Andrew Knepper

Experience

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  Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

  May 2010 - Apr 2015

  System Test Engineer

   Tested Machinery Control Monitoring System (MCMS) Networks on new and over-hull aircraft construction Troubleshooted a new MCMS Network, the first of its kind, on the first Ford class of carrier  Received Huntington Ingalls TAP Award for superior performance during MCMS network initialization Became the on-site expert and steered the project including managing and training system engineers  Authored over 15 technical manuals with in-depth knowledge gained during the project  Ensured all tasks were adequately funded and all trades had necessary resources for construction  Drove communication with trades to ensure systems were completed, tested, and finalized on schedule Identified, troubleshooted, and resolved all issues to achieve full operation Investigated and resolved the root cause of quality issues concerning CVN 78  Participated in developing a prototype model and testing the equipment for safety and function  Recruited for Engineer at Sea leadership program following recognition of exceptional leadership skills Show less

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  Michael Baker International

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Environmental Associate

   Supported USNS Zeus Cable Handling Equipment (CHE) Automation Upgrade project Acquired the role of system expert and supported the team from development to installation Restructured the design of the outdated CHE to build, test, and deliver an updated finished product Took initiative to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to write the associated technical manuals  Partnered with VP of Purchasing and applied knowledge of Supply Chain Management to spearhead the process of researching, acquiring, and installing needed materials  Modeled 3D designs for the operator console, automation panels/cabinets, and cable handling components  Produced draft and modifications to AutoCAD designs, wiring diagrams, and production drawings Collaborated on the development of programming for the automation upgrade  Developed testing procedures, verified quality assurance, and conducted functionality tests Partnered with technicians to resolve all problems identified during testing Presented project status, cost estimates, schedule and labor updates to leadership team and kept the customer consistently informed Provided technical writing assistance for a future contract proposal, which passed initial review Show less

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  The GBS Group

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Engineer II

   Supported USNS Zeus Cable Handling Equipment (CHE) Automation Upgrade project Acquired the role of system expert and supported the team from development to installation Restructured the design of the outdated CHE to build, test, and deliver an updated finished product Took initiative to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to write the associated technical manuals  Partnered with VP of Purchasing and applied knowledge of Supply Chain Management to spearhead the process of researching, acquiring, and installing needed materials  Modeled 3D designs for the operator console, automation panels/cabinets, and cable handling components  Produced draft and modifications to AutoCAD designs, wiring diagrams, and production drawings Collaborated on the development of programming for the automation upgrade  Developed testing procedures, verified quality assurance, and conducted functionality tests Partnered with technicians to resolve all problems identified during testing Presented project status, cost estimates, schedule and labor updates to leadership team and kept the customer consistently informed Provided technical writing assistance for a future contract proposal, which passed initial review Show less

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  Gryphon Technologies, Inc

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Mid-Level Engineer

   Interface directly with the client (Navy) to support their projects including technical writing, engine upgrades, project management, and Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) Optimized cost efficiency by researching, identifying, and locating a new and smaller engine with more power to replace an obsolete engine on in-service patrol vessels  Perform on-site design verification and problem identification of the new construction of the NCPVs Proactively identify and prevent potential problems with the current NCPV design Submit corrective action requests to Navy and shipbuilders to promptly address identified problems DoD Security Clearance level: Secret (Active); Common Access Card (Active) Show less

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  The GBS Group

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Mechanical Engineer

  § Supported the Project Management of Operational Equipment Research Analysis (OERA) to determine the feasibility of extending the life of various equipment. This included keeping the project to a strict schedule, interfacing with clients, managing of the team and working directly with management § Modeled changes to ship structure to support removal and replacement of obsolete equipment § Performed root cause analysis for customer to determine the root cause of damage to operational equipment § DoD Security Clearance level: Secret (Active); Common Access Card (Active) Show less

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  Tesla

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Senior Technical Program Manager, Cell Engineering

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Technical Program Manager, Cell Engineering

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Apple

  Aug 2023 - now

  Engineering Program Manager