PROFESSIONAL IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE AND MANUFACTURING
Results driven aeronautical professional with a proven track record of successfully leading teams and manufacturing processes. Subject Matter Expert on Pratt & Whitney engine; from manufacture to overhaul and re-engining procedures. Also knowledgeable and experienced in aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and their total integration. Highly experienced in applying Lean and Lean Six Sigma principles and methods in a manufacturing and engine maintenance environment.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Jet Engine/Power Plant Overhaul & Maintenance
Propulsion Engineering
Engine Testing Systems
Management
Training
Consulting
Project Management
Aircraft Manufacturing
Tooling/Welding/Machining
Re-engine Process
CAREER PROGRESSION
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION April 2012-Present
Contractor for Volt
Manufacturing Engineer II
• Under minimal supervision, independently prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for Planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning).
• Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Perform audit of co-workers output based on defined requirements and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of ME policies and procedures.
• Utilize CADAM/CATIA data and nesting software to generate flat patterns, Master Models, NC data, and ply nests to meet Engineering and Manufacturing requirements.
• Under minimal supervision, lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods; both as a team member or leader.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN April 2011-April 2012
Contractor for Volt
Propulsion Engineer
• Provide expertise in the development of engineering processes, technical support and, efficient manufacturing methods, which led to the completion of an 18 month backlog of work within 2 months from date of hire.
• Develop requirements, technical review and analysis, to address any off-wing technical issues, in accord with engine, prior to integration to the aircraft.
• Developed/revised assembly work scope process/procedure manuals for jet engine that had been stalled for almost a year because of lack of information regarding engine. Managed to successfully revamp all processes that brought all work up to date and allowed company to meet government deadline, within 2 months of hire.
• Direct the work of other engineers/technicians to encourage and motivate in completing tasks on time.
• Suggest alternative designs, point out potential weaknesses, and recommend solution paths, which have company on point with government contract delivery date.
• Perform investigation as needed to determine root cause and corrective action for failures and anomalies.
Accomplishments
• Subject matter expert and “go to” person on special E-8 Joint Stars government program. Lead JT8d engineer, directing and training other engineers in the overall functions and properties of engine.
• Awarded 2011 Performance Based Logistics System Level Beck Award from Joint STARS TSSR Team: WR-ALC/GRCC and Northrop Grumman; for outstanding achievement during work on special project.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT, a United Technologies Co.
April 2009-April 2011
Contractor for Belcan
Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Provide expertise in the development of engineering processes, manufacturing methods and, technical support to the production operation of Sikorsky’s Naval Hawk and International Black Hawk series Helicopters.
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for enhance planning procedures in daily operations for the MH-60R and S-70B Sikorsky Helicopter manufacturing facility.
• Prepare report of recommendations to include sequence of operations; tooling, production flow, layout, material fabrication assembly methods and, production equipment planning.
• Discuss with management and employee team all identified areas for improvement and recommendations.
• Perform studies on form fit and function from engineering drawings and flat pattern geometry.
• Enhance the planning procedure to ensure document is user friendly, easy to use and understandable.
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources, past performance schedules, etc.
• Serve as liaison between assembly unit, manufacturing and process engineering.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems and/or advice on technical issues or discrepancies of detail parts.
Accomplishments:
• Assigned task of reviewing work instructions and, training of subordinate personnel in work methods and procedures and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems, which led to assignment of filling in for head manufacturing engineer, in his absence.
• Wrote and presented recommendations that improved the manufacturing process for a highly confidential Sikorsky project that produced a 70% turnaround in production within a 30-day period.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT, a Textron Company, Columbus, GA
June, 2008 – March, 2009
Manufacturing Engineer
Provide engineering and highly technical support in the manufacturing procedures/methods for Cessna’s 172, 180 / T180, 206 and 208 / T208 aircraft models.
• Analyze product designs/proposals, requests and engineering data of less complex parts and assemblies to determine the predictability, feasibility and manufacturability of components and costs; assemblies and tooling.
• Provide complex technical guidance, coordinate and plan activities in the solution of routine manufacturing issues.
• Review and investigate customer and field engineer’s documentation and performance reports related to difficulties, malfunctions or improvements with aircraft.
• Write technical /performance reports and other...
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