Vanta Aero
Precision Manufacturing × Intelligent Operations

Vanta Aero

Using innovation and automation to redefine the U.S. manufacturing landscape.

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Who we are About Us

The engineers behind the systems at Vanta.

A team spanning aerospace manufacturing, systems engineering, automation and AI — bringing shop-floor know-how and software depth under one roof.

Aiden McDougal

Aiden McDougal

President · Engineering Consultant

An aerospace and systems engineer with experience at NASA and Gulfstream, Aiden leads Vanta Aero with a focus on customer service, automation, testing and measurable operational improvement.

Charlie Misbach

Charlie Misbach

Staff Scientist · Applied AI & Automation

A software engineer with dual degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Charlie develops full-stack, cloud and applied-AI solutions for complex operational workflows.

Hayden Taylor

Hayden Taylor

VP of Technology · Automation Consultant

An aerospace and manufacturing engineer, Hayden applies automation, AI, root-cause analysis and hands-on production experience to streamline client operations.

Jack DiCocco III

Jack DiCocco III

VP of Operations · Manufacturing & Engineering

An aerospace engineer with a foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion and spacecraft design, Jack supports technical problem-solving, manufacturing and operational execution.

01 / 03 What We Do

Three disciplines.
One accountable partner.

We make precision parts, we automate the operations around them, and we use AI to help teams meet the compliance standards their industries demand — commercial, private and government, across North America.

Manufacturing

Waterjet · CNC · Coating

A turn-key job shop for prototyping and full production runs — waterjet cutting, multi-axis and Swiss CNC, routing and finishing, built to exacting aerospace standards.

  • Waterjet up to 8" thick · ±0.001"
  • 3-axis CNC & Swiss-lathe turning
  • CNC routing & coating
  • Full inspection & traceability

Automation & AI

Workflows · Agents · Software

Our fastest-growing practice. We streamline operations with custom software and AI agents — one engagement recently saved a client over $100K and helped 6× their valuation.

  • Process mapping & streamlining
  • Custom software & integrations
  • AI agents built & configured
  • Contract sourcing & ops support

AI Compliance

Standards · Audits · Training

We use AI to make hard compliance reachable — automating the work behind ITAR, CMMC, ISO and AS9100. Implemented for you, or taught through our world-class online classes.

  • AI-automated compliance workflows
  • Cert & government-standard readiness
  • Full implementation as a service
  • Pre-recorded online training
Service Engineering

Designed and programmed for the floor.

Before a chip is cut, our engineers make the part manufacturable — design-for-manufacture review, CAD/CAM programming, fixturing and tooling, and reverse engineering from samples or legacy drawings.

E1DFM ReviewWe flag cost and tolerance risks early and propose changes that keep parts in spec.MANUFACTURABILITY
E2CAD / CAM ProgrammingToolpaths and post-processing tuned for repeatable, in-tolerance production runs.TOOLPATHS · POSTS
E3Fixture & Tooling DesignWorkholding and fixtures designed for accuracy, throughput and quick changeovers.WORKHOLDING
E4Reverse EngineeringFrom a sample or legacy print to a clean, production-ready model and drawing package.SAMPLE → MODEL
ServiceTest & Inspection

Verified, documented, traceable.

Every part is measured and recorded. First-article inspection, CMM verification, material and process certifications, and full traceability — the documentation regulated programs require.

T1First Article InspectionFAIR / PPAP packages that prove the first part meets every callout before the run.FAIR · PPAP
T2CMM VerificationCoordinate-measuring inspection against the model for dimensional confidence.DIMENSIONAL
T3Material & Process CertsCerts of conformance, material test reports and process documentation on file.COC · MTR
T4Traceability & RecordsLot and serial traceability with inspection records archived for every job.LOT · SERIAL
Materials we work
AluminumStainlessNickelTitaniumCopperBrassPlasticsGlassCarbon Fiber+ more
Standards Compliance roadmap

Built to the standards we're earning.

We're an early-stage company, and we're transparent about it: Vanta Aero does not yet hold the certifications below. We operate to the standards they define and are actively pursuing each — in the order shown. It's also the exact work our AI compliance practice does for other companies.

Near-term target PlannedNot yet held · in progress
Phase 01
JCP
DD-2345 · Joint Certification
Pursuing
Phase 02
CMMC Lvl 1
Foundational cyber hygiene
Pursuing
Phase 03
ITAR
Defense trade registration
Pursuing
Phase 04
ISO 9001
Quality management
Planned
Phase 05
ISO 13485
Medical device quality
Planned
Phase 06
AS9100
Aerospace quality
Planned
Phase 07
CMMC Lvl 2
Advanced cyber controls
Planned
Who We Serve Industries

Trusted across regulated and demanding fields.

A few of the sectors we support today. Our consulting and classes are open to anyone, and we welcome one-off jobs.

AerospaceTactical DefenseUS GovernmentAmusement RideAutomotiveMedicalPower GenerationFlooringConstruction
How it works From request to release

A clear path for every job.

01
Request

Submit a PO request or book a consult in the client portal — upload drawings and specs.

02
Quote

We review, DFM-check and return a firm quote — typically within 48 hours.

03
Program

CAM programming and fixturing dialed in for repeatable, in-tolerance runs.

04
Machine

Cut, finish and deburr on calibrated equipment with in-process checks.

05
Inspect & Ship

CMM-verified, documented and shipped — with status live in your portal.

Client Portal Your account

Order and consult — all in one place.

Create a login and run your work with us directly: drop in purchase-order requests, book engineering consults, and track every job from quote to delivery.

Submit PO requests

Upload drawings, set quantities and target dates — we turn them into firm quotes.

Book a consult

Schedule time with an engineer for DFM, automation scoping or AI agent design.

Track live status

Watch each order move through quote, machining, inspection and shipping.

portal.vantaaero.com / orders
PO-2026-4471Bracket, 6061-T6 · Qty 250
Machining
PO-2026-4458Manifold, Ti-6Al-4V · Qty 12
In Quote
PO-2026-4399Waterjet plate set · Qty 40
Shipped
CONSULT-2026-018AI agent — quote automation
Scheduled

Have a part or a process
that needs to move faster?

Send a drawing, request a quote, or book a consult. We'll take it from there.