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PO Box **** Discovery Bay CA. 94505

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Adam D. Harry

PO Box 1373

Discovery Bay, CA. 94505

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Objective

A position as a Manufacturing Engineer in the field of composites manufacturing that will allow me to contribute to an increased organizational profit through dynamic goal development, proactive problem resolution and team-oriented leadership. Utilize my technical knowledge and interface with outside vendors to facilitate strong and productive working relationships.

Profile

Positive, successful and self-motivated with over twenty-three years of experience in the composite field. Vast knowledge of composites processes with versatile strengths in all areas of developing, manufacturing and supervising complex composites assemblies. Proven ability to develop innovative, cost-effective techniques and effectively manage technicians in all aspects of the manufacturing process. 27 years of progressive experience in the manufacturing of large complex composite structures and tooling, utilizing precision instruments.Owner of a successful composites company that manufactured the first and only carbon fiber wakeboard tower for the boating industry.Currently hold the provisional paten on the only composite wakeboard tower US60/659,664 This paten consist of fit, form and function utilizing manufacturing techniques in the field of VARTM and prepreg materials. Worked in the process of material selection dealing with such materials as graphite and Kevlar fibers and matched resins such as epoxies and cyanate esters.Solely responsible for all aspects involving the large 20’x 40’ autoclave, including: operator training, major software/hardware upgrades and routine maintenance. Responsible Engineer for all upgrades pertaining to campus wide autoclaves utilizing a budget of ~$75000.00 Ability to develop and maintain superior vendor relationships.Grasps technical applications quickly and communicates them effectively to target audiences.Computer proficient (Windows, Office, Word, Excel,ect)

Professional History

2006-Present Lockheed Martin Missiles And Space. Sunnyvale, Ca

Product Design EngineerResponsible for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. Interfaces as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy.Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniquesSwing shift supervisor / manufacturing engineer for approximately 20 personal on a special program effort.Introduced a positive thinking process of VARTM and the use of epoxy tooling boards to cut cost on composite tooling and manufacturing of hardware. Designed and developed the first laser projection system to be utilized in the field of composites gore placement in cylindrical tooling.

2004-2005 Comp Products, LLC. Hollister, Ca

Owner/ Director of Manufacturing

Co-designed and manufactured carbon fiber wakeboard towers for Malibu Boats, Inc.Responsible for overseeing the daily job tasks of 26 or more employees.Worked directly with vendors on cost and requirements pertaining to the manufacturing of carbon fiber hybrid products.Developed new processes for the manufacturing of vacuum infusion parts. Developed unique and innovative techniques using clear gel coats with an infusion process.Interfaced with suppliers, Cal OSH, local city and government officials.Trained new employees on the processes required to manufacture composite parts per the requirements set forth by Comp Products, LLC.Implemented safety-training programs.Trained employees on hazardous tracking and chemical usages to meet local city and government air quality requirements.

2002 – 2004 Lockheed Martin Missiles And Space Sunnyvale, CA

Manufacturing Engineer

Wrote detailed manufacturing engineering instructions.Worked with design and stress engineers in the development of new processing techniques. Worked closely with shop technicians when developing new engineering processes.Interfaced with numerous vendors to determine the best possible products that would benefit new and innovative processing techniques. Reviewed prints of unproven processes in order to determine viability.Responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules.

1984 – 2001 Lockheed Martin Missiles And Space Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Composite Development/Fabrication Mechanic Lead

Directed a group of multi-functional technicians and assisted other employees in their daily job tasks in order to meet project deadlines. Worked from engineering concept drawings, sketches and oral instructions to develop and fabricate unique and complex composite hardware.Developed manufacturing process and wrote working procedures.Utilized both optical and mechanical precision instruments to assemble and verify accuracy of composites manufacturing.Participated in two Kizan (lean processing) studies: safety and manufacturing. Instrumental in the implementing of a digital camera during the manufacturing Kizan that yielded the company an estimated $18,000 in savings the first year.Worked as a Manufacturing Support Representative in a temporary salary capacity and completed all managerial duties, such as: timecards, inventories, assigning tasks, facility security, writing procedures, employee and project issue resolution. Programmed and operated numerous automated autoclaves and oven systems.Provided technical support and guidance on the production floor.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance with a current SSBI background investigation.

Education

1982 – 1985 West Valley College Saratoga, CA.

General Education

Awards received

Multiple Superior Performance and Team awards at Lockheed Martin Co.

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