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Everett, Wa, Us

Everett, Wa, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Defined the tools, processes, skills and technology needed to complete a systematic re-design of enterprise production hardware processes demonstrating alignment to regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal business requirements. Built & lead a diverse team of 12 through the definition of strategies, operational procedures, and key deliverables while deepening team knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations and standards. Engaged with leadership, engineering and production teams to identify gaps and ensure alignment with process overhaul.HIGHLIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT:-Developed team, strategy, and methodology to achieve 100% alignment to regulatory requirements (CFR Part 21) & applicable industry standards (AS9100) while enabling process stability across existing production sites. -Initiated a systematic deconstruction of 145 existing QMS processes—varying by product type, production location, and operating groups— to 25 Quality Management Processes enabling consistent alignment to principle requirements and policies.-Demonstrated a successful approach to QMS overhaul setting standard amongst similar organizations struggling to achieve similar results through alternate approaches.

Arlington, Va, Us

Directed team through the development and release of functional tests procedures used to verify proper configuration of aircraft systems. Developed and maintained business and resource plans to ensure on-time, quality planning. Participated in-person with cross functional teams through production validation of procedures ensuring rapid resolution of emergent findings. Generated open forums and available resources for the identification and realization of production process improvements.HIGHLIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT:-Established processes enabling 99% on-time delivery of functional test planning, enabling efficient build and functional verification.-Generated process improvements yielding 30% production flow improvements, while significantly reducing false positive test findings. Improved processes later replicated across multiple product lines.-Established long-range business plans for major derivative programs, enabling up-front resource allocation and strategic resource planning for major production changes.

Arlington, Va, Us

As the principle integrator, lead cross function engineering, facilities, production, and supplier teams through the conception, detailed design, fabrication, installation and production readiness for the 777X wing assembly line. Lead technical and business trades through including the selection of major automation architecture. Lead the integration of automated and manual work zones, leveraging industry safety standards and hazard analysis.HIGHLIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT:- Completed architecture and build sequence trades totaling non-recurring cost saving excess of $50M.- Integrated manual and robotic production build processes enabling 30% automated production within the same footprint as physical work. - Developed process simulations to identify physical and flow constraints, enabling early architecture and design decisions enabling production rate requirements.

Arlington, Va, Us

Lead engineers through the development and demonstration of prototype aircraft systems design. Develop electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical concepts from early concept through validation testing & manufacturing trials.HIGHLIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT-Developed product, supply chain, and validation procedure enabling the retirement of program level safety risk, enabling the formal offering of new commercial product.- Recognized as Engineer of the Year, and Engineering Team of the Year for the Product Develop Group. -Four Patent Awards.-Lead engineers and scientists through full scale propulsion validation tests, including high energy destructive validation.

Arlington, Va, Us

Assess aircraft designs and system performance to anticipate and resolve in-service safety, reliability, and maintenance issues. Assist airlines with preparation and initial delivery of new aircraft models. Perform data analytics on in-service issues to identify common performance issues.HIGHLIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT: -Temporary assignment: Supporting South American customer’s introduction of new products to existing fleet.-Direct reporting to FAA and NTSB on personally developed safety analysis and investigation relating to fleet wide safety incident.

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering