Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
John E Seepe III
PO Box **
Redondo Beach, CA ***77
Email: ****.*****@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnseepe
Summary of experience:
Over 10 years total experience as Lead Engineer & Project Management Specialist including 5 as Program Quality Engineer. Spent 8 years working technically challenging Space programs and 2 years on a Tactical aircraft program. Management experience spread over range of engineering disciplines (Space, Aircraft, and Nuclear Power) be highly successful in each. Certified in Earned Value Management Systems and Six Sigma. Knowledgeable of FRP, SPC, Lean Systems, standard manufacturing tools and CMMI concepts.
Professional experience:
2012 to Present
Honeywell Torrance, CA
Quality Engineering – Inspection Supervisor: Leads the internal inspection team for Torrance Site. This is a group of 25 employees in CMM, NDT, and inspection roles. Successful in the reduction of customer escapes while increasing site output to new record levels.
2002 – 2012
RAYTHEON SPACE & AIRBORNE SYSTEMS, El Segundo, CA
Project Manager/Sub IPT Lead/REA/Program Quality Engineer:
2009 to 2012 – LEAD PROJECT MANAGER: on AESA B2 Bomber Radar LRIP & FRP after completing final Development Unit. Responsible and directly accountable for supporting Program Manager in management and performance of all Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and processes required to fulfill all production phases of the LRIP (Low Rate Initial Production) and FRP (Full Rate Production) programs.
2007 to 2009 – LEAD PROJECT MANAGER: on the VIIRS Flight 2 space sensor after delivering Flight 1 to the prime contractor. ($1.5 Billion Satellite successfully launched Oct 28, 2011) Responsible and accountable for implementation of the Manufacturing plan, program instructions, enterprise management, Program Quality, Engineering requirements, and coordinating the resources required to successfully assemble and integrate deliverable hardware to the project. Prioritize the flow of deliverable hardware between Factory teams and respective sites to ensure the successful on-time delivery of product to the Customer. Report hardware delivery status and work in process status as required. Participate in and support FRB, Risk Management Board, CCB, and pertinent boards as required. Approve respective hardware end items technical data package changes. Supported Operation Managers and Material Program Manager (MPM) to develop and implement an overall program procurement plan, program subcontract management plan and make-buy-where determinations, as required. Assisted Center Managers in maintaining a safe work environment and keeping work force current in their certifications and training. Identify needs for area capital as forecasted by program needs and phase. Insure Appropriations Requests are completed and approved. Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management plan for area of responsibility while identifying opportunities for improvement to processes and yields.
2005 to 2007 – LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER (REA): over the Opto-Mechanical Module on the VIIRS program. Stepped into a troubled program to successfully deliver the first flight unit to the program integration and test team. Recognized as being the team leader who set the standard by which other IPT’s and unit REA’s were gauged. Coordinated, moved and monitored electronic and structural payload assemblies thru production build cycle. Worked all related technical issues to insure schedule and procedural adherence per Program Management directives and mission. Coordinated and interfaced with Quality Engineering, Customer, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Stores, Documentation Control and IPT Leads.
2003 to 2005 – LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER (REA): of the Track Sensor on STSS Program managing the design, procurement, and installation of a new thermal design. Provided a variety of specialized engineering disciplines and services in support of the design, development, integration, manufacturing, and operation and support processes to STSS program. Delivered the first of two flight Track Sensor units to the integration and test team on schedule (successfully delivered to customer after integration and test completed).
2002 to 2003 – PROGRAM QUALITY ENGINEER: supported STSS Program and back up to the Program Quality Manager. Responsible for inspection & verifying test results, rework history, assembly/teardown, notes & non-conformances, open lien processing, as-built configuration, parts traceability (Space Trace), engineering configuration, non-conforming hardware dispositioning, parametric data collection on all aspects of STSS program.
2001 – 2002; Opticomm Corp. (EMCORE), San Diego, CA
SYSTEMS ENGINEER/SALES: Responsible for the design of fiber optical systems used in sensitive communication systems for transferring video, audio, and data. (Olympics – Salt Lake City and Homeland Security Applications) Matched specifications with designed systems to meet or exceed requirements on RFP bid packages and proposal applications. Represented corporation at numerous tradeshows. Coordinated with engineering department to design, test new products, and produce product specifications.
