Engineer Six Sigma

Eric Herrera Introduction

Personal web page: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsuccess

Experience as Director, Lead Technical Advisor in Engineering for multi-

national-corporation's leveraging over 20 years engineering and management

experience from NASA, The Boeing Company, Bombardier, Xerox, Freudenberg-

NOK, Alliant Techsystems (ATK), Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and

currently operating Eric Herrera Consulting/Contract. Started business

units with success in part due to my alignment with company business

strategy and my consulting talents. My approach incorporates my technical

and marketing skill set to enable a cost efficient and time effective first

market launch.

I have championed and developed innovative principles and ideas; applied

theories, concepts and technologies to areas of engineering for highly

complex and technical products and manufacturing processes. For example, I

have been awarded numerous patents.

I have been awarded World Excellence Award's for my innovation in using CAE

and Six Sigma methods to save OEM's millions annually in testing,

prototyping, manufacturing and optimizing. Utilized quality control

management to insure not only the development of product but also the

manufacturing from the factory to a flawless first launch. I received

awards from Boeing for significantly reducing customer complaints using SPC

and code I wrote. I utilize control management in my daily work and I have

received my Six Sigma certification.

Throughout my experience I have insured that development and testing were

performed under a systems integration philosophy. I am using Systems

Integration Hybrid Engineering (SIHE) that I developed over the years to

insure that happens. For example, worked on developing the Ares Avionics

Mounting Structure (AMS) to protect avionics in the forward skirt extension

from predicted environments. I used SIHE for linear shape charge (LSC)

tests to characterize the pyrotechnic source shock and how that energy

propagates across structures. Identified the need to incorporate SIHE into

static rocket motor firing testing; I had involved local universities (BYU

etc) in that work. I participated in technical interchange meetings (TIM)

at the Marshall Flight Space Center (MSFC) regarding defining/predicting

external environments on Ares, such as liftoff, transonic, separation,

reentry and splashdown. For the work I have described above I was

responsible for developing the project plan, resources and costing.

I would like to leverage my technical and systems management ability/talent

by leading/conducting a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians and

manufacturing toward a flawless first launch, that is bringing product into

production in the most efficient and effective manner. My peers consider

me a change agent by my actions, I find that my greatest motivational tool

in leading people towards success, I would like to be enabled to have that

opportunity by being in a position of leadership.

One of my talents is to recognize talent in others and utilize it in a

synergistic way. My accomplishments are due to my team environment that I,

we, have created. I lead by influence, trust and reputation, not strictly

by appointment. I have a reputation in my field as a mentor and coach for

developing individuals. A talent I find quite valuable is being able to

convey complicated concepts/theories in a simple way thus empowering my

team to work with me leading to success. This ability has been recognized

not only in my, and my employer's success, but also in awards for best oral

presentations at SAE and other professional symposia.

Eric Herrera Quality Engineering and Manufacturing

My entrepreneurial skill have lead to my success in starting up business

unit 's such as the Advanced Vibrations and Acoustics (AVA) group for the

Freudenberg-NOK Corporation (FNGP). Responsibilities included P&L, supply

chain management, short and long term business roadmap, staffing,

scheduling and other relevant activity.

I have over 16 years experience in product development (PD) from NASA,

Boeing, Bombardier, Xerox, FNGP and ATK. My PD experience has involved

concept inception to strategic sourcing. Lessons learned from my PD and

six-sigma experiences enable me to use efficient and effective approaches.

For example I have used a specific seven-phase gate process that insures

flawless first launch. Briefly the manufacturability is identified in the

first 3 phases as part of the business case where the strategic sourcing

site is identified and notified. I involve the potential manufacturing

site early in the process; this is part of the TQM (total quality

management) concepts and culminates in the Transfer of Technology. This

structured approach also accounts for contract law, US and international

codes and IP. The phase one, for example, identifies a Charter Team and

this usually involves at least one person from a legal department. At each

phase gate the team reviews for IP, contract law and commercial codes. This

insures the set forth schedule is not impacted by "hidden/uncovered" legal

issues.

