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Valencia, California, Us

● Manage Engineering, Program Management, and Quality for Aerospace and Defense Engine Pneumatic Systems Design and Manufacturing firm. ● Created and implemented a custom New Product Development process leading to more robust design assurance and higher quality manufacturing processes. ● Restructured Engineering Department through performance management, resulting in a more talented and productive department with the same number of employees. ● Led the execution of design, development, and data item deliverables for many major companies, including Rolls Royce, United Technologies Aerospace, Textron Aviation, Hondajet, GKN Aerospace, Bombardier Aerospace, and Embraer.● Created a Technology/Product Roadmap for the Engine Bleed Air Valve products, leading to the development of new technology and multiple Patents Pending. This technology is used to resolve field service reliability problems and has resulted in multiple new business opportunities. ● Worked directly with Operations and Sales Directors and staff to establish program schedules, budgets, pricing, and contractual terms and conditions.● Led requirements reviews, ensuring all customer and regulatory requirements are addressed and validated.● Implemented best practices of Lean and 6S in the manufacturing processes to improve repeatability and efficiency, resulting in margin improvements.● Responsible for all Quality Policies, AS9100 and ISO systems, Internal and External Auditing, Preventative and Corrective Action Programs.

Bloomington, Mn, Us

● Manage New Product Engineering and Program Management for Aerospace and Defense Hydraulic, Engine Liquid Filtration and Rotorcraft Engine Barrier Inlet Filter divisions.● Led New Business Development Technical Proposal Process, resulting in new Hydraulics, Engine Lubrication, Fuel, and Coolant lubrication system contracts for major OEM customers such as Rolls-Royce, Gulfstream, Bell Helicopter, Meggitt, Triumph, and Eaton.● Implemented New Product Development Tollgate process used for all new products from Idea through Mass Production.● Reduced time to market for FAA PMA aftermarket products by over 30%.● Restructured two Engineering Departments to facilitate execution of company strategy and accelerate development of high potential employees.● Led the development of an ESD-sensitive device manufacturing cell for electronic device assembly.● Lead Technical Representative at Industry Conferences such as SAE A6.● Thorough understanding of the Aerospace and Defense Business, including Engineering, Contracts, Sales, Marketing, Cost, Quality, Procurement, Risk, and Personnel.

Bloomington, Mn, Us

● Technical leader of the Aerospace engineering department.● Designed, developed, qualified, and converted new filtration products for major Aerospace customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, and Cessna.● Managed a team of CAD designers and Interns.● Managed the manufacturing integration of new technology into remote manufacturing facilities.● Led A330/A340/A320 Cabin Air Filtration Product Line redesign and international manufacturing site transfer, resulting in a highly profitable business.

Cedar Falls, Iowa, Us

● Designed and developed positive displacement pumps for a variety of markets.● Developed valve performance prediction tool for improved customer support.● Developed new product line of a series of 8 pumps to be marketed and built in overseas facility. Led project from idea to manufacturing in under 6 months.● Managed engineered order team, creating hundreds of new pump designs each year.● Improved throughput of engineered order team using a custom metrics database.● Implemented a rigorous New Product Development Gate process.● Created and communicated a New Products Funnel for Senior Management.● Led New Product update meetings for senior staff.

Washington, Dc, Us

● Graduated from Naval Nuclear Power School and became Qualified on all mechanical watch stations within Sturgeon Class Submarines USS Aspro SSN648 and USS Tunny SSN682.● Responsible for operation, repair, repair procedures, component procurement, and maintenance schedules for Machinery Division.● Equipment included Primary Reactor system, Secondary Steam system, Turbine Generators, Main Engines, Reduction Gears, Air Conditioning systems, Water Purification systems, Lube Oil circulation systems, Hydraulics systems, Main Condensers, and many other auxiliary pumping and valve systems.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

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