Richard B. Elwell
Email: abnc05@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** *** ******** **., **********, Al 35741
Phone: 256-***-****
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OBJECTIVE: Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the aerospace and defense
industry
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced in commercial high volume production
Experienced building to military / medical specifications
Worked as start up coordinator outside the United States
Over 20 years supporting electronic and mechanical assembly operations
Excellent communication skills able to prioritize and plan work
Highly motivated, self-starter
Senior Manufacturing Engineer LOCKHEED MARTIN,
Huntsville, Al 2003 to present
2006-present: LM STS, 4000 Memorial Parkway:
Manufacturing support for multiple military programs
Generated manufacturing instructions and designed necessary tooling
Created bill of materials utilizing MRP system
Worked hands-on with new product start up and on going support
Interfaced with design engineering on new product design and prototype
build
Resolved assembly / fit issues between designers and manufacturing
personnel
Analyzed / implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Member Material Review Board (MRB)
2005-2006: LMSSC, 4800 Bradford Dr:
Provided support for the THAAD Fire Control Component Classified Lab
Wrote work instructions to support the product repair, changes and the
addition of new equipment in the lab
Performed general rework / replacement of components
2003-2005: LMSSC, 4800 Bradford Dr:
Supported the design of the THAAD Launcher
Reviewed drawings and provided design input for manufacturing back to
engineers
Wrote work instructions to support the fabrication and 1st piece /
prototype build process
Developed tools, equipment list and the production plan
Provide technical support to vendors
Support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) / Production Readiness
Reviews (PRR)
Preliminary Design reviews (PDR) / Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
Product Engineer
Sanmina-SCI Huntsville, Al 1995 to 2003
Generated manufacturing instructions and designed necessary tooling
Performed First Article Inspections (FAI) / Supported NPI builds
Created bill of materials utilizing MRP system
Set labor standards, worked on cost savings/process improvements
Worked directly with customer new product team
Provide technical expertise feedback to customer to improve throughput
Analyzed / implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Customer configuration controller (DISH NETWORK)
Member Material Review Board (MRB)
Product engineer for printed circuit boards produced in 10 plants worldwide
Supported design validation review testing
Material and Failure Review board member
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Manufacturing Engineer SOLA ELECTRIC
Fort Payne, Al 1994 to1995
Responsible for production equipment, floor support
Set labor standards, worked on cost savings/process improvements
Material and Failure Review board member.
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor / Safety Director UNISYS
Huntsville, Al 1991 to 1994
Managed daily production of 15 engineering professionals and clerical staff
of 3
Responsible for quoting process
Provided process validations
Created and supported tool inventory system
Material and Failure Review board member
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
UNISYS Huntsville, Al 1983 to 1991
Generated manufacturing instructions and designed necessary tooling
Performed First Article Inspections (FAI)
Created bill of materials utilizing MRP system
Set labor standards, worked on cost savings/process improvements
Worked hands-on with new product start up and on going support
Analyzed / implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Material and Failure Review board member
Implemented TQM / Lean manufacturing concepts
Manufacturing Engineer SCI
SYSTEMS Huntsville, Al 1982 to 1983
Generated manufacturing instructions and designed necessary tooling
Performed First Article Inspections (FAI)
Created bill of materials utilizing MRP system
Set labor standards, worked on cost savings/process improvements
Worked hands-on with new product start up and line balance
Analyzed / implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Component prep engineer
Customer configuration controller
Member Material Review Board (MRB)
Industrial Engineer AVCO ELECTRONICS
Huntsville, Al 1976 to 1982
Generated manufacturing instructions and designed necessary tooling
Created bill of materials utilizing MRP system
Set labor standards, worked on cost savings/process improvements
Worked hands-on with new product start up and on going support
Interfaced with design engineering on new product design and prototype
build
Resolved assembly / fit issues between designers and manufacturing
personnel
Generated labor standards for products
Member Material Review Board (MRB)
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology / Management
University of Alabama in Huntsville
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING:
Secret Security Clearance / Six Sigma Greenbelt Training
Brief / Ready Work Factor Time Standards
Abbreviated Work Factor Time Standards
Detailed Work Factor Time Standards
IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC
Specialist (CIS)