Interests
As a Systems Engineer, I realize that 94% of defects arise from common causes, while only 6% of defects arise from special causes. In fact, as a system increases in complexity a greater share of quality improvements result from inter-personal communications within the development, test and production teams. [ reference: IN2in.org ]
As a Systems Engineer, I recognize the top-down requirements allocation process and the bottom up build-integration process. [ reference: INCOSE ]
Qualifications
Current secret clearance from July 2008 until July 2010.
Prior duty on network-centric warfare program with an awareness of battle management. Prior responsibility for a portion of communication with Procurement Agents, the supply chain (and customers). Demonstrated open sharing of my knowledge base, in a positive and constructive manner throughout my career. Accomplished literature researcher and analyst. Humble.
I am a Systems Engineer with expertise in the following areas:
Identifying Customer requirements and verifying capabilities.
Managing a product life cycle with Configuration Management.
Reducing costs and expediting delivery schedules.
Concurrent Engineering & Continuous Process Improvement
within the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
I had sole responsibility for documenting changes in
technical requirements, plans, schedules, and budget.
I presented to Change Control Board and Safety Review Board.
I maintained specifications and test procedures for various
programs including: Air Force aircraft, space boosters and
payloads, Navy missiles, Army vehicles, and automotive ABS.
Conformed to NASA, FAA, MIL- and ISO standards.
Aware of the principles of electro-mechanical product design,
analysis, simulations, systems integration, and test procedures.
The Boeing Company
2003 - 11/23/2010 (anticipated RIF date).
Presently on Leave of Absence.
Contract (and direct) Systems Engineer
Hazelwood, Missouri and Seattle, Washington
Supplier Program Integration and Configuration Management Engineer on the Army Future Combat Systems. Successful problem solver within Manned Ground Vehicle, C4ISR, and Force Development Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Worked through ambiguous situations with individual initiative. Communicated between IPTs. Researched and synthesized an accurate description of baseline(s). Used DOORS requirements tracking tool.
Provided input to the Systems Engineering Management Plan. Commented on supplier Configuration Management Plans.
Technology Ventures Inc.
1998 - 2001
Senior Systems Safety Engineer
Warren, Michigan
Provided technical advice as an independent engineering safety consultant to executive management at government Program Executive Office (PEO-GCSS) TACOM regarding the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Considered hardware / software / systems issues from the operational field, maintenance activities, logistics, and manufacturing (including sub-supplier's) perspectives. Analysis included Human Factors Integration, Reliability, Maintainability, and Systems Engineering.
General Dynamics Land Systems
1996 - 1998
Contract Senior Systems Engineer
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Systems Engineering representative with signature authority at Change Control Board (CCB). Maintained specifications (including Verification Cross Reference Matrices) of vehicle electronics on U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Approved the work of four technical writers.
ITT-Teves Automotive (presently Continental Automotive)
1994 - 1996
Contract Senior Systems Engineer
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Secretary of the automotive braking systems Change Control Board. Controlled the program plans, procedures, drawings and specifications. Prepared for ISO 9000 certification audit.
General Dynamics Land Systems
1992 - 1994
Contract Senior Systems Engineer
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Documented specifications, including Verification Cross Reference Matrices for U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank.
The Boeing Company
1991 - 1992
Contract Systems Engineer
Renton, Washington
Created System Description Document for the civilian 777 wide-body aircraft avionics Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL).
Delco Systems Operation (GM defense) (presently GD)
1987 - 1991
Contract Configuration Management Engineer
Goleta, California
Leader of ten people that produced project requirements documents including specifications with Verification Cross Reference Matrices, test plans and test procedures.
Critiqued and checked 4000 hardware - software changes and originated 60 original computer, avionic, power supply and control device specifications, test plans and test procedures. Supported:
Air Force space boosters (Titan IV, Inertial Upper Stage), F-16 Falcon fighter aircraft flight control computer, AC-130-U Gunship, C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft glass cockpit, Navy guided missile program, Army Light Helicopter Experimental (LHX), and Marine Light Armored Vehicle (LAV).
Performed status accounting of as-designed and as-built records. Coordinated changes throughout the Integrated Product Teams including design engineers, productions engineers, technicians, supplier management and procurement, project management and independent Quality Assurance personnel. Expedited support for preliminary design reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews, Verification / Validation, and conduct of qualification test, and on-going acceptance tests.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautical
1986 - 1987
Contract Systems Engineer
Marietta, Georgia
Contributed to industry standard for composite aircraft structures. Conducted industry survey of aircraft structural and avionic drafting standards of (potential) suppliers to Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) pre-F-22 program. Member of Contractor Operations Review team.
Simmonds Precision Products
1985 - 1986
Contract Configuration Management Engineer
Vergennes, Vermont
Coordinated Engineering Changes to plans, specifications and procedures for aircraft fuel manag...
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