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Engineering Manager, New Product Development/Cabin Innovation (2020-Present)Engineering Manager, In Flight Entertainment Integration & Certification (2018-2020)Promoted in 2020 to oversee all product development/innovation, risk mitigation and compliance; extensive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing groups, and with parent company’s Inflight Services. Lead team of direct reports (Mechanical Engineers) and oversee cross-functional project teams. As Engineering Manager, In Flight Entertainment Integration & Certification, directed group functions, collaborating with FAA, EASA and OEMs (e.g., Airbus, Boeing) to facilitate business objectives. Managed team of 12 direct reports (Electrical, Mechanical and Certification Engineers) and oversaw cross-functional teams. Achieved Engineering consistently throughout the organization, creating new specification process requirements to meet stringent Aerospace standards. Maximized employee productivity.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERINGProduct Development / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Design, Project & Systems Engineering As a Global Aerospace Engineering Leader with more than 20 years of Manufacturing experience and a history of consistently delivering outstanding results in deadline-oriented environments, I am committed to driving process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, mitigating risk, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to achieve business growth goals. Recognized as a customer-focused, process-oriented and hands-on leader, I am adept at cultivating client and OEM relationships, presenting/simplifying complex topics, and managing high-performing Engineering teams in competitive B2B environments. Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, relationship management, client presentation and team building skills. ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:Manufacturing ∣ Process Implementation & Improvement ∣ Performance/Cost/Workflow Analysis ∣ Team Leadership ∣ Operations Management ∣ Engineering ∣ Budgeting ∣ Client Relations ∣ International Business ∣ Product/Process Development ∣ Program Management ∣ Lean Manufacturing ∣ Continuous ImprovementTECHNOLOGY:Pro-Engineer Wildfire 5.0 and Previous versions; Catia V5 R20 and Previous versions; SolidWorks 2014 and Previous versions; AutoCAD; Windchill PDM Link Business, and System administrator; Pro-Engineer E-Learning administration; CAD installation, and administration (Pro-E, SolidWorks & Catia); MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, OutlookYou can reach me via email at mitchrife@yahoo.com.

Director of Engineering, Product Development – Cabin Solutions, Aircraft Seat Division Engineering Manager, Product Development – Cabin Solutions, Aircraft Seat Division Recruited to develop new seating platform. Promoted to Director of Engineering in 2017. Responsible for leading Engineering teams, developing new product concepts, creating business cases, and overseeing Sales Demo Seats for various shows and expos. Lead Engineering Groups across 3 multi-state facilities. Serve on Senior Leadership Team. Extensive U.S. and international travel, supporting sales teams on prospective and existing key client and OEM meetings.Instrumental in Developing/launching several successful product lines, collaborating with Department Heads, Manufacturing, Engineering and Production teams to achieve timely objectives.Facilitated market launch of low cost, high-profit, below-weight Aviation parts. Ensure OEM standards and regulatory compliance. Developed multiple Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (ENSOPs) for newly created Product Development Group (2014, various design categories).

Oversaw Engineering teams while managing multiple concurrent projects for large-scale Program initiative. Led Design, Development, and Certification of 2 new Tourist Class Aircraft Seats for Zodiac Aerospace.Partnered with Program Manager to facilitate timely objectives. Developed project schedules, created Statement of Work (SOW), reported stakeholder metrics, trained Engineers, and worked with Engineering Managers.

Vice President of Engineering (2011-2012)Engineering Manager (2010-2011)Recruited by PAC Seating Systems to help develop processes (none had existed prior). Promoted rapidly to VP of Engineering; worked with Customers, Program Management and Project Engineers (front-end of Program) to better define project scope and qualify criteria. As Engineering Manager, created Engineering processes & procedures, developed project schedules, created team building initiatives, mentored Engineers, and more. Instrumental in securing the company’s largest Seating Program, as a key team member on successful contract win. Delivered 50% Engineering time decrease by implementing Program road map processes Ensured projects’ success by creating invaluable tool/template, allowing Engineers access to up-to-date pertinent info. and project task schedules.

Program Manager (2009-2010)Project Engineer (2005-2010)Divan Supervisor (2003-2005)Market Place Lead (1998-2003)Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions throughout highly successful tenure; supervised 40+ personnel during early career. As Divan Supervisor, managed 15 direct reports, collaborating with Divan Assemblers & Welders to improve delivery and quality. As Project Engineer, worked directly with large Aerospace customers, designing and supervising various aircraft seats (full development lifecycle). Managed U.S. and international projects; worked with ANAC, South American, EASA and European governments. As Program Manager, led Design Engineers to ensure timely/accurate completions; worked with key customers to remedy contract issues.Developed innovative cost reduction and efficiency improvement methods. Utilized technical skills and mechanical background to create and continually improve VIP seats, Divans, tables and beds for high-end private and business aircraft owners (both dynamic and static).Achieved 25% design time reduction, leading User Groups, collaborating with Software Vendor and introducing new design techniques. Created standardized templates to streamline workflow processes. Increased on time delivery from 70% to 98%, working with Divan Dept. to streamline manufacturing processes.