Curriculum Vitae

GRANT ADAMS JR.

** ******** ****** • Enola, PA 17025

C: 717-***-**** ac8ktm@r.postjobfree.com

H: 717-***-**** linkedin.com/in/grant-adams-jr

QUALITY MANAGER, SR. PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, & QUALITY ENGINEER Highly motivated and exceptional team player with extensive experience covering a broad range of Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering functions in addition to Assembly, Machining, Tooling Design, Laser Tracker/Scan Arm Metrology/Inspection & ISO Audits. Develops, implements and oversees project plans to include detailed task definition, resource requirements, schedule, quality, and cost while assessing project risk areas and developing risk mitigation plans. Leads and manages innovation and develops manufacturing strategies associated with the investigation, evaluation and acquisition of new process technologies for application in both the office and factory environment. Provides leadership and management to maintain a non-hazardous work environment and to warrant compliance for safety objectives and policies. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with cross-functional teams and leadership at all levels to drive improvements across the organization while communicating information effectively to all levels of the organization. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Mil-Aero Connectors

• Mil Spec

• SMT Technology

• Prototyping

• Process Improvements

• Work Instructions

• Lean Initiatives

• Tools & Fixture Design

• Cable Assembly

• Cable Stripping

• Machining

• Grinding

• Molds/Overmolding

• Die Design

• Laser Welding

• PCB Reflow Process

• Leadership

• DCMA Government

Liason

• Process/Product Auditing

• Quality Audits/Inspections

• QMS Documentation &

Compliance ISO

• GD&T

• Team Building

• Leadership & Management

• FARO Laser

Tracker/Scanner

• FARO Scan-Arm

• FARO Insight Software

• SPC

• Spatial Analyzer Software

• Polyworks

• Creaform Handy Scan

• Auto-Cad

• Pro-E

• Cycle Time Reduction

• Microsoft Project 1 & 2,

Word & Excel

• Parlec-Optical Tool

Presetting

• CNC Machining

• Vericut –Machine &

Control Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Manager, Sr. Processing, Manufacturing, & Quality Engineer, 2008-Present BAE Systems Inc., York, PA

Manager Quality, Engineer I

Led and managed the York Site Machining Quality Team by maintaining quality compliance for all York Weld Fabrication and Machining Laser Scan/Tracker Inspections. Led Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of AAVFOV at BAE/Stafford and VSE/Ladysmith, Virginia sites. Provided Engineering Quality Assurance by analyzing, verifying, and forwarding marked up drawings and completed Inspection Assessments to the BAE Stafford office and to customers. Provided direction to DCMA Government personnel on utilizing inspection tools, interpret GD&T drawings and measurement methods. Act as a liaison between DCMA Government inspectors, VSE Corporation and BAE Systems to facilitate drawing installations, inspection plans, and feedback results to each staff. Responsible for updating Quality Metrics & Standards Improvement (QMS) and improving current processes for Curriculum Vitae

overall consistency while providing technical support to Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering and related functions. Trained onsite and offsite peers on TIPQA process, enhancing their skills to meet expectations for audit schedules. Developed and tested work methods and procedures by ensuring the quality and performance of materials, products, and machines meet specifications and standards. Confirmed technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that both customer and company technical, system, performance, and ISO quality requirements are in compliance. Oversaw innovation by developing new technologies that supported manufacturing while implementing process improvements and value creation projects by sharing best practices across Combat Vehicles. Researched, developed and improved manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, and equipment. Attended QIB, CAB (Quality Improvement Boards, Corrective Action Boards) Drive by identifying errors and root causes in need of corrective action and closures by implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead customer "Lunch & Learn" programs by inviting new industry technologies onsite for presentations to help innovate manufacturing strategies.

• Developed and implemented $620k worth of Capital Expenditure Authorizations by implementing new technologies to the York Quality/Manufacturing areas based on budget planning and forecasting.

• Redesigned and prototyped manipulator arm to install and/or remove a Bulk Head door for the MMPV Vehicle which reduced the cost of the original design from $125k to $15k by successfully implementing a new design and build.

• Developed a process and procedure to remove large quantities of armored steel from built MRAP Vehicles around the Tow Pintles, originally missed by manufacturing. By collaborating with a unique supplier with cutting product capabilities and tool recommendations, rework costs were greatly reduced from 4 hours per vehicle to 1 hour per vehicle. The new process and necessary tooling were shipped to all depots that had vehicles with the condition (approx. 2,500 vehicles).

Laser Inspection Manager

Lead all FARO Laser Tracking/Scanning, First Article Inspection activities for all Legacy, New Build, and Tooling configurations, Engineering Analysis, and Volumetric Reporting. Presented and compiled deliverable data to all internal and external customers while serving as the site technical lead for updates on inspection technologies. Oversaw all aspects of Laser Tracker/Scan tooling prove outs on MRAP, GCV, Bradley, SOCOM, Panther, PIM, HIMARS, M88 families of vehicles, as well as VLS Decks, Plenums, Parts, and Prototypes. Providing GD&T inspection reports and evaluations to internal and external customers. Created and developed Volumetric Work Instructions for all production machining centers. Updated all files and stored all data on company network drives for future use, ISO auditing and Government audits.

• Created and executed yearly Capital Expenditures in order to implement new Technology for improvement by researching cost analysis and providing make-buy purchase data.

• Enhanced the Laser Tracker process, from 8 hours with the utilization of 3 workers to a new process requiring 3 hours with one worker.

• Edited the CNC program for 40% faster cycle.

Calibration Lab Manager

Lead/Manage the York Site Gage Calibration Lab, responsible for scheduling calibration of Tooling Gages and Equipment across 40 plus cost centers and 5 other BAE sites. Manage Quality Engineers and Bargaining Unit Precision Measurement Technicians.

• Maintained 100% Calibration recall in 2015 and 2016.

• Managed $2.6m Gage Lab Department budget with favorable YTD actual results. Sr. Processing Engineer, 2004-2007 SAFT America, Cockeysville, MD Advanced Product & Product Design Manager

Specified, designed, and governed new tooling and processes for production of Lithium Ion Batteries, welding lasers for aluminum & steel containers and manufacturing equipment. Produced significant improvements in production, worker ergonomics, product flow/quality verification, and compliance with quality standards. Designed new fixtures, tooling, adding quality and repeatability. Initiated Work Instructions Documentation and trained employees in methods and interpretation of data for quality improvement, resulting in cost avoidance and increased customer satisfaction. Managed tool shop, 3 toolmakers, and day-to-day activities of manufacturing support needed for Curriculum Vitae

production. Provided process improvements, prototypes, engineering analysis, and test data for Engineering, Internal customers, and Sales force.

• Promoted by Plant Manager to “Advanced Product & Product Design Manager” and challenged to turn R&D site into a full manufacturing facility to meet additional customer demands.

• Documented an increase of 50% of production in manufacturing department production lines.

• Designed new connection systems for bussing batteries. European Patent #EP 1983595A1/EP 08290325

“Connection System for an Electrochemical Cell for Tabless bussing of battery Cells”

• Improved the original manufacturing layout by designing, constructing and implementing new tooling and automation to build 700 batteries per week in comparison to 30+ batteries per week. Owner/Operator, 2001-2004 FedEx-Home Delivery, Harrisburg, PA Owned and Operated FedEx Delivery Truck for FedEx Home Delivery within Harrisburg, PA and other surrounding locations, while accepting other route assignments to help support Site Management during contractor shortage periods. Prepared daily logs and delivery reports to FedEx. Provided Customer Service for inquiries and presented feedback to customers to build up route base. Maintained all daily maintenance and records on vehicle to keep to standards. Provided off-hour deliveries to customers who were unavailable during day hours and training to drivers on Safe Driving and Delivery Techniques.

Sr. Process/Product Design Engineer, 2000-2001 FCI-Frametome, York, PA Interfaced as a technical liaison with offshore manufacturing plants for production support and quality control of 38999 circular connectors, which included territories in the Dominican Republic and France. Traveled to Czech Republic to build cables on site for customers in a “Down Situation” regarding a 21 aircrafts on tarmac and grounded due to faulty cables. Hand built and trained onsite personnel regarding proper stripping and crimping techniques to the customer’s satisfaction. Provided weekly reports to the quality, sales, engineering, and production teams. Presented technical data and showcased presentations to customers, vendors and sales teams. Attended weekly Quality Inspection Board meetings to identify “scrap,” “return to vendor,” and “use as is” materials and products.

• Developed and designed new manufacturing processes for outdated manufacturing needs for Mil spec connectors 38999, Quad cables for Apache helicopter, and various Boeing connectors. Process/Product Engineer, 1991-2000 Intercon Systems, Harrisburg, PA Specified, designed, and supervised new tooling and processes for production, Research and Development, lasers, and manufacturing equipment for InterCon50TMand InterCon1mmTM Two-Piece Connector Systems connectors and cables. Significant improved production, worker ergonomics, product flow/quality verification, and compliance with quality standards. Developed cost effective stripping method of various size cables for both Laser Stripping and for mechanical methods with small gage, twin-ax and wire cables. Responsible for Stencil Printer, Reflow ovens, Stencil layouts, Tooling, Fixture design, Prototypes for PCB, Flex Circuit, and circuit board assembly and processes. Mass termination of connectors to cables, flex circuits and circuit boards via wave solder, IR reflow and Hot Bar solder. Responsible for developing new re-flow processes with VITRONICS ovens and vapor phase units, such as using ball grid array.

• Co-inventor of C-ByteTM High-Speed Flex Compression System

• Promoted by Plant Manager/Owner to “Process Engineer with added responsibilities and challenges to meet customer demands.

• Designed and developed Tooling for PCB welding for Laser and Solder units.

• Designed and developed Over Molding (Hot Melt) Potting molds for prototype cables and connectors for customers, vendors and trade shows.

• Designed and developed tooling for both the Vapor Phase Reflow of Surface Mount Connectors and the IR Oven Reflow of Surface Mount Connectors.

• Developed High Speed prototype cables and potting techniques. Curriculum Vitae

Sr. Tool Maker/Group Leader, 1976-1991 Berg Electronics, New Cumberland, PA Fabricated tooling, built molds, dies, and machines that supported the connector industry. Maintained manufacturing equipment, production equipment, and supported engineering. Supervised 9 toolmakers that supported production needs.

PATENTS

• Adams, Jr. Grant (2007). “Connection System for an Electrochemical Cell for Tab-less bussing of battery Cells” European Patent No. 1983595A1/08290325. Munich, Germany. European Patent Office.

• Neidich, Douglas; Adams, Jr. Grant (1997). “Transfer Film use with Comp. Connector.” U.S. Patent No. 6,672,879. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Neidich, Douglas; Adams, Jr. Grant (1997). “Compression Connector.” U.S. Patent No. 6,256,879. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Neidich, Douglas; Adams, Jr. Grant (1997). “Method of Manufacture, Flexible circuit Connector System.” U.S. Patent No. 6,036,502. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Neidich, Douglas; Adams, Jr. Grant (1997). “Compression Connector.” U.S. Patent No. 5,899,757. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Neidich, Douglas; Adams, Jr. Grant (1997). “Method and Manufacture, Flexible Comp. Connector.” U.S. Patent No. 6,607,120. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Co-inventor of C-ByteTM High-Speed Flex Compression System AWARDS

• Nominated for “BAE- Business Leader Award 2015” for York Next Generation Bore Sighting Alignment

• Nominated for “BAE- Chairman’s Award 2014” for Laser Bore-sighting/Best Practice Transfer of Technology

• Nominated for “BAE- Chairman’s Award 2011” for AAV Physical Configuration Audit of vehicles for Marine Systems Command and improving customer relations

• Nominated for “BAE-Chairman’s Awards 2010”, for implementation of 6 Meter Ingersoll 5 axis Machining Center and associated technologies to improve manufacturing techniques by the Engineering Director

• Chairman’s Bronze Award 2010 for performance

• FedEx - East Coast Contactor of the Year Award of 2003 for service and delivery CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• DOD Secret Clearance

• Certified Machine Builder

• Certified Tool & Mold Maker

• Certified Machine Maintenance

• JIT Training

• MAL Cut-Pro Training

• Haimer Tool Balance Training

• HASS CNC Mill Training

• Sandvik Cutting Tools Training

• 5S Training

Curriculum Vitae

• Lumonics Laser Training

• Raytheon Laser Training

• Lean Manufacturing Training

• Siemens Control Operations and Programming Training

• MCDM Work Holding Training

LEADERSHIP

• Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

• Pennsylvania Apprenticeship 10,000 Hour Tool & Die Program

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