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Manufacturing Engineering Associate Manager responsible for managing a team of engineers responsible for supporting production of F-35 Aircraft.• Assigned responsibilities, tracked and evaluated department performance to ensure department milestones/goals are met and adhere to established budgets.• Project managed new technology integration and process improvement projects to support digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.• Developed department standards, policies and procedures for Manufacturing Engineering department.• Reviewed, evaluated and implemented production process and tooling changes to support continuous improvement opportunities.• Developed project management systems and provided oversight and guidance to manufacturing engineers in project management.

Pinellas Park, Fl

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Lockheed Martin• Tracked and managed quality assurance levels, performed First Article Inspection for military aircraft production.• Developed and implemented Corrective Action processes and procedures, performed RCCA, developed and managed corrective action plans.• Developed and Implemented methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production tooling.• Created quality assurance evaluation presentation documents, performed presentations to both internal and external groups associated with SRR.

Tonawanda, Ny

Project Engineer responsible for capital improvement and expansion projects with budgets ranging from one to thirty million dollars for a global manufacturer of vehicle tires.• Project managed multiple concurrent projects across all phases of development supporting production line modification and plant expansion projects.• Established project timelines, cost estimates and resource plans, reported and performed project status presentations to upper-level management.• Worked with internal union supported and external vendor resources to perform defined project work assignments to support project requirements.• Collaborated with Manufacturing and Electrical Engineers to develop specifications for custom designed production equipment to support prod. requirements.• Established and monitored vendor project safety plans.

Falconer, Ny

Managed Engineering department to effectively achieve Manufacturing Engineering department goals for a custom hose and tube manufacturer.• Redefined department structure, separating roles and adding addition personnel for more effective department resource allocation.• Responsible for oversight of oversees manufacturing site performance and quality management, traveled internationally to review performance issues.• Managed development and implementation of corrective actions related to customer escape defects, managed PFMEA for all products produced.• Managed new equipment allocation and integration, capital expenditure and plant layout planning projects.• Developed and managed projects associated with new production line setup and re-designed work cells for more efficient production workflow.

Buffalo, Ny

Managed new product development projects for a custom hose and tube manufacturer.• Managed new product developments projects, developed timelines, coordinated with various manufacturing groups to achieve targeted goals.• Reviewed customer designs and worked directly with customers to develop products for manufacturability and cost efficiency.• Developed and presented training programs for customers, identifying best practices for product design.• Trained production personnel in new equipment usage, and supervised personnel during new production line startup.• Developed company engineering standards and training programs for production personnel.

Clarence, Ny

Developed products for a manufacturer of high performance automotive braking systems and components.• Designed equipment for use in passenger car/Light Truck high performance braking systems.• Modified existing product designs for decreased manufacturing costs production times.• Created technical drawings for use in both in house and outsourced component manufacture.• Developed department standards outlining guidelines for product development, and drafting standards.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Managed projects, developed production areas, and designed products for a manufacturer of runflat tire systems and fuel tanks used in automotive and military applications.• Managed projects and designed systems relative to new production line creation and new product development from initial concept through production.• Designed and developed products based on customer defined specifications.• Modified existing production line equipment and production processes for varying levels of product production.

Jacksonville, Fl

Designed products and managed projects for a manufacturer of precleaner type air filtration systems used in the off-highway and heavy equipment vehicle industry.• Designed components to be manufactured through the use of various casting, injection molded, and rapid prototype processes. • Managed projects from initial concept through production.• Created and presented new product presentations for potential and existing customers.• Integrated and utilized new design and development techniques for use in manufacturing products and quality control.• Worked directly with customers to install, test and monitor prototype products in the field.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Designed, developed and constructed production line equipment for use in the manufacturing of automotive brake hose assemblies.• Redesigned and modified existing production line equipment to improve product quality and production efficiency.• Produced technical drawings of various manufacturing equipment assemblies.• Designed work areas for cell environment production.

Buffalo, Ny

Developed and performed various testing procedures for company specializing in the performance testing of air conditioning compressors used in the automotive industry.• Performed testing, created test plans and produced written test reports for data evaluation. • Designed and developed new test equipment and procedures.• Produced test fixture designs and associated technical drawings utilizing CAD software.• Communicated with engineers and clients to determine individual needs and adapted testing procedures accordingly.