Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management
Accomplished and talented management, engineering, and information systems professional possessing exceptional analytical and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to assess critical information and make appropriate decisions necessary to realize company goals. Highly successful in developing and integrating technologies to support and enhance operational and organizational needs. Excellent qualifications in strategic planning with comprehensive knowledge of team leadership, management, organizational development and project execution.
Professional Experience
Manufacturing IPT Lead at Aerojet Rocketdyne 2009 – Present (6 years)
Manufacturing lead for the SM-3 1B TDACS production program. Work with PMO to set
priorities and provide manufacturing resources to manufacture propellant, gas generator components, and top level TDACS final assembly. Represent manufacturing operations at various review and program management meetings. Provide technical and administrative leadership on technology issues and concept definitions critical to the maintenance of Aerojet's business posture. Advise subordinates in the resolution of technical and operational problems based on specific goals, Aerojet policy, and meeting established schedules.
Program Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne 2006 – 2009 (3 years)
Manage warhead development programs for the US Army ARDEC and US Air Force: Typically
development of anti-armor warheads but also some blast/frag and special purpose warheads. Responsible for program schedule, technical and financial objectives. Managing several programs totaling up to $6M per year expenditure. Obtain results through direction of salary exempt specialists. Increased contract value from 3.5M/year to 6.0M/year
Manufacturing Operations Specialist at Aerojet Rocketdyne 2004 – 2006 (3 years)
Lead engineer for Oxidizer Grind station at the Sacramento Plant. Manage the process for dispensing and grinding Ammonium Perchlorate, the major component for solid rocket fuel. Improve oxidizer operations dramatically in support of Atlas SRM program. Was brought on as leadership to oversee turn-around of operational discipline in this area. Reduced cycle time, increased quality, reduced scrap, and improved customer perception of the capability of this area.
Project Engineering Specialist at Aerojet Rocketdyne 2001 – 2004 (3 years)
Leader in development of Research and Development facility for fabrication and testing of conventional munitions systems specializing in warhead technology for anti-armor missiles, such as the anti-tank missiles TOW, Predator, and JCM. Provide effective technical leadership for development of Ordnance Section of EMD Missile Program, ensuring delivered products meet Aerojet specifications and contractual requirements for engineering design.
Test Engineer, Test & R&D Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne 1986 – 2001 (15 years)
Advanced with increasing management responsibility to direct Research and Development test and manufacturing group comprised of engineers and technicians performing manufacturing...
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