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Wichita, Kansas, United States

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Proofed engineering drawings for errors and consulted design engineers on technical design to develop different methods of parts fabrication and assembly while approving technical design for the purchase and construction of parts. • Drafted bill of materials for Flight Test Vehicle Maintenance Program utilizing engineering task cards, drawings, and illustrated parts catalogue.• Developed sequencing and scope of work for scheduled maintenance periods.• Liaison for all groups to coordinate efforts when problems arose during certification testing.• Created cost estimates for Project Engineers to determine if job workload is feasible.• Ensured operations personnel received all data in the form of work instructions, visual aids, and engineering drawings to complete modifications.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Ordered all vendor system supplied parts, consumable items, and hardware from Methods Planner’s work instructions to maintain flight test aircraft certification schedule and reported part due dates to all levels of management.• Expedited fabricated parts through manufacturing facility to support critical need dates.• Resolved part discrepancies from vendors on receiving dock, which saved transport expense for both parties.• Analyzed existing methods of operations and developed more efficient procedures to expedite flow of materials which improved dock to stock time by several days.• Eliminated excessive purchases of replacement parts through a streamlined effort, producing over a $10 million dollar savings for the company over time.• Assisted customs broker by clearing shipment held in U.S. customs which permitted the timely delivery of critical parts. • Single point of contact, on weekend shift, for all parts and planning while certifying the Global 7500 and other aircraft.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Utilized MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system which allowed the release of work orders and purchase requisitions to support the build of model 31, 45, and 60 production aircrafts.• Modified due dates in MRP based on production schedule delivery changes as well as lost, found, or scrapped parts. Eliminating the release of excess fabrication orders keeping costs down. • Investigated and resolved stalled work orders due broken or lost tooling, paperwork errors, and part shortages.• Directed Expeditors on critical items needing attention to uphold schedule while updating management on part status in weekly meetings.• Split work orders due to scrapped parts keeping WIP (work in progress) on schedule.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Operated various Eaton Leonard, Pines, and hand tube benders from ¼ to 4” diameter.• Swaged, flared, and beaded tubes.• Assembled and pressure tested number 4, 6, and 8 hydraulic hoses. • Pre fit and modified tubes in jigs for welding.• Pressure tested welded tube assemblies.• Assembled and proof loaded all control cables for model 31, 45, and 60 aircrafts.

Bethpage, New York, United States

Inventory Analyst; Program Coordinator; Material Expediter/Dispatcher; Tube Bender; Detail Parts Fabricator; Kit Coordinator; Purchase Part Material Coordinator.