Webinar

Reaction Engines: implementing and securing buy-in for a BTRS tool

Real-world case study — closer integration of procurement and engineering to enhance programme performance.

Marc Arstall, head of design and systems engineering at Reaction Engines, joins QRonos product manager Samuel Carter to discuss why QRonos was selected and implemented by Reaction Engines — and the resultant changes to the business, both expected and unexpected.

This 25-minute whirlwind case study provides insights into how closer integration of the procurement and engineering worlds can be achieved without heavy, expensive systems, while also providing a catalyst for enhanced business practices and processes.

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Chapters

0:00Welcome and introductions
2:49Reaction Engines and the SABRE™ propulsion system
6:32Working with Quick Release_: concept-to-PO and PO-to-delivery
7:21QRonos: the consolidation layer between PDM and MES
11:34A live source of truth that killed the spreadsheets
15:33Securing buy-in across the business
20:05Next steps for Reaction Engines
22:13Q&A
Key takeaways

What this session covers

Selection rationale

Why Reaction Engines chose QRonos over heavier, more expensive options for bringing procurement and engineering closer together.

Implementation experience

How a BTRS tool was rolled out inside a complex technology programme developing SABRE™ propulsion for space access and high-speed flight.

Expected and unexpected outcomes

Beyond the planned integration benefits, adoption acted as a catalyst for enhanced business practices and process improvements not originally in scope.

Lightweight over heavy-systems

A real-world demonstration that closer procurement-engineering integration doesn't require an enterprise-scale system investment to deliver material programme benefits.

Marc Arstall

Marc Arstall

Head of Design and Systems Engineering, Reaction Engines

Marc leads a dynamic and dedicated team at Reaction Engines developing breakthrough technology for space access and high-speed flight: the SABRE™ Synergetic Air Breathing Rocket Engine, powered by its highly advanced Pre-Cooler technology. Marc has worked across aerospace and marine sectors developing advanced technology for leading-edge propulsion systems, most notably on the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 for the Airbus A350, where he led the development of the advanced High Pressure Turbine.

Samuel Carter

Samuel Carter

Former QRonos Product Manager, Quick Release_

Sam is the QRonos product manager for QR_, selected after a diverse early career as a project analyst and consultant on both sides of the Atlantic. Taking an MEng from Warwick, Sam initially joined QR_ for a four-month summer internship in 2016, before returning full time the following year. Sam ensures QRonos remains laser-focused on delivering actionable insights to partners, while also leading field deployments, process implementation, and ongoing management.

Robert Ferrone

Robert Ferrone

Founding Director, Quick Release_ (Chair)

Rob has worked in automotive product development and manufacturing since 2000, supporting Tier 1s and OEMs across Europe. Recognising that effective Product Data Management was an industry-wide problem, he founded Quick Release in 2003. Rather than treating broken digital plumbing as a purely systems topic, Rob approached it in a people-centric way — removing the burden on talent, getting businesses working more productively, and paving the way for digital transformation and Industry 4.0. He moved to Köln in 2006 and today focuses on client engagement and innovation.

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