Manager Engineering
Resume:
Kris J. Haugen
Covington, WA *8042
*********@*****.***
Qualifications:
Exceptional experience in design of aircraft interior monuments in an
aviation environment
Deep knowledge of aircraft interiors
Exceptional knowledge of product certification as per FAA and EASA
regulations
Ability to organize and manage all technical processes
Ability to develop multiple product lines and accuracy in certification
Ability to travel on regular basis
Proficient in communication skills in both oral and written forms
Professional Experience:
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (Independent) - Interior
Materials/Flammability
1995 - Present
14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27 and 29
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
FAA Advisor: Mrs. Sarah Piccola
Full FAA Approval Authority: Test Plans, Test Reports, Design Data, Service
Documents and Test Witnessing
Bunsen Burner, Electrical Wire Burn, Heat Release (OSU), Smoke Density
(NBS), Seat Oil Burn, Cargo Liner Oil Burn, Fire Containment: Lavatory and
Galley Waste System
Management DER (Candidate)
Interior Compliance DER (Candidate)
Active Participant - FAA Materials Fire Test Working Group
Certification Manager
TTF Aerospace, Auburn, WA
August 2012 - Present
Coordinated with FAA and maintained airworthiness for various certification
products
Coordinated with company and independent DERs to make certain certification
data was developed in accordance with FAA requirements
Monitored certification process lifecycle and performed investigation to
ensure reliability of all products
Managed integration of all aircraft systems and provided engineering
support
Lead meetings and coordinated resources to resolve certification issues
Managed all development procedures and obtained required certification data
Provided technical support to ensure effective resolution of all technical
issues
Provided technical support to resolve technical compliance issues
Performed regular inspections to ensure compliance to all FAA/EASA
certification requirements
Maintained professional relationships with various aviation regulatory
agencies
Developed and administered budgets, schedules and performance requirements
Provided training to subordinates and performed assessment for all
employees
Project Engineer
TTF Aerospace, Auburn, WA
February 2006 - August 2012
Functioned as primary technical contact point, both internal and external,
within specified projects for all aspects of design and implementation
Provided technical and organizational leadership to all engineering persons
within the project team
Maintained accurate engineering cost and milestone tracking
Lead all aspects of onsite engineering support including the installation
of; lower lobe crew rests, stowage bins, lavatories, class dividers,
galleys, closets, cockpit security doors, and structure modifications
Provided regular technical progress updates to the Engineering & Project
Manager either written or within progress meetings
Provided regular status reports of project engineering progress for all
disciplines to the customer
Assessed applicability of proposed tests/products/equipment to assigned
projects
Assisted in the preparation of proposals, including review of:
specifications, Terms & Conditions, sub-contractor selection, equipment
selection and overall cost structure
Maintained up to date engineering work scope
Responsible for complete engineering packages in accordance with
established design standards and meeting the requirements of the program
work scope
Identified or initiate out of scope work to the respective Program Manager
Lead respective engineering teams in developing solutions and completing
each engineering designs based on defined requirements using approved
processes and tools
Lead of its respective group to assure proper integration/coordination to
engineering designs between different functional engineering groups
(EE/ME/Cert/Tech Pub) and the engineering aspect for stakeholders
Identified risks leading to schedule and cost impact to Program Manager and
worked around the risk in a timely manner
Identified potential work stoppages according to discipline (EE, ME, CE)
and escalate when not resolvable at project focal level
Certification Engineer
TTF Aerospace, Auburn, WA
October 2002 - February 2006
Developed certification plans, compliance checklists, letters of
definition, special conditions, service bulletins, instructions for
continued airworthiness and alternate methods of compliance (AMOC)
Administered all certification processes for various aircraft modification
programs
Developed required application data to facilitate efficiency in all
certification processes
Designed various certification test plans and prepared reports for
processes
Managed all designing and manufacturing processes and ensured adherence to
all FAA regulations
Scheduled and maintained efficient annual training programs for all
certification processes
Provided responses and ensured all FAA approvals and maintained records of
all system track
Instruction:
FAA Part 21 Seminar
SAE International - Aircraft Cabin Safety and Interior Crashworthiness
Education:
1999 -2000
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Studies: Computer Programming C/C++, Visual Basic
1986 - 1988
Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
Studies: Computer Science
1983 - 1986
Kentwood Senior High School, Kent, WA
Studies: Pre-College Curriculum, Diploma Received
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