Principal subject matter expert focusing on resolving obsolescence and other DMSMS related issues for multiple DoD missile defense programs.

Integrated into a multidiscipline engineering and integration team, focusing on technical drawing and bill of material review, part standardization, obsolescence management, and process improvement for the Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar(C-RAM) set of programs.  Established a Component Engineering process and set of responsibilities from the ground up, concentrating on providing technical guidance in the form of trade studies relating to component selections, as well as contributing to weekly peer reviews of all ongoing engineering drawing development.Established a standardized list of common components for use on all future designs.  Currently working to incorporate this data into a user friendly, custom built ERP lookup tool for team efficiency.Built an internal database of vendor datasheets and specification documentation.Worked with Configuration Management, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to improve the process of requesting and approving new components for use on active Northrup Grumman contracts.Established a custom Jira project that tracks all ongoing and completed drawing changes, providing a streamlined workflow process and a visual Kanban board to improve collaboration for a team of 15+ design engineers.Providing input as part of a multidiscipline process improvement group to improve team productivity.

Guided a multidiscipline engineering team by researching and approving the use of new and alternative electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, software, materials, and Mil-Std components throughout all lifecycle project phases, while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements for multiple DOD training programs. Responsible for BOM analysis and management for all Orlando based programs, implementing and maintaining a robust Engineering Change Process, and adjudication of new revisions to released designs with internal/external stakeholders and customers.  Extensive experience in the selection of EEE components, including NSPARS and the preparation and approval of Spec Control and Source Control Component DrawingsSkilled with the mitigation of part obsolescence and part availability issues, following all DMSMS guidelines and processesExtensive knowledge of counterfeit part avoidance processes and procedures (GIDEP member), as well as prohibited material efforts.Knowledgeable with export compliance requirements, specifically ITAR and EAR regulations.Successfully supported the technical design and delivery of multiple DOD programs, including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Conduct of Fire Trainer (COFT), multiple Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) platforms, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Bay Trainer (MBT), Army Stryker Vehicle Trainer, etc.Successfully managed the monthly time budget for Components Engineering and Configuration Management related activities for multiple programs at one time.Successfully delivered Component Engineering and Logistics related CDRLs for DOD programs before contractual due dates.Successfully lead the Component Engineering and Configuration Management team through multiple yearly ISO audits and drove continual improvement to the Quality Management System ISO processes as an internal auditor.