I have received my six-sigma certification in recognition of my success

using the various quality tools. I have performed DMAIC and DFSS; one of

my DFSS projects was awarded the World Excellence Award for eliminating

waste and increasing revenue generation.

Along with planning and becoming successful with respect to my business

unit's I have also participated in the staffing and implementation of

offshore analytical offices. My recognition of talent in others and

mentoring ability has staffed these offshore offices with high performers.

Eric Herrera

Coos Bay Or, 97420

Cell: 541-***-****

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsuccess

EDUCATION

MS Physics - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

BS Physics - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

( Selected to be in Grad Program.

( Thesis selected for presentation at AAAS world conference.

Summary

Innovative leader with extensive management and development in Engineering

and Scientific R&D, including startup experience in diverse and multi-

national product environments engaging and developing cutting-edge

technologies to advance corporate-wide initiatives worldwide that results

and achieve aggressive revenue growth, cost-cutting objectives, and

profitability margins, employing effective hands-on management with

superior communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Eric Herrera Consulting/Contract West Coast USA April 2010

Director Technical Advisor Six Sigma green belt

. Provide world class consulting based on my experiences working product

ranging from micro scale to Rockets including macro products such as

water and land Vehicles and the like

. Perform component to full systems integration testing including but not

limited to: modal, forced response, shock, and other novel arrangements

. Develop, plan, coordinate, conduct and report on said tests

. Optimize said type products using test and CAE

. Use six sigma and project management tools to enable high velocity

product development

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Los Angeles, Ca January 2010 to

March 2010

Director of Dynamics (Six Sigma green belt

. Empowered to Direct the multi-disciplined Dynamics group consisting of:

Aerodynamics; Environments; Loads and Thermal experts

. Responsible to create, execute and maintain the design cycle work-flow

enabling the success of SpaceX in providing LEO and beyond launch

services

. Responsible to produce the Falcon 9 integrated launch vehicle.

. Related work includes; staffing, mentoring, design, analyses, testing and

R&D.

Alliant Techsystems (ATK) Promontory, Ut 2008 to Dec 2009

Chief Technical Advisor (Six Sigma green belt): Ares Program DoD as needed

. Major contributor for identifying correct instrumentation to be used

on rocket motor tests

. Major contributor for determining Pyroshock device to be used on Ares

program, decisions were based on results from my specially designed

Pyroshock tests

. Received engineering award for work done on Ares Launch Vehicle

Pyroshock forward skirt and frustum separation tests. These were full-

scale tests conducted separately where I introduced my systems integration

hybrid engineering (SIHE) methodologies to ATK

( Responsible for aiding in establishing ATK as premier launch vehicle

integrator; initiated programs with ATK Test services deriving and

conducting tests using systems integration hybrid engineering (SIHE)

methods in developing simulation/empirical tools for predicting shock and

vibration of structures

( Responsible for Directing/Technically advising Ares team, and DoD

work as needed in technology leading to success of Ares launch program;

started programs to utilize advanced simulation techniques such as

hydrocodes (ALE3d etc) to model pyroshock and vibration with validation

using SIHE; identified need to optimize pyroshock energetic for Ares launch

vehicle forward assembly, tested new energetic to validate use on Ares

( Responsible for insuring systems level component/sub component

integration by participating and leading various integrated product teams

(IPT); identified need to re-design avionics mounting structure (AMS) by

predicting pyroshock propagation through structures and using SIHE

identifying coupling between AMS and shock/vibration

( IPT lead for shock and vibration mitigation on re-designed AMS

structure

Freudenberg-NOK Plymouth, MI 2002 to 2008

Director (Six Sigma green belt): Advanced Vibration and Acoustics (AVA)

