Manager Engineering

Carl Pires

Anaheim Hills, California *****

(Cell) 949-***-**** ******@*********.***

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a permanent challenging position as a Manager/Director of Engineering or Program Management in Calif.

Qualifications Profile

Highly adaptable and strategic leader who focuses on obtaining results through building teams with exceptional interpersonal skills to meet or exceed corporate objectives. Utilizes strong business acumen to identify opportunities, generate revenue and grow the organization. A dedicated and committed producer with a proven track record of positively impacting the bottom line while developing long term strategies.

Proven ability to manage Aerospace engineering/program departments through lifecycle phases.

Expertise directing design, testing, improvement of environmental control systems (ECS), Freon cooling systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, actuators, aerial refueling, Cryogenic (LOX/GOX/LH2/LN), aircraft interiors/monuments/galleys, avionics & In-flight entertainment systems (IFE).

Accomplished Senior Executive with comprehensive experience, full accountability for P & L, budgets, revenue, revenue recognition, EDITA, contribution margins, G&A, cost to complete.

Strong team support, communication skills, turn around leader and customer relations.

Exceptional background in strategic planning, new product development, OE business development, operations, procurement, supply chain and financial management.

Recognized as an effective strategic planner and problem solver with clients and Gov. agencies.

Resourceful and flexible leader in fast-paced, time-critical engineering program environments.

Familiar with work break down structure (WBS), risk management assessment, earned value (EVMS), change management, resource loading, scope creep, estimate at completion (EAC), estimate to complete (ETC), cost account management and PMP theory/training.

Ability to build complex/large project plans and effectively track/manage projects using MS. Project.

Strong multi tasking skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and strong attention to detail.

Professional Experience

National Technical Systems. San Bernardino, CA. 09/14- Present

General Manager

Responsible for directing all activities for a large test site that provides high pressure and flow of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Methane liquid or gas, several rocket stands and hydraulic test stands. In addition, acoustic room flow testing for submarine applications. Successfully developed the facility capabilities with new equipment and by incorporating lean methods to better utilize the facility. Developed a high performance 80 employee team and collaboratively drove the businesses to dramatically improved financial results. Work closely with customers to improve customer satisfaction and improve business development capture rate.

Brought an engineering multidiscipline to modernize and automate systems info structure.

Implemented a culture change, modern technologies, Lean enterprise and team building.

Creating strong company culture focused on customer satisfaction and crisis management.

Focused at driving both bottom-line improvements as well as top line growth.

Increased the revenues from 8M to 20M and greatly increased market segment.

Streamlined new business capture initiatives and established a quoting process.

Implemented quality standards and new quality certification of Z540.3 and 17025.

Innovative Nitrogen Systems. Costa Mesa, CA. 09/10- 08/14

Director of Engineering & Programs, (Resigned to go to NTS).

Directed the engineering and program departments with 20 direct reports. Generated designs and managed programs for high flow nitrogen generating equipment for the oilfield industry. Built high performance teams and collaboratively driving businesses to dramatically improved financial results. Exceptional background in strategic planning, new product development, business development, operations, and financial management. Performed thermal analysis and FEA on new product designs.

Successfully developed engineering products and improved the business, profit margins.

Established a program management process to track for cost, quality and time.

Developed an extensive technical system integration and delivery of a complex multi-process systems.

Eaton Aerospace Division. Irvine, CA. 08/09- 09/10

Program Manager Consultant, (1 yr Contract, completed assignment, no new programs during tenure).

Recruited to organize and manage four large aircraft fuel system programs both military and commercial, (Honda, Diamond, X47, Electromechanical Actuator with over 10 Million budget each). Managed indirect reports (staff) of approximately 40. Coordination and management of programs activities from program initiation through hardware delivery. Overall responsibility for program performance metrics including cost, schedule, risk assessments, plans, Program Status Reviews (PSR) and performance metrics.

Developed detailed plans including WBS, budgets, Prolaunch, Enterprise Program Management.

Used earned value, variance analysis and risk assessments to develop plans or recommend change.

Lead, mentor Program Managers and Engineers through all phases of programs to achieve maximum performance through the implementation of process improvements and employee development initiatives.

BAE Systems. Mojave, CA. 11/07- 04/09

Program Engineering Manager consultant, (Laid off…restructure/Reduction In Force, program canceled).

Managed the engineering portion of a 40-million-dollar program, Strato launch to build a new composite heavy lift (payload) experimental aircraft with Scaled Composites/Northrop. Responsible for directing all engineering activities for this program with a staff of 23. Two Boeing 747-400 aircraft systems would be used for this new aircraft and their systems would be redesigned to operate within the new aircraft. Directed the following systems, Hydraulic, landing gear, brakes, flight controls (actuators), pneumatic, fuel, propulsion and electrical.

Focal point for customer and numerous vendors for engineering technical requirements.

Responsible for engineering budget, plan, risk register, Life cycle management plan (LCM).

Managed using Earned value management (EVM), Estimate to close (ETC), engineering resources.

