Foram Brown - Executive Search For Aerospace & Defense

As an Engineering Leader, I understand the challenges you face.

I build executive teams for venture and private equity-backed companies in Aerospace & Defense.

I focus on placing C-Suite, EVP, SVP, and VP leaders in Engineering, Product and Technology.

95% of the leaders placed have been women or from an ethnic minority.

83% of placements have been completed within 6 weeks or less, transforming teams and driving growth.

Ready to build your leadership? Let’s connect and build the future together.

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Chief Executive Officer

Alstom

Led an engineering team of 230 through the $6B Bombardier & Alstom merger.

Vice President of Engineering

Bombardier Transportation

Managed a global team of 230 engineers.

Delivered train projects worth over $1 billion. 

Hired over 30 leaders, managers, engineers and specialists.

Improved engineering cycle by 20% by vertically integrating design and manufacturing. 

 Managed budgets exceeding $150 million annually.

Led product line standardization, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Fostered innovation, achieving multiple patents and a 15% boost in reliability.

Rolls-Royce

Led the Ultra-Fan engine prototype development (Advance3).

Managed 125 Power Transmission components, delivering on a £35M budget.

Oversaw a global team of 120, streamlining engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

Hired Engineering Program Managers, Contractors and Specialists to deliver on Time, Quality and Cost.

Developed strategies with 90% of UK suppliers for efficient delivery.

Ensured FAA and EASA compliance, achieving full component sign-off.

Director of Engineering

Led a global team of 50 engineers and specialists.

Supported department leaders with identifying gaps and hiring.

Delivered engine component upgrades within a £2.8 million budget.

Managed compliance with ISO9001 and FAA/EASA standards for all modifications.

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Led a team of 18 to achieve FAA/EASA certification for Trent 1000, a $15 million milestone.

Hired 2 test specialists and 1 certification specialist.

Managed a team of 12 specialists post-Qantas Flight 32, delivering a robust engine protection solution.

Coordinated global fleet testing for Trent engines, optimizing test bed availability and capacity.

Test Team Lead

Grew the team from 7 to 10 and developed FADEC for the Trent XWB engine, ensuring readiness for the first run.

Coordinated with Airbus and partners, meeting standards (ARP4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).

Integration Team Lead

Developed FADEC and health monitoring system requirements, meeting ARP4754A, DO-178, and DO-331 standards.

Managed the architecture evolution process, ensuring compliance with DOORS requirements.

System Engineer

AstraZeneca

Managed Building Management Systems (BMS) for the entire Charnwood facility.

Engineering Success Through Diverse Leadership | Empowering Companies with Top-tier Talent | Fueling Innovation, Growth & Positive Impact.

You’re stretched thin, aren't you?

* Your engineering deliverables are late.
* Your customers are unhappy.
* Your outsourcing partners are delivering poor quality.
* Your time is consumed by firefighting instead of building.

As an engineering leader, I know how relentless it can feel. 

The pressure to deliver on Quality, Time, and Cost is unrelenting, and hiring or building the right team often feels like just another impossible task on an overflowing to-do list.

That’s where I come in.

I help Aerospace, Space & Defense companies solve their toughest leadership challenges through consulting and executive search.

🚀 As a consultant, I work alongside you to:
↳ Step into fractional leadership roles like VP, COO, or CTO to stabilize and drive business forward.
↳ Improve engineering delivery by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions.
↳ Solve outsourcing issues by ensuring quality and timelines are met.

🚀 As an executive recruiter, I:
↳ Find and place the transformative leaders who can scale your business, drive growth, and deliver results.
↳ Leverage a Systems Engineering approach to ensure every hire is aligned with your mission, not just your job description.

I’ve helped leaders like you:
🚀 CEOs like Andy secure a COO who raised $100M in funding.
🚀 SVPs like Sarah fill critical VP of Engineering roles in 4 weeks.
🚀 CEOs like Lauren find a CTO for a hydrogen tech startup.
🚀 Investors like John hire a CEO in just 6 weeks.

You don’t need to tackle these challenges alone. 

Whether you’re firefighting delivery issues, building a leadership pipeline, or scaling for growth, I’m here to help you solve the immediate problems and create a path forward.

Let’s explore how I can help you transform your team, deliver results, and get back to focusing on what really matters. Reach out today & let's get started!

Cheers,
Foram

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Foram Brown

#SpaceExploration #SpaceVehicles #CombustionTechnology #RocketEngines #ReentryCapsule #AIT #ThermalAnalysis #CombustionTechnology #FEM #CuriousMindsInSpace

🪐 Curious by nature, engineer by training I'm passionate about turning bold ideas into functioning spacecraft. My focus? Pushing the limits of rocket engines and space vehicles through smart, systems-level engineering.Working at space startups has helped me wear multiple hats. Currently, I'm working as a Propulsion System Engineer for a new version of re-entry capsule. On the previous re-entry capsule we built, as a System Engineer I was involved in the AIT (Assembly, Integration &amp; Testing) of an inflatable reentry capsule, working hands-on with thermal protection systems, flexible structures, and system-level validation. 

🚀 I have worked on rocket engines for hypersonic flights. I dived deep into:Combustion modeling to squeeze the most out of every drop of propellant.Thermo-mechanical and conjugate thermal analysis to ensure engines run hot but stay safe.Structural design and FEM simulations that keep systems strong under pressure (literally).

🧩 I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of exciting space projects:Designed subsystems for an ESA reusable upper-stage rocket in their design study phase of the project.Engineered ejection and parachute systems for flight recovery system of the subsonic demonstrator. Supported aerodynamic analysis for sounding rockets and cubesat integration for LEO missions.

🎓 With a Master’s in Space Engineering (University of Bremen) and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, I bring together a research-driven mindset and practical experience. Tools of choice include Ansys, LS-Dyna, CATIA V5, and Inventor plus a strong foundation in simulation, CAE, and thermal-fluids.🔭 I’m especially fascinated by where space engineering meets cosmology and exploration because every design, every test, every launch brings us a little closer to the stars.

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