Christopher Schroeder Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

* Manage engineering across four major value steams, developing Connected Ecosystem solutions.* Lead a diverse global engineering team of ~120, specializing in hardware and software for line-fit and aftermarket.* Ensure consistency in bid processes and gate stages, stabilizing staffing and investment priorities.* Advance organizational development through mentoring across Collins Aerospace.

*Responsible for engineering project execution for Refrigeration, Ovens, and Beverage Makers *Managed global team of 40 engineers including Eng. Managers, Project Leads and Mech Engineers.*Developed and facilitated portfolio management processes, prioritizing projects with Value Streams, forecasting engineering resources, and aligning financial plans for Galley Inserts.*Business focal for NPI bids, predictable project performance, and project management processes.

Lenexa, Ks

* Manage cross-functional team of Project & Mechanical Engineers, responsible for project execution and team development* Responsible for engineering project outcomes; schedule, product performance, reliability, and cost* Coordinate with Program Management and Marketing to develop and execute engineering projects to support business needs

Kansas City, Missouri Area

* Responsible for new product qualification with Airbus and Boeing; accountable for program schedule, budget and product performance* Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to manage parts availability and production build priority* Frequently present program status to B/E, Airbus, and Boeing leadership* Oversaw qualification of four newly-designed Essence Beverage Maker Products for Airbus A350* Established and led Software Change Review Board to govern software configuration control

* Establish and manage requirements, budget, and schedule for multiple projects* Ensure FAA compliance through review and approval of engineering data* Report project status to leadership and recommend necessary action* Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, and certification to achieve project goals* Develop certification and test plans to support FAA certification* Present certification basis to international authorities for King Air foreign validations

* Lead performance engineer for new product performance evaluation* Responsible for determining competitor airplane performance when information is not published* Coauthor of Statistical Risk Assessment Methodology for Aircraft Performance* Create and analyze new product drag estimations * Key role in generating Pilot Operating Manual performance data for Hawker 850XP, 900XP, and 4000* Generate aircraft sizing and engine selection analysis throughout new product development

• Modeled conceptual designs using Unigraphics CAD• Tested math and theory of Advanced Aircraft Analysis software through manual calculations • Examined program for coding errors and anomalies• Responsible for editing and illustration of Dr. Jan Roskam’s book Lessons Learned in Aircraft Design

• Assisted in procuring machines for aircraft production• Coordinated with financial department to obtain budget information and spending approvals• Communicated with vendors to specify mandatory machine aspects• Collaborated with team to problem solve machine malfunctions

Masters Of Science, Engineering Management

Graduated December 2009

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace Engineering