Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 1

I’ve worked in a variety of roles through a varied career, and I’m proud of my achievements, but I am seeking to establish myself in a solid role in the USA that will see me through the next 20 years. What I can bring to a position with your company is a unique perspective gained through the variety of roles I’ve had, and the companies I’ve had the pleasure (or displeasure!) of serving. Additionally, I’ve experienced many challenges that have given me a solid tool kit of ways to resolve pain points experienced in your world. I am a problem solver, and I’m comfortable both on the workshop floor and the boardroom. My experience includes, but is not limited to:

• Quality Engineer role involving Root Cause Corrective Action processes; IATF16949 audits; part specification interpretation; tool and die calibration; parts inspection using CMM; manufacturing audits; relationship management;

• Technical Writing of procedures, machinery operation, maintenance manuals, training documents, contracts, and more;

• Supervising trade personnel including coordinating and scheduling work package delivery on Defence aviation projects;

• Project Management in abatement projects, as well as computer system rollouts, installation, remote support, training;

• Army procurement for Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) including contract management and evaluations of RFIQ’s for recommendation to CO. Representing CO in project meetings and preparing reports for Defence Minister;

• Worked in 3 levels of government: Local (City), State (Department of Education), and Federal (Department of Defence);

• Installation, maintenance and repair of full motion simulation training systems;

• Environmental remediation, including site survey, Xactimate estimate writing and preparation of project proposals;

• Heavy vehicle and equipment operation (truck, passenger coaches, forklift, Bobcat);

• Warehouse management; forklift operation including reach stacker, overhead gantry crane operation, loading dock;

• Working around aircraft in manufacturing as well as pilot operations. Detroit Tool Metal Products (Ironform Group) (Dec 2018—present) Quality Engineer—Detroit Tool Metal Products (Ironform) (Dec 2019—present)

• Manage Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes including investigations, reporting, and recording changes; lead RCCA meetings and direct 8D, 5-why, 4-square, Root Cause Analysis processes and facilitate the QMS process across multiple sites;

• Carry out internal manufacturing audits to prepare for IATF 16949 audits;

• Investigate material defects and report to Purchasing to reject materials back to suppliers;

• Review customer specifications and make line calls on the approval of production parts;

• Review and recommend changes to control plans, PFMEA's, and work instructions;

• Manage the flow of material and parts through the DMR area;

• Conduct capability studies on parts and collate results into spreadsheet reports;

• CMM inspections on parts using PC-DMIS with the Romer arms;

• Review workload and set daily tasks for the CMM technicians to manage business unit performance metrics;

• Work within the Infor Syteline ERP system to manage all aspects of the QMS process; Welcome to the Résumé of

Michael Earley

A fast learner who can solve

problems and apply extensive

experience to every challenge.

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• Interact daily with external clients such as John Deere, Caterpillar, and Paccar, and 3rd party sorting companies such as QLS and Trigo;

• Calibration of measuring tools, gauges, and fixtures using hand and surface plate measuring equipment, as well as Romer arm inspection.

Key Achievement: in 12 months, I was able to bring down the Paccar PPM score by over 80%. Plant Parts Specialist—Detroit Tool Metal Products (USA) (Dec 2018—Dec 2019)

• Manage the movement of raw material, staging components, and maintaining parts database for incoming and outgoing inventory. Manage parts transfer between plant locations and follow up missing deliveries. Liaise with plant supervisors and work center supervisors to JIT movement of materials and Finished Goods. Project Manager/ Estimator—Spartan Services LLC (USA) (May 2017—Dec 2018)

• Assess damage and make recommendations for a scope of work to homeowners and insurance agencies,

• Prepare Xactimate estimates, interpret insurance policies, and interact with insurance adjusters,

• Manage small teams of laborers; ensure equipment and tools are in good order and available for each project,