( Responsible for creating a Corporate Analytical and CAE Department

from concept to integration, construction of testing labs, staffing and

training; in this responsibility I have continued my demonstrated track

record of improving the effectiveness of engineering organizations and

profit centers using change management resulting in new cost centers with

multi million dollar annual budgets

( Responsible for providing instrumentation and developing state of the

art laboratories which has resulted in new product technology and placement

of product into production leading to multi million dollar annual revenue

generation. The enabler for this is my systems integration hybrid

engineering methodology that integrates real world data with CAE enabling

rapid prototyping and solutions; this methodology has been adopted in the

industry

( Responsible for acquiring new programs, Project Planning, Scheduling

and implementation utilizing my fluency in Six Sigma Process change

Management and leadership, obtained green belt

( Responsible for ensuring the most efficient and effective

manufacturing processes for new and existing product, I have participated

in numerous Kaizens and VE workshops resulting in improved processes

( Responsible for R&D on existing and new materials, composites and

polymers and unique blend treatments to improve sealing and

noise/vibration, I have presented papers at Symposia regarding this subject

matter and won awards for said papers

( Responsible for multi-national engineering CAE development; improving

effectiveness, capability and sustainability resulting in numerous rewards

for patents enabling new business, my technical background has been the

enabler for this success; my technical background includes extensive

experience with various operating systems in the use of developing

experimental techniques/algorithms to solve Acoustic and Vibration

problems, Loads and Dynamics of Structures Theory and Practice, Vibro-

Acoustics, extensive Computer/Mathematical Modeling Coding and Analysis

skills (LMS-Sysnoise(Virtual Lab), LMS-CADAX(Test Lab), ASEA, NASTRAN,

PATRAN, Unigraphics, Hypermesh, Optistruct, IDEAS, ANSYS, ABAQUS, PRO E,

BEM/FEM/FEA, etc.)

( Responsible for staffing and implementation of an offshore analytical

office, my recognition of talent in others and mentoring ability has

staffed the Malaysian office with high performers. Initially the concept

was to perform only routine analytics (meshing of structures etc), I have

also enabled them to perform R&D

( Responsible for targeting technology rich niche markets (Aerospace,

Automotive, Energy and etc) and higher volume consumer products

(Appliances, Lawn Equipment, Recreational vehicle and etc) in my first year

this resulted in new business in excess of 5 million dollars annual

( Using CAE developed-conducted experiment/tests leading to patents,

new technology, customer programs and market share growth resulting in new

trade secrets and methodologies, one example being creation of theory and

methodology to aid in design of optimized mount "system" based on boundary

conditions (load etc)

( Developed and secured new customer account revenue through technology

exploration relationships resulting in new programs outside of Automotive

totaling over 40 million dollars in sales

( Provided written and performed oral presentations at numerous

international conferences and symposia resulting in presentation awards

( Received the Ford Motor Company World Excellence Award for a six-

sigma CAE optimization program, which saved Ford and generated Freudenberg-

NOK millions of dollars in new revenue

( Acquired major customer programs leading to creation of the AVA cost

center that resulted in millions of dollars in new revenue

Xerox, Wilsonville, OR 2001 to 2002

Principal Engineer, Research and Development

( Responsible for, Project Planning, Scheduling and Implementation of

noise and vibration staff and solutions

( Supervise and consult on new mathematical/development methodologies

(CAE, MATLAB, Labview etc) reducing noise and vibration

( Develop micro-structure(s) used for imaging by optimizing fluidic and

structural behavior resulting in a new patent

( Develop-conduct experiment/tests and utilize/develop simulation, CAE

and prediction tools

(Bombardier) Formerly Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), Waukegan, IL

2000 to 2001

Principal Engineer, Product Development Center

( Staff Vibro-Acoustics Materials group, Project Planning, Scheduling

and Implementation

( Supervise and consult on vibro-acoustic and materials issues

( Develop-conduct experiment/tests and utilize simulation and

prediction tools leading to new methodologies

( Developed novel geometry of a marine outer exhaust housing to

optimize vibration and motion control (Awarded Patent)

( Developed novel vibro-acoustic seals for marine vessel steering arm

to control motion and absorb acoustic energy (Awarded Patent)

