Project Manager Engineer

SEAN TABRIZI

Rancho Cordova, Ca *****

Phone: 916-***-**** cell

Email: ***********@***.***

Objective

Seeking a challenging career in an esteemed organization to grow professionally by strengthening

my technical and analytical skills, and earning good reputation with whom I work, always

keeping in mind the goals of the organization as the prime objective.

EXPERIENCE

2009- 2014 Aerojet/GenCorp Rancho Cordova, CA

Control Account Manager/Senior Project Engineer III

Program: SM3 Blk IIA, SM3 Blk IB, Antares

• Led design, development and procurement of components for SM3 Blk IIA, SM3Blk IB

and Antares.

• Reviewed and directed the progress of design engineering, manufacturing, planning and

scheduling to meet program objectives.

• Led and participated in testing activities including environmental and hot fire testing of

solid fuel Blk IB TDACS as part of flight qualification process.

• Managed key suppliers through critical challenges with an emphasis on technical

progress, schedule, and product improvement.

• Prepared presentations for management and team members on a regular basis for events

such as PDR, CDR, PMR, ERB and other IPT reviews.

• Provided guidance on EAC reviews, monthly CPR (cost and schedule performance,

variance analysis, and recovery plans.

• Performed risk assessment and created mitigation plans and socialized them with

engineering team members, program management and customer.

• Prepared scheduled presentations at all levels of Management within Aerojet and at the

Program Level with Major customers.

• Participated actively in proposal preparation, fact finding and negotiations in all areas of

SM3 Blk IIA program.

• Participated in IBR process and program audit preparations.

2007- 2009 BAE Systems Santa Clara, CA

Senior Technical Project Manager (Contactor for TAC Worldwide)

Programs: FCS NLOS-C, MRAP and JLTV

• Performed Cost/Schedule Control System (C/SCS) known as EVMS on different

programs and projects.

o Managed a group of CAMs (Cost Account Managers) to ensure timeliness of EV

performance reporting on a weekly and monthly basis on several multimillion

dollar government programs.

o Established and maintained cost/schedule baselines and development of Work

Breakdown Structures (WBS) according to BOEs (Basis of Estimates) provided

by CAMs.

o Performed analysis and reporting in the areas of program performance, support

EAC development, variance analysis, and cost/schedule risk assessment by

utilizing Earned Value methodologies and processes.

o Worked closely with the business and financial managers in structuring and

supporting multiple integrated baseline reviews.

o Provided independent and well-supported analyses of cost, schedule, and

technical accomplishment and interface with prime contractor and subcontractor

counterparts on a recurring basis.

o Developed and maintained the Integrated Master Schedule utilizing MS Project

and Open Plan to identify and report schedule critical path.

• Participated in overall product strategy, research and development requirements and

manufacturing coordination for new and emerging programs.

• Provided technical expertise, recommendations and training to other departments in

support of product development and cost estimation.

• Evaluated, analyzed, and made recommendations on products, designs, and cost

improvements to improve the competitive position of the company on different upcoming

proposals.

• Prepared product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product and

reported to IPD leads.

2006- 2007 Surefire L.L.C Fountain Valley, CA

Engineering Project Manager

• Managed the day-to-day progress of full life cycle product development.

• Participated in overall product strategy, research and development requirements and

manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products such as working with tactical

and/or electronic security systems.

• Collaborated with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering,

marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions

responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.

• Applied Microsoft Project Scheduling tool and other Microsoft office programs to

monitor and manage programs and projects.

• Maintained all communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial,

schedule, and sales information for product line.

• Evaluated, analyzed, and made recommendations on products, designs, and cost

improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.

• Led problem identification, definition, analysis, solution generation, and solution

implementation.

• Analyzed test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance

specifications.

• Prepared product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product

development and introduction to market.

• Coordinated with overseas suppliers and factories on a daily basis to ensure timeliness of

the scheduled shipments.

2005- 2006 Honeywell Aerospace Torrance, CA

Project Engineer

Programs: JSF, F22, F18, CX-PX, 737R, A380, A320

• Provided leadership, coordination, and technical guidance for the development of several

commercial and defense programs

• Built and maintained program plan and schedules including resources and demands.

• Managed budget and earned value determinations by utilizing earned value

methodologies.

• Provided technical direction and/or guidance to design and analysis specialists, and

product engineers to develop electro-mechanical components.

• Led small-to-medium sized military and defense programs and worked in DOD

development environment.

• Prepared and negotiated proposal cost and schedule estimates and modifications.

• Designed and developed high performance, high reliability and medium scale electro-

mechanical subsystems using Solid Works, Pro-e and Auto-CAD.

• Prepared presentations on different program for management and team members on a

regular basis.

• Worked with advanced manufacturing group to reduce cost and increase efficiency on

several military and defense programs.

1999- 2003 Cummins Engine Inc. Memphis, TN

Buyer/Material Planner

• Performed materials requirements planning (MRP) and analysis of production scheduling

and inventory management practices for several production lines.

• Identified and resolved bottlenecks in manufacturing and supply operations that had been

inhibiting production and delaying shipments.

• Led and participated in improvement projects across functional groups to optimize and

align resources towards production efficiency and cost saving.

• Recommended changes in supply chain management and performance measures, which

to enhance coordination of the supply chain.

• Analyzed, forecasted and planned demand for engine materials annually and quarterly

• Monitored raw materials and core levels, insuring and allowing production to meet the

required customer demand and delivery.

• Worked closely with national/international suppliers/customers to meet operating

guidelines.

Cummins Engine Inc. Memphis, TN

Production Specialist

• Identified and communicated opportunities for process improvement to management

• Identified and addressed product related issues arising on the production floor

• Identified and recommended methods of Lean Manufacturing to reduce cycle time and

increase process speed.

• Recommended reorganization of work areas and reduced WIP (Work-In-Process), and

speed material flow through the entire manufacturing process on the shop floor.

• Led and audited implementation of ISO9000 practices and procedures throughout the

plant.

• Assisted in Six Sigma projects to help the organization to achieve improvements in

quality, reduction of defects, and ultimately lower cost.

• Researched and improved Kaizen and Kanban events to refine the production and

delivery of components to the production line as and when they were needed to prevent

storage.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

THE UNIVERSITY Of MEMPHIS Memphis, TN

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

CUMMINS Inc. Memphis, TN

• Manufacturing Process Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Training

BAE SYSTEMS Santa Clara, CA

• Project Management and scheduling and EVMS Training

Aerojet Rockedyne Rancho Cordova, CA

• Certified Control Account Manager

PMP Certification Preparation Rancho Cordova, CA

• 35 credit hours PMP Contact Courses completed

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