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Leading Operations and Manufacturing process for the nations space defense weapons. Operations include complex electronics, precision optics, high pressure propulsion system, involving extremely delicate manufacturing processes requiring the highest level of process rigor and attention to detail. Leadership accountability includes the management of contract assets valued over a billion dollars, understanding earned value systems, all financial aspects of business operations including staffing… Show more Leading Operations and Manufacturing process for the nations space defense weapons. Operations include complex electronics, precision optics, high pressure propulsion system, involving extremely delicate manufacturing processes requiring the highest level of process rigor and attention to detail. Leadership accountability includes the management of contract assets valued over a billion dollars, understanding earned value systems, all financial aspects of business operations including staffing profile, budget analysis, government contracts and proposal process, strategic multi-year planning, missile defense agency customer relationships and government protocols across multiple factories throughout the U.S. Show less

Manage and lead Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection team in the Quality Space Systems Operation process. Continually enforcing and applying Six Sigma, AS9100, ISO, 7S Lean Manufacturing Initiatives while verifying factory processes remain compliant to policies and requirements. Continually communicate and support the Missile Defense Agency customers, Prime Contract Customers, DCMA Representatives, and all relevant internal and external customers. Also implement Earn Value practices… Show more Manage and lead Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection team in the Quality Space Systems Operation process. Continually enforcing and applying Six Sigma, AS9100, ISO, 7S Lean Manufacturing Initiatives while verifying factory processes remain compliant to policies and requirements. Continually communicate and support the Missile Defense Agency customers, Prime Contract Customers, DCMA Representatives, and all relevant internal and external customers. Also implement Earn Value practices, metrics development and application for optimum decision making, ensure contractual requirements are applied and delivered. Frequently fly to Suppliers for process improvement, program reviews, technical reviews, proposal negotiations, product/process evaluation, first article verification, capability assessments, process/product validations, and customer engagment activities. Show less

Led Space Shuttle Main Engine team for human space flight research and development, assembly/disassembly, testing, removal/installation of space shuttle main engines, led pre and post launch operations at Kennedy Space Center, testing/research at Marshall Space Center and Stennis Space Cener. Led operations which included cryogenic handling and testing, lean initiative implementation, multi-rocket engine production flow while coordinating with all aspects of the Shuttle Fleet Management Team

Manage/Lead Field Team for the disassembly, assembly, inspection, and final test operation on F-15/F-16 Jet Engines, including supporting the overhaul of all Air Force Thunderbird Jet Engine.