Oscar Castillo

Factory Modernization & Digital Transformation Project Manager Northrop Grumman

CWM Summit Day One - October 14, 2026

1:00 PM Vibe Coding for Manufacturing: Building the Tools You Need Without a Development Team

Manufacturing teams are constantly asked to make faster decisions with data, yet the systems available to them rarely provide the specific insights they need. Traditional software development cycles are often too slow, expensive, and disconnected from day-to-day operational challenges. This session explores how manufacturing leaders can use AI coding assistants to rapidly create practical, floor-level applications without a software development background. Drawing on real-world examples from Northrop Grumman, attendees will learn how AI-enabled "vibe coding" can help transform ideas into working tools that improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance.

• Learn how manufacturing professionals can build practical digital tools without coding expertise by leveraging AI coding assistants.

• Discover a faster alternative to traditional software development, reducing dependence on IT resources, funding approvals, and lengthy development cycles.

• Understand a proven framework for turning operational challenges into working applications through effective AI-driven requirements gathering and iteration.

• Explore best practices for managing AI development projects, including prompt engineering, context management, and the use of real-world operational data and artifacts.

• Identify opportunities to create high-impact solutions for production tracking, forecasting, digital work instructions, and performance visibility using existing data sources.

• Gain practical strategies for deploying lightweight tools within current organizational constraints, delivering value without complex integrations or software installation requirements.

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