• Manage the execution of projects to ensure compliance with IICRC Standards. Heavy Vehicle Operator—Brisbane Transport (Australia) (Feb 2016—Oct 2016) While waiting to move to the USA, I decided to get some practical experience with Brisbane Transport, using my Heavy Combination Vehicle licence (CDL-A equivalent). I moved to the USA in October 2016. National Service Engineer—Australian Dermatology Equipment/Equipmed (May 2014—Nov 2015)

• Installation and servicing of dermatological medical equipment nationwide, including the installation of PC-based software management systems and training medical staff. I also established the new state office, with its own service workshop capabilities to provide a center for technical service to the region. Technical Writer—Russell Mineral Equipment (rmeglobal.com – ore processing equipment) (2012 – 2014)

• Technical documentation role using Author-It software to create complex technical reference manuals up to 550 pages;

• Take ownership of and project manage documents for unique machines;

• Quality Assurance role of monitoring and recording machine performance during Factory Acceptance Tests;

• High level of proficiency in use of MS Office suite, Photoshop, Coreldraw, Author-It, Solidworks (incl PDME). Achievements at RME:

• I identified a potential problem on a new series of machines, leading to a design change during final assembly;

• I wrote and implemented a progress tracking spreadsheet to provide visibility to the team manager. Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 3 Simulator Technician—Thales Australia Ltd (2010—2012)

• Maintenance, repair, and support on systems including:

• more than 160 computer server systems including 18 SGI visual systems; 2 x 6DOF hydraulic motion platforms (2x twin 50kW motors), projection systems, cockpit instruments and mechanical flight control systems;

• Verbally present weekly report to stakeholders on technical problems being addressed and proposed solutions;

• I also tracked and prioritised faults for attention by shift leaders; maintained faults database; carried out software testing including Acceptance Test Procedures (ATProcs) and Malfunction Test Procedures (MTProcs) with reference to the Qualification Test Guide (QTG); and I also contributed to creating and verifying test procedures;

• I ran objective tests and carried out cockpit testing for Recurrent Fidelity Check (RFC) tests. Responsibilities also included:

• Ensure the ARH Tiger Full Flight Mission Simulator and Level 3 Cockpit Procedural Trainers are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines;

• Coordinate and carry out scheduled maintenance “R” servicings on all devices, including pre-positioning spares and replacement items;

• Conduct engineering investigations as required including reporting to Thales Engineering for further action;

• Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure equipment is in calibration;

• Maintain records and documentation, managing compliance against the relevant Thales and customer prescribed standards and processes (TAMM, ITARs);

• Co-ordinate spares and repairs to ensure that the simulator meets its contracted availability requirements;

• Conduct repair and maintenance on:

• simulation flight instruments including CANBUS integration,

• mechanical systems including flight controls and control loading systems and hydraulic motion systems,

• all computer systems including hardware and software in Windows, SGI and Linux environments,

• multi-screen visual projection systems including LCD and CRT using both front and rear projection screens,

• electric actuators for access drawbridges to domes,

• night vision and HMSD calibration on TopOwl displays,

• Image Generation systems using SGI and Evans & Sutherland,

• Barco 908 and Sim 6 multi-output projector systems using dome and vertical screens,

• Distributed Interactive Simulation on LAN and WAN,

• Act in the role of a Senior Technician when required, acting as Shift Supervisor, directing other Simulator Technicians in prioritising and carrying out daily tasks;

• As the SME on the weapons systems and the aircraft platform, apply this in-depth knowledge in investigating simulator unserviceabilities and CFUs as well as carrying out training of other simulator technicians.

• Act as the local systems administrator for the Thales network. Quality Engineer for Carried Forward Unserviceabilities (CFU) Coordinator (Secondary duty):

• Through regular consultation as required with relevant key personnel in Darwin and Oakey, collate, distil and prioritise on a monthly basis a customer-driven list of CFUs for immediate attention;

• Actively provide information back to these key personnel on the progress, positive or otherwise, of current efforts, maintaining an open line of communication to produce timely resolution of issues; Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 4

• Liaise with device coordinators at each site to arrange access to both the simulator and reference pilots to support investigation or testing as requested by engineering support. Achievements at Thales:

• Work instructions supplied to us were often inaccurate or unclear, so I was responsible for clarifying and rewriting many procedures and submitting updates to be incorporated into the work instruction system, making them more reliable and making our work more streamlined.

