Summary
Senior Technical Writer with proven success in creating and maintaining assembly and test instructions utilizing engineering drawings and specifications for space flight hardware. Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Virtual Manufacturing (VM), SAP, quality and process improvement. Key strengths include mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, problem resolution, thoroughness, work ethic, knowledge, interpersonal skills and abilities.
Professional Experience
Raytheon, Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA 2003 - Present
Manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and space flight systems.
Senior Tech Support Engineer (Active SSBI Clearance)
Create assembly and test instructions, screening and approving engineering drawings for Optical/Mechanical Space Hardware.
• Coordinated with engineering and quality to develop assembly & test instructions.
• Designed basic manufacturing layout of processes.
• Documented all procedures and performed quality audits.
• Monitored proper flow of manufacturing processes.
• Prepared training manuals for end user of product.
• Setup and lead Assembly Instruction Readiness Reviews (AIRR's) and Material Readiness Reviews (MRR's) for planning, quality assurance and engineering activities.
• Performed technical leadership tasks in support of the engineering planning processes.
• Interdepartmental scheduling of daily and forecasted work.
• Interfaced with internal and external customers.
• Screened and approved assembly instruction packages for new planners.
• Work order release, product improvement, cycle time reduction, supplier development, and configuration verification.
• Coordinate packaging and shipment of products.
Boeing Satellite Systems, El Segundo, Ca. 1995 - 2003
Primarily engaged in manufacturing guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment.
Manufacturing Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Oversaw the daily operations of the Radio Frequency Unit (RFU) and MMIC test labs.
• Assisted technicians in the assembly and test of slice modules and aiding and directing the integration and test of the RFU flight hardware.
• Provided technical assistance and job assignments to lab personnel.
• Tracked movement of flight hardware.
• Planning, scheduling, parts tracking and updated reports on hardware movement to management.
• Monitored Bill of Materials, drawings, specifications and provided update material to technicians.
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