Managed contract scope creep/verification, Schedule, schedule variances and risk management.

Cobham / Sargent Fletcher. El Monte, CA. 05/06- 09/07

Program Manager, (Laid off…Company out of business).

Managed numerous aerial refueling equipment programs concurrently. Presented/wrote PDR/CDR presentations and brought programs to a close. Assigned resources, planned and managed budgets. Advised System and Test departments how to improve the hydraulic, fuel and mechanical systems of the air refueling system, either wing mounted or fuselage mounted systems. Assisted Engineering and Service departments in trouble shooting system issues/failures. Worked with Business Development department for new upcoming programs on technical issues.

Managed customer requirements and directed technical decisions for product development/ life cycles.

Managed resources, work load allocations, critical path identification to plan daily activities.

Developed customer relations/rapport to establish a positive and productive environment.

Worked closely with Customers to ensure completion of critical path issues, milestones and schedules.

Raytheon Flight Test Operations. Van Nuys, CA. 05/04-04/06

IPT lead (Engineering manager), Consultant, (Contract, Test facility closed, completed Programs).

Managed development and performance enhancements of flight test bed cooling systems on several aircraft for new prototype radars, support equipment and LRU’s. Managed day to day activities of installing, modifying aircraft equipment to include Vapor Cycle Systems, Auxiliary Power Units and Air Cycle Machines, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other systems. Performed thermal analysis to determine system performance. Guided vendors in designing cooling equipment for Raytheon to include sizing compressors, pumps, motors, condensers, evaporators, valves, actuators, temperature, pressure and flow sensors. Assisted in managing the maintenance department with aircraft maintenance issues to include annuals (B, C check), fuel systems, flight control surfaces (actuation) and fuselage modifications. Wrote several manuals to include, Acceptance test produces, service and operational manuals.

Managed contractual issues and daily activities with vendors including PDR, CDR and design reviews.

Performed system analysis to verify vendor CDR performance predictions.

Acted as System lead for mechanical systems on several aircraft.

Managed technical resources, delegated and prioritized work for Engineers/Mechanics

Mentored and trained Engineers/Mechanics with the operations of Environmental Control Systems.

Familiar with EMC/EMI Susceptibility & Emissions both Radiated and Conducted testing.

Pacific Consolidated Industries. Santa Ana, CA. 07/02 – 04/04

Assistant Engineering Manager / Program Manager, (Resigned to go to Raytheon).

Performed the role of assistant engineering manager and Program manager. Managed programs for supplying liquid oxygen for new CVN 77 aircraft carrier design. Incorporated vapor swing adsorption (VSA), nitrogen compressors, heat exchangers, turbos, pumps, actuators and valves. Implement new design strategies using 3D modeling software. Introduced new engineering drawing standards, including 3D modeling libraries.

Allocated resources, tracked budget. Trained, evaluated, and led team of eight engineers and two clerks.

Interacted and negotiated with clients, vendors, military/government agencies and internal departments.

Designed frames to encapsulate equipment and performed stress analysis (FEA).

Successfully managed design of multiple equipment items through all phases of development.

Boeing Commercial. Long Beach, CA. 12/96 – 05/02

Senior Systems Engineer, Cost reduction team, (Laid off…911, factory closure).

Devised cost controls for environmental control (ECS), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Researched systems and determined improvements, including detail installations, duct modification, fans, valves, composite materials, and acoustic treatments. Combined systems and eliminated/replaced components. Supported change implementation for flight control and fuel systems. Presented business cases to review board and negotiated with management of internal departments. Oversaw processes for requests for quote (RFQs), bidding, and vendor selection. Performed source/suppler facility inspections.

Updated cabin, avionics, APU, ECS, cockpit, and ventilation systems for 717 commercial aircraft.

Reduced cost per aircraft $48,000 with alteration of costly and inefficient systems.

Honeywell Aerospace Systems. Torrance, CA. 12/85 – 11/96

Design Engineer, (Resigned to go to Boeing)

Created 3D design models and designed environmental control systems (ECS) for various aircraft. Researched hardware (valves, heat exchangers, turbos, ducting, actuators), materials, vendors, and production processes to incorporate into aircraft systems. Developed innovative new designs. Supported interdepartmental system design coordination effort with turbo machinery and heat transfer department. Organized cycle time reduction, Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and IPDS/ISO 9001.

Played key role in design of ECS packs and support structure for Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

Completed ECS systems for F-22, F-18, E2-C, E6-B, Gulfstream V, and Hawker Horizon.

Formal Education

Master of Science, Engineering Management – Dec 2018

California State University – Fullerton, CA

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – December 1994

California State University – Long Beach, CA

Higher National Degree, Mechanical Engineering – 1985

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield England

Training

PMP certificate

Total Quality Management Six Sigma, Green Belt Training

Time management Lean Manufacturing

Technical Skills

Prolaunch Enterprise Program Management Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint) Catia AutoCAD Algor Nastran MathCAD Visio MS Windows Pro Engineer Labview

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