2000 – 2001; Banner American Products, Temecula, CA
PRODUCTION MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: Responsible for controls of materials, personnel, and costs relating to production in the manufacturing of lamination machines. Established, maintained, and supervised daily policies, procedures, and work methods to ensure quality and safety. Maintained consistently high production counts while controlling deficiencies and waste. Ordered required materials, controlled machine costs, with the ability to retrieve accurate production information for the use in projection of trends and market share. Assisted in the design, prototype construction, and final roll off of new machines.
1999 – 2000; Plastical, Ontario, CA
WAREHOUSE MANAGER: Responsible for daily management of Logistics Operation for entire west coast. Restructured warehouse increasing useable volume, stabilizing workforce while becoming totally free from temp help. Created new system that reduced cycle time while maximizing accuracy to increase customer satisfaction measurably. Maintained inventory, control of transit stock, and directed all aspects of shipping from shop truck, ocean and rail containers, and freight hauler including UPS, FedEx, and RPS. Cut costs associated with running warehouse, updated computer and shipping systems, and formed a structured employment framework for employees to contribute to as well as depend upon.
1998 – 1999; Winonics Inc., Brea, CA
MAINTENANCE MANAGER: Managed and supervised the maintenance, repairs, and installation of new equipment and existing equipment (production and facilities) for high tech printed circuit board production company. Helped implement ISO 9002 performing the function of internal auditor and received trained for such task by Peak International.
1996- 1998; Alcoa CSI, Indianapolis, IN.
FIELD OFFICE MANAGER: Managed the Los Angeles Field Office (Covering CA, NV, UT, NM, AZ, TX, HI, and CO) troubleshooting production line problems, installing new equipment, training plant personnel, and conducting new product testing in the fast paced bottling industries while tracking customer data. Scheduled purchasing of installation materials, staged materials, coordinated with other vendors and plant personnel (Production, Maintenance, and Plant Managers) while maintaining time lines and project budgets. Installed, repaired, and troubleshot electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC control systems. Audited customers equipment and processes to generate recommendations for repairs, upgrades, or replacement of equipment or line components to reach or exceed customer expectations.
1993-1996; US NAVY, USS Nimitz
NUCLEAR PLANNER/NUCLEAR QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR: Supervised the electrical maintenance, administration and operation of the forward reactor room and engine room between two work-centers and 24 personnel. Ensured common and proper engineering practices including established policies, procedures, and repair methods are followed by plant personnel. Developed the technical procedures for repairs, maintenance, and overhauls to the reactor and support systems (mechanical, electrical, and chemical). Maintained timelines and established priorities of plant repairs while maintaining control of plant conditions and costs. Responsible for instruction and supervision of quality controls (reactor plant and steam plant) directing regular audits and surveillances on planned and unplanned plant evolutions. Trained all Reactor Department personnel (450) in all aspects of nuclear quality assurance including cleanliness controls and radiological containment controls. Managed the ordering of material, performed and supervised receipt inspections, maintained material control of parts varying degrees of quality controls, documentation, and accountability of both good and rejected material. Scheduled, wrote, and audited both the preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
1990 – 1993; US NAVY, Trident Refit Facility, WA.
SHOP PLANNER/MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN/ TRAINER: Designed and built test rigs for calibration of installed mechanical components. Worked extensively in Glove Bags, Glove Boxes, and other forms of containment devices while performing nuclear valve repair/replacement, Resin Closure Cutting (Only military person qualified at the time), and other sensitive work. Devised a new training program for qualifying new personnel in maintenance and repairs to nuclear propulsion system components currently being used in Bangor, Pearl Harbor, and Sub tenders reducing qualification time by 50%. Qualified as Freeze Seal Operator establishing and maintaining freeze seal on critical radioactive systems and qualified as Radiation Worker. Helped establish the Hazardous Communications/Waste Program at Bangor Submarine Base. Shop Planner for Rubber and Plastics Shop scheduling work orders, ordering and receipt of materials, and scheduling of shop personnel to maintain submarine schedules.
1983 – 1990; US NAVY, USS Nimitz
ELECTRICAN/REACTOR ROOM ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR:
Supervised forward Reactor Room electrical repairs and maintenance to motors, controllers, RTD’s, pressure detectors, and electrical distribution components using standard test equipment and troubleshooting skills utilizing systems schematics and mechanical drawings. Repaired and maintained low voltage AC/DC systems and 4160VAC high voltage systems. Received training in all aspects of planned maintenance and plant safety.
Education:
Indiana University Graduate School of Business, Indianapolis, IN – Alcoa Executive Team Program
(3 yrs) Business and Computer Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Naval Nuclear Planners School, Charleston, SC
Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL
Current Clearance Level: SECRET
Eagle Scout
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