• The Maintenance Manager’s reporting system database stopped working due to some system changes, and I was able to find the fault and fix it, which enabled the monthly reports to be completed on time.

• Communication challenges presented a barrier to good relations with the other companies we dealt with, so I worked to improve the transparency of the process and develop a better level of trust between stakeholders. Flight Simulator Operator / Trainer—Australian Aerospace (2008—2010)

• Operate ARH Aircrew Training Devices (simulators) for the purposes of training delivery;

• Coordinate maintenance activities on ARH Ground Training Devices as necessary;

• Develop training material for IOS Operators to develop familiarity with flight operations and military tactics.

• Act as Facilities Manager, identifying and logging issues with Spotless and liaising with engineers, technicians and contract managers to ensure smooth operation of the facility;

• Ensure that all activities conducted in the ARH Tiger Training Facilities are in full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety, Defence, Army, State / Territory and legislative requirements;

• Manage the Credit Sequence database, under the direction of the Training Device Manager, to ensure the correct scheduling and technical content of Recurrent Fidelity Checks (RFCs);

• Undertake Recurrent Fidelity Checks on all ARH Tiger Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs);

• Provide technical and administrative assistance in support of the accreditation of the ARH Tiger ATDs, including the generation, dry-running, running and presentation of the associated Credit Sequences;

• Provide technical and administrative assistance in support of the On-site Test and Evaluation of the ARH Tiger ATDs, including acting as an AA Test Observer as required;

• Create tactical scenarios using the Tactical Scenario Generating Station (TSGS); manage the entities available for tactical scenarios using the Tactical Library Editor (TLE) in accordance with the Training Management Plan and any Instructor inputs;

• Deliver Safety Briefs to personnel and visitors; conduct tours and presentations of the facility to VIP visitors;

• Act as the single point of contact within the business group for IT related issues; Achievements at Australian Aerospace:

• The simulator operators were inexperienced in military tactics and aviation procedures, so I developed a training plan to improve their knowledge of tactics, and helped develop a training plan to role play as Air Traffic Controllers for instrument flying procedures. This role play aspect has since been incorporated into the position description.

• Simulator Operators had little to no flying experience, so I developed a training plan to get to a basic level of flying proficiency. This involved receiving flying training from the qualified instructors at KBR and resulted in more highly skilled and motivated simulator operators, and also better relations with KBR

• Ground Crew work platforms risked toppling due to poor design. I prepared an engineering brief for the Training Devices Manager with recommendations for structural modifications to the platforms to provide greater stability. Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 5 ARH Retrofit Project Planner; MRH90 Assistant Parts Coordinator/Tech Assessor—Australian Aerospace (2008)

• Interpret technical drawings, develop Bills of Materials, engage and manage sub-contractors, liaise with procurement professionals and production staff;

• Prepare and maintain the Retrofit Project Schedule using Microsoft Project;

• Plan, coordinate and control Retrofit Program activities including ground test and inspections;

• Direct a small team of technical trade staff in performing scheduled tasks, including working with them to resolve new challenges that presented a risk to achieving project milestones;

• Provide Retrofit Planning input into configuration change process, liaising with engineering and support staff to ensure the approved product configuration baseline is maintained;

• Act as point of liaison with the design engineering organisation to resolve Retrofit and MRH Assembly queries;

• Report regularly to the Support Team Lead, highlighting risks and proposing mitigation strategies;

• Supervise the receipt and dispatch of aircraft Mod kits;

• Monitor the movement of assembly parts for Production aircraft, including deficiencies and supplier liaison;

• Use SAP R/3 on a daily basis in parts movement control and supply chain management processes;

• Monitor return of parts for repair/configuration change and report on the status of kits and parts deliveries;

• Conduct First Article Inspections; prepare engineering reports with recommendations for changes to drawings, parts or assembly processes.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the AAP 7001.053 Technical Airworthiness Management Manual and the AAP 7001.059 Aircraft Maintenance Management Manual as it relates to the functions of Retrofit of in-service aircraft and production of aircraft.

