Edward Hickman

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2012

  • Production Supervisor in Avionics maintenance and repair. Managed and motivated the production efforts of two work centers in the rework and repair of aircraft electronic assemblies using lean manufacturing principles.• As Production Supervisor setting and achieving useful, realistic goals is essential. I developed shop procedures and enacted organizational and technical strategies that contributed to reducing the work center backlog by 21 percent. • Trained in Six Sigma, CPI and Lean Manufacturing with several certifications and successful projects completed.• Spearheaded the completion of 117 maintenance actions encompassing over 663 man hours with zero discrepancies.• Prepared detailed reports for inventory management using Buffer Management Tool, Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.• Communication through daily meetings to facilitate team cohesion on the tasks and assignments for each day. Established and maintained positive relationships and trust with suppliers, customers, team members, and supervisor.• Mentored and developed four junior sailors, resulting in full personnel qualification. From June 2011-September 2012. This increased shop readiness by 60 percent.• Implemented 5S+ safety techniques to improve process flow, reduce job completion times, and work center backlog.• 4+ years as a NAVY Certified Quality Assurance Inspector. Responsibilities included certifying repaired or modified electronic equipment as safe for flight operation by verifying test functional test results and test methods used. Show less • Performed calibration and maintenance of electronic test equipment such as the Boeing Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS), Reconfigurable Transportable CASS (RTCASS), Electro Optic CASS (EOCASS), ECASS, and the Hybrid Test System (HTS).• Soldered and de-soldered components on and off of multi-layer circuit boards and printed circuit card assemblies.• Utilized oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, Voltage Probes, Huntron tester, and Pinpoint system to troubleshoot Circuit faults.• Modified heads-up displays, digital display indicators, and other avionics instruments and gauges using flex print and jumper wires.• Worked safely in and around high voltage systems.• Verified as safe for flight aircraft instruments and systems such as automatic flight controls, heads-up displays, power supplies, FLIR pods, inertial navigation, and compass systems.• Trained in Six Sigma, CPI and Lean Manufacturing practices. Completed White Belt and Yellow Belt in Six Sigma.• Mentored and developed four junior sailors, resulting in full personnel qualification. From June 2011-September 2012. This increased shop readiness by 60 percent.• Implemented 5S+ safety techniques to improve process flow, reduce job completion times, and work center backlog.• Proven ability of more than 1000 troubleshooting and repair actions on various complex avionic assemblies with no re-work required.• Technical documentation skills with ability to read and follow schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and component layout drawings.• Installing changes, alterations, and modifications to aircraft electronic systems.• Assembly and disassembly of electronic test systems and avionics equipment for the F/A 18 for maintenance, repair, and calibration.• Received commendation for being a “Peer Tutor” to fellow students who had difficulty mastering academics throughout avionics training.• US Government DOD Secret Security Clearance, obtained 2007 valid through 2017 Show less

  • Production Supervisor (2009), Quality Assurance Inspector (2008), Electronics Technician

    Jun 2008 - Sept 2012

  • Avionics Electronics Technician

    Sept 2007 - Sept 2012
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  Boeing

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Dual Role Mechanic/Technician and Quality Inspector performing both installation and inspection of aircraft systems and avionics equipment. • Perform inspection, test, repair, and rework of aircraft electronic assemblies and electrical components on the Boeing 787.• Perform functional and diagnostic tests of aircraft electrical, and electronic systems, prior to initial test flight.• Actively engaged in multiple cross functional work groups acting as a subject matter expert in the design requirements and process specifications for the fire/smoke/Halon containment system in 787. Solved complex engineering problems by collaborating with the Lead Senior Project Manager in advanced manufacturing, site quality engineering, design engineering at the enterprise level, and liaison engineering. • Inspect and witness processes and perform shakedown inspections of completed sub-assemblies/final assemblies or major components as well as perform in-process inspections and audits of manufacturing processes. Review the completed job and inspect workmanship, dimensions and locations and ensure all parts/assemblies have been installed per the current drawings, specifications and planning requirements. • Earned the Boeing South Carolina 2014 Quality Cup for reducing defects by partnering with suppliers on special projects.• Initiated over 50 Engineering Liaison Requests for changes (ELRs) for improvements and corrections to engineering drawings which resulted in the elimination of non-conformances stemming from discrepancies with installation requirements.• Continually improving production processes through analysis of metrics based on cost, quality, and delivery• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with peer employees, suppliers, customers and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements on a daily basis. Show less • Proven ability to demonstrate and enact operational production processes to a Worldwide team. Skilled at conveying complex engineering and manufacturing concepts as demonstrated on recent visits to international Boeing supplier manufacturing plants.• Alenia Aermacchi Grotagglia site visit, Provided in-depth training and instruction to mechanics and quality personnel focused on driving down condition of assembly defects of 787 cargo systems. Worked with supplier Quality Engineers, and Design Engineers to improve set of end item engineering requirements to drive down defects. May 2014• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Nagoya one site visit, partnered with Kawasaki manufacturing management and quality management leading in depth training sessions for mechanics and quality personnel on the installation and inspection of 787 cargo systems greatly increasing supplier quality. Worked with supplier Design Engineer to improve quality of Engineering drawings and documents. June 2014.• Successfully trained and managed a team of 25 contractors from multiple contracting companies with the goal of reducing the manufacturing backlog of outstanding work orders.• Established track record of enacting strategic plans finding workable solutions, and hitting benchmarks for performance against operational objectives, such as quality compliance and FAA certifications.• Facilitate and promote use of problem solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.• Exceptional mechanical and electrical aptitude, intuitive understanding of theses processes.• Performs Complex installations, removals, and repairs, of 787 aircraft wiring, electronic systems, and structures.• Partnered with specification owners to create 2 completely new program process documents aimed at quality and repeatability for installation and inspection procedures. These new Process Documents simplified processes, and reduced costs by eliminating rework and improving first pass quality. Show less

  • Dual role Quality Inspector/Mechanic-Technician/Temporary Team Lead

    Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Mechanic-Electrical Technician Team Lead

    Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
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  GE Aerospace

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Senior Manufacturing Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Manufacturing programs manager

    May 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Lead Quality Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2019