Solutions-oriented Mechanical Systems Engineer with 35 years of extensive and diversified experience in U.S. Navy ship construction, overhaul and modernization, commercial/government processes, and mechanical system design.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems Design Concentration (2001), OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA
Associate of Science in Engineering, General Education Concentration (1998) THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Hampton, VA
EDUCATION GOAL
Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Project Management Concentration (Scheduled by 2014), JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
ENGINEERING MANAGER, 2009 to Present
US NAVY Civilian, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, Washington, DC
Assigned leadership duties as Marine Systems Engineering Submarine and Submersible Vehicle Compressed Air and Gas Systems Engineering Manager. Authorized systems technical and risk assessment specialist supporting submarine new construction program offices. Manage NAVSEA Warfare Center engineering technical reviews and special project support. Focused on ship systems development, ship integration, evaluation of system designs, systems testing, modernizations, and life cycle cost reduction. Managed and improved NAVSEA Specifications and Standards under the Climate Control systems’ technical warrant.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT, 2008 – 2009
PEROT SYSTEMS GOVERNMENT CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Washington, DC
Assigned to the OHIO Class Replacement Program Office as the Fluid Systems Integration Team Leader on the United States and United Kingdom Common Missile Compartment Design Build Team. Contributed to developing SIT standard procedures, charters, and initial system development descriptions at the program stand up.
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER, 2003 – 2008
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL INC. MARINE SERVICE DIVISION, Chesapeake, VA
Assigned to the U.S. Navy Dry Deck Shelter Planning Yard as Senior Engineer responsible for all DDS piping systems. Mission support duties were to technically resolve emergent fleet system issues, manage configurations, and continually improve systems. Supported PMS398 SSGN Program office as Fluid Systems Integration Team Leader at NAVSEA. Focused on managing developmental and operational test approvals and NAVSEA technical certification of Special Operation Force support systems.
CVN AIRCRAFT CARRIER MANUFACTURING and PLANNING ENGINEER, 2002 – 2003
KELLY ENGINEERING RESOURCES NORTHROP GRUMMAN SUPPORT OFFICE, Newport News, VA
Developed US Navy Aircraft Carrier Construction Build Plans in accordance with shop process capabilities and best practices used in large scale modular ship assembly. Reviewed shipyard processes and capabilities to develop value stream maps establishing Lean manufacturing process improvements.
PROCESS & MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, GAS TURBINE ENGINES, 1999 – 2002
HOWMET CORPORATION/HAMPTON CASTING, Hampton, VA
Managed all phases of investment-casting product processing and a variety of engineering-team projects. Ensured casting products met customers’ quality specifications and were delivered on time. Developed Six Sigma project to improve products and manufacturing times.
INDUSTRIAL & MARINE FABRICATION & WELDING SUPERVISOR, 1989 – 1999
ARMSTRONG WELDING AND REPAIR, Chesapeake, VA
Assessed and repaired industrial/marine equipment, ventilation and fluid systems and components. Responsible for interpreting engineering specification, planning workflow, and delegating tasks. Managed scheduling and staffing needs, and reviews of staff performance. Utilized 5S standards to maintain organization efficiency.
U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE AND CARRIER WATERFRONT MECHANICAL SPECIALIST, 1977 – 1987 TENNECO NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING, Newport News, VA
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