Robert Woodwell Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Ma (I Am Currently Located In Scotsdale, Az)

Currently the Draper Lab technical representative at a program team member developing a high performance gyroscope and Logistics task lead for the same.Simultaneous with the above role I am also a systems engineering consultant to a large DoD facility. In this role I deployed both a life cycle based engineering process and a program management process in an integrated fashion to facilitate program execution and add context for implementation of existing processes. Due to the success of these processes they were deployed to other product areas at the facility.Previously I was the lead for an advanced development team of 15 scientists and engineers from Draper and two other organizations responsible for identifying, analyzing and recommending options for a critical defense guidance system. Included in this activity was presenting these results internally and to the external customer for acknowledgement and future funding.

Phoenix, Az

Managed a systems engineering team responsible for executing a $25M U.S. Air Force defense program with over 2000 discrete requirementsLed the development of a classified, competitive government proposal, including technical requirements, costs and project schedules resulting in the award of the contract

Cambridge, Ma

Coordinated research and development and production contracts related to cost, schedule, technical performance and client expectationsDeveloped new contact geometries that reduced performance variation by 50% on contracts totaling $47M and identified and acquired $12M of additional project scopeImproved on-time delivery by 75% and customer satisfaction score by 60% by establishing contract status reporting processes and metrics

Phoenix, Az

Directed system design activities across multiple locations leading to success of a $20M cross-site program meeting cost and schedule requirements and exceeding performance requirements

Phoenix, Az

Managed a successful product development project resulting in immediate revenue growth of $17M with future opportunities greater than $100M for a $125M/year business unitRole also included coordinating technical development in conjunction with the customer, presenting status and performance to the customer and the the customer's client and risk mangement.Coordinated scope, schedules and budgets using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques

Phoenix, Az

Systems EngineeringProgram ManagementMaterials EngineeringBlack Belt

Phoenix, Az

Managed an engineering staff of 21 responsible for advanced mechanical and thermal analyses and electromagnetics and bearing designDirected the electrical, mechanical and test design team on a $5M product development program meeting all customer critical-to-quality (CTQ) measures while delivering under budgetLed a multi-disciplinary engineering team that eliminated product failures resulting in lower defect rates, improved customer relations and avoidance of over $1M in immediate support costsManaged the implementation of the site-wide Standard Parts, Materials and Processes Control Plan resulting in an immediate cost avoidance of $500K

Clearwater, Fl And Phoenix, Az

Provided materials and process engineering development and support across multiple technologies for Department of Defense, NASA and commercial programs. Progressed from a Project to a Senior Staff Engineer with increasing responsibilities and accountability. Position highlights include:Managed successful multi-site ozone depleting substance elimination program leading to uninterrupted production of high precision devices with no impact to quality, reliability or delivery schedules for multiple programs with a total value exceeding $500MResolved an on-orbit satellite failure mechanism preventing the loss of additional satellites through application of corrective actions prior to launch, saving $150M per launchImplemented an “Outstanding Engineer” award program resulting in a new approach to recognizing engineers based on long-term business contributionsParticipated on the NASA Space Shuttle Challenger disaster analysis team

Chemical Oceanography, 3.9/4

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry, 3.75/4

Activities and Societies: Baseball Team, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity