Daniel Blagg Email & Phone Number

Liberty, MO, US

Grandview, Missoui, US

Grandview, Missoui, US

• Collaborated with 4-man team to help design and build a High Velocity Wind Driven Rain (HVWDR) test apparatus that saved the company over $65000 in its first year by allowing for in-house testing.
• HVWDR test apparatus enabled in process adjustments to products during test helping to lower the overall prototype design phase by 37%.
• Project manager on the overhaul of 8ft. testing tunnel to include all phases of the build from design, to workload delegation, to post build testing.
• Created test fixture layouts that reduced the prototype testing to first article manufacturing process by 43%.
• Developed and implemented Haz Mat protocols and procedures for laboratory saving the company tens of thousands of dollars in potential OSHA violation fines.
• Performed check tests on production builds to ensure all advertised airflow and free space measurements were accurate.

Washington, DC, US

• Provide effective supervision of 43 Marine Machinery Mechanics including leadership, safety responsibility, teamwork, operational discipline, respectful work environment, policy support, schedule and vacation.
• Ensure production is running safely at rates to quality standards
• Ensure equipment is being maintained properly by operations and supported with maintenance
• Oversee training and certification of operators including cross-training, training effectiveness, progression, and in rate/technical training
• Develop and maintain (with others) operating procedures including engaging employees to improve procedures and improve shop-floor ownership and ensure practices consistent with procedures
• Lead, participate, and/or support operations improvement efforts including implementation of KATA events, employee idea boards, and Illuminate Thinkshops

Washington, DC, US

• I actively and effectively communicate with all levels of the Fleet, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) SWRMC Technical Matter Experts (SME), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Technical Representatives and.
• Responsible for ensuring work packages are correct for the work to be accomplished, and all materials, tools, and parts are available and on-site to ensure on-time execution.
• Accomplish the repairs IAW the work package and accomplish the package close out review ensuring all OQE is accurate. If required provided a detailed report of all findings that would improve the Work Process and/or.
• Conduct training/ OJT with newly reported personnel on overhaul/repair of equipment.
• Tasked with completing all hot work as well as all machining requirements for completion of repairs on NULKA and SRBOC Weapons Countermeasure Systems.
• Mechanically and electronically installed countermeasures systems to ensure ship can maintain combat systems readiness.