MARLON G. VAZ
Nationality: Brazilian (Green card holder)
Address: ***** ********** ***
Mukilteo, WA 98275, USA
Cell phone: ++1-425-***-****
e-mail: abh7f0@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Some 20 years experience in Electrical Systems Engineering, Embraer
Customer Account Manager and Airplane Assembling:
Development of Cabin System including IFE, PC Power, Powered Seats, Seat to
Seat and definition of various interfaces on monuments such as Closet/
Stowage, Lavatories and Galleys, etc. Preparation of various substantiation
reports such as ELA, Grounding and Bonding, TVSA, Functional Test
Procedures, etc. Development from conception to testing of Flight Deck
systems like Head Down/ Head Up Display, Helmet Mounted Display, Solid
State Data Recorders and Video Cameras.
Embraer Customer Account Manager for China and France managing customer
interests by providing Technical and Commercial Follow up visibility, fleet
reliability analysis, support to entry into service, preparation of
Proposal of Service Bulletins and Proposal of Services, preparation of
operators conferences, etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JAMCO AMERICA (Everett, WA)
Electrical System Engineer
October 2007 to June 2010
Complex electrical engineering assignments with considerable latitude for
action and decision-making; researches, designs, develops, and tests a
variety of electronic and electromagnetic equipment and systems; and
incorporates new technology and new customer requirements in the design and
redesign of electrical components and products for aircraft through
integration systems engineering with emphasis on systems reliability and
integrity. The core responsibilities of this position include:
Overall design of electrical and electronic systems such as In-flight
Entertainment (IFE), Personal Computer (PC) Power, Seat Power, Proximity
Lighting, Power Panels, Main Cabin area raceways, Seat to Seat Cable Length
calculation and related systems for aircraft.
Interface definition including EICD preparation for Closet/ Stowage,
Lavatories and Galleys.
Determining the impact of electrical modifications to aircraft and aircraft
electrical systems and for ensuring modifications adhere to the best
engineering design practices.
Travel for on site modification support and to perform aircraft surveys;
Designs and directs engineering personnel in the design of aircraft
systems, including wire harnesses, wire routing, wiring diagrams and
equipment installation;
Develops design substantiation reports to support system design,
installation, and testing (such as Electrical Load Analysis, Grounding and
Bonding, Functional Tests, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Tests,
Transverse and Vertical Separation Analysis, and/or similar reports);
Tests the manufacturing and installation of aircraft electrical and
electronic systems and coordinates with other related groups for System
Architecture Development and Installation with a focus on Safety and System
Certification Requirements.
Equipment Qualification process for 787 and 777 including Infrared Touch
less Faucet, Electrical Lid Down Flush and Light Assemblies. Preparation of
Qualification Test Plan & Procedures for Electrical Power Input Quality,
EMI and Environmental Qualification Tests. Test witnessing on Testing
Laboratories and preparation of Test Reports.
EMBRAER (Brazil)
Customer Account Manager
November 2003 to August 2007
Core competences include Integration of Embraer Headquarter to French
and Chinese Customers by managing Customers expectations conciliating with
Embraer best interests.
