SUMMARY:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial, and quality engineering in the aerospace, defense & commercial sectors.
• Current/active member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Well rounded team player, fast learner, and very conscientious about duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of machining & build - up of detail parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of materials & best fabrication process for aluminum, steel, composites, plastics, etc. As well as electrical components, systems, as well as electrical components, systems, harnessing, and software, etc.
• Extensive shop/production floor liaison duties and root cause analysis to ensure timely delivery & cost reductions. Vendor negotiations, vendor quality audits, statistical process control adherence (SPC)
• Excellent Microsoft Suite software skills, (Project, Access, Visual Basic.etc) CAD & planning systems (CATIA, AutoCAD, Pro-E, Velocity, Teamcenter, Solumina, MES, SAP, WIRS, OWI, MRP, Delmia, PDM, CAPPS, IMPACT II, PLM etc.)
• Versed in ISO 9000, QS 9000, Mil-STD’s, BAC Spec’s, ECAT, NASA std’s, ASTM, (QMS), SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kan-Ban, and 6S Procedures, GD&T usage, and understanding.
• SQL use in designingplatform, extensive data migration to new system, and SAFe Agile 4.5 certfication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Management- Delmia Deployment Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Deployment Consultant for PLM(Product Lifecycle Management) 3DX implementation in conjunction with Dassault Systems for 3DX-PLM rollout for Confidential .
• Managing the MES and PLM software suite throughout the entire project lifecycle. Report status regularly and diagnosing issues and escalating as required.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and quality of approach from the team in developing SQL code. Review of engineering to ensure MBOM and work instructions are properly configured for data migration into new PLM system. Work with software engineers to develop SQL language to ensure that the layout for APRISO and in SAP will correctly reflect build requirements per engineering and improve manufacturing cycle time, review data extraction and do functional mapping of legacy systems for in corporation to 3DX as well as legacy data cleanup..
• SAFe Agile 4.5 certified and ran scrum teams in absence of Scrum Master. Used AGILE to implement and develop user stories and ensure timely delivery.
• Enovia BOM management cerftified, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Manufacturing Engineer-Lead Planner

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Duties consist of providing liaison support on composite build (prepeg, layup, vacuum bagging, ply orientation, etc.)
• For the composite build of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for DOD, DHS, U.N and other high-level government entities.
• Write production planning to in corporate BOM’s, Illustrations, to define & document as-built configuration in MES system.
• Review and approve supplier data to ensure mfg. requirements are met. Work with tool design to in corporate new tooling concepts for the UAV. Producibility studies daily as well as examination to resolve mfg. related issues.
• Establish sequencing of events in production planning for composite layup fabrication and final build for UAV. Work with internal electrical systems and plan the build of electrical systems as required.
• Write planning and work non-conformance issues in MRP system.
• Extensive shop floor liaison and composite tooling conceptualizing.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure shop layout and scheduling in MS Project are correct.

Solutions Delivery Architect

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Assigned to the aerospace & defense solutions delivery team to provide architecture solutions and manufacturing input for the SQL framework of Dassault Delmia APRISO MES/MOM system for new integration on the production floor for aerospace and defense clients.
• Roll-out of MES system processes to match and facilitate the continually evolving physical manufacturing processes to the innovative start-up of new & existing programs.
• The broad MES footprint I architect, and supervise is for the development efforts and roll-out throughout the manufacturing plants utilizing the Delmia Apriso (FlexNet) MES/MOM platform suite. Dassault CERTIFIED Delmia Apriso Architect.
• Review of EBOM/MBOM and provide details on data migration to new systems, as well as migration strategies, functional mapping of legacy applications to DELMIA.

Senior Production Engineer

Confidential, St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing procedures, processes & tooling for cost savings for use on the new program. Initiate lean manufacturing principles to floor layout & back shop.
• Wrote new/revised mfg, planning/work instructions for new build.
• Analyze new drawings, processes, & equipment.
• Recommend manufacturing changes (DFM) for ease of build, as well as train union-represented employees on new process & procedure concerning pre-preg, laminate, layup, adhesive & potting and the overall build-up of composite materials parts, assemblies & tooling. Analyze MRB defined non-conformances and write appropriate recovery plans based on engineering disposition.
• Work with tool design on new tooling and write new tool orders as well as process planning & work instruction routings & MBOM implementation & changes in SAP & Cincom.
• Interface with engineering on new concepts for the build-up of new material & processes for the program which at this time remain classified. Additional duties as assigned. (classified).

