Daniel Rivera

***** **** ***** *********, **** Creek, Washington 98012

347-***-****

actccr@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rivera-63157220

Areas of Focus: Engineering Management, Executive Leadership, Project Management

Qualifications Profile

Versatile, highly focused, and detail-oriented professional with well-rounded engineering and project management experience. Adept at

implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures for the enhancement of operational and performance efficiency. Highly

analytical and results-driven leader; complemented with expertise in resolving diverse issues and achieving target goals. Capable of

working effectively within challenging and fast-paced work environments. Armed with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and

multitasking aptitudes; with articulate communication skills essential in cultivating and maintaining relationships with all levels of

individuals.

Areas of Expertise

Program Administration and Implementation ~ Product Development ~ Design and Aerospace Engineering

Process Optimization ~ Root Cause and Data Analysis ~ Conflict Resolution ~ Regulatory Compliance

Relevant Experience

The Boeing Company - Everett, WA (2008–Present)

777 Design Integration Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader Jun 2015–Present

Provide expert oversight to daily organization operations including the reduction of risk in product design, development,

implementation, and production.

Employ analytical skills in determining, recording, and maintaining organizational processes and tools.

Apply keen attention to detail in identifying, modifying, and overseeing all design requirements of Integrated Product Team (IPT)

designed products.

Lead the successful product integration to Boeing Aircraft Programs by supervising and coordinating organizational health to

organizational executive and senior leaders.

Make major contribution in enhancing the overall organizational effectiveness by refining and executing organizational best practices.

Adeptly manage and maintain organizational staffing and budgetary outputs for recommendation on overall health and productivity.

747 Interiors Temporary Manager Engineering Manager Level K Oct 2014–Jun 2015

Effectively functioned as temporary mechanical and structural engineering manager level K for 747-8i interiors, responsible for

coordinating organizational outputs in alignment with engineering processes, mechanical design, manufacturing operations, project

management, and certification or regulatory compliance.

Adeptly managed all facets of budgeting and finance for the team.

Cultivated and sustained cross-functional relationships and integration across multiple disciplines.

Maintained direct interaction with executive and senior leaders as well as with clients.

Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in supervising 15 engineers and the overall strategic deployment for the daily operations to

support 747-8i customer introductions, product cost improvements, service issues, and other key concerns on the 747-8i and 747 legacy

requests, such as service requests and delivery commitments; team downsizing and personnel redeployment; staffing projections; and

strategic deployment of resource reallocation.

747 Interiors Lead Design Engineer Jun 2013–Oct 2014

Managed interior commodities encompassing ceilings, linings, passenger service units, furnishings, and stowage bins.

Maximized customer satisfaction by troubleshooting, formulating, and implementing solutions to resolve all 747 moisture management

concerns.

Assumed accountability in assessing and verifying designs for the 747-8i interior passenger cabin.

Spearheaded the generation of procedural changes, which significantly increased efficiencies by 25%.

Project Manager; Lead Design Engineer, Structures and Payloads Oct 2012–Jun 2013

Played an integral role as project manager and engineering design lead for the product development of new interior features.

Carried out wide-ranging tasks which included creating and integrating new products; managing complex projects, oversight of product

development processes and procedures; and collaborating with internal and external leadership.

Directed the development of interior features, which improved product revenue by 15% and minimized product costs by 10%.

Lead Design Engineer, Structures and Payloads Jul 2008–Oct 2012

Functioned as the leader, mentor, and design engineer for interior furnishings commodities for the 777 and 737 model aircraft.

Design Engineer, Structures and Payloads Jul 2008–Aug 2010

Served as subject matter expert for the design and certification of payloads systems while ensuring strict compliance with Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations on 737, 747, 767, and 777 model aircraft.

Fulfilled a vital role as certification plan owner (CPO) and certification plan input author (CPIA) for 777, 737, 767, and 747

furnishings commodities.

Conceptualized and produced composite furnishings commodities for the 747, 777, and 737 aircraft.

Pepsi Bottling Group - Piscataway NJ

Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2007–Jan 2008

Took part in creating innovative manufacturing procedures to reduce production costs, develop best practices, and optimize overall

production efficiency in the beverage industry.

Other Experience

NJ Army National Guard - Sea Girt, NJ

Specialist (E-4) Promotable – 91W Medical Specialist Jul 1997–Jul 2005

American Wood Moulding - Hanover, MD

Vendor Sep 2004–May 2005

The Home Depot - Edison, NJ

Inventory Management Associate May 2000–Sep 2004

Education

Master of Business Administration: 2013

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Everett, WA

Master’s Degree in Technical Management: 2011

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Everett, WA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 2008

Rutgers University School of engineering, New Brunswick, NJ

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering: 2006

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ

Professional Development

Duolingo Spanish Fluency: In Progress (Expected Completion)

Boeing Transition to Management: 2013

Engineering Lead Technical Excellence: 2012

Essential Skills for Effective Engineering Leads: 2011

Affiliations

Boeing Management Association (BMA)

Society of Professional Engineers (SPEAA)

Activities

Society of Hispanic Engineers

Awards and Honors

Invention Disclosure No. 13-1157-US-NP, Slam Latch Bolt Dampener

Dale Carnegie Leadership Advantage

Dale Carnegie Inspirational Leadership

The Army Achievement Medal

The Overseas Service Ribbon

The Army Service Ribbon

Technical acumen

Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Office 2008 and 2013 CATIA V5 Professional Engineering Wildfire 4.0

Ansys Lean PDM MATLAB Enovia Fluent Boris C++ Java HTML AutoCAD

Patent

Rivera, D. (2015). Aircraft Passenger Stowage Unit, Patent No.US D730,804 S. Filed: May 29,2013; Issued: June 2, 2015.

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