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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Lead Development Engineer Ethicon, Cincinnati Ohio Campus. - Coordinate with Design, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams to transition new products from conceptual models to mass production.- Guide and support Subject Matter Experts in plastics, metals, electronics, packaging, and industrial equipment through new product development and optimization process. Capture ideas and implement them to minimize costs. Ensure ease of manufacture and assembly while meeting product quality and regulatory requirements.- Perform capital equipment, tooling, and component cost estimates.- Perform new product risk assessments related to product development, supply chain, and manufacturing risks. - Recommend team staffing levels for projects in order to meet project schedule and quality goals.

Quantico, Va

- Programs Director, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, June 2014 - August 2015. Led and supervised nine Presidential Helicopter Programs valued over $15 million dollars. Ensured projects remained on schedule and on budget. Organized efforts of several cross functional teams which resulted in timely solutions to several technical challenges while avoiding $1.8 million dollars in costs. - VH-3D Requirements Officer, Marine Helicopter Squadron One. Worked with multiple organizations and subject matter experts to define project requirements and ensure technical performance qualities were clearly communicated to key stakeholders.

Worldwide Locations

Over 3,200 mishap free flight hours in six different type helicopters. Safely accomplished a wide range of missions in multiple worldwide locations. Experienced instructor qualified to train minimally qualified pilots, along with those possessing significant experience, in preparation for the highest levels of tactical qualification. Four overseas deployments and extensive experience in a dynamic work environment under demanding physical and environmental conditions.

Quantico, Va

- Maintenance division supervisor for the Flight Line, Airframes, and Flight Equipment work centers. Ensured 80 Marines received professional development through performance evaluations, progressive training and opportunities to lead. - Helicopter Facility Manager. Maintained operation of a $375 million dollar helicopter aviation facility. Managed three capitol improvement projects valued at over $2.5 million dollars. Minimized operations risk by ensuring projects met stated deadlines. Established relationship with appropriate support organizations to ensure key systems are maintained and funded for the long term.

Jacksonville, North Carolina

- Aviation Maintenance Officer. Supervised the operations of seven work centers consisting of 100 Marines. Ensured 19 CH-53E helicopters, valued at over $380 million dollars, were maintained in accordance with industry and Naval standards. - CH-53E helicopter familiarization instructor. Focused on development of sound cockpit procedures, basic crew coordination, and safe operation of a $20 million dollar aviation asset. Ensured inexperienced students have a basic foundation of skills and are prepared for further development as professional military pilots.

Kaneohe Bay, Hi

Led all aspects of squadron flight operations, pilot training, ground training, and mission execution. - Integrated and unified the efforts of 170 Marines and six work centers to effectively accomplish the squadron’s assigned missions and the intent of the Commanding Officer. Ensured Marines were properly prepared, trained, and qualified for combat deployment.- Squadron awarded 2007 Commandant’s Trophy for performance during deployment to Iraq in 2006-07.

Pensacola, Florida / Enid, Oklahoma

Quantico, Virginia

Student warrior and leadership development training.

Solon, Ohio

Supervise and manage production operations. Seek and identify cost effective opportunities to increase process efficiency, reduce waste and improve production capability. Develop and present the business case to key stakeholders in order to gain the necessary support and authority to implement improved procedures (safer & faster), improved processes (less waste & better quality), and acquisition of new equipment (increased capacity).