Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of large scale programs, coordinates engineering activities across many disciplines.Ensures that company’s flight simulation product meets contractual requirements and all functional areas within engineering are compliant to the technical requirements for each assigned project.Schedule, execute, implement corrective action, and verifies completion of hardware and software integration phase.Provides technical expertise during subjective and objective evaluations of training devicesManages the resolution of all acceptance faults. Participate in installations and final transfer of training devices. Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer. Authors, coordinates and leads presentations of formal reviews with customers as required by assigned projectProvides support for Program Managers on all technical matters. Act as the focal point for all customer technical matters with hands on solutions to hardware and software issues.Resolves technical problems and provides technical support on sub-system designsAssign project team to specific tasks based on project requirementDevelops overall system architecture for a project, technical directives and standards to transfer technical knowledge of product capabilities to customerRough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate reviewsFirm Fixed Price cost estimate reviewsTechnical Specification generation and reviews Responses to Request for Proposal (RFP)Technical supervision and assessment of sub-contracted effortsUndertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations and conclusionsProvides guidance to junior engineering members.

Researched, developed, and implemented technical solutions within optical fabrication, crystal growth, and the optical assembly departments.Completed machine modifications, repairs, and custom machine designs to create new business opportunities or improve current manufacturing capabilities. Designed, manufactured, and implemented custom data acquisition systems and control systems for the manufacturing environment and machinery.Operated within multidisciplinary teams to improve or implement new operations and equipment within the facilities. Successfully provided training for operators, engineers, and management concerning engineering practices, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, GD&T, and mechanical design of new product/ components. Performed root cause analysis and implement corrective actions on processes and machine failures. Effectively managed project schedules and tasks for large scope projects, including comprehensive data collection and analysis on operational issues.

Performed research and testing for development of production processes of current and new materials. This included novel shaping, grinding, and precision polishing techniques. Created process instructions and procedures for non-standard production operationsPerform root cause analysis, production reports/ status updates, and implement changes to reduce waste and cycle timeParticipate in team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance quality, cost, and scheduling.Successfully improved the manufacturing operation by reducing manufacturing cost by $2 million dollars Maintained production operations during off-shift hours to ensure on-time deliveries to customers

Liaison between engineering team and sales department for providing technical support of standard products and custom solutions. Mechanical Designer for custom electrical enclosure designs, PCB board designs, wiring schematics, and custom mass interconnect solutions for customers.Utilized 3D Modeling software to design and create technical prints of products. Utilized ERP software for routing designed components and assemblies through the manufacturing process.New Product Development of Direct Access Kit (DAK) and I/O Electrical Connectors

Created technical prints for installation of utility cables throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

Work on GILBARCO POS systems and NC Lottery sales. Completed repairs on coolers, car washing machines and lighting within the store.Ensured day to day operations.