Collaborative problem solver who uses earned value, risk management, and strong people skills to complete small and large projects on schedule and on budget. Improve customer relationships by responding quickly to feedback. Successful in leading multidiscipline / cross-functional teams of systems, mechanical, optical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers with a focus on process improvement.

ROCKWELL COLLINS 2002 – 2015Senior Technical Project Manager, Carlsbad, CA 2010 – 2015Project Management of multiple key programs exceeding $90M, including multidisciplinary teams of systems, software, optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, reliability, and safety engineers and designers in multiple sites throughout the world to develop and deliver products to key customers in the US and Europe. Senior Technical Project Manager, San Jose, CA 2002 – 2010Managed multiple major contracts for Rockwell Collins Helmet mounted displays market. Managed >43 engineers and designers responsible for HMDs and HUDs with $425K annual budget .

Established engineering, quality, and configuration management for new company. Led development and transition to manufacturing for high-volume, consumer-based camera products. Utilized spiral method of product development and prototypes, quickly zeroing in on final product design.Established product cost targets and developed processes for managing cost of individual components, reducing costs 300%, and ensuring product to meet overall cost target necessary to achieve company goal for ROI.Established quality requirements for chinese contract manufacturer, ensuring quality product was continuously delivered. Filed and received multiple patents for camera stabilization products .Company sold in 2015

Responsibilities included: Establishing, Managing, and Developing all aspects of the product development cycle and mechanical design of multiple product lines for fiber optic telecommunications Industry.Achievements:Developed telecom grade products for long haul and metro marketsDeveloped line of test equipment for the development and testing of optical components utilizing 10 and 40 Gbit technologyProject management of product development using Gantt, Pert, Resource Allocation and other project management techniques Established the Mechanical Engineering Department for Calmar OptcomDeveloped the data management system Established and standardized development software Established development processes and proceduresIdentified and solved thermal problems associated with system performance Researched and utilized new technologies in product developmentIdentified test methods and conducted tests to verify product performance Identified and conducted necessary mechanical analysis for product developmentIdentified and established vendors in Manufacturing Resource Planning system

Responsibilities included: Department and Project Management of major contracts for Trimble’s Military and Aerospace Achievements: Hired and Established Mechanical Engineering Department for the Military Modules MarketManaged cross functional teams of up to 41 engineers responsible for the design and development of GPS Modules for extreme environmental conditionsManaged multiple contracts in excess of $5MResponsible for design from concept to production of a product family of Military grade GPS unitsDeveloped documentation improvements allowing for smooth transition to low cost manufacturing facilityDesigned and developed methods of vibration isolation of sensitive components, therefore reducing cost while improving performance of productsSet up method for tracking projects from design into productionEstablished method for production to feedback design improvements Improved efficiency and reduced time of manufacturing transfer by developed standard automated test suiteCreated Mechanical Library to assist Engineers in the design processSet up and staffed Prototype Lab for designs and documentation to be proofed out prior to transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include the mechanical coordination and design of all products for ASCNet Inc.Achievements:Road Phone, a low cost emergency cellular phoneRoad Phone Car AdapterMulti-Position Phone Programmer, a system for programming telephones for high volume productionSet up and maintain multiple CAD systemsResponsible for all engineering documentationResponsible for the quality assurance of products and associated partsMaintain excellent relationship with vendors and ensure high quality parts for productionResponsible for the assembly process of the Road Phone and the related products assembled in MexicoCreate and maintain assembly documentation and videos which are supplied to Hughes Manufacturing for productionSet up and maintain method for engineering changes (ECN’s and ECR’s)