Brookhouse Aerospace appoints new operations director

Darwen-based Brookhouse Aerospace has appointed aerospace engineering specialist, Richard Craddock, as its new operations director.

Richard has a long-standing history of successfully managing customer requirements for major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains.

His specialisms include operational strategy, project management, performance management and customer relations, having formerly held roles at A&G Precision and Sons and Pennine Tools Aerospace.

Matthew Rossiter, chief executive of Brookhouse Aerospace, said: "We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team.

“His dedication to applying the highest levels of process efficiency, through lean manufacturing techniques and effective team leadership, make him the perfect fit for us.”

With more than 260 employees, Brookhouse Aerospace is a build to print aero-structures specialist providing composites, fabrication, machining, treatments and engineering expertise.

Dedicated to elevating excellence across civil and defence aerospace sectors, it delivers solutions for BAE Systems, Airbus and Rolls-Royce.