TED M. SCHERMER

Cherry Hill, NJ, *****

Phone: 440-***-****

Email: aczhfo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ted has been working in the Aerospace Industry for nearly 14 years, utilizing superb decision making and communication skills, judgment, and outstanding initiative. He is a professionally trained public speaker, with proven skills in Systems Engineering, Quality, Customer Support, and Manufacturing. He has shown exceptional skill demonstrated when working under high pressure, using innovative techniques and solid managerial skills. He is extremely focused and motivated to achieve in a competitive, fast-paced professional setting. He is currently searching for a position that will challenge him, and utilize his unique experience and knowledge within in the field. He is only entertaining positions in the Cleveland, OH area at this time, to relocate closer to family.

WORK EXPERIENCE

AW609 Component Test Technical Lead (TL)

June 2016–Present

AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

Oversaw and managed all component structural fatigue testing, both domestically and internationally in support of certifying the World’s first civilian tiltrotor.

Acted in a project engineer capacity, resolving technical issues on behalf of AW609 Engineering in regards to structural fatigue testing. Established a weekly cadence meeting with representatives from Program Management, the Certification Team, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Company Management, and representatives from the FAA, including AW609 Project Manager, Specialists, and Leadership. This meeting served the purposes of aligning all involved parties, increasing communication. Wrote, managed, updated, and tracked the schedules and plans related to Lab activities and structural component testing.

Acted as liaison between Engineering, AWPC Quality and Structural Test Lab (STL) Quality to ensure QMS practices were being utilized. Ensured completion of, collected information for, and prepared for submittal the following types of FAA conformity documents: Conformity Inspection Records (8100-1), Request for Conformity (RFC) (8120-10), Statement of Conformity (8130-9), Airworthiness Approval Tags (8130-3), and Statement of Compliance with Airworthiness Standards (8110-3).

Witnessed structural fatigue testing. Helped set-up, run, and troubleshoot tests. Reviewed and signed structural fatigue component test plans and test rig drawings. Prepared test witnessing forms, outlining all issues encountered, deviations approved, and summary of testing event, which were in turn signed by FAA representatives and Quality.

Technical Instructor/Strategic Business Partner

June 2015–June 2016

Boeing Company

Auburn, WA

Delivered and presented highly technical industrial mechanical training and workplace job coaching to hourly employees. Managed coursework and day to day activities of students. Worked alongside educational suppliers to determine most beneficial actions for the Boeing Company. Acted as liaison between hourly employees, LTD, and Management.

Certified instructor in Composite Repair, Rockwell Harness, Eddy Current, Bond and Ground, and Precision Measurement.

Revamped and reorganized the Composite Repair Program and Facility at the Auburn LTD location. Coordinated procurement of necessary tooling, equipment, and classroom resources.

Quality Failure Analyst

Mar 2014–June 2015

Boeing Company

Seattle, WA

Acted as chairperson for groups performing forensic investigations of failed aircraft parts, coordinating with Design/Service Engineering, Air Safety, the Suppliers, Quality Investigators, NASA, FAA and NTSB Representatives, Airline Customers, and Management for examinations and accident investigations.

Developed, reviewed, and performed test and analysis plans for airplane components, hardware and systems for new and delivered airplanes. The analysis focus was mainly on identifying the root cause for failures, determining performance acceptability of new and proposed designs, identifying areas of improvements in new and existing designs, and providing consultation for quality and design improvement proposals. Produced highly technical reports based on the results of the analyses. The technical reports were used by Engineering, Customer Aviation Services, Quality, and Supplier Management organizations for corrective action, design and process changes, suspect discrepancy actions and to provide support for airline customers. Evaluated systems that are complex in nature.

Performed analysis of airplane components using electrical, electromechanical, flow, and mechanical precision measurement and test equipment; 200kv digital radiography, Optical Gaging Products (OGP) SmartScope Measurement System, Mitutoyo Surface Analyzer and Surface Finish Measurement System, Mitutoyo Roundness Machine, 3000/5000 psi hydraulic test bench, Sony bore scope, Keyence digital microscope, SPOT live imaging system, optical comparators, environmental chambers, Canon digital photography products, and other basic measurement tools and devices .

Coordinated Value Stream Mapping (VSM) event for EQA, with the intention of formally mapping and capturing all internal processes. Resulted in Total Deliverable Cycle Time reduced from 250 hrs. to 45 hrs.

V-22 Service Engineer

May 2009–Mar 2014

Boeing Company

Ridley Park, PA

Provided technical support to customers, including technical assistance requests (TARs) for structural repairs, technical support for maintenance, repair and preventative measures that emphasized safety and cost effectiveness, configuration and change control/management, and daily interaction with customers, suppliers, and engineers. Used supplier notice of escapements (NOE) to generate technical disclosures to customers, including service bulletins, service letters, and service instructions.

Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for V-22 maintenance and service engineering. Coordinated support activities across several disciplines to ensure customer satisfaction, including Design Engineering, Configuration Management, Integrated Logistics, Technical Publications, Supply Chain Managers and Procurement, Quality, Leadership, Field Service Representatives, etc.

Managed modification and retrofit activities and projects from concept to completion. Highly involved in contract negations, basis of estimates (BOEs), green room negotiations, statements of work (SOW), etc. Authored service instructions detailing modification procedures, managed cost and schedule, earned value management (EVM), technical requests from the field, etc.

Managed support system development and technical writing in structural and airframe, environmental control systems, fuel systems, landing gear, hydraulic systems, composites, nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques, corrosion control, power plants, flight control systems, support equipment, and other general mechanical systems modifications.

Extensive experience in reading, writing, analyzing and interpreting technical documents, drawings, blueprints, manuals, and other technical tools. Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T). Analyzed drawings, online data, performance history and other resources to evaluate discrepancies.

V-22 Crew Chief (Flight Engineer), E-5 Sergeant

Aug 2002-Aug 2007

United States Marine Corps

Jacksonville, NC

Seasoned leader, after serving five years in the USMC, and obtaining the rank of E-5, Sergeant., and acting as Flightline Supervisor, overseeing daily activities of over 100 Marines, and acting as a mentor.

Inspected, repaired, maintained, troubleshot, serviced, and modified aircraft, and installed components and equipment. Performed crew chief and maintenance staff functions on V-22; crewing over 550 flight hours. Compiled and evaluated data in support of the provision of expert in-flight troubleshooting, fault isolation, aircraft systems operations, special operations and crew coordination and enhanced crew’s overall ability to perform within any environment. Used aircrew publications/manuals for in-flight troubleshooting.

Inspected, repaired, maintained, troubleshot, serviced, and modified aircraft, and installed components and equipment. Maintenance and inspection experience in areas such as Engine inspection and repair, Replacement of power plant components and accessories, Fuel System, Oil System, Ignition System, Anti-icing, Engine Starting System, Engine Removal and replacement, Engine Servicing, Defect investigation & correction, APU troubleshooting, Aircraft Structure inspection and repair, Fuel systems troubleshooting, inspection, and repair, Landing Gear, inspection and repair, ECS (Air-conditioning & pressurization systems), inspection and repair, Hydraulic system, inspection and repair, Windscreen and airframe anti-icing repair, Transmission systems, Aircraft Weighing, Corrosion Control, Flight Control Systems troubleshooting, inspection, and repair, Electronics and Avionics troubleshooting, inspection, and repair, Plane Captain Designation, daily and turnaround inspections/pre and post-flight inspections, Explosive Devices inspection, Precision Measurement, FOD Procedures, Safety and Quality Procedures, Required and Unscheduled maintenance and inspections, Oxygen Systems, Maintenance Data Systems, and Support Equipment.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Experienced and trained in: DMAIC, DMADV, CAPA, FMEA, TPM, 5S, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Fishbone Diagrams, 5-Why Analysis, Six Sigma, QMS, ISO 9001, SAE AS 9100, RCCA, RCA, IA, Employee Involvement, Effective Teaming, Kaizen, standard worksheets, percent load charts, standard work combination worksheets, TAKT time, PDCA, affinity diagrams, AIW, VSM, 3P, process flow charts, etc.

Verification of products and components for compliance, using first article inspection (FAI), acceptance inspections, and documenting results. Performed Engineering Investigations, auditing and verifying internal and supplier systems, processes, and policies; including evaluating, translating, and communicating supplier RCA, corrective actions, and closure criteria.

Served as Safety Focal for several positions, adhering to all EHS regulations, OSHA standards.

Creation of integrated master plans and schedules, milestones tracking, bill of materials (BOM), and Risks, Issues and Opportunities, Cost and Budget Analyses, Variance Analyses, Capital Forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Understanding of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Extensive knowledge and experience working with Apple and Microsoft Office programs, such as Photoshop, Word, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, etc. Experience with SAP and DOORs programs. Formal training in Microsoft Excel; spreadsheet creation and data analysis proficiency. Trained and experienced in Teamcenter Engineering, ENOVIA, and CATIA V5.

EDUCATION

Aeronautics, Masters of Science

Expected December 2017

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Aviation Science, Bachelors of Science

Received December 2013

Eastern New Mexico University

Six Sigma Green Belt, Certificate of Completion

July 2015

Essentials of Project Management, Certificate of Completion

July 2013

Villanova University

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, & COLLATERAL DUTIES

Secret Security Clearance, from Defense Security Service-Granted December 2010.

Control Account Manager (CAM)/ EVM Silver Medallion Certification; June 2015

Basics of Instructional Techniques (BOIT) and Expert On the Job Training (EOJT), 2015

A&P completion is in-progress; written tests have been completed.

Member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

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