Led a team of over 10 engineers to develop and certify complex space actuation systems. I managed staffing and resource allocation based on actual demand, set S.M.A.R.T goals with team members for tracking progress, and developed Matlab automations for analyzing ATP data and generating error-free data packs. Additionally, I provided ongoing program support for all actuation projects.

Product Engineering Manager, Actuation Systems Space and Defense. Interim Value Stream Manager for Actuation Systems.

Engineering Manager: Product Engineering, for Launch and Exploration Systems

Responsibilities: Spearhead the development and qualification of new Thrust Vector Control (TVC) hardware for forthcoming rocket designs, focusing on managing costs, adhering to schedules, and ensuring the fulfillment of customer deliverables.Process Improvement Leadership: Directed initiatives to enhance production processes, successfully mitigating longstanding legacy issues.Metrics Management: Established and oversaw key group metrics to monitor and drive project performance and outcomes.

Global Customer Service Support: Collaborated with the global customer services team to maintain and upgrade aircraft hardware, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.Hardware Distribution Management: Oversaw the distribution of hardware to customers for product upgrades, encompassing both design improvements and defect recalls, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction.Project Scheduling and Negotiation: Developed, negotiated, and managed project schedules with airframe manufacturers and airline customers, guaranteeing timely completion and alignment of expectations.Financial Oversight: Directed the profit and loss (P&L) for each project, meticulously tracking earned value and adhering to project completion timelines to optimize financial outcomes and project success.

Global Team Leadership: Lead a global product team in maintaining aircraft hardware for field service and aftermarket support across North America, Europe, and Asia. Focus on standardizing processes and implementing lean principles to enhance efficiency and compliance.Quality and Profitability Optimization: Ensure the highest quality of repair and overhaul services while maximizing profitability through strategic engineering decisions.Key Achievements:Team Management and Mentorship: Managed and mentored a team of five product engineers, enhancing team performance and professional growth.Process Improvement Leadership: Led Six Sigma initiatives to standardize and streamline high-volume aftermarket products, reducing repair times and costs without impacting quality.Operational Efficiency Tools: Developed a visual factory system to track and prioritize work, improving operational efficiency across all teams, both domestic and international.

As a Product Engineer, I supported a global product team in maintaining aircraft hardware for field and aftermarket support across North America, Europe, and Asia. My role involved standardizing processes and integrating lean principles into the aftermarket repair business, aligning with customer needs, FAA/EASA regulations, and company policies. I focused on analyzing reliability data to develop standard repair packages that extend product life and ensure profitability.Key Contributions:Process Optimization: Launched Six Sigma projects to standardize and streamline high-volume aftermarket products, achieving reductions in repair times and operating costs without compromising quality.Mentorship: Supervised and mentored Co-Op students, overseeing their onboarding, training, and professional development.Operational Efficiency: Created a visual factory system to enhance daily operations, enabling effective tracking and prioritization of work across the global operating group.Lean Process Design: Designed a lean process for monitoring warranty volume and costs, employing metrics to identify and address problematic products, thereby optimizing engineering efforts.

As a Product Design Engineer, I was integral to a global engineering team focused on designing and developing advanced control systems for automotive air conditioning compressors. My responsibilities encompassed creating mathematical models for valve concepts, summarizing new designs through comprehensive reports, and fostering team collaboration to establish preliminary designs.Key Achievements:Design and Development: Spearheaded the development of mathematical models for innovative valve concepts, enhancing the functionality and efficiency of automotive air conditioning compressors.Collaboration and Supervision: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate ideas into preliminary designs and supervised the drafting and design process to ensure adherence to specifications.Supplier Engagement: Actively collaborated with suppliers, providing essential technical support for the manufacturing of complex designs, ensuring quality and manufacturability.Prototype Management: Led the design, assembly, and testing of prototype hardware, validating design concepts and ensuring product viability.

As the EGR Valve Designer within the engineering design team, I focus on serving North American and European markets by developing emission control solutions. My work aims to reduce carbon and NOx emissions while enhancing the performance of diesel engines. I specialize in the design, drafting, and development of EGR valves tailored for the heavy diesel industry.Key Contributions:Innovative Design and Analysis: Spearheaded the design of EGR valves, employing advanced stress FEA and thermal flow CFD analyses to verify performance characteristics and ensure reliability under operational stresses.Collaborative Design Reviews: Orchestrated comprehensive design reviews, bringing together engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and supply chain teams to ensure cohesive and efficient development processes.Material and Process Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in designing components for various manufacturing processes, including ductile iron sand casting, investment casting, permanent mold/aluminum die-casting, and plastic component injection molding.Prototype and Production Readiness: Developed detailed drawing packages to facilitate the transition from prototype to production, ensuring designs are accurately realized in manufacturing

I have specialized in creating detailed drawings for both prototype and production programs, catering to aerospace and automotive industry clients. My role has been pivotal in ensuring the precision and manufacturability of complex components.Key Achievements:Drawing Development and Implementation: Expertly developed and managed drawings for a wide range of prototype and production projects, ensuring designs meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace and automotive sectors.GD&T Expertise: Applied advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices to enhance manufacturing accuracy and efficiency, significantly reducing production errors and material waste.CAD Conversion and Modernization: Led the conversion of legacy drawings into modern CAD formats, streamlining the design process and facilitating easier updates and modifications.