FAITH ELLIOTT

870-***-**** *** Ouachita ***

acum14@r.postjobfree.com Camden, Arkansas 71701

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Versatile Project Engineer who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and an unsurpassed work ethic.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Business Owner/Project Manager

Freeo Creek

December, 2013 October, 2015

Developed the detailed business plan that included marketing and sales, financial projections, and market analysis.

Researched property for restaurant location. Analyzed survey, topographical, and flood plain maps.

Acquired permits and discerned the legalities of dismantling, burning, disposing and repurposing an 85 year old house.

Managed, scheduled, and arranged catering events.

Adjunct Professor

Southern Arkansas University Tech

September, 2009 March, 2014

Classes included CAD/CAM, CNC, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Industrial Robotics.

Senior MRP Analyst

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

October, 2013 December, 2014

Coordinated and expedited work flow and materials within and between departments according to production schedules.

Networked with other Lockheed Martin facilities and outside companies including the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop best practices.

Created production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.

Compiled information into operational reports and lead meetings with other departments in order to meet customer requirements.

Lead Lean Audits

Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

January, 2010 September, 2013

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Unique Identification (UID) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

Researched capital equipment needs and provided cost justification.

Inspected performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.

Utilized basic drafting and software programs to develop WI’s, support equipment, and production process flows.

Provided technical guidance and support to manufacturing operators to facilitate assembly performance.

Lead and participated in numerous Kaizen events.

Applied lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields including WIP reduction, increase in floor space, labor productivity improvements, quality improvements, and rework reduction.

Program Lead

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

January, 2004 December, 2009

Coordinated planning, scheduling and material details between vendors, production floor, and customer.

Compile, review and provide program status reports to functional areas.

Provided analysis for program manufacturing activity including productivity, capital, forecasting, budgeting, sales, inventory and operations planning statements.

Participated in development of the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting.

Developed numerous reports and programs using SAP and Excel making it useful during proposal efforts and negations with customers. Participated in contract negotiations.

Managed Program Implementer contract compliance, performance and dispute resolution.

Served as the primary interface between the Program Implementer and the Program Administrator.

Maintained program data integrity.

Planned, organized, coordinated and controlled program contract deliverables in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and contractual requirements.

Reviewed and approved contract deliverables, program documents, program strategies and initiatives, program reports and other materials or activities related to the program.

Applied technical expertise to improve program effectiveness. Engaged in ongoing efforts to benchmark program performance, assessed new opportunities, and drove a continuous improvement mindset with Program Implementers.

Schedule and facilitate program implementer meetings.

Manufacturing Engineer/Cost Analysis

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

March, 2001 December, 2003

Provided job cost estimates for bid proposals which included labor and material quantity.

Calculated man-loading, conducted capacity analyses, and developed budgets for different programs.

Developed and implemented manufactured work instructions (WI’s).

Engineering floor support

Project Engineer

Amfuel

May, 1999 March, 2001

Estimated production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Conferred with vendors to determine product specifications and arranged for purchasing of equipment and materials.

Evaluated products according to specifications and quality standards.

Conferred with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Production Floor Support for over 25 fuel cells

Drop Test Engineer for hardware qualification, design process, and production lot qualification

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas

Master of Science, Operations Management

Degree date: 2005

Southern Arkansas University

Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Technology

Minor - Computer Information Systems

Degree date: 1998

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Associate of Applied Science, Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Degree date: 1996

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified

SKILLS

Exceptional PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite.

MS Project expertise

SAP Enterprise software

CNC and Robotic Programming

Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

SPC data analysis

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