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Rockford, Il, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Product strategy lead within the Collins' Avionics organization for the Displays, Computing, and Networking (DCN) product portfolio responsible for guiding strategic initiatives, projects and working across multiple Avionics value streams and functions.Primary responsibilities include: Guide SBU-level strategies related to the DCN product portfolio across all markets; Characterize product line opportunities associated with clean sheet design and derivative aircraft development programs; Identify the business implications associated with gaps in products, technologies and capabilities, and develop and execute growth strategies; Lead strategic OEM and partner alignment related to DCN – including technology road map engagements and other pre-pursuit customer insight and positioning activities; Serve as the Avionics Strategy lead with cognizance over SBU activities pertaining to the Collins-level Integrated Solutions “Big 7” Strategic Initiative (SI) – an ongoing pipeline of new system solutions pulling from the full breadth of our capabilities, with novel and engaging approaches to tackle our customers’ biggest problems.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Management and leadership of the propulsion electrification value stream for commercial and military platforms - including hybrid propulsion and all electric applications. Market focus includes General Aviation, Regional Aircraft, Business Aircraft, Helicopters, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and other emerging market spaces.Accountable for the full lifecycle management of products and services from inception through completion - inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.Primary responsibilities include: Definition of near and long term strategy including completion of market analysis; Alignment of product technology roadmaps and industrialization plans; Ownership of value stream Profit & Loss (P&L); Representation of the value stream to customers and company senior management; Leadership of all aspects of the matrixed Integrated Project Team (IPT) organization accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, technical specifications, and performance; Strategy and marketing for The Grid lab; Establishment of cross-function and cross-business collaboration.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Management and leadership of the electric power generation system (EPGS) for the US Air Force and Boeing B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP). This new system will support more sustainable operation, while also paving the way for future platform upgrades.Accountable for the full lifecycle management of products and services from inception through completion – inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.Responsibilities include: customer satisfaction through strong and pro-active communication; value stream Profit & Loss (P&L) ownership including management of financial sales plans, EBIT, and cost reductions; leadership of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs; cross-business and cross-function collaboration; representation of the value stream performance to company senior leadership.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Management and leadership of electric power generation systems (EPGS) for Boeing Defense platforms including the B-1B, B-52, C-17, E-3, E-4B, E-6B, F-15, and VC-25A aircraft. Accountable for the full lifecycle management of products and services from inception through completion – inclusive of pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans.Responsibilities include: customer satisfaction through strong and pro-active communication; value stream Profit & Loss (P&L) ownership including management of financial sales plans, EBIT, and cost reductions; leadership of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs; cross-business and cross-function collaboration; representation of the value stream performance to company senior leadership.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Creating and executing strategic cross-enterprise alignment for the delivery of generators, controls, motors, and systems integration over their full lifecycle in support of our customers. Responsible for: Leading product line value stream IPT; Product platform design, cost, build, supplier selection, and producibility initiatives; Continuous assessment of future customer strategies including new market exploration.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led a team to push the boundaries of technology and demonstrate the commercial viability of hybrid-electric flight. Responsibilities included management and oversight of the flight-worthy 1MW electric motor, 1MW motor controller, 250kWh battery system, 1kV high voltage distribution and wiring, and systems integration.Key accomplishment: Drove coordination between teams at Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, the RTX Research Center, and external supplier partners to successfully complete the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of high-power, high-efficiency flight components and system in less than 6 months from program launch.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff to Vice President of Collins Aerospace Electric Power Systems responsible for performance management, strategic planning, lean transformation initiatives, organizational communication, and electric propulsion technology development.Key Accomplishment: Led cross-functional conceptualization and launch of the most advanced electric power systems lab in the industry - The Grid. This high power, high voltage $50 million facility will facilitate the design and test of systems for the next generation of more electric aircraft.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for the creation of detailed budget and schedule estimates for electric system design, integration, and certification; Direct technical interface with major airframe OEMs for electric system preliminary design on future platforms

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for product requirements management, preliminary/detailed design, development testing, and qualification; Provided technical leadership and held responsibility for execution of project schedule and work scope to complete development testing, design reviews, and product qualification/certification efforts per customer commitments on multiple aircraft platforms; Responsible for support of internal and external manufacturing plant sites; Experience in intellectual property (IP) generation and protection

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Built foundation of cross discipline collaboration through the completion of rotations in Generator & Motor Engineering and Simulation & Test Engineering.

Windsor Locks, Ct, Us

Rockford Ram Air Turbine and Military Product Repair

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Science In Engineering (Mse), Interdisciplinary Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Concentration