Project Management

DIANE M. WALTERS

P.O. Box ****

Lompoc Ca *****

661-***-**** Mobile

*******@*****.***

PROFILE: A seasoned professional with a broad business acumen; A proven

change agent strong in solving complex corporate / industry issues with

the ability to transfer ideas and plans into delivered products and

services.

* 26+ years progressive Executive, Program, Engineering and

Manufacturing Management expertise in Commercial and Government

environments;

* 25+ years successful P&L responsibility for

Engineering/Manufacturing/Project Operations with minimum

revenues baselined at $250MM ;

* ITAR/EAR Jurisdictional knowledge and Export requirements

* ISO 9001/9003 Proficient;

* GMP/ SPC Implementation and Utilization expertise;

* AS9100/NADCAP Certified;

* FAR/DFAR Savvy

* Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

* New Business Development/ Capture Management Astute

* Earned Value Management Specialist

* Authority in Aircraft Composites, Structures and Process

Engineering

* Ability to travel 75%

* Multiple Site Management Efficiency

* Salary requirements negotiable to fit Corporate targets;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CURRENT CONVENTIONS:

04/2011 - PRESENT

. Walters Industries IDIQ Vehicles utilizing fixed price delivery orders

for remainder of contract period;

. Consultancy requirements for GFE/GFI deliverables;

. JSF SRN Customer Verification management;

. Carbon -Fiber Thermoset Analysis; Company Confidential;

. FAA JT3D Retrofit feasibility program (QN) Confidential;

VOUGHT AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES,

HAWTHORNE, CA 12/2008 - 03/2011

(MANAGER2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT)

747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for the Program initiatives for launch, development and

profitable delivery of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, (8I) forward,

aft fuselage and empennage build requirements. Directed Program launch

activities and follow on support for multi site deliveries and final

assembly activities, while instituting and monitoring action item reviews,

stop light chart reviews, schedule reviews and technical reviews. Point of

contact for production readiness reviews, program integration activities

and affordability reviews.. Developed mechanisms for monitoring project

progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers,

line managers, and internal/external clients. Provided subject matter

expertise to drive the integration of common processes while leveraging

both technological and human capital in support of cost controls, improved

efficiencies utilizing earned value expediency.

TRIUMPH GEAR SYSTEMS, INC. PARK CITY,

UT 3/2007 - 3/2008

SR. DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING

o Lead strategic engineering direction for this business entity that

provides complex gear assemblies, propulsion and accessory drive

transmissions, high lift systems and flight trim actuation for all

commercial and military aircraft markets;

o Oversee corporate initiatives and drive individual projects in support

of product design, product testing, operations support, R&D, Patent

enhancements and protection(s);

o Technical alignment of policies and procedures for ease of

fabrication, manufacturability, and on time delivery practices;

o Recognized as expert in policy and procedures to mentor employees for

successful, consistent performances;

o Managed environmental requirements for compliance with federal laws

and consumer policies;

o Implemented Engineering processes and Quality improvement efforts

utilizing lean technologies in existing operations and new

product initiatives;

o Strong P&L, Money Management Skills;

o Promote culture change and performance management/accountability from

the entire operation;

o Proven effectiveness to engage all levels of an organization from

senior management to the hourly workforce to project a dynamic degree

of initiative, motivation, and committment to produce a demand for

excellence and a passion for results.

ADVANCED PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

LOMPOC CA 2/2004 - 3/2007

SR VICE PRESIDENT,MANAGING PARTNER ENGINEERING/OPERATIONS

o Full P&L responsibility for this Technical Aerospace/ Aviation

Industry Program Management firm;

o Business development interface with Government and Prime System

Integrators;

o Proposal Management, Capture plans, Statement of Work and

Specification development and delineations;

o Products and Services costing;

o Interpretation and Negotiation of all Contractual Obligations;

o Principal Spokesperson for all DOD Space Directorates;

o Establish Strategic Plans and efforts for the Management of

overall Company;

o Directed Product(s) development and Client/Market Launch;

o Signature Responsibility for Design for Manufacturability,

Product Development Cycle time, Performance and Reliability,

Target Cost.

o Oversaw efforts of 15-20 Program Managers for various in house

Government/Commercial Programs

. Directed Engineering Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions for all

Commercial Aircraft Hardware.

Developed statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development,

ongoing and new business requirements. worked with customers and

management to obtain approval. Identifies and manages changes to

statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes, and

incorporates changes into statement of work. Negotiated proposed changes

to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and

schedules. Lead project execution to complete the work statement.

Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies and coordinates

resources required over the life of the project or program. Assigns

responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical

correctness and consistency of products and services. Directs proposal

development to complete the work statement. Compared actual results to

baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity

and lessons learned; Identified corrective actions to improve project or

team performance. Provided technical, business and integration leadership

for the development and execution of project or team plans.

.

PHYLRICH INTERNATIONAL, BURBANK

CA 10/2000 - 01/2004

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING/ ADVANCED PLANNING

. Day to day operation of $30 MM Manufacturing plant employing 75-100

personnel; Directed the efforts of the Engineering, Procurement,

Quality Assurance, and Strategic Planning Departments;

. Designed Production budgets to lead company to achieve maximum

profitability;

. Implemented policies and procedures to align corporation with State

and Federal

. Regulatory Conformance;

. OEM program development and Market launch responsibilities;

. Implementation of Demand/Flow technologies Lean Mfg principles and

various Supply Chain optimum efficiency tools;

. Strong International and Domestic Supplier rapport and Vendor

Management.

WALTERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. LOMPOC CA 06/1993 - 10/2000

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Full P& L responsibility for this Contract Mfg, Design Engineering, Project

Mgmt consulting firm, which has its primary business focus and Customer

base support of Aerospace, Department of Defense, Nuclear Energy, Medical

Device Development and Aircraft Modification Industry type clientele.

Direct oversight of day to day operations of Capital Equipment

Manufacturing Operations, (e.g. injection molding, stamping, sheet metal,

brake and hydroforming, heavy plate cutting, coining and plating

activities, etc.) utilizing various technologies per contract/customer

specifications.

Specialized Certifications Include:

. Electronics Manufacturing

. Aircraft Parts -Mock up Tooling,Aircraft ILS and SPARES Management

. GSE Development and Refurbishment

. Minimum Run Manufacturing/Prototype Development

. Readiness Review Preparation

. Six Sigma Quality Program Implementation

. FDA 10K Document Preparation, Pre/Post Amendment (Medical Device

Development/Mfg 21CFR 860)

Ensured all technical organization's activities and operations were

executed in compliance with local, state and Federal regulations and laws

governing business operations; Created and implemented the structure and

processes necessary to manage the organization's current activities and its

projected growth, including facility reconfigurations for potential

expansion activity. Maintained a sound plan of corporate organization,

establishing to ensure sufficient management development and capable

succession.

MULTISCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANAHEIM HILLS CA 05/1987 - 06/1993

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

. Full P&L responsibility held for Corporate initiatives and objectives;

. Responsible for short/ long term profitability and growth of the

Company;

. Corporate liaison to all Department of Defense, and Department of

Energy Executive Clientele;

. Principle researcher for all Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

contract activity

. Department of Defense, Commercial and Private Industry RFQ /RFP

preparation;

. Day to Day Operation of Engineering, R&D, Quality, Procurement

Departments, utilizing 8M per annum operating budget and 156

personnel;

. Product development and Market Launch of PERFORMA 1 (pat. pend.)

Automotive Fuel Clean Air Regeneration Project

Primary role developing division to realize optimum growth compatible with

the best long and short-term interests of the organization. Served as a

primary point of contact with the customer, government or prime contractor,

resolving problems as necessary and developing/maintaining a high level of

customer satisfaction; Responsible for coordinating activities and

management of schedules, project costs and budgets for all organizations

involved in the program verifying that program is fully compliant with

contract requirements and internal standards and practices. Analyzed

programs with respect to risk (cost, schedule and technical performance),

develops risk mitigation plans, and implemented corrective action when a

program misses, or is in danger of missing cost, schedule or technical

performance requirements. Provides timely resolutions to program

challenges, managed proposal activities ensuring that project costs,

schedules and program particulars, met or exceed requirements necessary to

win new business, developed the strategies and business scenarios to grow

the program within the product area, reviews status reports prepared by

project personnel and modifies all schedules or plans as required.

Mc DONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION LONG BEACH CA 12/1986-04/1993

Douglas Aircraft Company

US subsidiary of McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft Company

manufactures and sell various sized Commercial and Military Aircraft and

fixed wing Rotorcraft; Position(s) held are as follows:

BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER, MD-11 Production

Technical Training/ Quality Certification Division;

SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, MD-80 Production

Product Support/ Change Control Management;

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, C-17 TOOLING

Tooling Business Operations Division;

SENIOR TOOL ENGINEER, T-45 PRODUCTION

Product Definition Division;

TRACOR AVIATION INC. GOLETA CA 11/1983 - 07/1986

SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER

. Aircraft overhaul and conversions per Customer specifications;

. Overhaul, Repair and Maintenance of major components per FAA

service bulletins and individual contract requirements;

. Engine overhaul, repair and build up for installation of Quiet

Nacelle

(Hush Kit) configuration to Boeing 707 aircraft;

. Extensive expertise in Aircraft Interiors, Composite Materials for

Tooling, Hard Skin Applications, and Engine Support Structures;

. Sheet Metal Fabrication for Douglas, Boeing, Lear, Airbus, and

Lockheed component modifications

. Optimized Manufacturing methods and procedures for maximum

utilization

of labor/ facility resources to augment operating

efficiencies and increased net profit(s) succinctly at a quarterly rate

of 20% ;

Provided Technical support for critical hardware issues,

dispositioning of non conforming commercial aircraft structure

encountered during modification processes;

. Evaluated processes and procedures for effective, advantageous work

breakdown structure (WBS)

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA 09/1978 -

05/1981 ACCELERATED DUAL DEGREE BSME /MSME, MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING/MATHEMATICS

(NOTE: 14 units required for degree conferment);

NASA AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, VANDENBERG AFB CA 1981

PHASE I

Configuration Management;

Risk Management;

Integrated Logistics Support;

Technical Marketing/ Proposal Preparation;

PHASE II

Launch Vehicle Systems;

Satellite Communication Systems Engineering; Orbital Mechanics;

Spacecraft Structures- Design/Analysis/Testing;

Solid Rocket Motors- blueprint/Application

COMPUTER SKILLS:

MS PROJECT, EXCEL, AUTOCAD 2000, VISIO, CATIA,(V 4,5) POWERPOINT, MS OFFICE-

SUITE, SOLIDWORKS, MECHANICAL DESKTOP, PRO-E, UNIGRAPHICS, CIMAGE, DOORS,

TEAMCENTER, MASTERCAM,

WILDFIRE vs. 3.0, 4.0; PRIMAVERA, CINCOM, EPICOR-VANAGE, TC-1, MES, INSIGHT

.

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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