As the Director of Manufacturing Excellence Forum, Tim Kelly leads a not-for-profit initiative that fosters collaboration and innovation among Australian businesses, government bodies, and research institutions in the field of advanced digital engineering and manufacturing. He leverages his 20 years of international experience as an aeronautical engineer, working on cutting-edge programs such as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the Airbus A350.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering, an MBA, a lean six-sigma green belt, and is a Chartered Engineer and RPEQ. He is also an Adjunct Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where he supports the School of Science, Technology and Engineering. He is passionate about building Australia’s sovereign capability and creating a positive social impact through his work.
