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Kennedy Space Center

Interface with customers and internal subject matter experts to support ROM and proposal activities. Ensure cost and schedule targets are met during execution of new work scope. Capture lessons learned and implement process improvements.Also running lean six sigma projects and supporting green belt training activities.

Orion Program Tooling IPT, Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Interface between Customer Technical Contact, Design Engineering, Procurement, and Sub-Contractors while working to meet schedule and cost requirements in delivery of Orion MGSE Fluids Control Panels, Crew Module Mobile Stand, Service Module Cone Installation Adapter, Slings and Load Bars, Adapter Brackets, Weight and Center of Gravity Tool, and Service.

Identified improvement opportunities and facilitated events with the customer to develop future production processesDeveloped workforce plans for future touch labor staffing needs, with focus on matching Shuttle program trained employees with Orion program needs.Supervised Ground Test Article Assembly Operations and Implementation of 6S program

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (2008-present) - Developed new detailed certification plan for Black Belt Candidates - Provided mentoring on both DMAIC and DMEDI tools - Worked with team of Master Black Belts to revise Black Belt and Green Belt training curriculum - Provided classroom instruction to Black Belt and Green Belt CandidatesLean Six Sigma Black.

Managed Quality Inspectors, Quality Engineers, Corrective Action Engineers, Budget and Department Performance Metrics while focused on adherence to Quality Requirements, Improvement to Quality System processes, Safety Awareness, and Employee training and certification.

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Dispositioned test, teardown, evaluation and repair instructions via written work instructions for mechanical fluids components including two and three-way solenoid valves and check valves.Facilitated Continuous Improvement activities both within and outside of department.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Taught Reliability Centered Maintenance classes and Facilitated Reliability Centered Maintenance teams reviewing facilities and collateral equipment systems in support of space shuttle operations at Kennedy Space Center including Crawler Transporter Maintenance requirements and Facilities heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Hampton, Virginia

Provided written work instructions and necessary tooling to manufacturing departments to ensure consistent processing of parts from the wax pattern stage to final casting with focus on improved lead-time, dimensional quality and reduced cost.Project Highlights include: Investigation of abrasive waterjet machining as a method for gate removal and Kaizen.

Chesapeake, Virginia

Evaluated, analyzed, and recommended improvements to the quality of 3½” floppy diskette products; Tested process variations and component changes to evaluate effect on performance of microdisks; Investigated customer complaints and reduced response time to customers by 50%; Developed database to control and track corrective and preventive action systems.

East Hartford, Connecticut

In the course of a 3 semester Co-op assignment provided full support to 1 engineer and supplemental support to 3 engineers in department responsible for the fabrication of large cases and ducts for jet engines. Created process plan and quality instructions for engine part; Specified and ordered machine fixtures, tools and gages in preparation for new part.

Mba

Bs, Mechanical Engineering