Zachary Hughes

Zachary Hughes is an accomplished professional with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Currently serving as the CMC Forming Manager and CMC VPE at GE Aerospace since September 2022, Zachary previously held the position of Manufacturing Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. A notable career at GE Aviation spanned from June 2017 to April 2022, where Zachary excelled as a Value Process Engineer and Production Supervision Manager, achieving a 57% reduction in delinquency and leading a team of over 40 employees through the challenges posed by the pandemic. Other contributions include roles as a Production Quality Specialist and multiple engineering co-op positions, where Zachary focused on process improvements, quality systems, and operational excellence.