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Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, Us

Weston, Florida, Us

We provide Systems Engineering, structural analysis, design and Program Management solutions for the Aerospace Industry

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Us

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Roles and Responsibilities:* Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.* Responsible for leading a team of mechanical/aerospace engineers* Responsible for the assignment and tracking of day to day tasks and overall project completion.* Responsible for approving mechanical designs and drawings that will be implemented on the aircraft* Design mechanical and electromechanical parts and systems from conception through production for the aircraft* Work with electrical engineers to produce electromechanical layouts, structures, enclosures, cable routing.* Work with production to optimize designs for ease and speed of installation of mechanical systems* Track and manage design change requests* Member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB)* Provide input and/or write various sections of STCs* Provide technical guidance and best practices to other members of the team* Use tools to analyze aircraft systems for materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer and mechanics.* Produce preliminary design concepts for vendors and work with vendors to get products developed and produced.* Work with training team and technicians to assure products are being built and used as designed.* Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information independently and recommending corrective action(s).* Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency through design and/or manufacturing improvements

Madrid, Es

Directed all facets of program management for ground and airborne avionics systems products. Managed product design, development, engineering and FAA/EASA regulatory compliance/certification. Key product lines include: avRDC (Remote Data Concentrator), satLINK MAX (Iridium satellite based voice and data, FANS-1/A), 615A Dataloader (ARINC 615A devices), miniQAR Mk II / avCM 4G (record ARCINC 717 and 429 event channels) and secureLINK system (wireless data transfer to and from aircraft). Notable contributions include:* Accelerated delivery & cut costs in a turnaround. * Implemented EVMS practices, improving project performance. * Solved a 3rd-party tech glitch to win a $1M add-on.

Develop marketing solutions for company and perform Program Management in support of those initiatives.

Started up an independent consulting practice. Recruited for engagements by The Protective Group, US Army and other aerospace/defense clients on structural analysis, systems engineering, project management, software implementation and regulatory compliance certification projects. Major achievements include:* Expedited certification of an armor system for the Army.

Miami Lakes,, Fl, Us

As lead structural authority, directed structural analysis, product development, airworthiness substantiation and testing programs for transparent armor systems for the H-60, CH-47 and H-53 military helicopter platforms. Promoted into a newly created position, taking on a special assignment, in 2012. Following a reduction in force, brought back in an independent consulting role during 2013-2014. Key accomplishments:*Leveraged a simulation tool to slash engineering costs $600K. * Created an in-house training program. * Reengineered processes to boost productivity 50%. * Enhanced engineering team capabilities & knowledge transfer.

Arlington, Va, Us

Managed design, architecture and development of systems for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) P5 program. Led implementation of EVMS methodology. Contributions include:* Increased margins 50% with Design-to-Cost methods.

Us

Directed a 55-member multidisciplinary team in multisite, multi-project avionics systems programs for AC-130H/U Gunship, MC-130-P Shadow and other military aircraft. Achievements include:* Cost-effectively ramped up staff to meet a demand spike. * Led company to win over $1M in contracts with Goodrich and NAVAIR.

Accomplishments include:* Engineered an award-winning solution, saving the DoD $10M. Earlier roles with the DoD include: Team Leader, Structural Specialist, Stress Analyst and other roles at US Department of Defense.

Bachelor, Aeronautical Engineering

Certificate Of Completion, Aircraft Structures

Master'S, Mechanical Engineering And Mechanics