Ephraim Reitzfeld
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Decisive, enthusiastic and self-motivated technical, and project engineering professional.
Exceptional business administration, technical, planning, organizational, and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets, personnel and equipment to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
Skilled at working under the most stringent requirements with high-profile organizations.
A dynamic leader who can build and motivate effective teams.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Systems Engineering Project Engineering Hardware and Software Design
Design Quality Engineering Operations Engineering Quality Management
Technology Implementation Business Development Productivity Enhancements
Contract Administration Employee Supervisions Customer Support
Personal Training Programs Program and Financial Planning Policy/Procedure Development
Budget Preparation and Control Team Leader Training and Support
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL
As a Senior System Engineer, for Rockwell Collins, performed systems engineering duties associated with certified avionics product development, including requirements development, implementation and validation. Translated and allocated customer specifications and requirements. Led system level and verification test activities for Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS). Authored the MOPS compliance report for avionics approval under TSO and STC. Decomposed requirements (DOORs database) into a Design Allocation for Engineering and Subcontracts. Assisted in the development and converted the basic system requirements into a comprehensive package for the design engineers.
As the Design Assurance Organization (DAO) to the Airbus customer. Responsibilities included chairing the major program reviews, between Rockwell Collins and Airbus, for the ABD0100 hardware, complex electronic hardware, and software reviews over cognizant equipment for the A350 Comm package. Authored the monthly communication and status reporting updates between the program and Quality Assurance.
As a Systems Engineer for Xerox Corporation, developed hardware and software systems for the commercial sector. Experienced in all phases of product development life-cycle.
Wrote numerous Statement of Work (SOW’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s).
Conducted hardware and software Plans Reviews (PR’s), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR’s) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR’s).
Directed and validated computer system installations, modifications, and engineering change requests (ECO’s) actions. Repaired and operated networked computer systems.
Developed and implemented the Printer Product Customizing Strategy. Coordinated efforts with the marketing department to improve forecasting methods to effectively control finished goods levels and reduce inventory impact from schedule changes.
Developed and implemented build-to-order process within major product lines.
As a Systems Engineer for CEXEC, monitored and analyzed the design, development, quality and the production of the Harris Corp. Voice Switching Control Systems (VSCS) computer hardware and software in direct support of the $1.7 billion program for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contracting officer.
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As a Systems Engineer for LSOC, represented Shuttle Engineering at the daily NASA Program Requirements Control Board. Project management responsibility for developing and implementing the transition of the Vendor Field Support effort.
As a Rockwell Collins Senior Design Quality Engineer, ensured the highest quality hardware/ASIC/systems designs through quality planning, early identification of design quality risk through analysis, and facilitation of quality risk reduction actions and compliance to DO-254 Process Assurance Method.
Conducted / evaluated process and product quality audits to approved policies and methods while evaluating overall compliance and valuation of quality methods and standards.
Reviewed and evaluated CEH (Complex Electronic Hardware) products for adherence to governmental/customer directives, standards and guidelines.
Assisted in establishing quantitative measurements and techniques for measuring CEH design quality.
Assisted with the development and implementation quality plans and goals in support of CEH product developments.
Reviewed applicable specifications, design plans, and CEH design output to assure contractual, regulatory, and company objectives are met.
Using forward-looking methods (Acceptance Rate Projections, current mfg and field issues, BOM/Supplier Analysis, etc.), ensured Producibility and quality risks are identified and mitigated.
Ensured that product, process, and control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contract.
Preparation of DQE bids based upon established method. Review engineering bids/design plans for its validity according to the internal procedures.
Utilized lean, six-sigma, and/or other tools to evaluate Rockwell Collins or supplier products and processes. Analyzes root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
Provided guidance and assistance to Rockwell Collins engineering, life cycle leadership, and support functions to assure product and process quality requirements flow down.
Developed, evaluated, revised, and applied procedures and methods related to the Rockwell Collins Quality Management System. Provided Material Review Board analysis and disposition of Rockwell Collins and/or supplier products. Participated in Project Design Review, PEER Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, First Article inspections.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Systems Engineer – Rockwell Collins, Melbourne, Florida
Design Quality Engineer - Rockwell Collins, Melbourne, Florida
Project Engineer - Accudyne Corporation, Palm Bay Florida
Senior Production Surveillance Representative - CEXEC Inc., Mclean Virginia
Senior Project Engineer - Lockheed Space Operations Company, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Project Engineer - Xerox Corporation, Rochester New York
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Business Administration, (MBA) Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, Lafayette Indiana
UNIX/C++ Certification Program, Florida Institute of Technology, Orlando, Florida
Personal Computer Software: Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and popular software programs.