Manager Manufacturing Engineer
Resume:
RICHARD SCHRANG
Old Lyme, CT *6371
860-***-**** (Cellular)
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EXPERIENCE
*/****-*/**/** PRATT & WHITNEY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Middletown, Connecticut
F135 Hardware Production Manager 4/2011-7/2013
Worked with Composite value stream on delivery assurance of critical hardware affecting engine builds
oDeveloped tracking and inventory tools & methodology at critical suppliers
oDrove critical path F135 composites hardware deliveries to meet engine needs
oPerformed process reviews at suppliers to enhance ability to produce conforming products
Delivery & Cost Variance reporting to EVMS on hardware within responsibility level
4/2009-4/2011 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Stratford, Connecticut, U.S.
Turkish Industrialization, Supplier Development 4/2009-4/2011
As part of negotiating team:
oSpent sixty percent of time in Turkey as part of the Turkish Utility Helicopter sales effort
oNegotiated components including machined parts, structures, dynamics, avionics, etc.
oInterfaced with Business Acquisition Team in support of sales efforts
oCoordinated industrialization efforts and built relationships with key suppliers/customers
oWorked with export group on license applications/approvals
Led supplier development efforts within machined component product center
12/2007- 4/2009 PRATT & WHITNEY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
East Hartford, Connecticut
Regional Manager, Turkey 12/2007-4/2009
Identification & approval of new suppliers
Responsible for procurement sourcing activities in Turkey
Development of overall strategy for sourcing
Placement of work to satisfy JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) obligations with Turkish government
Development of alliances with key strategic suppliers in effort to win JSF engine competition
Drive transition activities to meet delivery and financial goals for region
Performed BAER duties including license applications, clearances, etc.
1/2007-12/2007 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, CORPORATE OFFICES
Farmington, Connecticut
Commodity Manager, Forgings & Carbon Seals 12/2006-12/2007
Created & initiated execution of long-term strategy to mitigate high risk commodity of carbon seals
Initiated low cost sourcing strategy for carbon seals in Poland
Initiated negotiation of long-term contracts with forging suppliers to mitigate material price increases
10/97-12/2006 PRATT & WHITNEY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
East Hartford, Connecticut
Product/Program Manager 10/1998-12/2006
Manage/Lead teams responsible for all activities around re-source of both commercial and military jet engine products from Pratt & Whitney, CT to international suppliers in support of Joint Venture, Offset, and Partnership initiatives. Suppliers include Aerotech Kalisz, Poland; WSK Rzeszow, Poland; Chengdu Aerotech, China; Aero Win Technologies, Taiwan; Mitsubishi Heavy Ind., Japan; Eldim bv, Netherlands; Samsung Aerospace, South Korea; and Singapore Aerospace Mfg., Singapore, and various domestic U.S. suppliers.
Responsible for all tasks and tracking of initiatives.
Savings equated to ~$5M yearly 1999-2006
Zero quality escapes to customers
Transition timelines met
Managed transition budget to maintain full adherence to budget regarding all expenditures (manpower, travel, tooling, equipment transfers, etc.)
Performed export control function as a BAER (Business Area Export Rep.) for programs
Technical Integration & Distribution Manager 10/1997-10/1998
Led a technical team responsible for working with all tier level suppliers in all phases of cost reduction and
continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible for $150M in purchase product receiving and delivery functions including jet engine
and associated spare parts requirements.
Managed salary and hourly personnel in both the technical integration and
distribution functions spread among phases of Pratt & Whitney operations including purchasing, engineering, quality, financial, and distribution.
1993-1997 PRATT & WHITNEY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Transition Manager 1996-10/1997
Led transition of four product lines from Pratt & Whitney to Dow-UT in Tallassee, AL
Managed transition budget to maintain full adherence regarding all expenditures (travel,
tooling, equipment transfers, etc.)
Drove Dow-United Technologies to transition timeline adherence
Cell Leader/Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Composites 1993-1996
Supervisor/leader of up to forty people including manufacturing engineers, shop floor control, and
hourly employees.
Lead manufacturing engineer in charge of special projects including bringing in out-sourced work,
purchase of new equipment, financial evaluations for business unit, tracking of problem parts, and
interfacing between Rocky Hill and their customers, suppliers, and other business units both within Pratt & Whitney and outside within the supply chain.
On re-engineering team with task of total reconstruction of large composite facility. This
included facilitation of one-piece flow; training of personnel; movement of all equipment.
Developed five-axis programs for CNC laser and milling machines to cut composite materials.
Instructed operators on new machinery use pertaining to new programming and operation.
Interfaced with maintenance personnel on ordering spare parts; setting up preventive maintenance
schedules; and preparing machines for long distance moves.
1991-1993 PRATT & WHITNEY, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
East Hartford/Middletown, Connecticut
Industrial Technologies Management Training Program 1990-1993
Selected from PWUS candidates to be a member of the program.
Unit Leader Jet Engine Diffusers
Manufacturing Engineer Jet Engine Diffusers
Purchasing Engineer Special Projects.
Machine Tool Technician 1978-1990
Coordinated all mechanical maintenance services for an "automated casting facility"
Repaired mechanical equipment including, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum systems, etc.
Finished apprenticeship at top of class
EDUCATION
MS, International Business, 1998
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, CT
BS, Industrial Technologies, (Summa Cum Laude), 1993
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
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