Anthony Chirico is a seasoned senior executive renowned for his exceptional expertise in manufacturing, business, and project management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to lead international organizations toward financial success while consistently creating customer value across all facets of company performance. His leadership is characterized by a strategic focus on process improvement, risk identification, and the development of innovative quality systems.
From 2016 to 2019, Anthony served as a Quality Executive at Moog Inc., where he spearheaded the development of a contemporary “operator self-verification audit” program implemented across global Aircraft Group sites. This initiative underscored his commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management within the organization. His approach emphasized empowering operators to take ownership of quality assurance processes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and product reliability.
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Between 2014 and 2016, Anthony took on the role of Senior Executive on-site in Brazil for Moog Inc. In this capacity, he was instrumental in building and leading local engineering teams responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Embraer E2 iron bird, supporting E2 airplane production, and overseeing qualification, flight testing, and certification processes. Serving as the primary customer interface, Anthony effectively represented Moog, addressing local support issues and strengthening client relationships.
From 1998 to 2006, as the Director of Global Sourcing & Supplier Performance at Moog Inc., Anthony managed a team of over 100 employees across India, China, England, the USA, and the Philippines. He transformed a site-based purchasing function into global sourcing teams focused on cost reduction and supplier performance. By establishing direct linkages between business unit financial expectations and part costs, he developed effective strategies to relocate machined parts production to China and India, achieving average savings of 25%. His efforts included integrating regional manufacturing engineers to ensure the success of these sourcing initiatives.
Earlier in his tenure at Moog Inc., from 1987 to 1998, Anthony held the position of Product Line Director for Helicopter and Engine Controls. In this role, he assumed overall profit and loss responsibility for the Engine Control and Helicopter business units. He crafted business strategies that ensured consistent growth, managed risks associated with cost, schedule, and new product development, and conducted negotiations with major clients such as Boeing, Honeywell, and Sikorsky Helicopters. His leadership encompassed key flight control programs, including the V-22, UH-60, helicopter vibration control systems, and various controls for military and commercial jet engines.
Anthony’s earlier career also includes an expatriate assignment in England as Director of Quality Assurance, where he successfully strengthened company quality practices following a high-visibility field failure. He merged and rationalized organizations resulting from an acquisition, implemented a new quality system, and developed data collection and analysis methodologies to minimize inspection requirements. His initiatives led to the establishment of global workmanship standards and the optimization of inspection processes, contributing to reduced manufacturing cycle times and improved product performance.
