Manager Engineer

DANIEL J. MCDONALD

Bailey, CO 360-***-****

Professional Summary

I am a highly skilled tradesman in high end finishes which I have honed in my 16 year tenure in the aerospace industry. I became passionate about EHS and quality compliance within that industry and have worked closely with EHS management. I very much enjoy my work, and I look forward to learning new skills and knowledge as I transition into a new job.

Certifications & Training

State of Washington Department of Ecology RCRA Hazardous Waste Training & Disposal Certification, 2004-present

State of Washington Department of Transportation Hazmat Compliance Certification, 2004-present

Esterline Technologies LEAN Manufacturing Training and Personal Protective Equipment Certification

Toyota Production System Based Lean Manufacturing Course, May – Oct 2006

NADCAP Certification, 2017

CPR Certification, 2017

Skills

Management and leadership

Statistical Process Control

Aerospace Software Programs

15+ years experience in aerospace precision etching and painting

Custom optics and light balancing

Military and aerospace illuminated cockpit instrumentation applications

Expert in R.U.D.D., Sherwin-Williams, Mil-Spec, P.P.G., Hysol, Randolph, Enthone, and WLS finishes

Proficient with wiping and spray-on stains, and aniline dyes for solid woods, metal, plastics, and wood laminates

Painting tools and techniques (Binks HVLP, 2001, Devilbiss EGA, and EGHV series touch-up guns using gravity, siphon line or cup systems), and Paasche airbrushes

Microsoft Suite

Work Experience

LEAD EHS TECHNICIAN Jan 2003 – July 2017

Esterline Control Systems – Everett, WA

Responsible for preparing International Trade of Arms (ITAR) material waste for offsite disposal.

Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations to maintain worker safety, environmental stability, and public health.

Led periodic company-wide employee training on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and AS9100 regulations.

Conducted machinery and work station safety checks, drafted injury reports, and oversaw adoption of injury and hazard mitigation strategies.

In 13 year tenure, company experienced zero compliance violations, zero state or federal fines, and zero serious or fatal injuries.

DEPARTMENT LEAD & LEVEL III ETCHER/PAINTER July 2000 – July 2017

Esterline Control Systems – Everett, WA

● Trained and supervised departmental etchers and painters (25+ employees).

● Collaborated on illuminated cockpit instrumentation product development with design engineers.

● Collected and analyzed production data and progress reports for review by corporate management.

● Programmed and operated laser etch equipment for cockpit instrumentation artwork.

● Utilized photometric cameras and software to ensure luminance and finish specifications, and contrast ratios of backgrounds within FAA, Boeing and military requirements.

● In charge of ordering departmental supplies and communicating with VMI suppliers.

● Led department in Kaizen/Continuous Improvement Practices which reduced material losses 12% and materials costs $150,000/yr.

SAFETY COMMITTEE SENIOR MEMBER Nov 2006 – July 2017

Esterline Control Systems – Everett, WA

● Established policies and awareness programs to prevent worker injury.

● Responsible for conducting monthly safety audits to ensure compliance and assess potential hazards.

● Implemented safety measures included installing machine safeguard mechanisms, increasing ventilation, and redesigning floor layout to reduce danger zones.

JOB SITE LEAD July 1995 – March 2000

Blue Sky Woodworks – Bainbridge, WA

Directed and assisted with the manufacturing of high-end residential construction projects.

Supervised daily tasks and progress of job site team (5-10 employees).

Served as liaison between customer specifications and job site team.

Assisted with site prep, creation of color samples, and on-site spraying.

Refinished and repaired residential wood trim, moldings, and windows.

MASTER LUTHIER - SOLE PROPRIETOR Feb 1995 – April 2005

Fretworks LLC – Seattle, WA

Provided exclusive repair service for major music stores in Kitsap County and Seattle including, Kitsap Music, Ted Brown Music Company, Poulsbo Music, Deering Music, and Emerald City Guitars.

Responsible for repairing vintage guitar finish and components on fretted string instruments including electronic installation, replacement of necks, leveling and crowning of frets (Journey Level).

GUITAR TECHNICIAN/LUTHIER - STEPHEN’S STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, Seattle, WA 1991-1996

Journey-level finishing and manufacturing position.

Applied lacquer and PPG automotive finishes.

Cut and shaped guitar bodies and necks, assembled instruments, installed electronics and decorative inlay (acoustic guitars).

Repaired shattered necks, replaced damaged headstocks, re-finished or executed finish touch-ups, re-fretted, and repaired or replaced electronics (electric guitars).

Education

POST-SECONDARY STUDIES, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA

GPA: 4.0

LUTHIER APPRENTICESHIP, Stephen’s Stringed Instruments, Seattle, WA

4 Year Program – Completed

References

Betsy Jordan, Former EHS manager at Esterline Control Systems: 509-***-****

Echo Summers, EHS consultant, Instructor, Former EHS manager at Esterline: 206-***-****

Annette Aldridge, Marketing Director at CornerStone auto glass: 303-***-****

Steve Humphries, Chemical Engineer at Esterline Control Systems: 425-***-**** (ext: 3218)

Dale Iwasa, Flight Deck Lighting Systems Engineer at Boeing: 425-***-****

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