Achievements at Australian Aerospace:

• I asked the technicians for task durations to create a realistic project schedule, then posted a large scale printout of it in the workshop area. The technicians blocked out tasks as they went, giving an immediate visual progress meter.

• Tracking complex parts requirements across multiple aircraft was made simpler when I created a multi-source spreadsheet, enabling the manager to have progress information in one place.

• Communication between French and English-speaking technical staff became a challenge, so in my personal time I worked with the French technicians to create a quick reference translation guide for tools and parts. Officer Cadet (Trainee Pilot); ARH Tiger Project Technical Officer (acting Captain in ARHPO) —ARMY (2006—2008) Australian Regular Army/Defence Materiel Organisation DMO (Tamworth, Oakey and Brisbane) Officer Cadet (ARH Tiger Project Technical Officer) (November 2007 – March 2008) As per below. I returned to the Project Office after leaving flight training and continued my duties there. Officer Cadet (Student Pilot) (November 2006 – November 2007)

• Achieve a flying standard to the level of a CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane);

• Take part in military aviation training methodology and practices;

• Formal review of training material with recommendations to the Publications Officer;

• Develop video-based training aids for use by students and instructors;

• Develop quiz questions and study material for ground school subjects and flying syllabus topics. Officer Cadet (ARH Tiger Project Technical Officer) (April 2006 – November 2006)

• Prepare Capability Brief for the ARH Part Task Trainer project, and work with contractor on writing a Requirements Specification; prepare a Request For Quotation or Tasking Statement (RFQTS) for approval by Training Systems Manager;

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• Take a lead role in establishing a wide area communication link to enable combined training between Cockpit Procedural Trainer devices in Oakey and Darwin;

• Take part in Facilities Management issues in Darwin, providing recommendations for solutions to issues and operating on behalf of the Training Systems Manager;

• Evaluate tender responses with recommendations to Training Systems Manager for awarding contracts;

• Assess and provide advice to Training Systems Manager on tender submissions for contracts such as writing of Training Needs Analyses and other contract proposal submissions;

• Assist with accreditation of the ARH Tiger full motion flight simulator including cockpit layout and functionality verification, including logging and documenting Deficiency Reports;

• Prepare reports as required for the Training Systems Manager in response to Ministerial requests for information, assist the Ground Systems Engineering Manager with research and information;

• Integrate diverse training systems schedules into a single source Microsoft Project file and assist in migrating this schedule into a centralised project management software system;

• Utilise negotiation, liaison and communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with Military Units and civilian contractors; including conducting presentations and submitting concise and comprehensive technical reports to customers, senior management and stakeholders;

• Maintain a familiarity with the ADF Technical Airworthiness regulatory requirements and principles specified in AAP 7001.053, the Technical Airworthiness Management Manual (TAMM). Achievements at Australian Army:

• I researched and wrote a Ministerial Brief to the Defence Minister on an area of concern to do with Project Air87.

• I brought together timetables from Excel and Project into Primavera, to do with aircraft production, Aircrew and Ground Crew training device construction and accreditation, and Aircrew and Ground Crew courses.

• I represented the Training Systems Manager Lieutenant Colonel in facilities management meetings in Darwin.

• Each year, hundreds of Aircrew and Ground Crew travel back and forth between Darwin and Oakey. I conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis of leasing private aircraft flying direct to Oakey against commercial flights via Brisbane. Head of Control Systems—SimLink Controls International (2004—2006)

• Designed and manufactured replica Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter flight controls and overhead switch panel and integrated these electronically into the GeoSim computer system;

• Engineering design and manufacture – AutoCAD design then fabrication; set up small scale manufacturing facility;

• Delivered, installed and optimised GeoSim helicopter flight simulator device in commercial premises and provided training on the use of the simulator to commercial staff; Achievements at SimLink Controls:

• None of the commercially available flight controls for simulators met my needs, so I designed and built my own, including adapting a geared input multiplier. These are now in commercial production with GeoSim.

