SUMMARY
Experienced Manager who is creative and passionate about innovation, achievement, and team building.
Over 18 years of experience in design, analysis, and management in engineering across several industries.
Experience integrating systems across functional disciplines including design, analysis, and
manufacturing. Strong team leadership skills that achieve more than what is expected while inspiring and
motivating creativity, learning, and organizational agility. Additional expertise includes:
· M.S. Engineering Management
· M.S. Mechanical Engineering
· B.S. Mechanical Engineering
· Airframe Structures & Dynamics
· Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
· Engineering in Training Certified
· Awarded Seven U.S. Patents
· Authored 4 Publications: SAE, AHS, EEDM
· DoD Security Clearance
· Cost Accounting & Scheduling
· Earned Value Management
· CATAI v5, GDT & ANSYS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BELL HELICOPTER, TEXTRON, Hurst, TX 2005-2015
AEROSPACE, ROTROCRAFT
Program Manager for Drives and Rotors Research, (2013-2015)
Managed major programs including Future Advanced Rotorcraft Drive Systems, Advanced Variable
Speed Transmission, and Horizon Advanced Rotor System. Promoted the next generation technology
advancement. Oversaw research team and inspired innovation, team building, and networking.
· Completed and reported major research projects including new designs, material, bearings, and
maintenance technologies
· Actively managed cost and schedule using EVMS for a $32M budget
· 100% on time drawing release and customer reporting
· Facilitated customer relationships and several contract awards
Integrated Product Team Lead -V-22/H-1 Rotors (2007-2013)
Leader for rotor systems on the V-22 Osprey and Cobra/Huey H1 program. Coordinated technical
changes, executed program management, and performed cost account manager duties. Oversaw design
team activities and motivated cross functional system solutions.
· Promoted and guided cost reduction initiatives saving over $15M
· Successfully qualified system components, managed a design team, and oversaw $500M cost
accounts
· Facilitated aircraft design changes, attained funding, coordinated cross functional teams
· Recognized twice - LD Bell Award Finalist for Production (2011 and 2012)
Integrated Product Team Lead - Fixed Controls & Hydraulics (2005-2007)
Leader for controls systems on the Cobra/Huey H1 program. Guided technical solutions, executed
program management and conducted cost account manager responsibilities. Headed design team and
interfaced with vehicle systems.
· Successfully qualified controls system, managed a design team, and oversaw $80M cost accounts
· Facilitated aircraft design changes, attained funding, coordinated cross functional teams
· Awarded Certificate of Appreciation Bell Helicopter (2007)
VISTEON, Dearborn, MI 1999-2005
AUTOMOTIVE TIER I SUPPLIER
Project Manager (2002-2005)
Oversaw the newly developed steering pump designs for advanced steering. Supervised a design team,
organized the program and comple...
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