Leading engineering teams to generate Technical Follow up visibilities and
preparation of technical issues presentations for Customer meetings and
Conferences;
Maintain ownership of customer issues working as multi-disciplinary
negotiator and facilitator to meet customer needs within agreed targets,
focusing on quality, schedule and costs;
Perform reliability analysis for continuous improvement of Airline key
performance indicators;
Preparation of Service Commercial Proposals and Proposals of Service
Bulletins following up the process from proposal execution to invoicing;
Integrate Embraer, Customers and suppliers for commercial and technical
issues resolution;
Function as a prime information channel for CAM, Regional Units and Service
Centers to solve relevant issues and "road blocks" generating internal and
external visibilities;
Coordinate the implementation of EIS (Entering into Service) and retrofit
campaigns;
Participation on the preparation and presentation of Embraer Operators
Conference in China (2004, 2005 and 2006);
Annual visit to Embraer Beijing Office and Customers in China and France;
Close contact to Customer Account Managers, Technical Representatives and
Spare Parts Representative;
EMBRAER (Brazil)
Electrical System Development Engineer October
1998 to November 2003
Core competences include Displays and Optical Systems specification,
development, Integration and negotiation with local authorities for system
certification;
Preparation of requirements specification integrating customer needs,
certification authorities, costs, weight, dispatchability and
maintainability requirements;
Definition and design of Display System architecture following applicable
requirements set forth on MIL STD 810, DO 160, MIL STD 704, MIL STD 1787,
RS 170 and others;
Preparation of the reports: Equipment specification, System Description,
Hazard Analysis, On Ground Acceptance Test Procedures, Flight Test Proposal
& Results, Suppliers Evaluation, etc and submittal to applicable
Certification Authorities for Approval;
Definition of basic project interface, requirements and specifications
analyzing system architecture, positioning, space provisioning and
segregation, physical, cooling, functionality, EICAS messages, FTI
parameters list, Mock-ups and Rigs compatibility related to the different
aircraft systems;
Definition of system electrical/electronic and mechanical ICDs;
Preparation of technical Statement of Work and manage equipment Suppliers;
Definition of system environmental requirements (pressure, vibration,
acceleration, sand and dust, humidity, altitude, etc) and analyze the
suppliers qualification tests reports;
Promotion of the design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc) and approval of system
interface;
Preparation of system test campaign by elaborating the on ground and flight
test plans and evaluate the test data;
Laboratory and Aircraft system integration and troubleshooting;
Support to maintenance manuals preparation and revision including (AMM
I/II, SSM, IPC, etc);
Training courses preparation;
Programs participation:
EMB ALX for the Brazilian Air Force: Responsible for the 8x8 AMLCD head
down display, for the 5 Stroke only Head up Display, for the Color HUD
Video Camera and for the Hi 8mm Video Tape Recorder;
F5BR modernization program: Development of a 8x8 AMLCD head down display,
for the 5 Stroke on Raster Head up Display, for the Color HUD Video Camera
and for the aircraft Solid State Digital Video Recorder;
For both programs, product engineering, manufacturing and procurement;
EMBRAER (Brazil)
Technical Electrician
March 1990 to October 1998
Assembling line and flight preparation activities on manufacturing and
installation of a wide variety of cables assemblies and wiring harness,
insulation/continuity checks;
Installation, maintenance and troubleshoot of avionics electrical
appliances and related electronic controls and devices. Support mechanical
appliances installation, modification and maintenance installation of
Engine, landing gears, flight controls surfaces, etc;
GSE operation for testing different electrical and electronic aircraft
system: AC&DC Electrical, VOR/DME/ILS, Communication (VHF/UHF), INU, ADC,
XPDR, Radar Altimeter, Head Up Displays, Head Down Displays Unit, Internal
and External Lights, Antennas, Fuel, EICAS, Hydraulic, Landing Gear, etc;
Perform grounding, metallization and EMI/EMC tests;
Perform aircraft leveling, Inertial and HUD platform harmonization;
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for installation procedures;
Diagnose malfunctions, and correct problems by applying knowledge of
electronic units and systems.
EDUCATION
Extension: Marketing and International Business, Jan 2000.
INPG - Instituto Nacional de P s Gradua o, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Bachelor Degree: Electronic Engineering, Jan 1997.
UNIVAP - Universidade do Vale do Para ba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
SHORTCOURSES
Aviation: Avionic Cockpit Displays (UCLA-1999), Aeronautics
familiarization, Safety assessment. Several courses on the Embraer ERJ145
and Embraer E-JET170 family. Several courses on the Embraer AMX (military
aircraft) and F-5BR, Measurement instruments, Torque meter and basic rules
for the installation of lock wire, Harness and cable connection
manufacturing, Metallization principles and measurement, Anemometric bench
test operation, Optical instruments operation (Theodolites, Levels,
Collimators, etc). Others: AutoCAD 2009. Software engineering. Audience
presentation techniques. Negotiation techniques.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and Portuguese
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Marlon Gon alves Vaz
Brazilian, 39 years old
Married, 3 sons
Hobby: Music, Trumpet and Saxophone player
Mukilteo, WA, USA, October 2010
Marlon G. Vaz