System Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Manager Program

PAUL E. VAN SCOOTER

Rochester, NY *****

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SUMMARY

Highly skilled System Engineer and Mechanical Engineer with Program Manager experience;

contributing to the full life cycle of product development. Recognized for driving programs to successful

outcomes through efficient cross-team communication and detailed management of customer

requirements. Skilled in a variety of engineering environments and disciplines that produce satellites,

consumer electronic products, photofinishing imaging equipment and research for industries including

aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing.

Areas of Expertise

• System Engineering • •

Program Management Manufacturing Processes

• Design Engineering • •

Mechanical Engineering Product Development

• Acceptance Testing • Commercialization Process

Technical Skills System Engineering, Mechanical Design

Software Skills Experience with: SAP, DOORs, CORE, Solid Works, Working Model, COSMOS,

Microsoft Office, Labview, DFMA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vuzix Corporation, Rochester, NY 2011 -

2012

Program Manager

Manager of the development of multiple prototype video eyewear systems known as Head Mounted

Displays (HMD) for the United States military and the Department of Defense.

• Successful delivery of see-through waveguide and immersive beam splitter technology display

systems.

• Technical responsibilities included maturing the HMD display technology, managing the cross

functional engineering team, leading product requirement development, developing the system

level architecture and defining interface level design with prime and sub-prime contractors.

• Administrative responsibilities included providing customer presentations of program status

through on/off site reviews and communications.

• Responsible for reporting program status, managing cost and schedule as well as directing

technological exchanges with prime contractors and sub-contractors.

• Developed white papers and technical proposals for future product solutions to customer needs

resulting in additional Vuzix contracts.

ITT, Rochester, NY 2004 – 2010

Systems Engineer, Geospatial Systems Division

Supported major aerospace and defense programs working closely with customers, vendors and

engineering teams. Ensuring product technical merit and timely delivery of systems such as classified

and commercial satellite telescopes and multispectral sensor systems for aerial vehicles.

• Created complex and highly valued Interface Control Documents and program specifications for

electro-mechanical and optical interfaces, guiding multiple corporations to successful assembly

and integration of highly complex imaging products in aerospace.

• Managed program requirements and verification flow-down to the various design and integration

teams. Presented program accomplishments to the customer at critical reviews throughout the

program. Completed the desired product features at the required cost instilling confidence in the

customer and obtaining millions of dollars in future business.

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ITT, Rochester, NY (Continued)

Engineer, Geospatial Systems Division

• Team leader and test coordinator for the integration of a highly complex multi-million dollar imaging

instrument. Executed test plans and procedures for the successful installation of this equipment

resulting in future contracts and addition revenue.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY

1976-2004

Mechanical Engineer and Research Scientist, Electronic Systems Division / Consumer Imaging /

B&PP

• Developed the Kodak I-Lab (first digital high speed printer), film scanners and other imaging related

products by applying many engineering principles and tools to develop machine frames, film

transport mechanisms, and other precision design assemblies.

• Applied modeling with CAD, Finite Element Analysis and other programs for stress, thermal and

vibration analysis on various machine components ensuring implementation of sound engineering

principles.

• Experienced in adhering to stringent commercialization process techniques for the successful

launch of multiple programs during this extensive period.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Relocated to Stuttgart Germany in 1991 for a thirteen-month assignment with Kodak KAG. The

assignment included the design and commercialization of a laser thermal printing device. Implemented

lean manufacturing techniques to design the product and acted as liaison between the US and

European teams.

PATENTS

United States Patent 5,028,956 – Film Clamp

United States Patent 4,963,997 – Film Mounting Mechanism

EDUCATION

Systems engineering courses towards masters included: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering and

Systems Architecture and Design

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 2008

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

CREDENTIALS

Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) dated 3/28/2007, Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph

(CSP) on 5/24/2005. Adjudication for access to US Government classified information at the secret

level with access to Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) on 6/19/2002.

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