Manufacturing Engineer -Lean Implementation

Confidential, Cypress, CA

Responsibilities:

• Assigned to develop 6S, six sigma, and in corporate lean philosophies for operations in “crisis mode” for fabrication of A350 Airbus lavatories to increase rate to contractual levels both in-house and suppliers nationally and internationally.
• Time study of current methodologies on building process of subassembly & assemblies and in corporate time savings into mfg.
• Method and procedures for analyzing current fabrication processes and supplier requirements.
• Updated shop floor with new work centers, new work benches, and layout, updated with new hand tooling in ergonomic study to reduce movement /repetition for increased rate. (Kaizen event in final assembly cells.)
• Created schedule for spatial requirements, labor standards, crew size, fabrication of new tooling and Manpower/capacity/forecast, etc.
• Updated master schedules with proper metrics to ensure timely delivery.
• Updated work instructions operations with visual callouts.
• Initiated recovery plans (RCCA) with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery to program.
• Primary manufacturing focal throughout acquisition, definition of all phases of procurement of hardware, details, and subassemblies.
• Provided on-site supplier support during manufacture of critical components, details and large assemblies, initiated new Statistical Process Control measure (SPC), First Article Inspections to ensure contractual & engineering compliance. Ensured First Article on electrical systems and components met quality requirements.
• Coordination with Mfg. Engineering to update work instructions with new & proper MBOM & planning operations to ensure adequate build for lavatories in Smarteam and analyzed drawings for changes for engineering in CATIA V5.

Method Process Analyst- Industrial Engineer

Confidential, Everett, WA

Responsibilities:

• Extensive use of Microsoft Project 2013 to create and revise schedules for new tooling & equipment to be incorporated into production for new 777X aircraft derivative. New task and schedule requirements analyzed and used for providing senior management with basis of estimates (BOE) & schedule risks. Extensive use of Microsoft PROJECT 2013.
• Updated project planning after conferring with tool design & reviewing SOW for fabrication of tools (Jigs, Fixtures, etc. ) Provided manufacturing input throughout all phases of structural hardware procurement. Evaluated cost data from program management and submitted cost-saving recommendations for new tooling and equipment. Use of AGILE to in corporate schedule.
• Assisted design engineering with evaluation in CATIA V5 on emerging technologies for cost & time savings on all fuselage sections of new aircraft. Review of MBOM for proper installation of detail parts and assemblies prior to data migration.
• Created project schedules for multi-million dollars of equipment to ensure timely delivery to support production build of aircraft. Established plan for spatial requirements, labor standards, crew size, fabrication of tooling and workforce/capacity/forecast, etc.
• Initiated recovery plans with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery to program.
• Primary manufacturing focal throughout acquisition, definition of all phases of procurement of hardware, details, and subassemblies.
• Developed process for line balancing, time studies and the coordination with mfg.engineering to update work instructions & routings in SAP MES (manufacturing execution system) & Teamcenter.
• Championed Kaizen events in mfg. cells for new introduction of aircraft.
• Provided technical knowledge to manufacturing engineering on writing new manufacturing planning and updating new MRP system for new program in SAP.
• Instrumental in setting up new value streamline next to existing 777 line for in corporation of new aircraft build.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Confidential, Wichita, KS

Responsibilities:

• Wrote Tool Orders & Manufacturing Planning in SAP MES (manufacturing execution system) for Confidential programmers & machinist for fabrication of new/revised TI, composite, sheet metal detail parts for build of all models of Cessna aircraft. Verified Mastercam & Vericut software requirements prior to NC 3 & 5 axis machining. Collaborated with tool design on new fixtures for composite tooling.
• Evaluated engineering in CATIA V6 for use on Confidential, Brake-form, multiple routers, Hydroblocks, etc. Initiated drawing change request as appropriate to ensure GD&T principles for composite, TI & AL parts and assemblies. Made NC programming change request as required to ensure conformance to first article requirements.Ensured proper sequencing, Cessna process procedures, and MBOM (manufacturing bill of materials) were correct before build and updated in SAP as required. Identified long lead items and worked with manufacturing to mitigate schedule slippage. Interaction with mfg. to ensure production understanding of new tooling packages req.’s of new machined detailed parts.

