Engineer Manager

JOSE GARY SEGUI, PE, MSMS

Villas de Paran, S-* #29 8th St., San Juan, PR 00926; Mobile #: 787-225-

8661; ****.*****@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL GOAL: A challenging leadership career position as a Manager,

Project & Facilities Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 1995 - Jan 2013: Director, Aircraft Maintenance Operations (Full &

Part Time Status), 156th Airlift Wing, Mu iz Air National

Guard Base, Puerto Rico Air National Guard

Supervised approximately 200 specialists that perform on/off equipment

maintenance for C-130E transport and F-16C/D fighter aircraft valued at

over $85 million. Ensured timely execution of aircraft propulsion,

structural, avionic, guidance and control system modifications. Directed

sound operations through mission capable rates and system reliability

programs, and reported data analysis to Higher Headquarters. Formulated

plans and policies, and advised on capabilities, negative trends and

adherence to schedules. Developed and monitored maintenance metrics, and

validated Data Base Management and Deficiency Analysis. Managed

maintenance resources with a $17 million annual budget.

Oct 2010 - Jan 2012: Special Projects Manager, Infotech Aerospace

Services - A Pratt & Whitney Joint Venture, Isabela, Puerto

Rico

Quality Business Lead and Discipline Chief for the engineering

organization. Led quality and proficiency requirements, and instituted

business metrics and project execution processes. Ensured strict

realization of quality systems, customer satisfaction feedbacks, and

utilization rate objectives. Drove major special projects essential to

multiple engineering departments. Promoted and monitored on-time delivery

of project's Statements of Work products through EVMS, and decreased turn-

around times and continuous improvements initiatives. Guaranteed the

creation of effective Product Quality Criteria and Work Execution

Procedures. Developed and certified personnel qualifications.

Feb 2000 to Mar 2008: Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer and Supervisor,

AstraZeneca PLC at IPR Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated,

Can vanas, Puerto Rico

Supervised twenty-five technicians specialized as industrial planners,

mechanics, electricians, instrumentists, and facilities maintenance.

Managed Lean Six Sigma and 6S project initiatives, Corrective / Preventive

Actions (CAPAs), and outsourced services. Assured continuous operations of

production and support areas. Monitored commissioning and validation

processes. Managed spare parts specification, inventory, and technical

manuals library. Led annual budget, planning and scheduling activities.

Ensured adherence to OSHA, EPA and cGMP documentation standards.

Aug 1997 to Feb 2000: Senior Project Engineer, AstraZeneca PLC

Pharmaceutical, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Led major engineering projects to comply with time and budget allocations

and parameters. Responsible for manufacturing and utilities systems

modifications. Reviewed product designs for adherence to engineering

principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements. Defined

Scope of Work and commissioning specifications. Issued validations

acceptance criteria and coordinated their executions. Led bidding package

build-ups, pre-bid meeting presentations and selection processes. Ensured

company Safety, Health, and Environmental proceedings.

Jan 1995 to Aug 1997: Process Engineer, Mentor Caribe, Incorporated,

Cidra, Puerto Rico

Directed reliability and quality improvement programs for the manufacturing

of Intra-Ocular Lenses. Developed and implemented innovative product

programs through lean 6S techniques and cost comparison studies. Launched

product transfer and start-up qualifications, cost reductions and

improvement activities. Provided technical expertise for CAPAs and process

design issues. Developed area specifications, and performed design reviews

and bill of materials.

Feb 1994 to Oct 1994: Project Engineer, MOVA Pharmaceutical Corporation,

Caguas, Puerto Rico

Managed project activities for the construction of manufacturing areas, new

utilities equipment acquisitions and modifications. Performed cost

analysis and evaluated viable alternatives to ensure effective utilization

of resources. Ensured timely completions and manufacturing continuity

through sound coordination. Validated procedures assuring optimization and

compatibility with existent systems. Evaluated contractor quality and

performance for reliability and efficiency. Performed system design

reviews, and evaluated and certified construction design and system

schematics.

Nov 1991 to Dec 1993: Systems Integration Program Manager, MEl Technology

Corporation and Electronic Systems Center, Bedford,

Massachusetts

Directed planning, coordination, and support activities for the

construction and integration of five Caribbean Basin Radar Network sites in

Venezuela, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama. Performed critical design

reviews, and directed start-up activities. Supervised test teams and

evaluated contractor technical engineering proposals and performance.

Coordinated logistical support with Host Nation Agencies for the timely

delivery of essential equipment, materials, and utilities. Acted as the

Technical Advisor for the Host Nation, U.S. Embassies, and Drug Enforcement

Agencies.

Nov 1989 to Nov 1991: Test Program Manager, USAF Development Test Center,

Eglin AFB, Florida

Led development, test, and evaluation for five major fighter weapons

programs. Designed, outlined, and validated procedures, scheduled

resources, analyzed data, and authored technical evaluation reports.

Trained and supervised test-teams of 90 engineers. Directed Test Readiness

Review boards and led critical design reviews. Discovered and corrected F-

16C software compatibility issues that enhanced flight / weapons control

system's efficiency and durability.

Jun 1985 to Nov 1989: Aircraft Maintenance Manager, 33rd Fighter Wing,

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Managed on-equipment maintenance of F-15C/D front line air power resources

valued at $1 billion. Supervised 270 personnel during combat flight

activities for a three-shift operation. Directed quality assurance

inspection section and ensured specified procedures compliance. Directed

maintenance planning, scheduling, analysis, and execution.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.S. Management Sciences, Troy State

University, Alabama, 1990

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayaguez,

Puerto Rico, 1985

MILITARY CREDENTIALS: USAF Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) and Program Director;

28 Years of Honorable Service; Senior Staff

Command Positions; Deputy Maintenance Group

Commander, Operations Enduring & Iraqi

Freedom, Kuwait (2008); Top Secret (Inactive)

and Secret (Active) Security Clearances;

Meritorious and Commendation Combat Service

Medals

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Computer Literate; MS Office & Project, PowerPoint,

AutoCAD & SAP

Fully Bilingual, Spanish and English; Lean

Six Sigma Tools Courses,

Systems Acquisition and Project Management

Professional Courses,

TQM & ASQC, Green and LEED, and Environmental

Safety Courses

Purified and Waste Water, Air and Steam, and

Power Systems Courses

Aircraft Systems Safety, Testing, Propulsion

and Flight Controls Courses

CERTIFlCATIONS: Professional Engineer, PE License No. 17164; OSHA 30

hours, College of Engineers and Land

Surveyors of Puerto Rico, ASME & ISPE

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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