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Responsible for all aspects of Program Management for a wide variety of product from highly complex power management units to complex surface mount CCAs Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives. On site customer project manager for strategic development of key components for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.Responsible, coach, mentor and lead personnel within a technical team environment.Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit and loss.Managed the introduction of over three dozen complex circuit cards and key components/boxes.

also served as Treasurer and head of the house and grounds committee...

Experienced in manufacturing processes from DFM, assembly and soldering, to machining, hands on problem solving, cost estimating, technical writing, drawing and specification interpretation, cost reduction techniques and quality requirements. Coordinated manufacturing projects and interfaced with all levels from top management through mid levels and hourly personnel to meet company goals.Worked closely with program management on new design programs as project engineer.Design assembly and test fixtures.Set up, analyze and improve assembly line methods.Made acquisitions for new equipment and software to increase productivity. Implemented corrective actions for discrepant parts.Part of team concepts in product design reviews, both internally and with customer representatives.

Manufacturing process control consulting group for organizing operations, develop controls, and training in Electrostatic Discharge, Conformal Coating, Electrical/Mechanical soldering and Assembly, and related processes for Commercial, Military, and Medical Environments. Responsible for all day to day business activates; Marketing, Financial, and Administrative.Systems developed for manufacturing processes.Developed, and conducted Training Programs for ESD, Wire End terminations, soldering and related manufacturing operations.Conducted manufacturing operations assessment audits.Develop and submit all business proposals.Provide manufacturability input during design (DFM).Conducted Vendor Surveys and Audits.Performed Vendor Support; Scheduling and solved Quality issues.

Responsible for Manufacturing Operation; Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management and Hazardous Materials Management.Managed transition of medical and analytical instruments from development to production. Defined, developed and implemented processes and controls to comply with MIL-STD-9858A, GMPs and ISO-9000.Created and supervised program management within manufacturing to manage product introduction and to solve difficult technical issues while managing cost and increasing deliveries by 200%.Coordinated training of Manufacturing, Engineering and Sub-Contractor. personnel in manufacturing processes. Increased Sub-Contractor yields from 60% to 95%.Managed tooling and overhead budgets in excess of $1 million.Developed processes to control labor efficiency and material utilization using JIT principles; responsible for WIP inventory.Coordinated implementation of inventory and assembly control modules in the MRP system.Developed policies and procedures manual for manufacturing operations.Responsible for production schedules; prepared monthly activity reports.Program Manager for successful kick-off of a $147K automated DNA sequencer on time and within budget.

Managed Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Graphic Arts, Tool/Fixture Crib, Maintenance, (two shifts) with budgets in excess of $1.5 million. Developed historical elemental labor standards and allowances for setting labor costs and controlling labor efficiency. Developed systems for manufacturing processes. Developed workmanship and soldering training manual.Justified and installed capital equipment in excess of $275K.Coordinated layouts to support new and current build-to-print, commercial, and military products.Supervised capacity analysis and process improvements.Managed manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations to optimize material flow and centralize operations.Coordinated major quotations for manufacturing, materials and testing.Developed and instructed courses on conformal coating, hand and wave soldering, and electrostatic discharge.

Responsible for 50 direct labor personnel on three shifts.