ALAN GHAEMI

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Laguna Niguel, CA Cell: 949-***-****, E-mail: acqj4e@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Aerospace Management • Production Management • Risk Management

• Program Management • Customer Relationships • Team Leadership and Resource Management

• Engineering Management • Process Improvement • Product Development Cycle

• Vendor Management • Supplier selection process • Quality Control Process

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Produced over $13.5MM of high-tech RF products to both government and commercial customers in 2014.

Delivered on time $15.5MM of high-tech RF products in 2014 and 2015.

Minimized waste on production floor and inventory saving company $150k.

Successfully managed more than 25 projects simultaneously with budgets up to $2.5MM.

Managed delivery of $5.5MM system development of flight entertainment systems for commercial airlines.

Reduced product development cost by 10-15% using Six Sigma, eliminating waste, and continuous improvement processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Janteq Corporation: Irvine, California 2013-2015

Production Manager

Managed RF product assemblers, test group and inventory control teams creating a cohesive and lean environment.

Managed short-term and long-term projects with project budgets ranging from $500k to $20MM.

Managed on time delivery of product through planning, communication, meeting commitment dates, and teamwork.

Supported R&D team with proto build and pricing including PCBs, BOM and mechanical parts by vendor selection.

Oversaw the research and development of testing strategy for in-circuit and system testing,.

Planned and directed schedules and monitored direct labor and spending for built products.

Managed ordering material, handling cost by negotiating with vendors, and creating efficient plant layout and budget.

Responsible for reviewing contracts, risk management, and building customer relationships.

Skyworks Solutions: Irvine, California 2010-2012

Program Manager

Managed the product development of analog component from initiation through delivery of several projects simultaneously, involving cross-functional teams focused on time delivery of new products.

Managed short-term and long-term projects with budgets ranging from $500K – $2.5MM.

Managed project schedule and identified critical paths by acquiring detailed product knowledge.

Reduced 12 months project schedule to 9 months by completing tasks in parallel, saving company $250k.

Presented oral and written report defining plans, problems and resolution to appropriate levels of management.

Organized the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.

Responsible for requirement captures, risk management, and building customer relationships.

Interfaced with vendors and multi facet resources to ensure sound planning and committed delivery dates.

Belkin International Inc: Compton, California (Company relocated) 2009-2009

Program Manager

Improved product development processes by 20% through eliminating redundancy.

Managed projects involving cross-functional disciplines of software, hardware, operations, technical publications, service, marketing and finance.

Interfaced with vendors and negotiated pricing by submitting RFQ for mechanical and electrical components.

Conducted technical review meetings on product design, test, scheduling, deliverables, and resource coordination identifying critical paths and risks.

Created, developed, and managed program specifications, budget, schedule and cost targets.

Rockwell Collins Incorporation: Tustin, California 2007-2009

Engineering Manager (IFE Cabin system)

Managed IFE engineers responsible for software, RF systems hardware development, and testing.

Developed business requirements, process flows, data flows and tracking issues resolution.

Managed systems and software GUI development of $5.5MM in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems for the commercial airline industry.

Oversaw the evaluation of system test design, test equipments, software and hardware design,

Facilitated training and continuous improvement process of engineers and technicians.

Oversaw vendor selection and negotiated pricing and submitting RFQ for mechanical and electrical components.

Reviewed vendor selection for electrical hardware including PCB, PCBA, and mechanical integration.

Managed planning, organizing, and controlling responsibilities for software and system engineers.

Esterline Corporation/Leach International: Buena Park, California 2005-2007

Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Managed and directed design and development activities of the electrical engineering team for the commercial and military aircrafts.

Knowledge of MRP system, Agile LCM application, ISO, and military standards.

Lead technical review meetings on product design, test, scheduling, and resource coordination.

Reviewed bill of materials, selected vendors, and negotiated pricing, delivery time with outsourced vendors.

Created process to include alternate vendors based on their past performances to select for new bids.

Oversaw the evaluation of system test design, test equipments, software and hardware design,

Facilitated training and continuous improvement process of engineers and technicians.

Oversaw vendor selection and negotiated pricing and submitting RFQ for mechanical and electrical components.

Supported new product development, work closely with all levels of management including the VP’s of research and development, marketing, quality and manufacturing, and the Director of Application Sales.

Extron Electronics: Anaheim, California 2002-2005

Senior Program Manager

Responsible for managing the program development of $2.1MM professional A/V system products including computer-video interface, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, radio antenna amplifiers, signal processing devices, and high-resolution cable.

Coordinated and drove efforts with engineering, sales and marketing, manufacturing, quality, and other multi-disciplinary team members to ensure on time delivery of the product.

Managed and worked with cross-functional resources to streamline and improve existing quality processes.

Knowledge of MRP system, worked in Agile methodology and knowledge of ISO standards.

Leaded technical direction and training to support group, sustaining engineers, industrial engineers and production line crew, which increase production efficiency by 10-15%.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Graziadio School, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Electronics Engineering Technology, Arizona State University, AZ

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certification– New Horizon, Anaheim, CA

Harassment Training Certification Janteq Corporation, Irvine CA.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Certificate--Outreach Computer Training, Irvine, CA

Microsoft Advance Word Certificate-- Outreach Computer Training Irvine, CA

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel Certified, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes, Agile, Arena, Expandable, C/C++, AutoCAD, Apple, Visio, AS400, Allegro, Primavera P3, SAP document control system

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & SEMINARS

ISO9001and ISO14000 training, Lean manufacturing, FMEA, Leadership Effectiveness Training(LET), Earned Value Management (EVM), Change management, Ethics, Interpersonal skills sets, Diversity at the work place, PMP courses and training.

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