FAITH ELLIOTT
870-***-**** *** Ouachita ***
****************@*****.*** Camden, Arkansas 71701
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Versatile Project Engineer who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and an unsurpassed work ethic.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Business Owner/Project Manager
Freeo Creek
December, 2013 October, 2015
Developed the detailed business plan that included marketing and sales, financial projections, and market analysis.
Researched property for restaurant location. Analyzed survey, topographical, and flood plain maps.
Acquired permits and discerned the legalities of dismantling, burning, disposing and repurposing an 85 year old house.
Managed, scheduled, and arranged catering events.
Adjunct Professor
Southern Arkansas University Tech
September, 2009 March, 2014
Classes included CAD/CAM, CNC, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Industrial Robotics.
Senior MRP Analyst
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
October, 2013 December, 2014
Coordinated and expedited work flow and materials within and between departments according to production schedules.
Networked with other Lockheed Martin facilities and outside companies including the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop best practices.
Created production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates.
Compiled information into operational reports and lead meetings with other departments in order to meet customer requirements.
Lead Lean Audits
Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Project Engineer
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
January, 2010 September, 2013
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Unique Identification (UID) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
Researched capital equipment needs and provided cost justification.
Inspected performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
Utilized basic drafting and software programs to develop WI’s, support equipment, and production process flows.
Provided technical guidance and support to manufacturing operators to facilitate assembly performance.
Lead and participated in numerous Kaizen events.
Applied lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields including WIP reduction, increase in floor space, labor productivity improvements, quality improvements, and rework reduction.
Program Lead
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
January, 2004 December, 2009
Coordinated planning, scheduling and material details between vendors, production floor, and customer.
Compile, review and provide program status reports to functional areas.
Provided analysis for program manufacturing activity including productivity, capital, forecasting, budgeting, sales, inventory and operations planning statements.
Participated in development of the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting.
Developed numerous reports and programs using SAP and Excel making it useful during proposal efforts and negations with customers. Participated in contract negotiations.
Managed Program Implementer contract compliance, performance and dispute resolution.
Served as the primary interface between the Program Implementer and the Program Administrator.
Maintained program data integrity.
Planned, organized, coordinated and controlled program contract deliverables in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and contractual requirements.
Reviewed and approved contract deliverables, program documents, program strategies and initiatives, program reports and other materials or activities related to the program.
Applied technical expertise to improve program effectiveness. Engaged in ongoing efforts to benchmark program performance, assessed new opportunities, and drove a continuous improvement mindset with Program Implementers.
Schedule and facilitate program implementer meetings.
Manufacturing Engineer/Cost Analysis
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
March, 2001 December, 2003
Provided job cost estimates for bid proposals which included labor and material quantity.
Calculated man-loading, conducted capacity analyses, and developed budgets for different programs.
Developed and implemented manufactured work instructions (WI’s).
Engineering floor support
Project Engineer
Amfuel
May, 1999 March, 2001
Estimated production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Conferred with vendors to determine product specifications and arranged for purchasing of equipment and materials.
Evaluated products according to specifications and quality standards.
Conferred with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Production Floor Support for over 25 fuel cells
Drop Test Engineer for hardware qualification, design process, and production lot qualification
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas
Master of Science, Operations Management
Degree date: 2005
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Technology
Minor - Computer Information Systems
Degree date: 1998
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Degree date: 1996
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
SKILLS
Exceptional PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite.
MS Project expertise
SAP Enterprise software
CNC and Robotic Programming
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
SPC data analysis