Consultin Surface Technology and Electroplating Lukasz Szmalenberg

Consulting expertise

“16+ years leading engineering & process excellence in MRO — now helping companies achieve operational clarity faster.”

With over sixteen years in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and process optimization, I bring hands-on experience from one of the most demanding industries in the world — where safety, precision, and reliability are non-negotiable.

I led multidisciplinary teams across surface technology, plating, manufacturing, and process engineering and bridging technical operations with leadership, finance, and compliance. My focus was always clear: to simplify complex systems, design measurable performance frameworks, and deliver lasting improvements in quality, cost, and throughput.

Today, I apply that same clarity and structure to help manufacturing and MRO organizations improve how they operate, whether it’s through process audits, KPI systems, operational turnarounds, or engineering leadership support.

Clients value my ability to:

  • Diagnose issues quickly and separate signal from noise.
  • Build practical systems for tracking and improving performance.
  • Strengthen compliance without slowing production.
  • Lead change that actually sticks – from the shop floor to management board.

My consulting work blends strategic insight with technical depth, drawing from certifications in EASA Part-145/21, ISO 9001/9100, and a proven record of regulatory audit readiness, safety management, and process reliability.

This experience enables me to advise confidently across aerospace, surface finishing, and advanced manufacturing environments, where process discipline and innovation must coexist.