility faced long hardware assembly times that slowed every test campaign. Each program required roughly two weeks of setup before testing could begin—burning valuable schedule and resources. The customer's target was simple but ambitious: cut assembly time noticeably without compromising quality or safety.