Engineer Project Manager

David A. Drotar

** ****** ***** ****, ********, NY 10524 845-***-****

*******@*******.***

Education: US Military Academy at West Point 1988 - BSME

Objective: Transformational leadership in a growing organization.

Summary:

Seasoned and focused problem solver desires to enable an

organization to improve its profitability. I bring order to

chaos and motivation to stagnation. Resolving process flow

inhibitors is my specialty, whether they are technical,

business, or personnel. I use time tested disciplines to

identify, characterize, quantify, and eliminate or reduce

impediments to progress. My secondary expertise is managing

equipment acquisitions and process qualifications.

Demonstrated Abilities:

. Application of DOE, scientific principles, and design and

measurement tools to solve complex manufacturing and design

problems.

. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing disciplines to remove waste

from manufacturing processes.

. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained in DMAIC tools to reduce defects,

improve throughput, and reduce variation.

. Development of appropriate measurement and administrative controls

to sustain an operation.

. Personal, hands-on leadership approach that engages the work force

and creates a high performing, self-sustaining, and motivated team.

. Management of operations and projects.

Core Competencies:

. Manufacturing Engineering - machining, fabrication,

microelectronics, assembly

. Project Planning and Management - equipment, facilities, military,

automotive

. Information Analysis and Structured Problem Solving

. Operations Management - machining, fabrication, military

. Workforce training and development

Skills: Journeyman Metal Model Maker, pneumatic systems, relay logic,

hazardous area equipment design, CAD/CAM, Mil Spec, MS Office, QFD, DOE,

FMEA, SPC, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Control Plan,

metrology, Hoshin Kanri, Minitab, MRP/ERP, APQP, PPAP, AMAT Endura, PVD

Thin films, XRF, Ellipsometry, Profilometry, Vision Systems, Certified

System Auditor.

David A. Drotar

81 Indian Brook Road, Garrison, NY 10524 845-***-****

*******@*******.***

Selected Achievements:

o Integrated transfer molding processes and 3D wafer processes into

manufacturing at IBM Microelectronics. Developed and qualified new metal

PVD processes in support of the project.

o Developed, qualified and implemented a new wafer processing technique

using basic thermodynamic principles that resulted in a 40% throughput

improvement in a plasma tool set, cut throughput variation in half, and

removed a bottleneck from the business.

o Developed an advanced process control for early detection of leaks in a

high vacuum process. The new technique made predictive maintenance

assessments before leaks created product scrap and was later deployed in

an entire wafer fab across a common tool platform.

o Delivered a breakthrough solution for the consolidation of two

manufacturing lines by using a disciplined analytical approach in a team

environment. Increased sector throughput 50% with no capital investment

by optimizing the workflow through the equipment set.

o Trained IBM maintenance personnel in the preventative maintenance and

repair of newly acquired process equipment. Published preventative

maintenance schedules and procedures.

o Trained IBM manufacturing personnel in the setup and use of newly

acquired manufacturing equipment and newly developed manufacturing

processes. Published process specifications, work instructions, control

plans, and troubleshooting guides.

o Mentored junior engineers during their assimilation into the IBM

business unit.

o Led Kaizen events and implemented 5S to optimize workflow in IBM

Microelectronics manufacturing.

o Delivered over $1M worth of capital equipment solutions to IBM

Microelectronics, ensuring a competitive advantage for supplying quality

ceramic modules to its customer base. Used PMBOK disciplines to develop

life cycle project plans:

. Project charter, sponsorship, team definitions

. Defined customer specifications, work scope and communication plans

. Developed the business case, risk and contingency plans

. Procured capital and expense funding in the corporate finance

system

. Managed equipment design checkpoints, deliverables, and financial

issues

. Scheduled installation and coordination of facilities upgrades

. Performed debug and qualification of new equipment and upgrades

. Performed project closeout in the corporate finance system

o Developed the project work plan for the company's effort on a four month

Battalion project to repair the border patrol road for the Department of

Justice in Douglas, Arizona. Project plan was manually resource leveled

using Critical Path Method planning.

o Volunteer project manager for facility improvements and kitchen upgrade

at local church.

o Led the maintenance section to win Battalion Motor Pool of the Quarter

Award three consecutive times, exceeding a 95% operational readiness

rate each time with the U.S. Army.

o Used Hoshin Kanri to develop a Mission Essential Task List for combat

training in the U.S. Army.

David A. Drotar

81 Indian Brook Road, Garrison, NY 10524 845-***-****

*******@*******.***

Career Overview:

2/13 - Present IBM Corporation Supplier Quality Engineer (NY)

Supplier development, quality auditing, production qualification, and

regulatory complicance (RoHS, UL, EU, CSA) of thermal management

products and cooling subsystems in System Z servers. Manufacturability

review of new designs.

1/04 - 2/13 IBM Corporation Advisory Process Engineer (NY)

Lead Engineer for PVD Thin Films Deposition (DC Magnetron Sputtering)

and Metrology processes for 200 mm and 300mm wafer interconnect

manufacturing. Off shift line support for end to end processes

including photolithography, plasma etching, electroplating, chemical

and electrochemical etch, reflow, and inspection operations.

11/00- 12/03 IBM Corporation Staff Equipment Engineer (NY)

Lead Equipment Engineer and project manager in a ceramic substrate

business. Web handling, bulk solids processes in Class 1, Div 1

hazardous area. Management of consignment vendors. Automated

inspection and repair equipment development.

11/99-5/00 Precision Machining Company Operations Manager (NY)

Cost estimator, buyer, scheduler, and customer support representative

for a precision machining operation supplying the aerospace and

military industries. Managed a shop of eight skilled machinists and

tool room equipment. Small startup company.

1/99-10/99 Lemforder Corporation Sales Engineer / Account

Manager (MI)

Secured $2.5 M worth of business from Daimler Chrysler.

5/95-1/99 General Motors Corporation Metal Model Maker

(MI)

Achieved journeyman status after completing 7300 hour Department of

Labor Apprenticeship. Machining, fabrication, CNC, fixture build, heat

treatment.

3/93-4/95 Ford Motor Company Contract Product Design

Engineer (MI)

Packaged, designed, and released chassis parts for Ford Truck Division.

Performed ride and handling evaluations on shocks, springs and tires.

6/92-3/93 Plantech, Incorporated Project Planner /

Consultant (MI)

Delivered a performance oriented training program that transferred

project management skills to the client.

5/88-8/91 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commissioned Officer

(Int'l)

Responsible for up to 72 pieces of wheeled and construction equipment.

Accountable for up to $1M worth of Army equipment, expenditure

budgeting, and leadership of up to 100 soldiers. Planned and executed

training in accordance with the unit's Mission Essential Task List.

Directed maintenance operations for a combat engineer unit and ensured

combat readiness of a Maine National Guard unit for deployment to

Operation Desert Shield.

. Awarded two Commendation Medals (ARCOM) and two Achievement Medals

(AAM).

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