Experience

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  Ecole polytechnique fédérale de lausanne (imhef), switzerland

  Jan 1992 - May 1993

  Post doctoral research assistant

  Develop computing tools to predict losses in hydraulic machines in the design stage. Liaison between theoretical development and experimental work in the test facilities.

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  Ingersoll-dresser pump company (idp)

  Aug 1993 - Aug 1997

  Staff researcher

  Apply fluid dynamics expertise to the improvement of performance and reliability of IDP products. Investigate and solve field vibration problems. Travel to worldwide business units to evaluate and integrate rotordynamic code usage.

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  Boeing

  Aug 1997 - now

  Leads engineering activities for Airframe and facilitate production activities at The Heavies in Japan, Alenia in Italy, Spirit in Wichita, Boeing Salt Lake City, Boeing Frederickson and Boeing South Carolina.• Implementing process control across the Globe at Partner and Boeing production facilities. • 787 Team of the Year winner in Airplane Programs Engineering (2017)• Developed and implemented solutions to challenging manufacturing issues. • Led implementation of engineering change for $60M over the 787 Cost Base.• Executed point design test for material change leading to $40,000 saving / shipset.• Provided alternate solution to immediate fleet issues.• Managed 787-9 Horizontal Stabilizer Full Scale Test Program to support requirements. Show less Led engineering activities through sustaining activities for wing at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, fixed trailing edge and fuselage at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and center body at Fuji Heavy Industries.• Achieved on-time release performance of Partner certification input deliverables.• Integrated Boeing, supplier, and sub tier suppliers’ inputs concerning operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications in engineering statement of work. • Worked with Partner Engineering to develop and implement plans to ensure rate readiness.• Promoted growth of team members measured by engineers selection for special assignments. • Led technical activities in multiple functional areas including: Structural, Systems, Tooling and Manufacturing through Development of 787-9 wing at MHI for 100% on-time release performance.• Ensured zero weight growth for Partner work package. • Provided technical direction for engineering activity through partnership with Partner engineering leaders for improved integration of product development. Show less Ensured competitiveness of proposal by leading diverse partners such as small business, university and Con Edison utility project managers and compiling the Project Management Plan volume resulting in successful win. Maintained customer focus post proposal submittal to develop system engineering artifacts including system architecture in preparation for day one program execution. Led trade study for integrated system model for distribution and transmission simulation environment to accurately track the state of the electrical grid. Show less

  • Boeing Global Services Program Management Leader | Productivity Leadership Development Program

    Apr 2020 - now

  • NMA Production Systems Leader

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  • 787 Engineering

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

  • 787 site Engineering Manager

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Smart Grid Program, utility line of business

    Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Development Process Excellence

    Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Senior manager

    Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

  • Enterprise Auditor

    Oct 2003 - Mar 2005

  • Engineering Specialist

    Aug 1997 - Sept 2003