Michael Tran, PMP
Relocating to Portland, Oregon
March 2017
Email: ***********@*****.***
Phone: 714-***-****
NPI PROJECT ENGINEER
Project Engineer with 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in launching over 30 projects. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting aggressive deadlines. Completed courses in project management and PMP certified in order to prepare for a role with expanded responsibility and leadership.
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) #1981732 Nov ‘16
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management, Certificate of Completion Apr ‘16
California State University, Dominguez Hills
EXPERIENCE
New Product Introduction, Project Engineer - Extron Electronics May ‘13 - Present
Introduce new products by managing project during all phases from kick-off to completion Anaheim, CA
Create and manage project schedule by collecting requirements from stakeholders in each department
Manage and motivate multi-functional team to complete key deliverables within schedule constraints
Engage team members during project meetings to facilitate completion of action items
Act as primary liaison between engineering/product development/operations
Coordinate material planning based on project forecast, backlog, and shortages
Report status of project milestones in meetings with key stakeholders in product development and upper management
Escalate and resolve issues by distributing information to the appropriate departments
Use ERP system to analyze kit simulation shortages and issue work orders
Prioritize day-to-day activities of each project by allocating resources as needed
Monitor work performance data for failure trends and implement corrective actions
Design for manufacturability by identifying potential issues during prototype and BOM verification
Control cost and schedule variance by identifying risks and planning risk responses
Implement changes to product per approved engineering requests from Change Control Board
Develop fixtures with machine shop to improve ergonomics and efficiency of product assembly
Create manufacturing instructions and train technicians for initial production build
Confirm product is ready for transfer to production by verifying project scope is complete
Communicate with international facilities to ensure products are transferred smoothly
Tutor/Teacher - UC Campus Tutoring Sep ‘10 - May ‘13
Supervised a classroom of high school students and provided homework help with AP Calculus and Physics Garden Grove, CA
Conducted 1 on 1 tutoring sessions that improved student grades by an average of one letter grade
Taught classes in Geometry/Precalc/Physical Sciences
Tailored lesson plans to accommodate individual needs and learning pace
Mentored students and prepared them for college with career guidance
Lab Member - Manufacturing Processes in Engineering Lab Jan ’12 - Apr ‘12
Manufactured a clamp, while learning safety procedures and manufacturing processes Irvine, CA
Gained experience using machine shop tools such as lathes, mills and micrometers
Used Solid Works to design a 3D CAD model of the clamp
Interpreted GD&T ASME Y14.5 standards while reading CAD drawings
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Jun ‘12
Minor, Materials Science GPA: 3.74
University of California, Irvine Cum Laude
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Project JIRA (Issue Tracking) Project Management Enterprise Resource Planning
Manufacturing Methods Microsoft Office CAD (Solid Works) GD&T ASME Y14.5