George Volker Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio, Us

Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio, Us

Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio, Us

Hamilton, Ohio, Us

Responsible for overall project management and communication of program execution for the Special Purpose Vehicle Program for the Hamilton Plant.• Responsible for the execution of program deliverables overseeing all phases of projects, while managing risks and actively driving solutions.• Led the Integrated Spring Damper Program from Prototype and Redesign to Pre-Production for the Oshkosh Defense Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV-A2) Application.• Successfully managed $7M in Production over 6 months, $200K in Prototypes with on time deliveries and $1.3M in pipeline for Fall 2018 Pre-Production.• Led cross-functional project team of Engineering, Supplier Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Production, Sales and Operations functions to ensure the working team is successful.• Communicated with customers regarding Bilstein’s products, facilities, and capabilities.• Monitored financial status of projects and assured that costs are invoiced or distributed appropriately.• Coordinated engineering changes through the change management process.• Applied Lessons Learned from previous Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program to current Integrated Spring Damper (ISD) Program• Ensured projects align to the strategic initiatives defined for the Business by gathering appropriate information from individuals and the project team in order to make correct decisions.• Champion customer communications, financial management and scheduling during project execution

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Coordinated and expedited material flow, delivery and production between Engineering, Manufacturing Programs, Configurations, Contract Administrators, Buyers, Logistics, Inventory Managers, internal and external shops, Safran and suppliers according to production schedules. • Led Material Planning, configuration control and hardware delivery management to Safran for 1,000+ parts per week through Oracle, Critical Material Tracking (CMT) and Warehouse Management System (WMS).• Implemented critical material tracking process for traceability of Hardware Kit status to eliminate hardware delinquency on 3 engine programs.• Worked with supplier to eliminate parts from VP executive review for the first time in 4 years.• Identified and eliminated $3M in excess inventory in Erlanger warehouse.• Daily coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing Programs, Configurations, Contract Administrators, Buyers, Logistics, Inventory Managers and International partners.• Facilitated Daily/Weekly coordination and meetings with Safran.• Scheduled material delivery based on production forecasts, material availability & substitutions, storage & handling facilities.• Maintained quality control, inventory control, configuration control, logistics & production coordination.• Focal for all LEAP Production, 2Bin and replacement hardware to Safran.• Met business commit of shipping Engine Kits by end 4Q 2016.• Drove engine kit hardware to required delivery dates.• Implemented Critical Parts List for tracking Safran requested hardware.• Managed and prioritized parts for LEAP-1A Engine Kit between Production and Spares during the Manifold Retrofit effort.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Responsible for program management of LEAP-1B Systems Engineering deliverables focused on Engine Test, Cert Program Planning and Execution to certify the LEAP-1B Engine Program on time. • Led NPI Operations support of Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing Programs, Fulfillment, Quality, Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to ensure On Time Delivery of projects through milestone tracking and analysis.• Chaired weekly Operations/NPI Fulfillment Review for Systems & NPI VP Leadership.• Led the Engineering Hardware Perfection Review Process for 5 NPI Programs, conducted Lean workouts and implemented Lean processes to reduce hardware delivery time from 30 days to 5 days.• Facilitated the project idea generation and execution of 40+ Projects for the Performance Task Force within GE and jointly with Safran to eliminate 8% SFC deficit.• Managed and Scheduled up to 20 Engineering Technical Reviews and tracked 50 to 100 Action Items weekly across multiple Engineering Teams.• Engaged Global Teams of 135 people across 8 sites, 7 countries to fully automate 10 division-level metrics in Spotfire with VP Leadership Approval.• Managed 3 Belcan contractors and sponsored 45 International visitors.• Operational focus both within GE and jointly with SNECMA partners• Clarified goals/deliverables for team; Set culture of execution• Led Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement efforts for LEAP-1B Systems Engineering• Influenced others in a matrixed environment• Maintained good relationships with groups that have different business priorities

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Delivered maximum customer value by driving Diagnostics, Responsiveness and Data Quality effectiveness through product aligned technical excellence • Provided technical assistance to airline customers in the proper operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of CFM56 engines and ground support equipment.• Managed over 50 customers and 4,000 fielded engines in the US and Europe.• Led internal teams and coordination of customers to eliminate 5,000+ Defects to Improve Data Quality.• Analyzed previous Inlet Guide Vane Ring Failure signatures, developed Customer Notification Report & prevented significant field events saving $2.5M of shop cost avoidance per prevented event.• Managed $12k Fun Team budget and organized monthly and quarterly events.• Created Comprehensive Diagnostics & Value Sell Package for airlines; facilitated 6-hr on-site customer demonstration that resulted in $50k Comprehensive Diagnostics agreement.• Influenced customers to reborescope engines with HPT Distress saving $1M per event.• Presented Diagnostics Overview, Tools and Root Cause and Corrective Action for field fix to 100+ customers.• Managed communication with customers of the Aviation Operations Center (AOC) at all levels to ensure effective product support and to enhance the GE image.• Managed communication among internal organizations and customer personnel to ensure effective product support and customer satisfaction.• Provided front-line technical response to inquiries received by the AOC, identifying potential problems and coordinating troubleshooting activities with numerous internal organizations.• Identified product failure trends and determine probable root causes.• Advanced current engine Diagnostic capabilities and services to enhance customer satisfaction.• Interpreted aircraft and engine manuals and service bulletins.• Distributed information on customer issues so that all members of the customer support team share common understanding and objectives

