Why KDC?

Backed by deep domain technical expertise, established methodologies, and technology application, we aspire to drive innovation in the solutions we provide for customers in their research and technology, product development and sustaining programmes.

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Our Mission

At KDC Projects, our mission is to be an innovative solution provider, delivering exceptional value for you, the customer, by being accountable for our deliverables and flexible in our approach.

We work with some of the top OEMs and First Tier suppliers in Aerospace and Defence engineering companies across the UK.

Using our extensive expertise and following the ethos defined by our 5 pillars, we have adopted a systems-led approach to provide innovative solutions for all our clients.

Our engineering foundation is built upon high calibre employees who deliver innovative solutions to a diverse industrial customer base.

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Requirements Architecture Requirements Management Product Development Safety Design for Manufacture Test Planning, Execution and Reporting Certification Production Engineering Manufacturing Support First Article & EIS In-service Support Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Additional Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1. Requirements Architecture

Definition of the baseline functional and performance requirements to deliver a solution that meets the product specification.

2. Product Development

Design & Analysis from concept through to production solution, utilising the latest simulation and modelling techniques.

3. Requirements Management

Cascading the requirements through the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) to define the lower level needs and subsequent change management.

4. Design for Manufacture

Production of the manufacturing dataset with full GD&T definition.

5. Test Planning, Execution & Reporting

Provision of full Test services across a variety of products from wing to refuel pods for fluid and structural test.

6. Certification

Support to Certification activities.

7. Production Engineering

Provision of production planning and factory layout support.

8. Manufacturing Support

Manufacturing liaison activities including repair schemes and modification execution.

9. First Article & EIS

Support to first article inspection and Entry into Service documentation.

10. In-service Support

Response to customer sourced queries or requests for repair solutions.

11. Safety

Provision of Safety processes and procedures and solutions for operational and environmental Safety requirements.

12. Model-based Systems Engineering

Utilisation of the latest toolset to build dynamic models of a product requirements architecture.

Being an SME, we have built our business on transparent, lasting relationships, with personal interaction and organisational flexibility fostering a shared responsibility for delivery, which has consistently proven successful.

The flexibility we offer through our systems-based approach provides a scalable engagement which delivers an innovative, managed solution set of high quality that meets project requirements.

Our 5 Pillars

Meet The Team

Peter Burden

Chief Executive Officer

Richard Parker

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Barnett

Chief Financial Officer

Ian Thompson

Business Development Director

Darren Bowes

Operations Manager

Iohannes Aitkenhead

Marketing Manager

Ashley Sandeman

Account Manager

Andrew McVey

Systems Operation Manager

Paul Townsend

Engineering Delivery Manager

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