• Part of the CASA requirements for accreditation of a flight training device in situ is to provide user training so the instructor can become accredited on the device. I provided this training.

• Realistic instruments and displays are critical components of flight simulation. I used my technical knowledge and industry contacts to find and procure the best solutions for the device. Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 7 Director–Integration Specialist—GeoSim Technologies (2003—2006)

• Designed, built, accredited, delivered the GeoSim helicopter simulator trainer and simulator-based training;

• Provided technical advice on interpretation of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations;

• Promoted and presented the GeoSim trainer to the helicopter flight training industry, including tender submissions to contract specifications and making presentations and demonstrations;

• Prepared training material for use in the simulator environment; Achievements at GeoSim Technologies:

• As the only member of the team with direct aircraft and simulation experience, I was able to provide advice and guidance in interpreting CASA regulations to achieve accreditation of the device for flight training credits.

• Critical aspects of the system required external programming input. Through my contacts in the international simulation community I was able to source reliable programmers who quickly helped to solve our challenges. Systems Support Officer; Windows Server Systems Administrator—Queensland Studies Authority (1999—2006)

• Project managed site design and implementation of Windows Exchange and Citrix Metaframe XPa;

• Technical writing and internal workplace training on Microsoft Office products;

• Carried out HSE Risk audits using National Safety Council of Australia Risk Database. Achievements at QSA:

• With ageing computer systems and 13 remote offices to support, I used my remote computing knowledge in Citrix to set up a pilot study, limited to using our existing infrastructure. The proposal was implemented.

• The Linux Red Hat mail server system was unable to cope with enterprise email requirements. I piloted, installed and managed a full Active Directory implementation, including MS Exchange Server, and managed the migration of 250 user emails accounts from individual .pst files to Exchange functionality without data loss or service delay.

• I was responsible for IT inductions for new staff, and I wrote a desktop help system in Delphi. Michael Earley 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpearley adijd2@r.postjobfree.com 8 EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO 1999:

IT SysAdmin; Sales & Marketing; Store Management; Casual Trades' Assistant / 2ND Class Machinist & Welder Casual positions through DRAKE Industrial, Able Placements, Manpower and A to Z Engineering included work at: Boral Tiles; QCL Darra; Containers Packaging; VisyBoard; CSR Gyprock; BHP Steel; Watson Engineering

• Engineering fabrication and jobbing shop work; factory shutdown maintenance; process manufacturing; mill relining; conveyor belt roller replacement; ram extrusion machine operation & repair; metal press operation. EDUCATION

(Australian TAFE=Technical And Further Education, equivalent to a Technical College in America):

• Advanced Diploma (Associate Degree) of Mechanical Engineering, Skillstech TAFE (2009)

• Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training (“Train the Trainer”), Brisbane North Institute of TAFE (2004) OTHER CERTIFICATES & LICENCES:

• Member of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (2018)

• Xactimate 28 Certification Level 2 – Certificate Number 1510553 (Insurance industry software) (2018)

• Missouri Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL-A, with double-triple and tanker endorsements) (2018)

• Asbestos Contractor 7118101317MOWI19456; IICRC Fire Restoration Technician #249825 (2017)

• OSHA 10-Hour (2017)

• Department of Defence CAMPUS courses: (2008—2012)

• Classified Document Handling; Responsible Recordkeeping; Defence Security Authority - Intro to Security; Configuration Management, Risks, and Incidents in Software Testing; Project Risk Management; Defence Procurement for projects <$5m; Military Logistics; Emergency Management Fundamentals for Floor/Zone Wardens and Section Wardens;

• Australian Defence Force Basic Pilot, Basic Flight Training School Tamworth (2007)

• Specialist Service Officer First Appointment Course, Royal Military College – Duntroon (2006)

• Citrix Certified Administrator, Microsoft Certified Professional (2003)

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