Project Manager Engineering

RANDAL D. GOODMON

C: 321-***-**** ■ abqx2t@r.postjobfree.com ■ Melbourne, Florida.

SENIOR ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Aviation and Space Aeronautics

Accomplished executive with 30 years of experience within the Aerospace, Aircraft and Train Control

industries. Proven experience in successfully integrating, leading and executing systems engineering skills on

interfacing elements for complex developmental Space programs. Recognized for working independently, as a

team member, or leading teams in resolving engineering / scientific problems. Capable of Project Management,

Test Conducting with extensive Ground Test Control Room experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION 2012 to present

Melbourne, FL

Engineering Project Manager

Manage team of engineers performing software and hardware designs of locomotive train control systems for

an iron ore extraction company in Western Australia. Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules

using MS Project and Primavera. Manage risk, issues and scope changes while tracking the budget and

estimation to completion costs of the project. Provide project status, execution performance and issues to

management by developing and maintaining summary charts and spread sheets. Chair weekly meetings for

software and integrated systems, covering schedule, risk and issues. Lead team efforts in collecting cost

estimates for contract variation request for quotations.

PIPER AIRCRAFT, Inc. 2011 to 2012

Vero Beach, FL

Facilities Manager

Managed team of facility technicians and shop supervisor, maintaining manufacturing equipment within over

twenty buildings, some over fifty years old. Project manager of facility modifications, building upkeep and

new equipment installations. Approved designs from outside resources, tracked execution and performed

contract closeout duties. Provided weekly status to upper management while tracking the given budget and

maintaining a safe environment. Added troubleshooting capabilities with engineering background to solve

difficult issues.

Specialist Engineer, Program Management (PiperJet)

Manages engineering projects from defined concept through production implementation, and coordinates other

departments regarding program issues obtaining input on designs, priorities and schedule. Provide direction to

supplier program managers and design engineers in the execution of assigned tasks, including deliverable status

reports, schedules and overall planning. Developed integrated plans and manufacturing charts in preparation for

the highly successful PiperJet program’s Critical Design Review (CDR).

UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE 2002 to 2011

Kennedy Space Center, FL

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Engineering Project Manager 2005 to 2011

Responsible for overall orbiter processing and horizontal operations, including vehicle turnaround from landing

through rollover flight ready, as the primary customer interface for NASA’s Space Shuttle Endeavour. Manager

of a team consisting of Operations Chiefs, Planners, System Engineering Leads, Integration Project Leads, Test

Conductors, Shop Supervisors, Facility Leads, Quality Control and Logistics.

Managed all ground processing requirements from planning, risk management and assessment, through

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scheduling and closure. Provided advice and leadership for system integration issues, test planning and

test execution, while maintaining major milestones throughout the vehicle processing flow.

Integrated manifest planning to verify resources are available when needed, and provide leadership for

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these resources.

Vehicle Operations Chief – 2002 to 2004

Orbiter Major Modifications (OMM) project manager of the planning, scheduling, and execution of over 100

vehicle modifications. Responsible for managing deliverables, establishing priorities, and interfacing with

design agencies, shops, operations, safety and NASA customers. Key contributor to capturing a $4.3M

company incentive award, by ensuring the vehicle was ready for power up testing, as part of NASA contractual

agreement.

• Responsible for tracking all modifications, special requirements and intrusive inspections induced by

the Orbiter Project Office and design agencies.

• Established and executed an Earned Value matrix which provided visibility to Program Managers as to

the proficiency and profitability of performing all orbiter modifications.

LOCKHEED MARTIN TECHNICAL OPERATIONS 1997 to 2002

Titusville, FL

Systems Engineering Manager

Manager of X 33 Reusable Launch Vehicle operations systems engineers, providing administrative and

Program Management duties. Author of several proposals, which provided new business opportunities with

NASA.

• X 33 System Operations Manager responsible for the Flight Operations Center integrated planning and

tracking of construction turnover to the operation phase. Developed Integrated Test Plan and schedules

readying the Launch Site. Created the Master Operations Plan for overview and definition of X 33

system operations and processing.

• X 33 Design Engineering Review Board Chairman managing all Configuration Change Requests to

both vehicle and ground systems. Mitigated many design issues throughout the design phase to improve

safety and operationally friendly environments.

LOCKHEED SPACE OPERATIONS 1984 to 1997

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Engineering Systems Specialist – 1989 to 1997

Provided Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) vehicle leadership role by planning and

coordinating operations to satisfy and meet processing milestones. Interacted with flow management to

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schedule and assign tasks, providing technical advice to associate engineers, while performing verification &

validation of the ECLSS, and ensuring final closure of various tracking activities. Console lead on numerous

Shuttle Launch Countdowns, providing critical split second decisions during strenuous situations prior to lift

off.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lockheed Effective Leadership Training Series, 1994

James Madison University, Certified Professional Manager, 1996

National Test Pilot School, Intro to Flight Testing, 1999

Lockheed Martin Program Management Training, 2002

USA Integrated Project Management Training, 2009

B.S., Ocean Engineering – Florida Institute of Technology, 1983

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows, MS Word,

MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and SharePoint

AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK

NASA Team Space Flight Awareness Award 2010

USA Performance Awards 2003, 2006 and 2007

Lockheed Martin Performance Stock Option Award 1999

NASA Manned/Space Flight Awareness Award 1992

Indian River Club Condominium Committee Chairman and Board of Director 2006 to 2010

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