Michael A. Mate

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Grapevine TX 76051

E-mail: ac2dif@r.postjobfree.com

949-***-****

Career Summary:

I have managed a multitude of multi-functional teams that consisted of first line supervisory role through Director level position with various product types including In Flight Entertainment Systems, Electromechanical Systems, Aircraft Systems Planning, Installations and Testing of sub-assemblies through main Aircraft Sections. Cost Control management, Quality Metrics, Lean, Forecasting and Supplier management are a few of the specific activities that have been managed.

Rockwell Collins September 2005 - April 2017

Operations Program Manager

Aircraft Cabin Systems - In Flight Entertainment – Irvine CA January 2015 – April 2017

Lead New Product Introduction Teams to coordinate the successful planning and execution of Development Projects with the Operations Manager, Program Managers, Quality, Engineering and Procurement teams. Coordinate cross-plant requirements and communications to successfully transition development projects to production. Plan Schedule, Cost and Quality Goals throughout the development process utilizing MRP planning/scheduling tool (SAP). Use Lean Tools and Process Improvement Tools continuously to reduce cost and improve quality.

Operations Program Transition Manager November 2011 – April 2017

Electromechanical Actuation Systems – Tustin CA A350 Actuation Development

Lead the Operations team in coordination with the Engineering and Program Office Triad in the coordination of developing processes to Support Airbus GRESS requirements as well as coordination of planning, procurement and quality requirements. Manage the Operations financial planning estimates, ETC’s and the Cost Account Manager for the Product Development Team. Manage the overall plan and execution of the Transition Plan from Development in Mod Center to Final Transition/Completion of Project to Production and to rate production capacity.

Principal Manufacturing Program Specialist May 2006 – October 2011

Aircraft Cabin Systems In Flight Entertainment New Product Introduction

Lead Operations team in applying Decision Point Processes to transition products to Production. Work with Project and Program Management, Advanced Mfg. Engineering, Design Engineering and Modification Center Teams to identify and track all milestones and actions necessary with coordination of Procurement, Quality and Production Processing to ensure a smooth transition from Engineering Development to Production.

Business Jet Program Support

Manage all aspects of Processes that involve Gulfstream/Bombardier/Cessna/Hawker and Aftermarket Program Support – Production, Procurement, Scheduling,

Customer Order Administration, New Product Introduction, Customer Support, Program Planning, Product Management, Quality and Delivery. Develop processes and improve on current processes to meet and exceed customer requirements. Communicate and coordinate with all functions on customer issues in order to resolve customer issues and requests. Develop metrics to measure success of Program goals and issues. Apply learned decision making skills to manage teams in order to achieve company goals and support customer requirements.

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Experience –

Boeing Co./Rockwell Int’l. - Palmdale, CA September 1983 to December 2003

Project Manager

Space Shuttle, Space Station, Integrated Product Teams

Contributed to company success by fulfilling various tasks, including estimating values of work content, developing schedules, manage budgets, control and report earned value status, and identify program and quality requirements. Various products included complex mechanical assemblies, thermal protection blanket fabrication and installation, electrical wire harness fabrication and test, and machined parts fabrication.

Communicated with other Boeing Divisions to offer and successfully negotiate Manufacturing/Assembly subcontracts to support their requirements. Negotiated contractual work orders between divisions including cost reporting, schedule, and quality and delivery. Reported daily and weekly to contracted customers verifying all requirements were being fulfilled.

Director of Operations - Machining and Tooling Fabrication

Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance goals, including production schedule support, quality, manpower planning, budget/business planning, production inventory support, asset planning and financial reporting.

Production, Assembly and Test Manager

Managed various Manufacturing departments throughout this time period. Responsibilities included fabrication of tubing, precision cleanroom processes, and Mechanical Assembly and Test. Other responsibilities included manpower planning, production inventory tracking, detail and assembly scheduling, planning, and meeting quality control requirements.

Lockheed Corporation - Burbank, CA

Production Installations Supervisor

Employed by Lockheed as a tube bender / Mock-up mechanic and was promoted to Supervisor over fuel systems installation for the F-117 Program. Developed installation schedules for all system installations that integrated complete aircraft systems into a completed aircraft. Performed systems checkout on fuel systems prior to A/C fueling.

Education:

University of LaVerne – LaVerne, CA

Masters of Business Administration - Focus in Management and Leadership

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - California Campus

Bachelor of Science - Major in Aviation Management

Military: USMC (Achieved rank E-5)

Government Security: Secret Clearance - Last updated 03/2003

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