Steven Henderson

***** ******* ****** ***. • Hartfield, VA 23071

804-***-**** • absy7a@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am an Experienced Professional with over 6 years at the Management or Supervisor level. I am seeking a

position where extensive technical and military experience will add value.

PROFILE

• Played a key role is the development and manufacturing of two key integrated sensor systems for the U.S.

ARMY and USMC during my time at Manufacturing Techniques inc. on time and on budget.

• Thorough knowledge and implementation of both ISO9001 and AS9100 in a manufacturing environment.

• Certified IPC Specialist. J-STD-001

• Applied engineering knowledge and techniques in the successful development and construction of an AUV,

using COTS hardware/software integration.

• Experience in analog and digital circuit design, simulation and implementation using Xilinx, FPGA’s and

breadboards.

• Mature and Hardworking. Strong ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Excellent communication skills. Articulate in person and in writing.

• Supervisor said: “Steve’s work is well thought out, organized and accurate in detail. He is very open to

suggestion and input.”

EDUCATION

BS: Computer Engineering, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA

COMPUTERS

Demonstrated knowledge in programming Microsoft Visual C++, .NET, Unix C++, Assembly Language, Pascal

and Matlab.

Experienced in Windows 7, Windows 2000, Windows XP, 98, Linux Redhat, and MS DOS.

Skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD,

Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Windows/Linux Networking, and Internet research. Able to identify and teach myself

new skills as needed.

EXPERIENCE

Production Engineer/Manufacturing Manager, MTEQ Kilmarnock, VA (2008-2012)

Support prototype, design, and production phases of box and cable assembly projects. Coordinating with

customers and other engineers as each product requires. Responsible for all phases of the manufacturing process

as it relates to new projects.

• Coordinated and designed the layout and startup of a new Manufacturing facility for the expanding Box

and Cable/ Systems Integration Division.

• Responsible for production process flow, design, and manufacture of jigs, fixtures and special tools to aid

in efficiency improvements.

• Responsible for quoting labor hours, materials, and manpower required for different projects.

• Developed departmental capacity plan using Microsoft Excel to be used for tracking product deliverables

and labor hours that was incorporated company wide.

• Created weekly and monthly schedules to be used by the production supervisor to meet company and

customer goals. Reported the results daily to upper management as required by company policy.

• Incorporate scalable production processes to meet customer demand on multiple projects as the schedule

required on time and on budget.

• Create manufacturing procedures based off of a customer prototype or a customer supplied document

package or both. Collaborate with the customers to make product improvements to aid in manufacturing

process.

• Capable of reading and creating both electrical and mechanical schematics in several formats including

written. Can also use a wide variety of precision measuring tools.

• Created Bills of Materials for engineered product for submission to purchasing.

• Incorporate lean manufacturing process evaluations for efficiency gains for all production processes and

work closely with production staff to implement and evaluate results.

• Work closely with engineering to develop test procedures to aid in quality analysis and improve first pass

yields.

• Perform root cause analysis on internal quality related issues and RMA’s to determine process

improvements or packaging faults.

• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure custom machined parts are built to specification and delivered

on time.

• Studied 5S lean manufacturing processes and techniques to include efficiency, organization, and waste

management.

Marine Electrician/Electronics Supervisor, York River Yacht Haven Gloucester Pt. VA (2005-2008)

Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot marine electrical/electronic equipment on boats and yachts.

• Manage my time and others efficiently ensuring departmental work is completed within time allotted.

• Guarantee that all departmental work is performed correctly.

• Communicate with Mainship Motor Yachts to recommend and assist in implementing engineering changes

and safety issues as it relates to on board electrical systems.

• Achieved a high level of customer satisfaction as the Mainship Motor Yacht Liaison.

• Provide new boat owners with instruction on important ship systems and basic maneuvering of their

vessel.

• Gained valuable experience piloting and maneuvering boats and yachts up to 54’ in length.

Marine Electrical/Plumbing Technician, MacDougalls Cape Cod Marine Service, Inc. Falmouth, MA (2004-

2005)

Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and plumbing systems on boats and yachts.

• Manage time efficiently to complete assigned work within time allotted.

Spa Technician, Crystal Pools, Inc., Elizabethtown, PA (2002-2003)

Troubleshot and effectively repaired personal spas.

• Consistently met goals for production, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Achieved Jacuzzi’s A+ Certification as a Spa Technician.

Self-Employed, Sub-Contractor, Elizabethtown, PA (1998-2002)

Managed and negotiated contracts for garage door business with local companies.

• Installed and repaired overhead garage doors/openers efficiently.

• Developed good rapport with clients. Handled customer service questions.

U. S. Navy, Sonar Submarine Technician, Norfolk, VA (1990-1996)

Operated, troubleshot, repaired and performed routine maintenance on submarine sonar, oceanographic and

auxiliary equipment.

• Utilized AN-BQQ5 Submarine Sonar Suite, AN-BQR21 and various towed array systems.

• Coordinated the use of submarine sonar and underwater weapons control systems.

• Reorganized, inventoried and improved data management for onboard replacement parts.

Prior experience includes over 14 years of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electronics/electronic and

mechanical systems. Utilized miniature repair tools, digital and analog voltmeters, oscilloscopes and related test

equipment.

References available upon request.

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