MICHAEL BULL

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Jonesboro, GA ***36

214-***-****

acrhsr@r.postjobfree.com

Project Engineer with 12 years of successfully managing high profile, time sensitive projects within the Manufacturing/Telecom arenas across multifunctional areas including operations, engineering, supply chain and finance. Extensive experience in Vendor Selection and Management; Managing Capital Budgets and Procurement; Equipment Selection, Modification and Design; Quality Control, Testing; Financial Budget Tracking and Reporting.

EXPERIENCE

US Air Force – via Kihomac – Robins AFB, GA 7/2013 – 4/2014

Electrical Engineer – Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

Analyzed complex electronic circuitry and precision electro-mechanical assemblies in order to recommend component substitutions (electronic sourcing) to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, safety, and performance specifications.

Identified, analyzed, and solved 140+ obsolescence issues across multiple platforms before they impact sustainment

Interpreted and approved detailed technical data to support the replacement of components for items where the manufacturer has discontinued production, including: reclamation, aftermarket, Form, Fit, & Function Interface (F3I) substitutions, emulation, and complete redesigns

Performed analysis for subsystem components, component validation/verification, risk analysis and component supportability in the context of the platform configuration

GE Appliances – Roper (via Adecco) – Lafayette, GA 9/2012-7/2013

Purchased Material Qualification Leader (PMQL) – New Product Introduction

Managed the process of qualifying parts for new product introduction approval process to verify compliance with drawing requirements: dimensional (GD&T), appearance, performance, regulatory (Toxicity, RoHS, Reach) for wall ovens and stoves.

Managed the evaluation of over 600 new parts (PPAP equivalent)

Prepared, coordinated, and conducted supplier 1st piece part submissions to verify compliance

Worked with supplier on Gage R&R submission, Quality Checks, and Critical-to-Quality Characteristics (CTQ) corrections

Reconciled tooling information with the PPM, Tooling Engineer, Supplier and Sourcing of various monitoring data systems used by the NPI team.

Philips Inc. Health Care - Respironics Division (via Adecco) - Kennesaw, GA 12/2010 – 9/2011

Purchasing Engineer – Global Sourcing/Vendor Management

Responsible for the Vendor Management process from beginning to end including vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, awarding of contracts, overseeing quality inspections and ensuring compliance. Worked to ensure integration within the manufacturing process.

Negotiated cost deduction with the supplier realizing a cost savings of +$225,000

Provided value added engineering approach to new product development through design for manufacturability

Managed and mitigated supply program risks related to overseas suppliers and supplied materials

Provided technical input to Design Engineering relative to component designs, selection and cost requirements.

Identified technologies and suppliers to support new product programs.

Researched & prioritized sourcing opportunities based on potential savings and/or urgency of business need

Managed sourcing activities including RFP development and analysis, auctioning, consortium buying, etc.

Managed supplier risk for critical components

Prepared, coordinated, and conducted supplier negotiations

Analyzed component assembly to maximize cost reductions to company operations (Kanban)

Sourced replacement vendors for PCB/A pick parts (SMT) after the Japan Tsunami resulting in no delays in production

Caterpillar Inc. (via eServ - Dell Systems Subsidiary) – Griffin, GA 09/2006 – 01/2009

Project Lead – Engineering Group

Managed the coordination of New Product Introduction (NPI) and re-engineering activities of associated with a change in components, OEM parts or material utilized within the manufacturing process. Responsibilities included but were not limited to factory validation and specification, compliance, testing and inspecting of supplied parts.

Reporting and technical tools included: Pro-E / ACAD modeling, Supported LEAN manufacturing and re-engineering processes utilizing the Six-Sigma system, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis – PFMEA, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis - DFMEA, Production Part Approval Process – PPAP

Continuous process improvement through the reengineering projects identified additional needs leading to securing three new contracts awarded in the amount of +$500,000 revenue.

Lead 35 reengineering Electrical/Mechanical projects all delivered to the client on time.

Quality checking of CAD drawings for equipment modification

Hands-on testing of engineering changes for analysis and functionality

Coordinated weekly and monthly scheduled meetings to report results formally and informally on an ongoing basis.

GE Energy (via Granite Services International – PenPower), Norcross, GA 06/2005 – 08/2006

Project Controls Specialist – Wind Energy

Prepared cost estimates and schedules for proposals and studies. Consult with, assist, and advise Engineering and Project management on matters involving expense and cost estimates on 14 active projects.

Developed and managed project expectations and activities across multifunctional areas for large-scale projects.

Lead project planning activities such as Scope Definition and Management (Work Breakdown Structure, Project Change Control, and Maintained Scope Documentation), Critical Path, Risk Management, Communications.

Controlled and tracked project performance in respect to Time, Cost, and Quality (Kanban). Coordinated with other project managers and organizational entities to identify and monitor issues, impacts and dependencies using Gantt charts

AT&T (formerly SBC Communications) - Southwestern Bell Telephone, Dallas, TX 11/1999 – 05/2005

Manager - Transport Equipment Engineer - Network Engineering

Managed all aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including setting goals and objectives (RFQ), preparing and documenting all project’s plans, financial tracking, coordination of internal and external resources, scheduling and site preparation for twenty-eight central offices in the North Texas area. Oversaw budgets of +$27 million through coordinating and was single point of contact for +75 vendor/contractors performing hardware/software, fiber optic equipment and racking structures installations.

Developed and implemented methods to achieve cost and time savings while improving performance and quality enhancements. Saved SBC $1.7 Million through the tracking of vendor contracts.

Managed the “Equipment Removal and Transition Program” for three Local Access & Transport Areas, (LATA). SBC’s total savings, +$5 Million.

Effectively communicated with upper management and multi-functional teams throughout the organization and provide technical support to external organizations within network management, security, and maintenance industries.

Lead quarterly status update meetings with contractors and vendors to discuss changes in installation guidelines, provide project updates and improve efficiencies and performed compliance/quality audits.

Prepared and presented project proposals, details, and completion reports while monitoring total projects budgets, schedules & processes ensuring projects were on schedule and within budget guidelines

AT&T (formerly SBC Communications) - Southwestern Bell Telephone, Dallas, TX 05/1998 - 11/1999

Manager – Long-Range Transport Planner - Network Engineering

Managed the capacity of SBC networks including switching, transport, data equipment, and central office power and backup equipment and provided technical support for circuit traffic designers within the North Texas area.

Authored the Methods & Procedures Manual that led to a +23% reduction in Trunk & Toll cable installation cost.

Lead Planning Engineer responsible for managing the trunk and toll fiber optic cable installation projects for 176 Central Offices in the North Texas area.

Forecasted, planned and authorized the installation and upgrades of the SONET network equipment and interoffice fiber optic network.

Managed union employees responsible for designing interoffice circuits.

Developed the North Texas strategic upgrade plan to remove copper cables and transition to fiber optics technology resulting in more efficient utilization of the network.

Lead Planning Engineer responsible for coordinating the fiber cable installations jobs with Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) in three LATAs and national account customers.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION

Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL,

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1998

Areas of Study:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMI), Six Sigma – Green Belt

Software Programs:

AutoCAD, Pro-E, SAP, MRP, Microsoft Suites: Excel, Access, Visio, Word and Power Point

Project Management Software: Primavera, Microsoft Project, Windchill, Sharepoint

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AWARDS

Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Texas Society of Telecommunications Engineers (TSTE)

1999 & 2000 Outstanding Contributor - Southwestern Bell

2004 Certificate of Excellence – SBC

2008 Helmet Award Winner – eServ

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