RAYMOND E. COLLIE

**** ** ******** **. ******, Fl. 34997

Cell: 754-***-**** e-mail: acqyir@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

M.S. Technical Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fl. - 2000.

B.S. Human Resource Management, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Fl. – 1994

Coursework in Mechanical Engineering – Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fl. – 1986-1988

A.A. Engineering, Palm Beach Junior College, Lake Worth, Fl. – 1981

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Helped procure and build two large and very successful advanced concept compressor rigs for Rolls-Royce’s Liberty Works Division.

Coordinated design and procurement of parts for the Space Shuttle Main Engine Liquid Oxygen turbo pumps

Helped procure, build and test a technology demonstrator for the Department of Energy

Managed the consolidation of warranty inventories in Connecticut and Florida ($15M total) to improve response time and minimize exposure to liquidated damages.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paradigm Precision - Stuart, Fl. 07/2014 – 03/2015

Manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft engine parts.

Project Engineer

Project engineering responsibility for all of the Pratt & Whitney F135/JSF Augmentor Pilot hardware.

Responsible for maintaining all of the manufacturing processes for the F135/JSF hardware.

Participate in contract and purchase order review for requirements and compliance.

Material Review Board (MRB) disposition responsibility for non-conforming hardware.

Relli Technology – Boca Raton, Fl. 01/2013 – 03-2014

Relli Technology, Inc. is an American company and a major international manufacturer and supplier of military defense components, equipment and total systems since 1975.

Director of DLA Purchasing/Quality Engineer

Responsible for daily oversight of all material sourcing and purchasing activity related to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contracts and ensuring all products issued to DLA contracts conform to the quality requirements of the

contract and drawing. Responsible for on-time delivery of material issued against DLA contracts. Responsible for actions related to non-conforming material.

Florida Turbine Technologies – Jupiter, Fl. 02/2008 – 06/2012

FTT specializes in the engineering, development, and testing of gas turbines, propulsion components, turbo pumps, and systems for military and commercial aircraft, space propulsion, and industrial applications including clean power generation and oil and gas.

Project Engineer

Project engineering responsibility for planning, procurement and assembly of gas turbine engines and rigs.

Coordinated up front with design and vendors to produce the most efficient design and manufacture of parts for the ADVENT ($12M) and HEETE ($10M) compressor/turbine rigs for Rolls Royce’s Liberty Works Division.

MS Project and created the material tracking schedule in MS Excel.

Participated in First Article Inspections and audits at vendor sites.

Material Review Board (MRB) disposition responsibility for non-conforming hardware.

Eastern Technical Services – ETS Power Group – Stuart, Fl. 01/2006 – 10/2006

Manufacturer of Industrial Gas Turbine aftermarket parts.

Project Engineer

Project engineering responsibility for reverse engineering and manufacture of aftermarket spare parts for Industrial Gas Turbines. Duties included submitting requests for quotes, selecting vendors, generating purchase orders for raw material as well as finished parts and tracking purchase orders from issuance through delivery of product.

Material Review Board (MRB) disposition responsibility for non-conforming hardware.

HEICO Aerospace -Jet Avion Engineering - Hollywood, Fl. 04/2001 – 06/2005

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft engine FAA-PMA parts.

Project Engineer

Project engineering responsibility for reverse engineering and manufacture of PMA compressor airfoils for JT8D, CFM56, and CF6-80 engines.

Extensive daily use of Minitab Statistical software for SPC activities.

Helped write, revise and maintain process and quality documents to align with current quality management standards.

Engineering Source Approval (ESA) oversight for JT8D, CFM56, and CF6-80 product lines.

Material Review Board (MRB) disposition responsibility for non-conforming hardware.

AVIATION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Boca Raton, Fl. 5/2000 – 2/2001

A $35M international supplier of commercial aviation spare parts and engines.

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for daily oversight of all purchasing activity. Negotiated contracts for cleaning services, installation and monitoring of the CCTV and alarm systems. Coordinated many activities to facilitate the company’s personnel and inventory relocation to a new facility. Managed five direct reports.

PRATT & WHITNEY – West Palm Beach, Fl. 9/1978 - 5/2000

A worldwide provider of commercial and military gas turbine and liquid-rocket engines and services.

Business Support Analyst

Responsible for oversight of warranty activity for F100 and F119 engine controls, augmentor, and gearbox hardware. Inventory management responsibility with emphasis on maintaining optimum balances sufficient to minimize turn times and mitigate exposure to liquidated damages.

Project Engineer

Project engineering responsibility for the design, fabrication, and procurement of Titanium compressor heatshields for the F119/F22 and Joint Strike Fighter engine programs. Managed the procurement of over 100 line items for the Space Shuttle Main Engine High Pressure Oxidizer Turbo Pump.

Senior Engineering Assistant

Managed the design, fabrication, procurement and acceptance testing of instrumentation probes, sliprings, and telemetry systems in support of the F100 and F119 engine programs. Designed instrumentation probes for test articles.

Instrumentation Technician

Installed and calibrated thermocouples and strain gages on experimental engine hardware to gather structural and health-monitoring data during engine testing.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1967 – 1978

Air Traffic Control Radar Technician

Repaired and maintained Air Traffic Control radar equipment and all associated communication and identification subsystems with supervisory responsibility for up to six personnel.

Additional training

IPT Leader Training Class at Florida Turbine Technologies, Jupiter, Fl. – 2011

Project Management Class, Florida Turbine Technologies, Jupiter, Fl. – 2011

Negotiation Class, Florida Turbine Technologies, Jupiter, Fl. – 2011

Design of Experiments Seminar, SAE Automotive Headquarters, Troy, Mi. – 2004

Weibull-Log Normal Seminar, SAE Automotive Headquarters, Troy, Mi. – 2004

ISO9000/9001 Training, Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, Fl. – 1998 - 2000

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES

Assistant Scoutmaster, Assistant roller hockey coach, Golf, Volleyball, Fishing, Boating, Biking and Welding

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