Manufacturing Engineering-Planning Ship Side Support

Confidential, Charleston, SC

Responsibilities:

• Assigned to 787 series mid/aft fuselage to primarily update mfg. work instructions, MBOM changes & in corporate shop order change requests as well as MRB (material review board) non-conformances using Delmia, Velocity, Enovia, EPLAN & CATIA systems.
• Updated graphic work instructions to assist in the install of AL, composite, sheet metal details & assemblies Delmia & 3Divia. Work directly with manufacturing personnel in providing liaison ship side support across functional teams.
• Provide support & training to mechanics/quality inspectors on all aspects of the aircraft build, (proper tolerancing, hole drilling, assembly, layup, etc.) to ensure that our schedule was met or exceeded per engineering requirements.
• Provide liaison engineering support in formulating, calculating on dispositions for non-conformances found on aircraft. Counsel on the correct build and tooling as well as understanding of the required planning and quality inspection processes (BAC specs) to fabricate to. Updated graphic Work Instructions as required in Delmia & in 3DVIA software. Extensive work on composite parts, fabrication, assembly, installation.)
• Worked on updating wiring components, harnesses, and electrical systems per ECN requirements as part of electrical correction action team. Provided liaison support on proper placement on wire harness runs and hook-ups for electrical planning and root cause on electrical systems and electronic packages

Manufacturing Engineer-Design Checker

Confidential, Kirkland, WA

Responsibilities:

• Provided Manufacturing Engineering support for manufacture of VIP interiors for Confidential aircraft 737 & 787 platforms, update to all interior sections for VIP customers (Galleys, Seats, Lighting, and Sub-structures. Etc.)
• Coordinated with engineering to ensure all Solidworks drawings are manufactural and economical regarding design. Provided advice and guidance to engineering on preferred material selections, manufacturing processes, treatments, and construction methods throughout the DFM (design for manufacturing) process. Worked closely with electrical engineering on proper electrical harness and components on placement on aircraft. Validated prior to drawing release that manufacturing input were incorporated into drawing and design data.
• Extensive use of AUTOCAD & SOLIDWORKS to ensure STP files were coordinated with vendors & suppliers.
• Ensured that up to date digital data is made available to procurement for distribution to suppliers & vendors and audit of engineering to ensure vendors met or exceeded contractual requirements.
• Improved manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Provided manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Updated in SAP MES (manufacturing execution system), manufacturing & MBOM new requirements and revised requirements based on engineering changes.
• Prepared product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to senior management. Ensured compliance to Federal Aviation Administration compliance per applicable FAR’s.

Manufacturing Engineer-Planner

Confidential, Everett, WA

Responsibilities:

• Assigned to 787 to update mfg./method instructions, in corporate engineering change notices using Delmia, Velocity, Enovia & CATIA analyzed operations (existing or proposed) to ensure adherence to BAC Specs and engineering. Limited MRB signature authority. Ensured quality control points were incorporated after non-conformance identification into BAC Specs and planning.
• Developed tooling requirements to facilitate fuselage build. Researched non-conformances (MRB) shop order planning request in Velocity for all areas of aircraft Provide liaison support to shop floor on proper build per engineering and BAC specification on all aspects of 787 aircraft.
• Lead authority in mentoring & checking subordinates work for quality prior to release to production method planning in Velocity & Delmia. Extensive flight line & modification center duties in this role to work emergent events from production and provide technical assistance to union-represented employees & management. Responsibilities on ECAT team for electrical issues and emerging events.
• Composite planning & liaison duties in composite shop to manufacture and ensure that Lay-ups, Pre-Peg & Autoclave cure, layout, and assembly, were correct to engineering specifications. Ensure composite tooling meet or exceeded NADCAP requirements. Extensive travel to vendor sites to ensure audit quality metrics and SPC data.
• Lead implementation member on Six Sigma & SPC control matrix for quality department on 46/47/48 sections.

Manufacturing Engineer

Confidential, Stratford, CT

Responsibilities:

• MH-60R Block of Blackhawk/Seahawk program to provide liaison/manufacturing engineering and process planning duties to manufacturing for review, update, & write of process planning in HMS Capps, Enovia, Solumina & SAP MES (manufacturing execution system).
• Development of process plans to support fabrication of multi-cavity, small aerospace machined parts utilizing 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers.
• Involved in submitting RFQ's (Request for Quotes) for the fabrication of machining fixtures and review of NC programming using Mastercam and Vericut software. Determined and calculated chip load utilizing basic shop math principles. Identified and validated inspection requirements from MBD (Model Based Definition) engineering utilizing CATIA V5. Initiated root cause and corrective action/ preventive action as required on composite tooling and as well as the production parts produced. Made recommendation to the NC programming group to reduce speeds and feeds based on surface finish requirements. Established statement of work (SOW) for rotary aircraft propellers in the back shop. Worked with the procurement department to determine forging requirements and raw materials were adequate to produce parts.
• Wrote production planning in support of sub-assemblies for AL, TI, & Composites.