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Perform design studies, update thermodynamic models, respond to customer data requests, author test plans/procedures, monitor engine tests, report results of engine tests, define engine power management & study engine operating limits • Led performance related development engine testing including pre-test predictions, real time test monitoring and post test analysis for the CFM56-7B, 7BE Programs.• Acted as a presenter or reviewer for technical and design reviews with customers and internal design board members.• Evaluated fuel property effects and impacts to Performance of Bio Fuels/Alternative Fuels Testing which served as engineering assurance for first commercial engine flight demonstrations.• Developed and successfully validated new Variable Stator Vane Schedule for improved stall margin.• Developed and implemented compressor health monitoring algorithm for FADEC control in support of dirt related stall prevention program.• Managed, prepared, executed and documented nearly flawless 5-flight P-8A and 13-flight CFM56-7BE Flying Test Bed programs to acquire engineering data on Performance characteristics to certify both engines.• Provided technical leadership to an engineering team• Mentored young engineers within the team

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Edison Engineering Development Program EngineerThe Edison Program is a rigorous 3 year program promoting technical thinking by reinforcing engineering fundamentals and strengthening problem-solving skills.Rotation 1: Large Military Engine Design Engineer•Redesigned the C-Clip for the F101/F110/F118 using Unigraphics and ANSYS to reduce the stress, increase the tolerance for producibility, resulting in cost reduction of $250k•Green Belt Certification•Responsible for design, analysis, qualification, and support of static structures on the F110/F101/F118/TF39 programs.Rotation 2: F404/F414 Military Support Engineer at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL•Exposure to and application of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/Operations and Performance Based Logistics•Gained knowledge and understanding of business operations, building personal relationships with the customer, learning field service representation, working hands-on as an artisan•Assembled F404/F414 fan, compressor and turbine modules and balance, including final engine assembly•Completed teardown and rebuild of T700 engines and post assembly acceptance testingRotation 3: CFM Performance Design Engineer•Generated data packages for the CFM56 Tech Insertion Program Life Management organization as well as external customers Airbus, Boeing and Goodrich•Performed design studies, updated thermo models, responded to customer data requests, defined engine power management and studied engine operating limits Rotation 4: GEnx Controls Systems Diagnostics Design Engineer•Updated the design of Life-Limiting Parts data compression algorithm for the GEnx Intelligent Engine Control•C-Course 1st Place Compressor Design Team; Designed a multi-stage axial compressor that met real-world aerodynamic specifications; conducted thorough sensitivity studies; provided detailed comparisons of both hand-calculation and computer analyses; and supported design decisions with sound engineering.

Bethesda, Md, Us

I worked with Lockheed Martin on a Senior Project at the University of Florida as part of the Integrated Product & Process Design (IPPD) Program • Team Leader of a six person multidisciplinary team to design and develop an aerodynamically sound telescoping winglet for LOCAAS UCAV• Involved in all project aspects, including customer requirements definition and analysis, concept selection and generation, project plan, and design verification and validation• Fabricated tooling and used pre-preg lay-up to build working prototype of composite winglet• Demonstrated the feasibility of a telescoping effect and tested prototype using thermography and load deflection• Managed and used less than $1k of 8k budget

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• Obtained drawings from EDSARS and created standard drawing notes for swirlers and deflectors, which resulted in $21K Six Sigma Savings• Used Combustor Analysis program (COBRA) to perform 1D flow analysis on GE90 combustors• Established a method to automatically calculate bleed flow given %W3, %W36 and old bleeds• Obtained cycle data for GE90 combustor and created new flow functions• Performed wear capability probabilistic analysis on the seal posts of both inner and outer liners for a GE90-115B and the inner liner of GE90-94B• Created a database of critical design parameters of the GE90-115B and 94B combustors in support of design practice amendments• Performed combustor water flow check to flush machining debris from dome cooling holes in support of corrective action of manufacturing quality escape• Performed combustor health check (Boroscope) for cracks in liners and chipped TBC

Amtec Corporation is a Defense Contractor for the Army located in Huntsville, AL. • Set up vehicle communication systems for 21 moving and 20 static Soviet tank targets for Brilliant Anti-Tank missile project at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico• Performed trouble-shooting techniques on IVIM’s, VCU’s and electric/air actuators in Soviet tanks• Conducted tests of freewave and aircraft radios on UH60 Blackhawk helicopters• Fiber optic and category 5 computer networking• GPS surveying using Survey 1.0 and Sharpe 2.2 programs• Laser testing for “Fat Boy” project

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Lead Sorter; Sorted packages by address to two different belts• Scanned and loaded packages into feeders• Responsible for memorizing over 50 zip code splits of ground and air packages• Responsible for splitting north belt, loading packages into two package cars by street address, and preparing package cars for drivers

• Reviewed blueprints and legal deeds to survey areas in detail• Performed various surveying functions including Mortgage, Boundary, Highway, Easement, Land Title and Mortgage Location Surveys• Determined existing and proposed right-of-way• Construction Stakeout• Located/Replaced survey monuments• Set property corners on city land from legal descriptions and title information• Additional experience includes corner searches, lot line adjustments, line staking, Global Positioning (GPS) Surveys

• Prepared auto surfaces to be painted, removing old paint by use of air sanders and applying auto body filler where needed• Body panel replacement and repair• Replace, repair bump out damaged bodies and parts of automotive vehicles• Aligned bodies, doors, frames, bumpers and hoods for proper fit• Repair and/or install body upholstery accessories and equipment• Primed body panels using spray gun• Cleaned, waxed and detailed vehicles as necessary

Masters Of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Bachelors Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Associate In Arts, Engineering