Maintenance Engineer
Resume:
Ali A Soto
Orlando, FL 32812
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Process-oriented Engineer with extensive experience in highly technical Manufacturing Processes (electro-optical devices) and Aviation Maintenance Operations (14 CFR Part 121,125, 135, 145). Expertise includes inventory control, planning, and logistic support. Skilled in consolidating Engineering and Maintenance organizations, identifying problems proactively, defining solutions, and implementing new processes and procedures. Apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve productivity. Demonstrated ability on assessing, improving and maintaining up to date manufacturing build and process documentation for various integrated laser designator and rangefinders. Apply PMI PMBOK guidelines to execute, monitor and control a variety of projects. Developed ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Manufacturing Engineer:
2015: Aerotek / Sandvik Mining & Construction, FL
2012 – 2015: ALST L-3 Communications, Orlando, Fl
2006 – 2012: NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Apopka, FL
* Assisted management for the implementation and transition of project to production level, including implementation, enforcement and continual improvement of Lean Manufacturing 6S process.
* Reviewed engineering deliverables; redlining drawings; maintenance of bill of material; effective communications between engineering and technicians.
* Identified tooling needed to support product build and created appropriate documentation that control the build process.
* Using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles evaluated and successfully implemented changes on workflow processes to improve worker efficiency and reduce cost of processing material, including unnecessary handling between stockroom and final users. Recommended new processes where needed to improve quality, cost, or on-time delivery.
* Solved production problems that arose within the manufacturing organization by conducting initial review for all new products and work instructions.
* Provided support and recommendations to engineering on design concepts and specification requirements for best use of equipment and manufacturing techniques and assisted in verifying/improving design manufacturability.
* Evaluated, approved Change Request (CR), Engineering Change Notices (ECN) that resulted on a more robust and manufacturable product.
* Participated in Failure Review Boards (FRB), Root Cause-Corrective Action (RCCA) Committee to evaluate test failures, find root cause issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Provided training to employees on manufacturing build and process documents that improved efficiency and reduced assembly errors.
* Provided assistance to technicians and assemblers on daily activities, interpreting drawings to ensure product is being built correctly; resolve issues.
Aeronautical Engineer:
1998 – 1999: MANTENIMIENTO VIASERVICE, S.A., Venezuela. Director of Maintenance and Production:
* Managed overall maintenance services (Line Service, A, B, and C-checks) and accessories for the fleet of DC9-30 and MD-90 of ASERCA Airlines to ensure airworthiness of the aircraft.
* Coordinated resources including, but not limited to, manpower, tooling and equipment as necessary to meet or exceed safety standards.
* Accomplished existing or forecasted work scopes for all aircraft services to ensure on time release of the aircraft from maintenance.
* Created and maintained up to date all necessary maintenance manuals required to operate aircraft repair station under 14 CFR 145.
1996 – 1998: VIASA, VENEZOLANA INTERNACIONAL DE AVIACION, S.A., Venezuela. Director of Maintenance:
* Adapted and successfully implement a Minimum Maintenance Preservation Plan for the entire fleet (five DC10-30 and seven B727-200) and spares of VIASA during the bankruptcy and liquidation process of the company in accordance with FAA, ECAA, DCA, and Boeing standards to ensure airworthiness of the fleet. This included inventory and appraisal of the aeronautical stock and spares of the company.
* Managed overall maintenance services (Line Service, A, B, and C-checks) and accessories for fleet of DC10-30 and B727-200 to ensure airworthiness of the aircraft.
* Coordinated resources including, but not limited to, manpower, tooling and equipment as necessary to meet or exceed safety standards.
* Accomplished existing or forecasted work scopes for all aircraft services to ensure on time release of the aircraft from maintenance.
* Created and maintained up to date all necessary maintenance manuals required to operate aircraft repair station under 14 CFR Part 121, 125, and 145.
* Provided assistance to technicians on daily activities, ensuring that all maintenance and repairs met engineering documents as well as manufacturer recommendations and aviation agencies regulations.
* Maintained safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
1981 – 1994: AEROTECNICA, S.A., Venezuela. Maintenance and Service Manager:
* Managed overall maintenance services (Line Service, A, B, and C-checks) and accessories for the fleet of E-90, Bell 206 series, Bell 212, Bell 412HP to ensure airworthiness of the aircraft.
* Coordinated resources including, but not limited to, manpower, tooling and equipment as necessary to meet or exceed safety standards.
* Accomplished existing or forecasted work scopes for all aircraft services to ensure on time release of the aircraft from maintenance.
* Created and maintained up to date all necessary maintenance manuals required to operate aircraft repair station under 14 CFR Part 135 and 145.
* Provided assistance to technicians on daily activities, ensuring that all maintenance and repairs met engineering documents as well as manufacturer recommendations and aviation agencies regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Aerotek / Sandvik Mining & Construction, Alachua, Fl
Manufacturing Engineer 10/2015 12/2015
ALST L-3 Communications, Orlando, Fl
Sustaining Systems / Manufacturing Engineer 07/2012 – 08/2015
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Apopka, Fl
Manufacturing Engineer 01/2005 – 06/2012
Material Specialist: 04/2004 – 12/2004
AVENSA, AEROVIAS VENEZOLANAS, S.A., Venezuela.
Maintenance Manager 01/2000 – 12/2002
MANTENIMIENTO VIASERVICE, S.A., Venezuela.
Director of Maintenance and Production 12/1998 – 12/1999
VIASA, VENEZOLANA INTERNACIONAL DE AVIACION, S.A., Venezuela.
Director of Maintenance 04/1996 – 12/1998
Systems and Power Plant Engineer 03/1995 – 04/1996
AVIEX AEROSPACE, C.A., Venezuela.
Technical Manager 09/1994 – 12/1997
AEROTECNICA, S.A., Venezuela.
Maintenance and Service Manager 01/1981 – 07/1994
EDUCATION:
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering
Instituto Universitario Politecnico de las Fuerzas Armadas Nacionales, IUPFAN
Maracay, Venezuela.
Project Management Certificate, UCI (Dec 2012).
Lean Principles and Six Sigma Projects, Skillsoft (Dec 2015).
SKILL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bilingual, English and Spanish.
* Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Teamcenter Visualization (Product lifecycle management system), Adobe Acrobat, TipQA (Quality management system).
* Project Management: Risk/Time/Schedule/Cost/Communication/Scope/Quality managements using PMBOK guidelines, Earned Value Management.
* Product Engineering: Review drawings, Manufacturing Plan, Tooling/Equipment, BOM, Process Development, Prototypes, Documentation, Training, Lean Manufacturing.
* Quality: MRB, NC, Rework and Scrap Analysis, GD&T.
* FAA A&P certificate number 2826901
* Former Secret Security Clearance (NACLC)
TRAINING COURSES:
* Lean Principles and Six Sigma Projects, Skillsoft.
* Project Management Program / University of California.
* Introduction to Lasers and Electro/Optical devices.
* Boeing Maintenance Error Decision Aid MEDA.
* MD-90 Ramp & Transit Maintenance.
* Cost Analysis and Reduction Strategies.
* MD-90 General Familiarization.
* B-727-200 General Familiarization.
* DC-10-30 General Familiarization.
* PT6A-27 Field Maintenance.
* EMBRAER EMB-312 TUCANO Field Maintenance.
* Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Management, US and Venezuelan Navy.
* Bell Helicopter 412HP Field Maintenance and Overhaul.
* ALLISON 250-C20/C20B Field Maintenance and Overhaul.
* Bell Helicopter 206 series Field Maintenance and Overhaul.
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