Manager Engineer
Resume:
Christopher R. Ware
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(H) 724-***-**** (C) 412-***-****
*******@*******.***
Accomplished, ambitious, and results-driven operations management professional with demonstrated success in
providing the strategic vision and leadership that drive operational process, productivity, efficiency and bottom-line
improvements at multi-site manufacturing organizations. Proven track record of being promoted to positions of
increased responsibility with the ability to restructure organizations and implement new policies to reduce
operational costs and increase profits. Cross-functional communicator that easily interfaces and forms strategic
partnerships with executives, vendors, customers and employees.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Global Operational Leadership Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Innovative Solutions & Change Management Technical Design & Support
Budget Planning & Cost Control Lean & Six Sigma Practitioner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Westinghouse Electric Company, Cranberry Township, PA 2003 to
Present
Resource Manager (2012 to Present)
Manage the Systems Design, Electrical, HVAC, and I&C Layout operations. Control and optimize $11M operating
budget. Formulate and implement project plans/control systems, including reporting, controlling and projecting
costs and schedules to achieve financial and non-financial commitments and objectives. Maintain critical working
relationships with customer personnel and facilitate interface meetings to promptly resolve complex technical,
mechanical, contractual and financial conflicts. Assure that customer needs are met in a manner consistent with
company strategic and financial objectives.
Key Contributions:
Led a team of 21 engineers and technicians through completion of the electrical raceway system design
for 4 nuclear power plants in China.
Planned and managed the development and implementation of nuclear system design in support of
AP1000 Nuclear Fluid and HVAC systems.
Program Manager, China Response (2009 to 2012)
Directed the daily operations of the Technical Readiness and Response Team. Led daily interface between off-
shore and on-shore engineering to review emergent issues and establish a prioritized response schedule in support
of procurement, fabrication and construction. Managed out of scope customer requests for change and
nonconforming reports for project recovery efforts. Established resource planning process for emergent work to
ensure appropriate staffing allocated to maintain construction progress. Coordinated unplanned engineering
support required for assembly and installation of company supplied equipment.
Key Contributions:
Coordinated the resolution of engineering issues with AP1000 construction in China.
Established system of controls for review and processing requests for design change from the customer,
with pre-established thresholds to streamline the commercial processing of claims.
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Christopher R. Ware
238 Village Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(H) 724-***-**** (C) 412-***-****
*******@*******.***
Principal Project Engineer (2007 to 2009)
Single point of contact for the China customer. Conducted engineering workshops with customer and module
fabricator to facilitate initiation of fabrication. Coordinated internal and external engineering groups to expedite
customer deliverables. Led weekly videoconferences with China customer to provide status updates for all module
related actions and deliverables.
Key Contributions:
Planned and executed first of a kind module installation and fabrication sequence coordination meeting
with China owners, joint project management organization, constructor, fabricators, consortium partner
and on-shore engineering.
Developed construction, fabrication and design sequence for module components and associated
equipment for nuclear plant construction in China.
Customer 1st Leader (2005 to 2007)
Led Customer 1st projects to address prioritized business needs and drive change through large-scale/high
complexity improvement initiatives using Six Sigma. Certified Black Belt Wave 8.
Key Contributions:
Reduced critical path time for emergent maintenance activities during refueling outages.
Spearheaded the automation of self-training and JSOX documentation.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (2003 to 2005)
Oversaw daily quality control efforts to ensure accuracy and consistency across field assignments. Proposed
corrective actions to issues identified during external supplier audits and internal departmental reviews.
Key Contributions:
Developed new hire training guidelines for the Field Service Quality group.
Assisted in the compilation of the annual management review and assessment.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Axicon Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
to 2003
Production and Quality Assurance Manager
Precision Kidd Steel Company, Aliquippa, PA 1995 to 2001
Quality Systems Manager (1997 to 2001)
Process Control Engineer (1995 to 1997)
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering - GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Flint,
MI
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