Richard P. Bougie

**** ********* *** ****, ******* NC 27604 H 919-***-****

E-mail actfpj@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

An Engineer, with extensive Project engineering experience in development and manufacturing. Excel in team environment. Experience running and managing integrated teams consisting of various disciplines while coordinating multiple tasks to completion. Software expertise in Teamcenter, SAP and Microsoft applications, MES and PEAR Engine assembly planning & build applications.

Experience:

VIVA USA Inc, (GE, Energy Division) Mebane, NC November 2015 – Present

Manufacturing Engineer

Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings

Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets

Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation

Conduct cost/benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment

Support EHS projects in cell Drive Process Improvement / Cycle Reduction initiatives and drive productivity improvements via process changes or improvements

Utilize lean-manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs and increase capacity

Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations

General Electric, Lynn MA October 2013-February 2015

VSTQL (Value Stream Quality Leader) GE38 Helicopter Engine

Responsible for the assembly of the engine for testing for customer delivery. Responsibilities:

Technical troubleshooting, interpretation drawings and field manuals.

Modify planning to incorporate engineering changes.

Engineering interface for new engineering changes. Investigate MRB’s define and coordinate rework.

Coordinate cost and process Improvements. Assign and plan daily work for the assembly department.

General Electric, Lynn MA October 2011-October 2013

MES Implementation

Responsible for the conversion of engine assembly planning into Teamcenter

Training planners in various engine line using PEAR (Paperless Engine Assembly Record) to convert / replace

Into Teamcenter

Validate for quality first article.

Twelve planners with more than 400 separate engine plans

Teamcenter Implementation Administrator

Responsible for administrator duties

Training, training guides, “How-to’s”, new user setup, ongoing progress reports

Leveraged the trouble ticket system from Durham and started trouble ticket system for reporting

for tracking real time issues for all system users

The project is currently at 90 percent completion

TATA Technologies, (GE Durham Engine Facility) Raleigh, NC April 2008 – October 2011

Teamcenter Specialist

Responsible of engine assembly plant which includes:

Training over fifty individual Work Station owners to date. this program, are the most active in Teamcenter

Three upgrades, participated in all of the real time testing & implementation of several product upgrades,

Like the Siemens Team Center is at 8.3.

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Have the responsibility of training the Durham site on all upgrades and updates, considered to be a Teamcenter Super User.

Provided user solutions for Teamcenter errors when trying to complete work tasks.

Keeping current with production schedules and needs

Belcan Engineering (At Pratt & Whitney) East Hartford, CT 2004–2008

Project Engineer

PW6000 Industrial Planner June 2007 – April 2008

Working with the PW6000 Mechanical Systems, Industrial Planner for the Gearbox, Lube System and bearings.

Tracked over one hundred and sixty parts and assemblies. Used SAP for MRP analysis and reporting to the Program office, using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Position required visits to various suppliers and co-ordination using P & W purchasing groups. During assignment there was never any hardware that slipped MRP requirements.

F119 Flight Test Analyst March 2006 – June 2007

Worked with the Customer Service & Investigation Services. The F119 Flight Test Program, designed to test the

Reliability of the P&W F119 engine under the most adverse conditions.

Data collected was used by the USAF and P&W to modify or re-engineer existing parts to maximize engine performance.

Coordinated failed part replacement, repair, and return to service, this required extensive coordination with various vendors, P&W Engineers and the USAF in order to keep the aircraft flying.

Attained proficiency in software application such as SAP, WCMS, CACTUS, IMAN, MS Word and Excel.

F117 Warranty Analyst March 2006 – July 2006

Worked in the Customer Service & Investigation Services issued, recommended hardware disposition instructions

for the customer ( USAF and Boeing).

Issued work authorizations/instructions to P&W approved repair/investigation facilities and/or suppliers

actively contributing to process definition and documentation for developing program requirements reviewing investigations final reports for technical accuracy and suitability for release to customers

with strong military customer focus.

Administered Special Support Requests (SSRs) to ensure successful execution of SSR scope in a timely manner and within budget.

TMC CATARC Relocation and Process Approvals May 2005 –March 2006

Provided shop floor assistance for the relocating of the Cathodic Arc equipment and related preparation backup process. Provide engineering assistance and liaison with Manufacturing Engineering on new machine qualifications

OPCERT / PIC Implementation Nov 2004 – May 2005

Provided shop floor assistance to cell leaders, working leaders and operators in implementing OPCERT on selected operations: blades and vanes in Advanced Coating, TurbTip, Vapor Coat and Heat Treat. Provided feedback to Manufacturing Engineers as needed to improve the clarity and accuracy of CAPP II work instructions.

Electro-Flex Heat, Inc Bloomfield, CT 2000–2004

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manager

As Manager of an engineering department, I was responsible for the engineering function as it related to the company’s product line of producing flexible electric heaters. The required skills included;

Design, material specification and the manufacturing process, as well as, the required documentation for “Production Process” and “Quality Assurance”.

Provided designs for wire patterns and artwork negatives. Created new dies and molds for wire, etched foil, tube and drum custom heaters. On an as needed basis, created schematics, templates and instruction

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sheets for non-standard applications. Specified new materials, created part numbers and assisted with developing the first piece test and inspection methods.

Generated the engineering worksheet with electrical information to specify the materials needed for production. Provided advice and assistance to the production staff with the drawings and specifications ensuring the quality requirements were exceeded.

Proficient command of the appropriate software and able to apply the process and operating procedures. Created process operation sheets for the company’s manufacturing software.

Assisted with quote preparation, feasibility, manufacturability and “pre-design” work-ups.

Provided drawings, quotes, and technical assistance for our customers.

Doncasters, Inc. Farmington, CT New England Airfoil Products Division

Manufacturing Engineer

Planned and prepared a complete set of computerized manufacturing operation sheets for blades and vanes on ground based turbines various CNC machining.

Developed inspection tooling for blue print requirements. Operated computerized inspection programs for both airfoil and root inspections.

Completed training (Quindos) used for computer programming of final inspection as well as in-process automatic inspection (CMM), Airfoil verification.

Electro-Flex Heat Inc Bloomfield, CT

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Managed the engineering department and provided staff with production and manufacturing instruction.

Prepared engineering orders that included process build instructions, bill of materials and inspection requirements.

Designed a pneumatic press that was used to enhance curing lead exit areas. Provided training to the engineering staff in use of AutoCAD software.

Re-programmed quality assurance software to provide computerized engineering orders. As needed, specified new components for custom assemblies and created new part numbers.

Pratt & Whitney (UTC), East Hartford, CT

Manufacturing Engineer

Utilized technical expertise to investigate and resolve shop problems to minimize a negative impact on production schedules.

Planned and prepared a complete set of computerized manufacturing operation instructions for welded and brazed assemblies.

Implemented and utilized computer based planning for new and existing processes.

Instituted “in process” inspection procedures that substantially reduced scrap rework and repair by 30%.

Education

Southeastern Massachusetts University, North Dartmouth Massachusetts (UMASS Dartmouth)

Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering

Bristol Community College, Fall River Massachusetts

Associate of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Training

Computer Aided Process Planning, Teamcenter Planning

Computer Applications and Drafting Software Products (Auto-Cad and Cad Key) MES & PEAR

Dimensional Tolerance Charting, (GD & T) Welding Engineering Fundamentals, Six Sigma GB training

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