( Developed novel composite material and visco-elastic application to

control motion and absorb energy of marine engine (Awarded Patent)

Boeing Company, WA 1990 to 1999

Boeing Commercial Space Company, Kent, WA

Vibro-Acoustic & Materials Specialist, "Sealaunch" Loads and Dynamics Group

( Responsible for integrating information/knowledge gained from multi-

disciplined tests into new technology resulting in new composite material

used for the fairing shroud, similar material being used on the 787

Dreamliner

( Responsible for enabling technology by managing, planning and

conducting tests across mutil national cross functional

engineering/scientific platforms, one test being conducted in Energia

Russia (Partner) where I derived the parameters for a correlation function

to be used in special prediction code I wrote

( Developed technology to protect the faring structure, sub-components

and payload from loads and vibrations, utilize/develop damping and

absorptive materials, I conducted a large panel acoustic test where I built

a room with one removable wall for the composite material test article

which was used to optimize constrained layer damping and absorptive

material placement

( Developed and utilized simulation and prediction tools to predict the

various environments and effects on the fairing structure, sub-components

and payload leading to a flawless first launch

( Developed and coded the algorithm that describes the correlation of

the exterior pressure fluctuating field on the fairing for the various

environments resulting in new software code acquired by the LMS Corporation

(http://www.lmsintl.com/) and widely in use

The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

Senior Specialist Engineer, 777 Groups, Community Noise

( Responsible for developing the technology representing the vibration

characteristics of the 777 (G.E. P&W R.R.) engines

( Developed computer models representing the vibration, acoustics and

flyover characteristics of the 777 (G.E. P&W R.R.) engines resulting in the

fastest FAA certification of any commercial aircraft

( Planned, participated and documented FAA certification flight-tests

utilizing said code for acoustic verification of the 777

( Resolved "Aerodynamic Humming" noise occurring in flight and present

in the passenger cabin

( Developed placement technique of acoustic/vibration lining for GE90

inlet leading to optimized field

( PIE award for coordinating with FAA in allowing Pratt & Whitney

engine changes, I proved analytically that an in service retrofit had

minimal impact on interior of cabin acoustics and vibration

( Improved galley "feel" by identifying noise/vibration sources in

panels and providing solutions

( Conducted tests for developing materials (seats, panels etc) with

designed absorption coefficients providing controlled spectra

( PIE award for convincing FAA, using CAE and analytics based on real

data I collected from various ground/flight tests, that a particular

characteristic of a change to the CF6 (GE engine) was spurious and not an

inherent flaw. This was the first time the FAA based a certification on

analysis/prediction only

The Boeing Company, Everett, WA

Senior Specialist Engineer, 747/767 Groups, Interior Noise

( Responsible for developing technology leading to improving vibration

characteristics of the Boeing 747 and 767 airplanes

( Developed methodologies capable of characterizing the interior

acoustic/vibration and "feel" of the aircraft cabin as a function of seat

position

( Using customer and test data with statistical process control (SPC)

coded and developed programs; I used my developed methodology to then

implement solutions for vibration problems and improvements resulting in

numerous awards

( Developed structured approaches for reducing customer (AAL, JAL,

Virgin, etc) complaints and improving interior of cabin "feel" using

statistical process control with real data (including taking data while on

commercial flights etc), this work resulted in a performance in engineering

(PIE) award for reducing complaints by 20% on 747 and 767 families of

aircraft

( Designed and implemented the "Forward Overboard Valve" used on the

767

( Obtained FAA approval to reduce acoustic tones in the 747 Pratt &

Whitney 4000 engine certification noise database, this was the first time

that the FAA confirmed major noise reductions based on analysis and not

test data

The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

Technical Engineer

( Worked on NASA contract with the Boeing Company to understand sonic

boom based on SR71

( Developed and coded an algorithm into a predictor tool

( Received 20 credits and a 4.0 G.P.A. from the University of WA in

Seattle for the above work

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