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North Towanda, Ny

Depew, Ny

Successfully established PCB capabilities and presence as a major supplier to the heretofore untapped Aerospace and Defense industry. ► Captured >$20M contract award for supplying engine vibration sensors for GEnx Engine, first time achievement for PCB.► Secured program awards to supply sensors for Boeing, Lockheed, Goodrich, GE, and Unison.► Boosted program business from $0.00 in 2003 to $6.5M per year in 2010. ► Identified, negotiated, and executed two largest… Show more Successfully established PCB capabilities and presence as a major supplier to the heretofore untapped Aerospace and Defense industry. ► Captured >$20M contract award for supplying engine vibration sensors for GEnx Engine, first time achievement for PCB.► Secured program awards to supply sensors for Boeing, Lockheed, Goodrich, GE, and Unison.► Boosted program business from $0.00 in 2003 to $6.5M per year in 2010. ► Identified, negotiated, and executed two largest contracts in PCB history. ► Established new standard for submittal of major proposals to customers.► As member of the PCB AS9100 implementation team, earned PCB certification in 2005.► Enhanced numerous business relations with many domestic and international customers.► Serve as Program Team Leader from proposal stage through negotiation of contract pricing and terms, design, manufacturing, qualification, and production shipments.► Established and maintained exceptional working relationship with all customers to maximize profit. ► Successfully managed numerous, concurrent programs supporting many customers. Show less

East Aurora, Ny

East Aurora, Ny

Achieved fast-track promotions across several divisions for leading aerospace company due to performance excellence. Relocated from California to corporate headquarters to serve as primary interface between customers and company on multiple programs. Directed manifold, concurrent major programs, ranging from start-up phase through follow-on phase of varying technical complexity, with annual sales value ranging from $5M to $20M. ► Ensured compliance with all contractual requirements… Show more Achieved fast-track promotions across several divisions for leading aerospace company due to performance excellence. Relocated from California to corporate headquarters to serve as primary interface between customers and company on multiple programs. Directed manifold, concurrent major programs, ranging from start-up phase through follow-on phase of varying technical complexity, with annual sales value ranging from $5M to $20M. ► Ensured compliance with all contractual requirements and advised management of program status and potential problem areas. ► Worked on many complex space-based products, mechanical actuation, hydraulic actuation, and digital controllers, which included certified software and firmware. ► Coordinated multifaceted program activities from contract award through hardware and software delivery. ► Organized major design and manufacturing reviews with customers and internally. ► Primary communication link between customer and internal functional departments.► Orchestrated future development, initial production, and follow-on production programs while establishing projected profits.► Developed and implemented budget and schedule constraints, while monitoring program earned value (EVMS) and product performance.► Proactively established program direction while addressing customer concerns relating to schedule, cost or technical issues. Show less

Chatsworth, Ca

Member of senior management team involved with strategic planning and implementation for industry-leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuators for various satellite applications. Planned, organized, managed and established quality assurance policy direction and requirements for $20M division. Managed operating budget of $2M and supervised cross-functional team of quality engineers, auditors, inspectors, and support staff.► Coordinated integration of computer hardware and… Show more Member of senior management team involved with strategic planning and implementation for industry-leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuators for various satellite applications. Planned, organized, managed and established quality assurance policy direction and requirements for $20M division. Managed operating budget of $2M and supervised cross-functional team of quality engineers, auditors, inspectors, and support staff.► Coordinated integration of computer hardware and software needs with corporate IMS management to achieve required efficiencies. ► Led initiative to establish and integrate complex quality programs throughout newly acquired organization, ensuring compliance with customer, government and corporate requirements, and meeting division and company quality objectives.► Spearheaded major cost initiatives and lead-time reduction projects, including first self-directed work group.► Trained and established work groups to manage their own daily work schedule. ► Slashed scrap costs by over 65% by implementing awareness and corrective action systems. ► Designed root cause documentation and reporting system. ► Reduced overall QA budget by over 50% while increasing value of department.► Cut overhead staff by 50% and increased department responsibilities. ► Implemented quality audit operator program throughout assembly, test, and manufacturing operations, providing hands-on leadership. Achieved measurable product and process increases and efficiencies and eliminated need for additional inspections.► Jettisoned all tollgate inspections. ► Saved over $100K in outside consulting costs by leading quality team toward implementation and compliance of ISO9000 and AS9100 quality standards. ► Moved compliance audit process inside, which permitted issues to be identified and corrected immediately. Trained auditors from all departments to accept ownership of process. Show less

Torrance, California

Promoted, and relocated to California, to integrate corporate quality organization into Aircraft Group facility. Member of senior staff and operations manufacturing staff involved with strategic planning. ► Guided quality function through high growth phase from $55M to $80M with no increase in staffing or budget.► Implemented statistical process control system that was honored with “Best in Industry” classification from Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed.► Captured more than… Show more Promoted, and relocated to California, to integrate corporate quality organization into Aircraft Group facility. Member of senior staff and operations manufacturing staff involved with strategic planning. ► Guided quality function through high growth phase from $55M to $80M with no increase in staffing or budget.► Implemented statistical process control system that was honored with “Best in Industry” classification from Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed.► Captured more than 50% in overall savings by instituting computerized 3-dimensional inspection system that reduced inspection department backlog and cycle time.► Directed internal and external quality audit systems and functions, including ISO-9001, Boeing DI-9000, and MIL-Q-9858. Never failed customer or government quality systems audit.► Received MRB authority and source delegation on all programs, significantly reducing lead-time and cost.► Achieved 100% customer satisfaction regarding quality ratings and delivery within 18 months.► Went from 28% on-time rating and 65% quality rating to 100% in both categories, and maintained level throughout tenure. ► Key member of management team awarded McDonnell (Boeing) Silver Supplier rating overall and Gold Rating for SPC (rarely achieved).► Honored with multiple customer recognition awards for excellent delivery, perfect quality rating, and superior customer service. Show less