Cedrick Samuel

Experience

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  Army Research Development and Engineering Center

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2005

  Project Engineer

  •Used Six Sigma tools/techniques to collect data from process evaluation, analyzed the data, generated metrics to provide feedback to optimize process applications•Collaborated with research analysts and quality assurance managers to determine accurate scope of work and for the implementation of state-of-the art applications in the development of new technologies•Monitored workloads and tracked the progress of product development of contractors and technicians•Worked with project management, design team, and customers to plan and conduct effective corrective action boards•Devised and implemented methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluation the reliability and accuracy of products and production equipment•Ensured that the corrective measures met acceptable reliability standards and that the documentation was compliant with the requirements•Identified design tasks/risks, prepared test plans, and conducted field test to assess the operability, functionality, and reliability of systems and sub-systems•Organized, updated, and managed electrical drawings/schematics, standards, and specifications•Provided technical assistance for troubleshooting equipment or systems when required Show less

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  General Dynamics

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  Project Manager Asian Region

  • Provided leadership and oversight for production operations for two international sub vendors ensuring project scope compliancy, on time deliveries, budget overrun control, and negotiated contract proposals.• Directed cross-functional focus team which supported program priorities, drove supplier success and met performance base payment milestones• Identified, recommended, and implemented process and quality improvements• Developed alternate technical approaches, work-around contingencies, and get-well plans to address project challenges• Facilitated communication and cooperation between supplier, internal, and customer engineering and quality communities• Developed, tracked and reported monthly supplier production and yield metrics• Researched, wrote, edited and executed technical documents inclusive of test plans, technical reports, quality assurance provisions, plans of inspection, and critical defect plans• Coordinated corrective and preventive actions and verifications of effectiveness in response to assigned actions from customer complaints, audit findings, and internal and external supplier’s non-conformances• Designed and specified inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducted quality assurance tests; and performed statistical analyses to access the cost and determined the responsibility for products or materials that did not meet required standards or specifications• Provided leadership in advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Capability Studies, Measuring and Test Equipment Studies, Product Validation and Reliability Test Show less

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  Raytheon

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2013

  Sr. Supplier Manager

  • Developed and strategically managed critical business relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external• Ensured on-time completion of deliverables within budget; tracked milestones and timelines across multiple projects and instituted necessary work flow and resource allocations• Vetted sub vendors for procurement source selection based on performance, cost, schedule and risk; evaluated production and manufacturing process capabilities, as well as assessed performance including quality, on-time delivery, cost escalation and technical abilities • Promoted identification of lessons learned from completed projects to improve work practices• Identified and evaluated production improvement opportunities in terms of risk mitigation, material flow, operator movement and general cycle times concluding in a 65% reduction in operator movement, 63% reduction in material flow / unit, & a 10 minute / unit cycle time reduction• Reduced scrap and rework rates by 25% through continuous process improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing techniques• Assessed, recommend and executed cost saving initiatives by optimizing packaging configurations and increasing storage capacity 100% by designing a more robust, reusable, and 30% cheaper shipping container • Represented the company and participated in Industry activities to support organization’s business objectives Show less

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  Honeywell Aerospace

  Feb 2013 - now

  Sr. Deputy Program Manager

  •Led project teams in developing project scopes, generating cost estimates, and prepares funding requests; responsible for leading and organizing applicable value based engineering (best practices) to optimize project scope, execution and costs•Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules to ensure timely completion of project deadlines and milestones of projects with a minimum value of $20M•Maintains SAP project data entries, maintains project progress through scheduling and other tools, performs project status reporting, and controls spending and maintains project budgets and spending forecasts through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments•Negotiated with department heads for shared resource to achieve business objectives, whether from the site or corporate groups or outside engineering vendors•Performed procurement activities as required, including preparing specifications, issuing requisitions, evaluating bids, and dealing with vendors; led efforts to procure company supplied equipment and instruments for the project in concert with the procurement department•Fostered timely and effective communications with senior and executive level management regarding project activity; ensured preparation and issue of accurate and timely project management documents and reports•Mentored junior Project Managers•Identified and documented program risks; led mitigation plan development and the implementation of both short and long term solutions•Developed, planned and led an affordability initiative to reduce program cost by 30% over 5 years, resulting in a 12% decrease in cost in the first 18 months•Reduced supply base by 20%; improved product quality (first pass yield) by 85%, eliminated redundant inspections, compressed product life cycle by 12 weeks, assured a 98% on time delivery rate, eliminated the need for expedite fees, and forged new partnerships between multiple organizations yielding new profitable business for each Show less