Engineer Manager

RAFAEL A. TORRES

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Seasoned multi-discipline engineering professional with more than 21 years of experience impacting organizational profitability and operational quality.

Merge excellent managerial, engineering, and analytical qualifications to deliver complex multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget.

Expert in assessing and reacting quickly to the challenge of resolving fault in mission-critical equipment and systems.

Open and progressive leadership style and excellent communication skills have served to build safety and quality focused natural work teams committed to deadlines.

Focused to see a job through, and strive for better, streamlined, and more cost effective ways to deliver high quality results.

CORE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

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* Project/Engineering Management

* Test Labs Management (Clean Rooms)

* Defense Acquisition Management System

* MRB and Non-Conformances

* Six Sigma Business Strategies

* ISO 9000 & Military Standards

* Systems Integration & Validation

* Manufacturing Start-ups & Transitions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Missile Defense Agency (MDA) 3/2010 to Present

Redstone Arsenal - Department of Defense (DoD)

Huntsville, AL

General Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Provide system engineering support to the Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) in key specialty areas; radars, missile, targets, command, and control.

Collaborate in the design of kill vehicles, space systems, targets, and weapon concepts. Perform Research and Development of future weapons and systems with potential application for BMDS.

* Performed test requirements reviews for MDA Sensors (SN) team and reviewed Critical Engagement Conditions and Empirical Measurement Events (CEC/EME).

Created a Process Improvement Tool to collect all CEC/EME per sensor. This tool was a key instrument during the definition of the Integrated Master Plan (IMTP) that was delivered to Congress by March 2011.

* Exceeded MDA training goals by achieving DAWIA Level III Certification in three different technical fields; Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluations, and Science & Technology Management.

Accepted as a Defense Acquisition Corps Member.

* Supported multiple complex projects by analyzing several foreign acquisition cases for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS).

This analysis identified potential risk areas that could result in control of a U.S. business by a foreign entity. This activity supported the MDA goal to Implement National Security Strategy through international cooperation in missile defense.

* Performed historical analysis on previous contract Task Orders (TO) and assessed the utility of required Contract Deliverable Items.

Recommended the deletion of 28 out of 73 Contract Data Requirements List (38%) This analysis directly supported the Deputy of Engineering vision to field an affordable BMDS.

* As a THS-Logistics liaison, coordinated the development of 25 complex and diverse Technical Service Agreements (TSA) across all of the THAAD organizations.

Promoted cooperation and teamwork by establishing early coordination meetings to minimize TSA rework.

Honeywell Aerospace 4/2008 to 8/2009

Engineering Test Services (ETS)

Aguadilla, PR

Technical Manager

In charged for the planning and execution of hardware, software, and mechanical design deliverables associated with various engineering test services programs.

Planned, staffed, budgeted, and directed a series of high-profile aerospace projects for several multimillion corporations.

Monitored project execution and tracked performance using Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Risk Management techniques.

* Established a World Class Engineering Test Lab using the Toyota System and the 5S Lean Methodology. Accomplished zero escapes on data packages, zero design errors, and no OSHA incidents during 2009.

* Obtained Green Belt Certification and guided my team to be Green Belt Trained and Certified before July 2009.

* Slashed operating and overhead costs by more than $50K at the end of 2nd quarter in 2009.

* Systematically used Six Sigma principles to measure the gaps in Knowledge Transfer from US to Puerto Rico. Proposed a Telepresence system to reduce traveling and training costs between sites.

This project was later implemented and expanded in New Mexico to measure productivity in other Honeywell sites around the world.

WMEI Channel 60 2/2007 to 3/2008

Max Media Group

San Juan PR

Engineering Manager

Managed the technical operations of Channel 60 and maintained several transmitter sites around Puerto Rico. Hired and developed a team of Master Control technicians to operate and maintain Channel 60 fast pace and demanding schedule (3 shifts).

