Engineer Manufacturing

Steven T. Sauer

Appleton, WI 513-***-****

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Project Engineer Profile

Project Management System Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in all aspects of project management, process engineering, and quality assurance within high-visibility DOD manufacturing companies. Skilled in managing cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high reliability electronics. Instrumental in implementing process improvements, enhancing productivity, and developing complex solutions to critical electro-mechanical hardware and firmware integration issues. Possess current Secret Clearance and a thorough understanding of DOD acquisition and contract management requirements.

Process & System Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

EO/IR Sensors

Schematics

Statistical Process Control

Contracts & Acquisitions

Continuous Improvement

DOD Requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Wright Patterson AFB, OH November 2016 – October 2018

Avionics Engineer

Collaborated with a national and international team of engineers, support personnel, and customers.

Independently initiated and completed thorough, accurate, and timely engineering assessments of F-35 mission software, planning tools, and data with team of other engineers and subject matter experts.

Provided technical expertise in the development/completion of Airworthiness Certification prior to 1st aircraft arrival for the Israeli Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

COLSA CORPORATION, Huntsville, AL June 2015 – November 2016

Senior Avionics Integration Engineer

Managed eight support contractors for the Aircraft Survivability Division within the Mobility directorate.

Delivered system integration engineering and technical support for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures systems on multiple aircrafts, and development of system and subsystem performance specifications.

Integral member of multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) including System Safety, Reliability/Maintainability, QA, Viper 2.1 laser performance, UV/IR sensors, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), Software/Crypto, and acquisition follow-on contract negotiations.

SPECTRUM COMM INCORPORATED, Newport News, VA September 2014 – June 2015

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Developed an understanding of Electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems and laser technology.

Provided direct engineering support for the LAIRCM integration on the ANG KC-135 platform as well as multiple Integrated Product Teams including DMSMS, System Safety, Reliability and Maintainability, and Manufacturing/QA.

Completed technical evaluations of Basis of Estimates to facilitate contract negotiations while maintaining constant communication with DCMA personnel.

MIAMI PRODUCTS INCORPORATED, Cleves, OH January 2014 – July 2014

Operations Manager

Supervised operations support and provided direct instruction during transfer of ownership.

Developed and implemented standard routing work sheets for all fabrication and machining purchase orders, scheduling and manpower analysis program to maximize efficiency and resource allocation, and preventative maintenance plans for all machining equipment, cutting tools, presses, and dies.

Championed a new program to meet OSHA requirements as well as a welding certification program to comply with customer requirements in accordance to the American Welding Society standards.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, Cincinnati, OH September 2013 – December 2013

Quality Engineer IV

Subject matter expert for all Surface Mount Technology processes within the Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Cell (solder paste printing, component placement, automated visual inspection, cleaning, and re-work) as well as electrical and electronic soldering processes (reflow, wave, selective, and manual).

Collaborated with product manufacturing engineers in the development and maintenance of new and existing manufacturing process methods and instructions.

HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, Batesville, IN January 2013 – September 2013

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Supported daily operations for the TotalCare Acute Care hospital bed line, including implementing a calibration test plan for all torque drivers, and improved processes by reviewing inspection and test data.

Led development and application of new sensor calibration test process, eliminating false failures and improving first pass production yields.

Maintained FDA compliance through continuous review of design and test specifications and the maintenance of Device History Record protocol for every bed assembled and tested.

STI ELECTRONICS INC, Madison, AL October 2011 – January 2013

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Consulted with clients on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, soldering, and assembly and testing processes.

Reviewed design schematics, bills of materials, and engineering drawings prior to approval for manufacturing, assembly, and testing.

Established assembly processes and product work flow to meet customer requirements.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, XETRON, Cincinnati, OH March 2007 – July 2011

Senior Project Engineer

Led a $4.5M program to design, develop, produce, and deliver 5200 TTL/ISR components in under six months.

Provided technical expertise to program management for execution strategy, and to systems engineering for executable task definition.

Supervised development of all new designs as the lead Materials and Process Engineer.

Managed software and hardware development and integration.

Additional experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Grumman, Xetron, New Product Development Engineer for Hill-Rom Company, Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Electronics Engineer (GM-13) for Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, and Electronics Engineer (GS-12) for Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

Secret Clearance, United States Government

DAWIA Level 2 Systems Engineer Certification, Department of Defense

IPC Certified Electronics Program Manager (CEPM)

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