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Pembroke, Ma, Us

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Braintree, Massachusetts, United States

Manage a team of up to 9 direct reports across sites focused on hardware systems engineering and NPI. Engaged as an on-site engineering leader working with cross-functional leadership to drive resolution of production issues via Root Cause Corrective Action activities. Involved in a complete engineering process review and overhaul for the division with focus on Systems Engineering processes. Also supporting IRAD and proposal efforts.

Braintree, Ma

Lead Project Engineer and Systems Engineer on the AN/SLQ-25E "Nixie" Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Program of Record with $72M under contract and growing. Support program proposals and responsible for portions of annual program revenue.Main Responsibilities: Leading Integrated Program Teams, production Configuration Management, ECR & ECPs, DMSMS, and assisting with management of major subcontractors. Responsible as a check and balance for Cost Account Manager and Earned Value reporting in… Show more Lead Project Engineer and Systems Engineer on the AN/SLQ-25E "Nixie" Surface Ship Torpedo Defense Program of Record with $72M under contract and growing. Support program proposals and responsible for portions of annual program revenue.Main Responsibilities: Leading Integrated Program Teams, production Configuration Management, ECR & ECPs, DMSMS, and assisting with management of major subcontractors. Responsible as a check and balance for Cost Account Manager and Earned Value reporting in the IMS. Lead portions of presentations at Quarterly Program Reviews with customers (NUWC Newport and NAVSEA PMS415). Coordinated new product introduction efforts such as strategic sourcing decisions, safety evaluations, KQIs, inspection plans, and test procedure approvals.Major Accomplishment: Led a strategic replanning from a major subcontractor to in-house manufacturing, insourcing approximately $5M+ in annual revenue. Drove aggressive timelines and supported various functions to enable the first unit’s completion in 14 months. MK710 Torpedo Test Set – Program and Systems Engineer, January 2020-November 2020Major Accomplishment: Created a bottom up ETC that was validated by a Red Team Review at the VP and GM level, enabling key decisions including project relocation and successful customer negotiations. Show less

Woburn,

Acted in a variety of roles on multiple projects as needed to deliver projects to the transit authority and prime contractor’s expectations. Engineering activities included writing and reviewing PDR and FDR deliverables, review and approval of mechanical 2D drawings, writing end-to-end system test plans, requirements reviews, MTBF and MTTR evaluations, achieving cost reductions through engineering improvements, and occasional field testing support. Day to day PM work involved coordinating… Show more Acted in a variety of roles on multiple projects as needed to deliver projects to the transit authority and prime contractor’s expectations. Engineering activities included writing and reviewing PDR and FDR deliverables, review and approval of mechanical 2D drawings, writing end-to-end system test plans, requirements reviews, MTBF and MTTR evaluations, achieving cost reductions through engineering improvements, and occasional field testing support. Day to day PM work involved coordinating engineering deliverables, interfacing with the customer, developing manufacturing forecasts, resolving shop floor roadblocks, material review and purchasing, coordinating suppliers, document control, evaluating new technologies, bids and proposals, supporting ISO and customer audits and many other self-directed activities. Show less

A technical project management role in a multi-stakeholder $348M safety critical system for the MBTA, mandated by the Federal Rail Authority. Regularly handled politically sensitive situations, construction management, system integration and testing, schedule planning, and stakeholder coordination. Responsible for ensuring work is performed within established budgets, schedule, and requirements, and regularly interface with the client, client consultants and contractors, as well as Ansaldo… Show more A technical project management role in a multi-stakeholder $348M safety critical system for the MBTA, mandated by the Federal Rail Authority. Regularly handled politically sensitive situations, construction management, system integration and testing, schedule planning, and stakeholder coordination. Responsible for ensuring work is performed within established budgets, schedule, and requirements, and regularly interface with the client, client consultants and contractors, as well as Ansaldo engineers, upper management, and subcontractors. Regularly called upon to communicate requirements to multiple stakeholders, make decisions, and ensure that all engineering, supply chain and construction functions are carried out. Interact with work package leads and engineers across Automatic Train Control, Positive Train Control, On-Board, Communications, Back Office, Construction, and Commissioning segments of the project. Key accomplishment: Derived new key progress milestones to restore a 2 month late project with 10 months remaining and achieve the fixed completion date. Completion of the work led to MBTA receiving a $20M federal grant bonus. Show less

Groton, Ct

Promote cost efficiency and product quality by evaluating manufacturing processes, assembly, and vendor testing; identify issues and initiate improvements to optimize cost, schedule, and quality while overcoming large-scale supplier base challenges, primarily for VIRGINIA Class submarines. -Cognizant of multiple unique engineered steam safety and isolation valves, as well as Standard Navy valves with a total value of approximately $3.5M per submarine.-Determine product acceptability in… Show more Promote cost efficiency and product quality by evaluating manufacturing processes, assembly, and vendor testing; identify issues and initiate improvements to optimize cost, schedule, and quality while overcoming large-scale supplier base challenges, primarily for VIRGINIA Class submarines. -Cognizant of multiple unique engineered steam safety and isolation valves, as well as Standard Navy valves with a total value of approximately $3.5M per submarine.-Determine product acceptability in a highly regulated environment and provide supporting rationale.-Address production issues, evaluate GD&T requirements to ANSI Y14.5, review test procedures, and determine part acceptability by engaging with vendors; analyze problems with heat exchangers, such as eddy current reports and vendor production issues.-Provide technical expertise for procedures and performance of testing of preproduction and production hardware at vendor facilities.-Select and implement quality testing programs in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-Build productive relationships with customers, including Navy (NAVSEA and SUPSHIP) engineering divisions, the Standard Navy Valve Yard, Reactor Plant Planning Yard, and Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.-Write work instructions for shipyard trades, Navy submariners, and vendor technicians in order to resolve shipboard testing issues.-Mentor newer engineers and peer review their work products to ensure clarity, correct technical and programmatic language, and formal calculation reviews.-Reviewed and approved new valve actuator component specifications, technical manuals, design reports, and assembly and detail drawings for the CVN78 Ford Class carrier program. Show less

Newport News, Va

Worked as construction support on rotation in the Engineering Liaison Office at Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding for production and shipboard issues. Acted as design yard representative, interfacing with HII-NNS construction yard engineers, buyers, and planners, and buyers, as well as answering technical questions.-Consulted with trades workers to address critical construction process problems vital to the deployment of VIRGINIA Class submarine SSN785 - USS John… Show more Worked as construction support on rotation in the Engineering Liaison Office at Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding for production and shipboard issues. Acted as design yard representative, interfacing with HII-NNS construction yard engineers, buyers, and planners, and buyers, as well as answering technical questions.-Consulted with trades workers to address critical construction process problems vital to the deployment of VIRGINIA Class submarine SSN785 - USS John Warner. -Assessed mechanical components and ship structures, which included hull penetrations, hydraulic actuators, pumps, tanks, valves, and weapons handling. -Reviewed and reported on dimensional violations, materials substitutions, shipment, and availability, as well as nondestructive testing, part ordering information, and weld repairs.-Minimized disruptions to ship schedule by promptly preparing technical responses to address high-priority issues. Show less

Master'S Degree, Systems Engineering, 3.8

Completed a Masters of Science with WPI while working full time. Course work included: Concepts of Systems Engineering, Systems.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.0 In Major

Activities and Societies: Clarkson Theatre Company - President Undergraduate Wind Turbine Research Earned a double major BS.