Everett, Washington, United States
SUMMARY Technology program and engineering manager with 30+ years experience and unique balance between leadership and technical roles; focus in systems engineering supported by development-cycle experience with a variety of equipment, components and controls. Recognized consistently for effective leadership and commitment in crisis situations; multi-functional, international and virtual teams; and, sensitive legal and contractual relationships. Excellent skills in team building, cultural adaptability, results, innovation and strategic perspective. Specialties: Leadership Strengths: >Strategic Planning and Direction >Program/Project Management >Team Building (Virtual, Multi-functional, International) >Crisis Management/Troubleshooting Technical Focus: >Systems Engineering – hydraulic, power-plant & power-conversion (aircraft, marine, nuclear), aircraft actuation, environmental >Equipment & Control – pumps, valves, turbine drive units, actuation (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical), controls >Analysis & Testing >Manufacturing
Senior leadership, team & supply-chain development, technical/project management of power plant & power-conversion systems and equipment including requirements, development, trade studies and assessment of new technology. • Developed initial infrastructure and execution for requirements management, configuration control and initial data load for demonstration plant (40 systems). • Developed infrastructure and team of Supplier Project Engineers to execute supplier selection and management of key development efforts; improved supplier performance with focus on clear direction, delivery, quality and earned-value. • Developed customer and supply-chain integration strategy to support successful negotiations with joint-venture organizations. • Evaluated alternative power-conversion technologies (e.g., supercritical CO2)
Scope Functional and partial program management (including P&L) of 100+ engineers and managers spanning three sites (one site in UK); aircraft landing gear and actuation systems (military and commercial); actuation, braking and hydraulic products, controls and software. Accomplishments • Developed and implemented comprehensive reorganization spanning two major system development programs (A380 and B787), including significant recruiting to fill 20+ leadership positions. • Improved engineering performance, while exceeding goals for LCE offload by 20%. • Led proposal team efforts for several major system acquisitions with substantial virtual and international teaming.
Scope Lead technical and project management responsibility in large civil aircraft actuation, emergency power and power-conversion systems; hydraulic, conversion and control product development cycles (both sustaining fleet and new aircraft development); troubleshooting, failure investigations/analysis and crash investigations (e.g. SilkAir#185, EgyptAir#990). Accomplishments • Co-inventor of power-conversion architectures (AEM, more-electric) per US Patents nos. 7,207,521 B2 and 7,210,653 B2. • Lead role in development of flight control, hydraulic and emergency power architectures for Sonic Cruiser, B7E7. • Developed program management (EV) controls for B787 hydraulic subsystems. • Led technical review team to precedent-setting process and performance in B787 hydraulic subsystem proposal reviews and supplier selections ($300M+ contract-value awarded). • Led team for certification of RB211-T engine performance during all-engine-out conditions, including flight tests, analysis, FAA certification. • Led team to successful development-cycle, testing and certification of B767-400ER air-turbine drive unit (ADU) with record-setting schedule performance. • Achieved numerous individual and team recognitions for performance above and beyond expectations, including special incentive (stock option) awards. • 95%+ on or ahead of schedule commitment performance during development cycle activities of numerous systems and components.
Scope Hanford Underground Storage Tank Remediation Systems, Technology Development (e.g., Robotics, Remote, Retrieval, TSD), Technology Transfer (e.g., CRADAs) and Subsurface Barrier Feasibility Studies, with substantial focus/training in environmental/safety/health aspects (e.g. NEPA, RCRA, CERCLA). Accomplishments • Set up new technology program management controls and managed program baseline to meet all milestones. • Developed systems-engineering baseline for single-shell tank leakage mitigation, directed feasibility studies and led multi-function team to complete a Tri-Party Agreement milestone resulting in an award fee recognition (“exceeded defined expectations”). • Managed development and testing program for DOT-7A radioactive/hazardous material packaging. • Temporary assignment as Deputy Program Manager at DOE HQ (Germantown, MD).