David St John, PMP

Experience

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  Atkins

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2016

  Airbus Americas Engineering Client ManagerDeveloped a commercial framework with Airbus Americas Engineering, in particular rate structure, engagement model and master supplier agreement. Developed business strategies to align Atkins’ capabilities with Airbus’ requirements. Responsible for all Airbus business development activities and successfully secured A330 and A319/320neo design and certification programs for Atkins. Rated number 1 supplier in 2014 by the Airbus Americas Engineering Wing Centre of Excellence. Airbus A330 and A320 Project ManagerProject Manager for Airbus Americas activities conducted by Atkins in North America. Leader of multi site, multinational teams, including a managed supply chain. Key responsibilities included project scope, scheduling, communications, stakeholder, risk, change, quality and earned value management. AS9100 auditee for all Airbus Americas Engineering projects conducted by Atkins with zero non-conformances. Managed teams of up to 30 engineers, spread across the US, Europe and India to deliver A330 and A319/320/321 design and certification programs. End to end management of all development phases from scoping on the client’s behalf, through to Preliminary Design and Critical Design Review milestones and concluding with certification and structural repair phases. Airbus Americas Engineering IntegratorProject and Technical Integrator for A330 and A320 wing box design, certification and structural repair programs. Working on-site with the client as the focal point for the resolution of technical and commercial issues raised by Atkins and Airbus engineering teams. Supported the client with management of their internal organization, with a focus on stakeholder communications, managing risk and validating the scope of Atkins’ and other Airbus supplier deliverables. Show less Airbus A400M CertificationFatigue and damage tolerance assessment of wing box root joint fitting and NACA Duct using Airbus tools and course global finite element model de-idealization using Patran and Hypermesh.Airbus A30X Tire GuardNon-linear finite element analysis to devise a way of representing landing gear stiffness to be incorporated into existing tire guard finite element models. Analysis and validation of test techniques using Abaqus. Results of analysis demonstrated the landing gear stiffness had negligible impact on the results of the test, resulting in a reduction of live test complexity and cost. Airbus A330 WV057/058Provided engineering support during the design, certification and structural repair manual programs of the A330 Weight Variant 057/058. Responsible for resolving a number of technical issues across the entire wing box structure for metallic and composite components with a targeted effort in the wingtip and winglet structures.Airbus A400M Full Scale Static TestStructural analyst for wing box ribs during the static test campaign. Responsible for predicting test results for monitoring, writing test authorization reports and live full-scale test monitoring.Airbus A380 CertificationStructural analyst for A380 wing box center spar certification using Airbus proprietary tools. Author of pertinent certification reports to be presented to airworthiness authorities (JAR 25).Rail Safety Standards Board Whole Train DynamicsInvestigation of cost-neutral methods for keeping rail vehicles upright, inline and on track during end-on collisions. Non-linear finite element modelling and analysis of rail vehicle structures using LS-DYNA and Patran. Developed a rail/wheel interface, which significantly reduced the computational time required for the non-linear finite analysis of train derailments. Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2011 - Mar 2016

  • Senior Engineer

    Oct 2006 - May 2011
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  Collins Aerospace

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

  Leader of multidisciplinary teams to design, test, certify and deliver lavatories and galleys for Boeing 737 line fit, and airline retrofit programs (STCs). Responsible for the full program life cycle for over 25 airline introduction programs to date. Programs conducted in highly regulated environments, with requirements set by aircraft OEMs and the FAA/EASA.Key responsibilities include managing program P&L, scope, quality and schedule, plus deriving and reporting Key Performance Indicators to internal and external executive stakeholders. Show less

  • Sr. Program Manager – 737 Value Stream

    Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  • PMO Manager

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Program Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
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  BLUE ORIGIN

  Jun 2019 - Nov 2023

  Technical and project management of the design, development, test and flight operations of the New Shepard Crew Capsule. Working with lead engineers and other stakeholders to develop schedules, budgets and risks, plus manage changes throughout the program lifecycle. Delivery of project status reports to senior Blue Origin leadership to convey technical development maturity and project performance against schedules and budgets. Successfully delivered projects to support Blue Origin’s first human flight in July 2021, plus eleven additional spaceflights. Show less

  • Sr. Manager – Project/Program Management

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Sr. Technical Project Manager

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2022
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  Alert Giving/Alert Giving of the Pacific Northwest

  Aug 2022 - now

  Advisor

  Advisor to two Donor-Advised Funds. Partnering with local, national and international charities to identify funding needs and allocate resources. Currently supporting five nonprofit organizations and engaged in strategic planning for grants in 2025.