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Competent in all relevant processes required for program execution: Bid and Proposals, Gate Reviews, Contract Award, Scheduling, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Customer Interface. Successfully managed several Integrated Product Teams that completed project tasks with consistent favorable Earned Value (EVMS).

Managed and supervised the entire operation including marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and administration. Led the Bid & Proposal efforts for all major contracts, including military, civil, and international. Acted as marketing lead for all print and Internet media campaigns as well as trade shows. Oversaw the finance department including all cost.

Managed and supervised a staff of 14-18 personnel in engineering, flight testing, manufacturing, procurement, and quality control. Very experienced with program management including writing proposals, developing Statements of Work, constructing cost estimates, conducting contract negotiations, and completing milestones. Hands-on responsibility for design.

Managed the Integrated Product Team that performed powerplant design and analysis for helicopter propulsion and drive systems. Wrote test plans, conducted bench and flight testing, analyzed data, and wrote final test reports. Designed and approved component and mechanical/electrical installation drawings. Gained valuable expertise with airborne data.

Designed fuel and oil systems, inlet and exhaust systems, landing gear components, and assisted with structural engineering of the airframe modifications. Performed stress and systems analysis to demonstrate compliance with FAA FAR Part 27/29 regulations.

Created component and assembly level drawings for mechanical components. Performed engineering liaison with machine shops and vendors. Assisted with developmental flight testing and product improvements. Utilized 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software.