SUMMARY:

• Significant expertise in progressively responsible experience in engineering design and project management. Extensive "Hands On" experience in conception and design. Combines excellent technical, analytical and engineering qualifications with demonstrated in delivering multi - million dollar projects on time and within budget. Ability to take over projects that are over budget and behind schedule and complete them with reasonable success. Strong leadership, team building and problem solving expertise. Qualifications:
• Project Design & Management
• Engineering Management (Certified Project Manager)
• Field Installation Management
• Resource Planning & Management
• Client Presentations & Negotiations
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Vendor Selection & Negotiation
• Material Selection & Management
• Product & Technology R&D
• Requirements Analysis & Implementation
• Systems Design, Automation and Testing
• Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)
• IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
• Laboratory Testing Management (PLM Systems)
• Process Development & Improvement
• Technical Reviews (PDR & CDR)
• Design Validation & Testing
• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• Communications, Networking, Security and Administration
• Software Development
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Six Sigma
• Tolerance Stackup and Analysis
• Excellent skills in client relationship management and cross-cultural communications. Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD ) (Creo/Pro-E Wildfire, SolidWorks, Catia V4, V5 and V6, NX and AutoCAD, among others), FEA (ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc.), PLM (Teamcenter, etc.), Teamcenter ITK, Matlab/Simulink, LabView, SOA, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and SharePoint Server, Microsoft Project and a host of other productivity and engineering applications. Experienced in C, C#, C++, VB, PHP, Perl, Python, Java, J2EE, XML and other programming languages. Application Development, specifically Client/Server, Database and Engineering Applications. Administration, Installation, Deployment, Integration, Data Migration and Testing of Teamcenter PLM/PDM/CAx Systems (including integration) across multiple networks in a collaborative high security environment.
• Electrical and controls engineering including design, PLC programming (AB, Siemens, GE Fanuc, etc.), HMI application development (Custom as well as AB and Siemens “canned” solutions), Robotics (ABB, GE, etc.), vision systems, PCB Board (Allegro, Orcad and PADS), Motor Control and VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drive). HVAC, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Plumbing and Electrical Wiring. CNC, Machining, Sheetmetal, Forming and Stamping. Plastic Injection Molding, Plastics, Composites and exotic materials. Tooling and Manufacturing Systems. Trouble Shooting, Root Cause Analysis and Resolution. Developing requirements, design specifications, test plans and Quality Assurance procedures. Management of customer installations (Startup,, etc.). Ability to manage documentation and Compliance with Government and associated standards (ANSI, CE, CSA, NEC, etc.). Skilled in dealing with NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements) and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) government projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Holland, Michigan

Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Concept, Design, Engineering, Development, Project Management and Teamcenter PLM/PDM/CAx Administration, Installation, Deployment, Integration
• Data Migration and Testing for various organizations. Analysis of an organizations design and engineering models and finding improvements that leverage software and systems solutions to reduce Time To Production and increase Core Competencies.
• Proven ability to increase technical expertise and find innovative solutions that result in Real World competitive advantage. Skilled at discovery and resolution of Root Cause issues and maintaining high quality standards.

Confidential, Houston, Texas

Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Concept, Design, Engineering and Project Management of flight hardware for the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle and Constellation Program (Return To Space program).
• Managed programs from initial concept and proposal through all phases of development, design, specification, R & D, prototyping, debug, documentation, customer approval, vendor selection, quality management, final build, Flight and delivery. Lead cross-functional teams of software, electrical, mechanical, analysis, test, requirements, quality and manufacturing engineers throughout the development cycle.
• Managed relationships with project managers, vendor and client representatives. Planned time and resource management and participated in client presentations and negotiations. Designed advanced electrical and mechanical systems, complex structures, actuators and control systems. Lead necessary Technical Reviews. Projects included:

Confidential, Muskegon, Michigan

Engineer

• Lead a cross-functional team tasked with the structure and integration of a new vehicle design as part of the multibillion dollar Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. Conducted initial concept, design, analysis through R&D, testing, trade studies, requirements analysis, client negotiations, prototyping and initial build and acceptance.
• Provided in-depth support of material selection, logistics considerations, manufacturing support, evolving requirements and vendor development efforts. Including advanced structures, actuator design, advanced electrical and mechanical systems and processes. Administration, Installation, Deployment, Integration, Data Migration and Testing of Teamcenter PLM Environments.