Kenneth J Cardoza

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Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112

918-***-****

acy0dh@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a management position with a dynamic, forward thinking, growth oriented organization so that my skills and expertise can support company goals and targets, emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs.

Experience 1990 to Present Spirit Aero Systems Inc.

Senior Manager, Tooling Support (2011 – Present)

Responsible for Tool Design, Fabrication, NC Programming of production tooling that supports the fabrication of composite/metallic flight hardware on Boeing 737,747,777,787 and Gulf Stream G280 & G650 programs. Responsible for the development of financial targets to support program requirements. Provide leadership qualities for the organization with emphasis on setting expectations and individual/Team accountability.

Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance (2009 – 2011) Spirit Aero Systems

Responsible for equipment maintenance and site infrastructure of 1.8m square feet of Composite bonding and Metallic assembly, which includes metal bond processing, environmental controlled bond facilities, paint, part machining and assembly. Responsible for managing an annual operating plan of $20-$30m. Responsible for the acquisition of capital assets to produce production products along with the activation of new programs. Some notable projects, 777 Floor Beams, Wing Slats, 787 Moveable Leading Edge Slats and G280/650 complete wing assemblies.

Facilities Equipment Engineer (1999 – 2009) Boeing/Spirit Aero Systems

Responsible for the acquisition of production equipment to support fabrication machined parts to support the assembly of aero structure components. Developed specification, project planning, equipment acceptance from Autoclaves to high speed multi-axis machine tools. Spearheaded crews which supported diverse projects, ensuring quality deliverables that met or exceeded expectations.

Facilities Engineering (1990 – 1999) Rockwell International/Boeing

Responsible for program activations for bonding and assembly production. Activation includes the installation of required primary/secondary utilities, minor equipment purchases. Area Layouts.

1982 – 1990 Martin Marietta – Orlando, FL.

Equipment Engineer, Micro Electronics Center

Responsible for maintaining Semi-Conductor equipment including trouble shooting, critical parts Inventory, equipment acquisitions.

1977 – 1982 Motorola, Inc. – Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Equipment Maintenance Technician – trouble shoot/repair equipment in the fabrication of Pagers and two way radio communications.

Skills & Expertise

Project Management

Teambuilding, Recruiting & Staffing

Budget Development & Management

Confident & Enthusiastic demeanor

MS Office 2007 Suite of Tools

Problem Solving Skills

Priority Establishment Abilities

Education High School Graduate, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1977

Attended Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL - Seeking AS degree in Electronics

Vocational/Technical educational classes in Aerospace and Automotive disciplines

Boeing Lifetime Learning certificated

Boeing Personal Development Training

Spirit Aero Systems Management Training

References Available upon request

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