Brian E. Duggin

Buckeye, AZ *****

acu034@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-duggin/84/326/349 602-***-****

Visionary Test Engineer

Improve Test Methods and Reliability Reduce Test Time and Cost

Utilize excellent team skills to design, manufacture, test, and implement new and more reliable test methods and equipment into production, dramatically improving reliability and reducing budgetary implementation.

Adept at interpreting and implementing software and hardware requirements, designing hardware solutions to save time and energy, and exceeding budgetary requirements with on-time delivery.

Leverage outstanding team leadership and motivation to achieve outstanding results by incorporating project management, evaluating skills of both individuals and overall team, and tracking key performance metrics.

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages:

C, Turbo C++, LabWindows CVI, LabView, Test Stand, HP Basic, HT Basic, Turbo Pascal, HP VEE, Assembly

Operating Systems:

MS-Dos, Windows 9X, NT, XP, 10X, SunSparc (UNIX)

Applications:

Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Databases:

Hardware/Software Tools:

Test Equipment:

MIL-STD:

Additional;

Paradox, Access

National Instrument VXI/ NI-PXI, 1553 A/B Bus Controller, IEEE-488 (GPIB) Bus Controller, Curvic Robotic Controller

Digital Volt Meter, Digital Oscilloscope, Logic Analyser, Spectrum Analyser, 1553 Bus Analyser, Chamber Temperature Controller, HALT/HASS Controller, …

MIL-STD-490, MIL-STD-1521 A/B, MIL-STD-1553 A/B

DO-178B, DO-178C, ISO9001, CMMI

Professional Experience

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE, Phoenix, AZ 2015 – 2016

Senior Test Systems Engineer

Provide support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and test performance for all systems in the overhaul and repair facility. One of two engineers in new group to support test bench and test cell development and overhaul to increase volumes and test capacity. Programming in Labview for testing of APU engines and Engine Systems. Engineering interface with factory technicians for new tooling design and ordering including both capital equipment projects and expense for new and replacement tooling fixtures. Programming and Upgrade of Curvic Robotic Test Equipment. Upgrade of Test Cell for additional 12 engine models. Current duties include:

Reducing TAT of entire factory to meet or exceed company guidelines and goals.

Managing cell expense reduction through better tool design and operation.

Managing and ordering of Capital equipment and tooling for Repair and Overhaul operations.

Upgrade software and hardware to increase capacity and reduce test time.

Plan and implement test equipment obsolescence reduction to reduce maintenance costs and improve performance of the test area.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AEROSPACE SYSTEMS, Phoenix, AZ 2005 – 2015

Senior Test Engineer

Provided support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and test performance for engine and flight control systems test equipment. Manage capital budgets for test equipment upgrades and replacement through initialization and completion of capacity models. Senior member of 6 engineer and 8 technician staff.

Increased equipment operational time 25% per year by developing preventive maintenance plan that increased task completion with minimal resources, integrated staff and floor technicians’ responsibilities, and reduced dependence on maintenance staff.

Primary interface with production supervisors and managers to achieve a 1 day response time to all test equipment failures and no more than 8 hours for critical system failures, reduced response time by 40% and an increase of 35% customer satisfaction. Decreased repair time, reducing value of end items overdue to customer by $4M per year.

Managed thermal testing program that incorporated new technology into thermal acceptance testing, saving 50% on utility costs, 80% on gas consumption, and 40% on equipment longevity. Resulted in less test equipment and 35% greater efficiency in test cycle time.

Served as primary interface with engineering staff from remote sites, coordinating delivery, repair, setup, new equipment design, floor planning, technician training, and implementation, managing budget of $3M to $5M of capital funds to be delivered and operational under budget and time constraints.

Contributed on lean manufacturing team, increasing product output $8M in 2014 while reducing manufacturing costs. Ongoing project currently estimating $7M – $15M revenue increase throughout the factory in 2 years.

ACSS, Phoenix, AZ 2003 – 2005

Test Engineer

Designed, integrated, troubleshot and maintained test equipment for flight detection avoidance systems for aircraft safety.

Led team in design and implementation of new thermal testing process that saved $1M and increased test reliability 43%.

Reduced test time for flight avoidance systems by 25%, saving $250K per year through identification and implementation of software improvements that eliminated unnecessary redundancies.

RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS, Phoenix, AZ 2000 – 2002

Senior Test Engineer

Conducted research and developed new software for emerging technologies and systems to increase capacity of cell site equipment.

Wrote and implemented test plans that saved 25% test time while delivering 15% greater test reliability.

Led remote testing of new product through stress testing for performance reliability and customer satisfaction.

Participated on troubleshooting team that improved quality 35%, saving $1M on customer returns by identifying software improvements that enhanced hardware performance.

Education & Professional Development

MS, Organizational Leadership, National University, San Diego, CA, 2016

BS, Computer Science with emphasis on Software Engineering, National University, San Diego, CA

Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Associate Certified

15% complete towards ACE Practitioner

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

U.S. Navy Veteran – Responsible Petty Officer in charge of Link 11, Microwave, Satellite, and ship to ship communications for world wide broadcast of scenario training for ships heading to the conflict in Desert Storm. Maintenance and Repair of Satellite communications and Radar communications. Support of Saturation Dive Operations for recovery of downed aircraft. 10 years of active duty service.

Tournament director for Girls fast-pitch softball for 12 years managing all aspects of operational excellence for up to 70 teams.

Volunteer coach for both boys and girls soccer, softball, and swimming.

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