Supervised antenna installations and site construction, repaired broadcast equipment, performed preventive maintenance of main transmitter and installed production facilities.

* Completed on time, the installation, test and certification of primary transmitter. This effort included the refurbish of a 350 feet TV antenna.

* Successfully completed, the installation and test of the Master Control.

* Achieved zero downtime of regular programming during 8 consecutive months.

Hamilton Sundstrand, Puerto Rico 5/2005 to 2/2007

Santa Isabel, PR

Senior Test Engineer

Supervised the transition of test and manufacturing equipment from Farmington, Connecticut to Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico (PRE). In charged for the training of lab technicians and manufacturing personnel for the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production and test equipment.

Responsible for manufacturing processes and procedures updates. Worked with Development Programs to introduce New Products (First Article, Pilots), coordinated start-ups, and managed capital programs.

* Designed and implemented an innovative mistake proof methodology to manufacture and inspect circuit breaker boxes for the Gulfstream G100 and G200 aircrafts, saving the cancellation of a $10M contract.

* Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques in PRE and Farmington to complete the manufacturing and test of 200 high quality circuit card assemblies for several USAF programs.

This was a high priority, high visibility program and it was completed in two weeks with zero defects.

BOEING Company 11/1998 to 4/2005

NASA Payload Depot

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Engineer / Scientist III

Developed hardware and software maintenance procedures and managed test resources for the International Space Station (ISS) program and several other space systems.

Supervised technicians during test, performed failure isolation, and manufactured & repaired flight systems.

Developed and revised hardware acceptance testing procedures (ATP) and performed systems integration of ISS avionics, robots, and power systems for USA, Japan, and European Space Modules. In charge of in-circuit and continuity isolation tests procedures for the USAF C-17 Globe Master III cargo airplane avionic boxes.

* Completed, 3 weeks ahead of schedule, the flight acceptance test of Japanese utility rails, saving the program about $50k in the 3rd quarter.

* Achieved the important milestone of NASA Flight Acceptance Reviews & Depot Certification of the Utility Rails, Thermostat Boxes, and Caution & Warning Panels for the International Space Station.

* Completed flawlessly, the transition and start-up of manufacturing and test equipment for the USAF C-17 Globe Master III cargo airplane (December 1999) from Monrovia, CA to El Paso, TX.

* Successfully completed the Pre-Employment Management Process (PMAP) and assessment to become a 1st Level Manager (K Level).

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (1996), GPA 3.40

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (1990),

CUM-LAUDE Honors, GPA 3.41

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Export Control of Military Products– International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

* Introduction to Space Systems (Florida Institute of Technology, 3 Credits, Fall 2000)

* DAWIA Level III Certification in three different technical fields; Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluations, and Science & Technology Management (Defense Acquisition University, 441.7 hours, 2010 to Present)

* Design for Six Sigma (Honeywell Green Belt Certified, 2/2009 & DoD Green Belt Training, 8/2010).

* Satellite Toll Kit (STK) Fundamentals – Analytical Graphics Inc (8/2011).

* Facilitators & Supervisors Fundamentals Development Process: Intel University (120 hrs)

* Kolbe Leadership & Team Dynamics Training (M.O. 8 6 3 3, 8 hrs, 2/2013)

AWARDS

* MDA Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding effort in preparing the contract actions to successfully award THAAD’s above threshold reprogramming of work, 9/ 2012.

* The Boeing Company: Achievement Award for successfully completed the Flight Acceptance Reviews & Depot Certification of the Utility Rails and Caution & Warning Panels for the International Space Station.

* The Boeing Company: Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance in Support of the Manufacturing and Testing of the Utility Rails, Thermostat Box, and Caution & Warning Panels for the International Space Station.

* The Boeing Company: Certificate of Appreciation for the Monrovia Transition, 2/2000.

AFFILIATIONS

College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) - EIT #23043

Defense Acquisition Corps Member

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - Dive Master #182653

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