Michelle A McLean
Goddard, KS 67052
Home: 316-***-**** Cell: 316-***-****
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Manufacturing Engineering/Liaison related position that will utilize the combined
experience I’ve gained through employment at Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing, Cessna and Bombardier.
EDUCATION:
Friends University, Wichita, KS – Bachelor of Science Deg. – Computer Information Systems – Dec 2000
Community College of the Air Force – Avionics Systems Technology – Associate Degree – Jan 1998
Villanova University – Six Sigma Green Belt – Apr 2005
Villanova University – Six Sigma Black Belt – Jan 2006
Villanova University – Strategic Organizational Leadership – Nov 2005
RELATED TRAINING:
Integrated Avionics Technical School – US Air Force – Sep 1989
Digital Electronics Theory – US Air Force – Nov 1989
Advanced Test Station Theory/Troubleshooting – US Air Force – Jan 1990
Quality Concepts/Leadership Training – US Air Force – May 1995
Education/Training Technical School – US Air Force – Jun 1996
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Manufacturing Engineer – Hawker Beechcraft Co – Salina, KS – June 2010 to present
Develops, evaluates, standardizes and improves manufacturing processes and procedures.
Document current processes and create working documents for employees in new assembly location.
Assist in training new employees to perform work being moved to a new location.
Collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing departments to create efficient tooling and
manufacturing methods and processes.
Continue testing systems for efficiency and accuracy until a quality and cost-effective production process
is successfully implemented.
Project Coordinator/Data Management – Bombardier, Wichita, KS – May 2008 to May 2009
Michelle A McLean
17000 W. Maple St. Lot 2B
Goddard, KS 67052
Home: 316-***-**** Cell: 316-***-****
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Coordinate engineering tasks on multiple aircraft in support of published test schedules.
Create/modify parameter definitions, review Test Definition Sheets for appropriate instrumentation
requirements and ensure parameter readiness for scheduled testing.
Perform post flight data analysis, identify suspect parameters, and coordinate their repair.
Represent Instrumentation Design Team at planning meetings and provide engineering estimates and
task completion status to the functional test team.
Support aircraft performance activities for sustaining aircraft programs.
Correctional Officer – El Dorado Correctional Facility – El Dorado, KS – Oct 2006 to May 2008
Supervise inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative measures.
Perform periodic patrols of facilities and surrounding property to ensure the security and integrity of the
institution. Check inmate and facilities for possible contraband.
Operational Concept Analyst/Program Management – Boeing – Wichita, KS –Apr 2001 to Oct 2005
Coordinate teams, manage programs and provide status updates to senior management for assigned
projects through all phases, i.e. development, customer proposal and contract bidding and production.
Coordinate with Flight Test and Engineering teams to ensure availability and readiness of required
equipment and staff to support program schedule.
Interface with aviation industry and US government representatives to determine current and future
needs.
Served as government liaison for US Navy contracts to ensure all negotiated meeting formats, process
flow requirements and tracking methods were addressed and met contract wording.
Developed and instilled a comprehensive risk management process to reduce risks, ensuring costs and
scheduling commitments were met.
Performed risk management assessments of projects from initial concept development to program
completion.
Engineering Training Coordinator – Boeing – Wichita, KS –Apr 2001 to Oct 2005
Plan, direct and coordinate the training and development activities of engineering staff.
Michelle A McLean
17000 W. Maple St. Lot 2B
Goddard, KS 67052
Home: 316-***-**** Cell: 316-***-****
***************@***.***
Facilitate all aspects of contracted training, employee certifications and on-the-job training.
Determined training requirements and contracted training providers for onsite engineering training.
Manufacturing Engineer Associate – Cessna Aircraft Corp. – Wichita, KS – July 1998 to Apr 2001
Modification and Production Planning for Avionics/Electrical systems
Analyze and integrate engineering specifications to develop assembly and installation plan documents.
Ensure a smooth transition from engineering requirements to component build diagrams and installation
blueprints for the product lines.
Use process engineering principles and techniques to develop, establish and guide requirements for
assembly, and manufacturing configurations using IMS Production, MultiCapp and TSO systems.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling and supply teams to develop and guide the
manufacturing, modification, and tooling process plans to match customer needs.
Serve as Tooling Liaison to factory personnel and Production Engineering departments as required.
Analyze part number configuration changes to minimize impact on manufacturing schedule.
Identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies and processes improvements plans in
support of the type design requests by the Cessna customers.
Education and Training Management – US Air Force – Jun 1994 to Jul 1998
Established and implemented education and training requirements for 600+ personnel that were
consistently deployed to foreign and domestic locations on endless rotating basis.
Ensured deployed personnel’s training requirements would not lapse while deployed.
Screen and validate training requirements to make sure they met mission support requirements and
recommends actions to correct deficiencies.
Develop objectives to meet Air Force academic, vocational, and technical standards for upcoming training
requirements and determined the most cost effective method of providing training.
Create materials to support training objectives and develop tests and standards to measure individual
abilities
Conduct, validate, and revise programs and instructions using coordinated feedback from technicians,
supervisors and senior management.
Integrated Avionics Technician – US Air Force – Apr 1989 to Jun 1994
Michelle A McLean
17000 W. Maple St. Lot 2B
Goddard, KS 67052
Home: 316-***-**** Cell: 316-***-****
***************@***.***
Inspect, test, calibrate and repair avionics components, support equipment and component test stations.
Analyze performance and isolate malfunctions of avionics test equipment and aircraft components
Read and troubleshoot using wiring schematics and logic diagrams and Theory of Operation manuals.
Use system self-test and computer diagnostic equipment to determine the scope of repair or adjustment.
Perform troubleshooting procedures and repairs in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.
Update inspection records and all associated supporting documentation to show accomplished work.
Comply with directives governing handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.