Engineering Project and Program Manager

JAMES R. WISE

**** ******* *** **. ***** 813-***-****

Valrico, FL 33596 E-mail ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY Senior, business oriented professional with twenty-three years of experience

in product development and program management in multiple hi-tech

industries. Creative and technically adept, with a proven talent for problem

solving, both independently and with teams. Ready to help improve the

bottom-line performance of a growing, forward thinking company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSE, Inc. (Project Manager & Engineer) 2007 - 2012

Exploring new business opportunities by pursuing new customers for existing products,

developing new products and adapting existing products to new applications. Substantiating new

products and processes to obtain approval from US government. Representing the company and

developing its image at industry trade shows including building exhibits and manning booths.

• Designed simple and unique attachment system for disposable rebar cutting torch which saved the

R&D program after setbacks with the technical development of the torch by an external partner.

• Created contractually required review packages for inspection systems and introduced document

formats which simplified USG approval process.

• Prepared patent applications for new inventions including writing original content and analyzing the

findings of patent examiners and prepared responses which contested or circumvented their rejections.

• Expanded market for a new product by approaching a potential customer at a trade show and

discussing the limitations of their current supplier.

• Coordinated all aspects of the companies exhibit at the industry’s premier trade show in Washington

D.C.

ALSTOM TURBINE TECHNOLOGY (Senior Project Engineer) 2005 - 2007

Manage projects and conduct technical studies related to industrial ground turbine components

by developing plans and managing technical, financial and programmatic aspects of the project.

Analyze and resolve complex program and design team issues by interacting with internal and

external groups to develop mutually acceptable solutions that address both technical, business

and customer concerns.

• Developed strategy for adding IP protection to existing products vital to future spare parts sales

without incurring significant manufacturing costs.

P.T.M. INTERNATIONAL (Engineering Manager & Project Engineer) 1999 - 2005

Shepherd multiple PMA development programs (totaling $3M to $5M) for aftermarket aircraft

engine parts from initial marketing assessment to production release. Oversee assessments for

technical and financial viability. Forecast development and production costs to justify

commitment of resources. Monitor progress of engineering and manufacturing development and

ensure delivery of prototype products. Develop strategies and prepare documentation for

meeting FAA regulations and obtaining final PMA approvals.

• Implemented a development process template with toll-gates and checks for financial viability which

shortened average project by 13 months and reduced new program backlog from 44 active projects to an

average of 6.

JAMES R. WISE

4405 Merrick Run Ln. Phone 813-***-****

Valrico, FL 33596 E-mail ***********@*****.***

• Mobilized internal departments, casting and coating vendors to support sudden surge in demand for a

newly introduced PMA fuel nozzle guide. Kept multiple manufacturing orders on schedule and delivered a

full year’s worth of product in less than six months.

• Managed development of a superior alternative for a patent-protected thermal barrier coating for fuel

nozzle guides while limiting patent infringement liability during testing and substantiation.

• Addressed customer problems with engine actuation system previously neglected by OEM.

Inventive adaptation and modification of components improved reliability resulting in a reduction of

unscheduled engine removals and potential annual savings of $3M - $5M for a major airline customer.

• Managed and performed all aspects of a $2.4M reverse engineering program for PMA compressor

airfoils from initial conception to product launch including a vibration test program that demonstrated a 34%

improvement in component strength over that of the OEM airfoils. Compiled and presented substantiating

analysis and test results in multiple technical reports and presentations to the FAA that reduced final PMA

approval time from six months to four weeks.

PRATT & WHITNEY (Senior Engineer, Engineer) 1989 - 1999

Manage tasks and procure hardware for aircraft engine components in an IPD setting. Analyze

engine components for mechanical integrity and develop test plans to substantiate component

integrity. Follow products through manufacturing and monitor testing.

• Improved hollow fan blade analytical model performance by 15%. Working without supervision,

evaluated and modified modeling technology to correct shortcomings of previous methods. Devised testing

plans enabling the first military use of hollow fan blades in the world.

• Tested new analysis tools that predict airfoil resonance response levels while working with a

ground breaking team of experts. Once fully developed, new tools will reduce jet engine testing, saving

millions of dollars. Team honored with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Award.

• Identified engine nozzle actuation system flaw that endangered aircraft operation by developing

new tool for evaluation of actuation support structure. Method provided analysis accuracy that could not

otherwise have been achieved given limited computer resources available.

• Reduced cost of complex nozzle structure by 33% while simultaneously reducing weight by 5%.

Developed skills necessary for complete structural analysis including the use of advanced computer tools

and established design criteria. Completed analysis, prepared documentation and reviewed results with U.S.

Air Force on time and within budget.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

July 1998 – Class Valedictorian June 1989 – Graduated w/ High Honor

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