Joseph Daley

Experience

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  Gibbs & Cox, Inc

  Jun 1983 - Jun 2003

  Project Manager

  Directed Professional Engineering Services support to the DDG 51 Shipbuilding program office (PMS 400D). Work under this program included technical review of changes planned for the FY 02 multi-year procurement, electrical systems risk reduction, Underwater Explosion (UNDEX) shock adequacy inspections and development of a new damage control system. Project Manager for the Flight Upgrade Development and Engineering Contract with PMS 400D. Major efforts included concept design of future DDG variant options, DDG 81 Shock Trial planning conduct and followup, technical and program support for the introduction of commercial switchgear, and resolution of issues associated with the Remote Minehunting System. Responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team investigating problems with ship structure and mechanical and electrical systems, and developing solutions. Coordinated the engineering effort to resolve AEGIS Cruiser hull structural problems. Developed inspection procedures and conducted shipchecks, planned and coordinated finite element analyses, evaluated alternative strengthening concepts and provided recommendations to the Navy Program Manager.Following mine damage to USS PRINCETON (CG 59) during the Persian Gulf War, participated in the Structural Damage Assessment Team which determined the extent of damage, developed voyage repairs and planned permanent repairs. Remained onsite during the repair period serving as team leader for structures, machinery and electrical lessons learned. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman Ship Systems

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2005

  DDG 1000 Deputy Ship Design Manager

  Led the development of the DDG 1000 Design Build and Process Specification, the key technical document defining requirements for detail design, production, integration and test of the DDG 1000 ship, installed systems and software. Developed plans, schedules, and budgets for specification preparation, review and approval activities. Coordinated a multi-disciplinary team of specification section authors from a range of DDG 1000 National Team organizations.Chaired configuration management meetings. Approved Change Requests for development as Baseline Change Proposals. Coordinated Total Ship Systems Engineering input to contract change requests. Change orders scoped and processed included a major change to the Dual Band Radar, introduction of an imagery and intelligence system and major modifications to the DD(X) Engineering Development Models. Show less

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  Gibbs & Cox, Inc.

  Sept 2005 - now

  Project Manager for Aegis Ashore detail design. Planned and facilitated 3D Design Control Reviews to coordinate a dense complex combat and structural, mechanical and electrical design. Applied Navy shipbuilding zone design concepts to coordinating design development of this relocatable land based system. Identified an arrangement solution to accommodate the full suite of combat and communications equipment. Coordinated Government team review of design packages developed by the Architect/Engineer. Led the Aegis Ashore Seismic Working Group. Project Manager for AEGIS Ashore Concept Design Study. Responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team of engineers contributing to the early phase development of a removable, shore based AEGIS combat system. Project Manager for Gibbs & Cox, Inc. engineering support to the Next Generation Cruiser Program [CG(X)]. Project Manager for Gibbs & Cox, Inc. support to NAVANTIA, SA. Responsible for oversight and corporate support for a team of G&C engineers functioning as integral members of the client’s design team for the Australian Air Warfare Destroyer program. Show less Project Manager for USD 36 Million contract for Preliminary Design of the Evolved option for the Australian Air Warfare Destroyer. Led a multi-disciplinary team in Australia and multiple U.S. offices. Managed program planning, requirements definition, design development, vendor outreach and Integrated Logistics Support planning. As a member of the Evolved Leadership Team, contributed to formulating strategy, establishing priorities, developing program schedules and allocating Cost as An Independent Variable (CAIV) budgets for the Evolved Solution. Show less

  • Senior Program Manager

    Aug 2007 - now

  • Project Director Australian Air Warfare Destroyer

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2007