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Falls Church, Va, Us

Falls Church, Va, Us

Executes the manufacturing build plan, cost allocation and tracking, and schedule performance for a $120M developmental radar program by using earned value tools and leading cross functional teams to resolve technical issues. Manages competing priorities through multitasking on a proficient level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders on a daily basis including Design Engineering, Production Support, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Program Leadership, and Supply Chain teams.• Managed the build of the Radar Array and Receiver Exciter Systems that included over 15 major electronic and 40 circuit card assemblies • Led the root cause identification of a highly detrimental power supply failure by organizing and leading an operations team• Maintains a constant flow of communication between team and the Program Director, clients, and executive leadership by reporting build statuses on a weekly basis

Arlington, Va, Us

Managed the overall build plan including producibility, procurement, fabrication, and installation of both mechanical and electrical hardware for the 777X Propulsion Integration Lab. Developed solutions to problems in the production environment and led continuous improvement initiatives. Conducted analysis on production performance and facilitated efforts to advance productivity and decrease variability. Analyzed project cost estimates and forecasts for support of pre-construction, design, and operations teams. Engaged and empowered employees to make process improvements. • Ensured that deliverables supported the program schedule in collaboration with Lab Test leadership • Reviewed and signed off on engineering drawings • Managed engineering requirements by determining the make/buy decisions as well as coordinating with Supplier Management for outsourcing

Arlington, Va, Us

Gained experience in various lines of businesses within Boeing Commercial Airplanes Production Engineering as a hand-picked participant in a selective rotation program. Completed several projects in each rotation and presented project statuses and accomplishments to program leadership and management. Reviewed designs and machining/assembly requirements and determined tools and equipment required to maximize manufacturing efficiencies and safety. Practiced improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing, root cause problem solving, and value stream mapping. Identified opportunities to improve work-related products and processes.• Evaluated the accuracy of floor assembly jigs used on the 777 production line by analyzing fuselage deformation• Assisted in injury reduction among mechanics and ergonomics improvement through designing a seat lifting tool for heavy passenger seat assembly for the 737• Facilitated the fabrication and validation of a wire bundle install tool used in 777 systems installation

Arlington, Va, Us

Oversaw the planning and manufacturing of a developmental wing leading edge for the 2017 757 Eco-Demonstrator. Coordinated with manufacturing leadership to ensure shop capacity and capabilities align with the Statement of Work. Interfaced with Program Development, Design Engineering, and Flight Test Engineering teams to communicate Statement of Work growth, work schedule impacts, and overall performance on part fabrication. Managed technical design reviews to determine producibility and manufacturing methods for proposed hardware. Collaborated with cross functional teams for lab testing and hardware fabrication.• Supported 787 Battery Lab Testing as project manager responsible for coordinating Manufacturing Engineering support• Delegated assignments to the team while reporting workload projections and project status to executive leadership• Served as the liaison between 787 Program Management and Manufacturing Engineering support group

Arlington, Va, Us

Implemented manufacturing plans and hardware procurement for commercial and military aircraft projects. Coordinated with Boeing Commercial Airplane and Boeing Research and Technology cross functional groups in order to ensure compliance to test parameters. Supported composite and metallic specimen testing through process analysis. Assisted in the planning and building of five stringer assemblies for 787-9 testing. Completed a five month stretch assignment in order to support the CH-47 (Chinook) instrumentation and data system programs.• Coordinated and directed relief sourcing of strain gage work to BT&E strain gage labs in Seattle• Collaborated with industrial engineers, lab technicians, and program management on a daily basis

Greenbelt, Md, Us

• Interned for Mission Safety and Assurance• Inspected Hubble Space Telescope hardware for fatigue as primary project• Created a mechanical integration procedure for an ICDH (Integrated Command Data Handling) chassis for The James Webb Space Telescope Project• Assessed engineering and organizational processes of NASA suppliers.