James A. McHugh
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www.linkedin.com/in/jamesamchugh
PROJECT MANAGER
Project Manager with significant experience with large and multi-discipline projects in aerospace and power generation. Directed New Product Development (NPI) programs from concept to completion and financially managed an average annual budget of over $6M; Held leadership roles in manufacturing and project management, directed resources and daily work activities of manufacturing personnel. Developed equipment processes, repair and validation ranging from bench top adhesive dispensing stations to large water purification and cleaning systems.
•Project Management
•Equipment system design
•3D CAD design
•Certified ISO Auditor
•Lean Manufacturing
•Vendor selection and qualification
•Budget and schedule development
•Regulatory compliance
•MS Project and Primavera P6
•Six Sigma Greenbelt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer, Momentive Performance Materials 2013 - 2015
•Managed capital equipment maintenance projects for silicone processing, developed requests for quotes for equipment upgrades; responsible for an average annual budget of $3M
•Led automation projects to improve manufacturing flow and reduce ergonomic issues with repetitive operations, documented projects per process safety management (PSM)
•Generated project goals and schedules; coordinated the activities of contractors to meet the requirements of projects, generated work orders, purchase orders and conducted design review meetings
Project Manager, Senior Engineer, General Electric 2008 - 2013
•Directed new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept to completion for steam turbine platforms; managed an average annual budget of $6M
•Coordinated cross functional design teams of 10 to 30 members, to meet project goals and schedule; provided advice on technical issues through leading team meetings and design reviews
•Launched the Technical Regulations and Standards program to comply with IEC 61508/61511 (Functional Safety); consulted with external auditors for type certification, certified four steam turbine platforms for Functional Safety
•Administered ISO audits as Quality Management Systems Leader per ISO9004-2000 standard
•Managed new technology program (NTI) on the development of a high wear turbine blade with an EB welded Stellite leading edge
Mechanical Engineer, Tokyo Electron Limited 2006 - 2008
•Designed components and sub-assemblies for next generation PVD and CVD systems
•Awarded US patent 200******** for advanced PVD chamber component design
Manufacturing Engineer, Stryker 2005 - 2006
•Supported manufacturing operations for new equipment qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) on new production equipment, optimized tooling and process development
•Created a cleanroom manufacturing cell to inspect, clean and apply coating to multiple product lines
•Collaborated with 5S in production cell, guided technicians and operators on techniques for continuous improvements
•Generated process instructions to ISO standards for equipment operation and maintenance
Senior Project Engineer (Team Lead), Pratt and Whitney 2001 - 2004
•Managed matrix organized teams of 5 to 10 members on component improvement programs for the F100 engine, guided standard work tasks for projects
•Coordinated a technology development program for the F135 to reduce component weight by 20%; developed project requirements including: vendor selection and qualification, schedule and budget
Equipment Project Engineer, Loctite Corporation 1999 - 2001
•Managed custom equipment projects from proposal to installation, installed over $750k in custom equipment
•Engineered manufacturing solutions for customers to process improvements, increase quality and reduce ergonomic issues
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Six Sigma Greenbelt