Chris Blanchette

Chris Blanchette is an accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience in drafting and design services, currently overseeing operations for three national sites at Essig Research since November 2014. Simultaneously, Chris has served as Program Manager at Essig PLM since January 2018. Prior roles include Drafting Manager at CDI Aerospace, where responsibilities encompassed scheduling and management of PDE, tooling, and repair drafting projects, along with communication with customers to ensure job satisfaction. Chris also held the position of Configuration Management/Site Coordinator, focusing on processing engineering changes and maintaining job folders. Earlier career experience includes serving as Materials Planner/Inventory Management at CPI, managing MRP for major product lines and maintaining vendor relations. Chris attended North Shore Community College from 1993 to 1994, studying Business Management.