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San Diego, Ca, Us

Poway, Ca, Us

Provide manufacturing engineering support for composite unmanned aerial vehicle assemblySupport manufacturing to ensure all Quality and Engineering requirements were met on Legacy and new products Review processes and implement changes to ensure production meets customer needs and cycle time requirements and update work instructions accordinglyAnalyze tooling issues and incorporate required tool changes and maintenanceDisposition and create planning to carry out Standard Composite repairs per specification Coordinate MRB dispositions with Liaison Engineering on complex repairs beyond specifications and created work instructions to carry out MRB dispositionsInvestigate Root Cause/Corrective Action and implement corrective actionsInitiate Metrology analysis for detail, assembly and tooling investigations to ensure conformance to model/engineering Create and modify SWIs to illustrate Least Waste Way best processes for assembliesCreate 3D printed shop aids and tool modifications to assist technicians in assembly builds resulting in significant cycle time and quality of product improvements including: •Reduced Days To Manufacture of Main Wing spar sub assembly from 15 days to 5, negating the need for costly rate tooling and increasing manufacturing capacity •Increased First Pass Yield on Main Landing Gear Plate insert install from 50% to 100% by improving process that ensured compliance with engineering requirements

Farmington, Ct, Us

Technical lead for the manufacturing assembly area of the Geared Turbo Fan Regional Jet Nacelle/ Thrust Reverser Product Development program providing design for manufacture and integration guidance Provided technical and liaison support for Regional Jet Nacelle/Thrust Reverser Product Development program between manufacturing, design and instrumentation Worked in conjunction with project engineers and leadership to incorporate engineering orders to support Customer requested and required testingKey member in Lean Manufacturing activities optimizing process flow and cell layout for current state and future production needs and in cost reduction activities utilizing LEAN principals and implementing process and tooling improvementsCreated detailed work instructions to support assembly processes, engineering changes and instrumentation testing ensuring conformance, compliance, producibility and completenessProvided Senior Program Management with detailed status on product development and develop strategic planning to support milestones and deadlines Analyzed non-conformances, investigated root cause and implemented corrective action and provided rework and MRB repair detailed and compliant work instructions for techniciansLead manufacturing focal for new configuration and tool design concepts and reviewsResponsible for driving tool creation and modifications to support engineering changes and process improvements, acquiring funding, creating proper documentation in SAP and Teamcenter, collaborating with tool design and vendors and proofing out of final toolCreated and updated production routing and BOMs for Assemblies and Tool orders in SAPUtilized Catia V5 and Enovia for configuration verification

Lead manufacturing focal for product development and successful transfer of 787 noselip production to Low Cost facility (Mexicali) and set up of production area to achieve maximum efficiencyMade production ready a patented “never before done” dual stretch form process and supporting processes of the 787 laminar flow noselipCoordinated with equipment suppliers to acquire equipment associated with 787 noselip production to successfully support transfer and high production rates at low cost facility while remaining within budgetKey member of Lean Kaizen activities focused on optimized work cell layouts Created tool orders for new tools and maintenance of existing tooling in SAPProvided technical support for manufacturing personnel in Chemical Processing,Chem Mill, Skin Stretchform, Heat Treat, SPF and Noselip Forming areas and pursuing new technologies and processes for the NEW Products/NEW Programs deptAnalyze and investigate processes in metallic detail manufacturing and implement techniques to improve product quality and producibility Evaluated non-conformances, determined root cause and implemented corrective actions, and created detailed and compliant work instructions for rework and MRB discrepancies Serve as a technical liaison for internal and external customersMember of NADCAP team that achieved NADCAP accreditationMember on the Specification Review Board, AMQAS and Skin Quality GMTsUtilized as a Subject Matter Expert on Lean Events for Chem Processing, Skin Press and Noselip FormingCollaborated with M&P Engineering to evaluate and improve processes and initiate specification changes and rewrites

Provide Lean Manufacturing support for manufacturing floor• Participant in the Lean Leadership Program• Key resource for the Lean Manufacturing/Continuous improvement implementation for Operations areas

Fabricate aluminum and high temp metallic detail parts using proper manufacturing techniques and applicable hand tools and machinery, following quality and engineering standardsFollow and interpret planning and all applicable notes, revisions and blueprint requirements following quality and engineering standardsWork to standard work and apply Continuous Improvement techniques

Maintain and repair military tactical aircraft Fabricate, form and/or modify aircraft parts to engineering and quality standardsEvaluate damage to aircraft or part and perform repair of discrepant items to the proper standards required

Support production needs by maintaining and/or repairing all machinery and equipment Completed apprenticeship program for facilities maintenance including plumbing, sheet metal work, carpentry , machine and equipment repair including hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, heating and chilled water cooling systems Responsible for the coordinating and scheduling of repairs and the safe disposal of all associated hazardous materials and fluids Monitor equipment by checking gauges, controllers, and other measuring instruments and document as required Design and fabricate production aids and handling equipmentFollow and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, etc. to diagnose and repair equipment and order parts Coordinate with outside vendors and technical support to ensure timely repairsMember of Emergency Response Team for hazardous materials and respirator andSCBA certifiedLead Kaizen events to develop, implement, document and carryout preventive maintenance proceduresExtensive training in the use of the SAP computer programUtilized the SAP system to perform required maintenance, document reality, inquire into equipment history and create new procedures and documentation Maintain equipment history in SAP program Trained and/or certified in the following related tasks: - Confined Space Work - Lock Out Tag Out Procedures - Forklift Operation - Aerial platforms, Manlifts - Pendant and remote control cranes - Handling of Hazardous Materials - Personal Protective Equipment

Arlington, Va, Us

Douglas DivisionManage and support the MD11 C/D Fuselage Assembly team of union employees in a self directed work environmentEnsure production meets schedule, budget, quality and safety demandsReport to Senior Manager and carry out company goals

Arlington, Va, Us

Aircraft Structure Mechanic (McDonnell Douglas Division)Perform assembly of aircraft in a self directed work environmentAssisted in the transfer and start up of the MD-11 fuselage program from General Dynamics to McDonnell Douglas Responsible for completing work to schedule and budget while maintaining Douglas/Boeing and FAA standards

Reston, Virginia, Us

General Dynamics/ Convair DivisionGroup Leader-Aircraft Structure Assembly Mechanic Ensured the aircraft fuselage was completed to schedule and within budget while complying with all planning, blueprint and quality requirements Instructed and lead mechanics in all phases of aircraft assembly while also performing mechanic dutiesSkilled in operation of power hand tools and measuring instruments associated with aircraft assemblySpecialized in repair of discrepant assembliesServed as safety monitor for crew ensuring correct safety practices were observedReceived numerous Excel awards for employee suggestions, as well as team and individual accomplishments

Reston, Virginia, Us

Fabricated aerospace parts in precision shop maintaining close tolerances Skills include setup and operation of punch presses (2-100 ton), air form presses, hot and cold joggles, turret press, power brakes, hydroform and power shears Responsible for fabrication and inspection ensuring quality parts, budgeting materials used and following detail blueprints and planning with minimal supervision

Old Bridge, Nj, Us

Responsible for set up of machines for press operators for the fabrication of electronic equipment chassis and supporting metallic details Machines include: punch presses, power brakes, drill presses, shears, saws, automatic riveters, spot welders and self clinching fastener machines and plastic injection molding Maintained machines for operators and monitored quality of partsPrioritized and scheduled order of workMaterial HandlerReceived electronic components in need of repair and documented condition Ensured technicians had all required hardware, packaging, pallets, etc. Assisted area shipping personnel Transported completed units to shipping for return to customer