Manager Engineer
Resume:
Robert M. Sigmon, Jr.
Melbourne, FL 32940
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SUMMARY
Progressive experience in engineering and leadership spanning research, development, NPI,
manufacturing, testing, quality, and program management in both the government and commercial
sectors covering domestic and international operations. Current DoD Secret Security Clearance,
Registered PE, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and recent MBA graduate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mainstream Engineering Corporation, Rockledge, FL 2012 - 2013
Director of Product Development – Directed a team of Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers,
Drafters, Buyers, and Program Managers in the design and development of military and commercial
products while instituting processes from the ground up to control configuration management,
procurement, planning, assembly, and testing. Transforming a company that has spent the last 26 years
focusing on R&D into a company that designs and manufactures high volume products. Focused on
developing advanced thermal control and energy conversion technology into high-quality, cost-effective
commercial products. Currently providing solutions to NASA, DOD, DOE, DOT, DOC, and the USDA.
DRS Technologies, Melbourne, FL 2006 - 2012
NPI Site Operations Leader - Directed the New Product Integration of all Dismounted & Unmanned
Systems. Introduced new products through the entire design cycle and into manufacturing. Team
designed a Price To Win template and a Product Design Checklist to ensure all aspects of Cost, Design,
Procurement, Assembly, Test, and Qualification were successfully accomplished.
Program Manager / Project Engineer - Managed a cross-functional team that designed and
manufactured a small, lightweight, low cost, RoHS compliant gimbal consisting of a Day Camera, IR
Camera, Laser Pointer, and Tracker on a stabilized 2-axis system meeting MIL-STD-810 while
penetrating the UAV, ground vehicle, HLS, and maritime markets in both the military and commercial
sectors. This was the first program at DRS to use a combined DfMA / FMEA process.
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Led a team of over 30 Manufacturing Engineers,
Technicians, and Tool Designers supporting all RSTA Lines of Businesses. Team played a key role in
turning around the TWS program from shutdown to producing over 50K units. Instrumental in the
introduction of Oracle, FAST, and a companywide employee suggestion program. Created disciplined
Engineering and Manufacturing processes for designing and manufacturing ruggedized laptops and
tablets for military and commercial applications. Supported the rapid growth of DRS Tactical from
$30M to over $400M while playing a key role in refining design and manufacturing processes.
Lockheed Martin, Ft. Worth, TX and Orlando, FL 2002 – 2006
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - CAM for Manufacturing Engineering and the Machine Shop
for the production of Simulators, ATE, and Optical Laser equipment in Orlando, Florida and Tijuana,
Mexico using Earned Value. Responsible for creating Manufacturing Guidelines and integrating the
Manufacturing and Design teams into an IPT using 6S and DFX. Implemented a new MRP system
(IFS). Offered Expatriate Senior PM over the Presidential Helicopter program in Yeovil, England.
Senior Staff Aeronautical Engineer - Selected by senior management to act as a Tiger Team Leader,
responsible for the management and direction of multifunctional organization members in a special
assignment to restore aircraft delivery schedules within financial cost constraints. Successfully restored
aircraft deliveries and avoided potential late delivery fees exceeding $100M. Responsible for all
Engineering disciplines for F-16 programs currently in production (Singapore, Israel, Greece, UAE, &
USAF). Presented two awards (from Engineering & Manufacturing) for being the key contributor for
restoring aircraft deliveries.
Confluent RF Systems, Palm Bay, FL 2001 - 2002
Director of Engineering - Directed the design of military RF receivers (IMA) and commercial
synthesizers. Responsibilities included initial concepts, vendor interfaces, design reviews with
customers, drawing releases, and production. Executed make/buy decisions to produce technically
superior products on schedule and within budget.
AirNet Communications Corporation, Melbourne, FL 2000 - 2001
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Single POC for all technical and non-technical issues while outsourcing
all manufacturing at multiple facilities. Created a virtual manufacturing environment by aligning
company goals with Tier One International CM and subcontractors to establish AirNet as a leader in the
production (low volume, high mix) of cellular base stations worldwide.
Motorola, Plantation, FL and Rockford, IL 1994 - 2000
Operations Manager - Managed the Maintainability, ATE, and Facilities groups for the RSC. Products
received, repaired, and shipped to the customer within 72 hours. The Maintainability group developed a
web-based support infrastructure providing a closed-loop system, feeding quality metrics from the field
to development and into future products. The ATE Group procured and assembled test equipment, as
well as, developed and maintained all software test systems using CMMI principles to tune and test
analog and digital radios, phones, cable modems, and data products (high volume, high mix). The
Facilities expanded from 62K sq ft (500 employees) to 156K sq ft (850 employees) in Illinois and Texas.
Responsibilities included Security, Environmental Safety & Health (ESH), and maintaining all OSHA
and Motorola standards. Selected by Senior Management as a Next Generation Leader which is a very
prestigious program targeting future Motorola Leaders. Successfully completed Dale Carnegie.
Presented improvements in cycle time, efficiency, and lessons learned at international forums in Europe.
Created an automated billing system that was the single biggest cost reduction at the RSC and led to the
first successful pass of an Internal Control Audit including Financial and Quality records. Successfully
passed Motorola’s Quality Systems Review (QSR) which is much more stringent than ISO 9000.
Selected by Senior Management to attend the Motorola Management Institute (MMI).
Lockheed Martin, Ft. Worth, TX 1987 - 1994
Senior Design Engineer - Designed and tested a full-scale model of an aircraft transparency system
tailored to specific aircraft mission requirements. Designed the EPU for the YF-22 Program. Specified
all component parts and competitively selected subcontractors. Personally involved from conceptual
design through pre-flight support. Developed a CATIA DATA SET for NC machining of complex
surfaces for STOVL ejector nozzles. Trained in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
EDUCATION
Master in Business Administration (Delta Mu Delta Honor Society - 3.98 GPA), Webster University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida
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