Component Products Corp ( CPC ), a small , privately held company in Mukilteo , Washington , is an aerospace components manufacturer . It is an award-winning Boeing supplier that maintains AS9100 and is working toward its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ). With just 12 employees , the company is lean and has its priorities in order .
President Greg Rangel , Quality Manager Krista Nichols , and Vice President Tyler Kowalczik shared their secrets to success . Boeing customer Procurement Agent Banboye S . Mainsah said their work offers “ consistent good quality and delivery performance .”
So , what is the secret sauce for a small aerospace operation , and what makes it a great place to work ?
Rangel has worked at CPC for close to 30 years . He started right after high school , when he met the founders , John and Janet Stone , at a coffee shop where he worked . He was unsure of his future , and they asked him to look at manufacturing . At that time , he had been exposed to wood shops in high school but didn ’ t know how things were manufactured . Starting at the company , he said , “ It was eye-opening for me .” Rangel takes a wrap-around approach to business and also credits marital and parenting success to his good work in the company .
One key factor contributing to CPC ’ s success is its unwavering commitment to its mission statement .
Rangel emphasizes the unique mission statement of CPC , which sets it apart from its competitors . “ While others strive to be the best supplier , we aspire to be a blessing to our customers , our vendors , and everyone we do business with ,” he says . This commitment to making a positive impact in every interaction is what drives CPC ’ s success .
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