Production Engineer

Thomas J. Sanger

******.******@*****.***, New River, Arizona 85087

Cell 720-***-****

Summary

Engineering professional with extensive technical experience in analyzing complex situations, designing innovative solutions and implementing practical plans. Strong experience in research and development, leading to production implementation. Substantial manufacturing experience which resulted in higher first pass yields and lower defect rates. Knowledgeable of materials used in space applications. Good writing and presentation skills.

•Circuit Card Assembly • Lean Manufacturing • FOD elimination

•Soldering • Corrosion Control • Design to manufacture

•Harness design and manufacturing • Circuit card cleaning • Process control

•Failure Analysis/Corrective Action • Brazing • ESD control

•Bonding, potting and encapsulation • Conformal coat • Training

•Team Center/SAP • Technical writing • Contract compliance

Professional Experience

United Launch Alliance 2006 to 2016

Production Engineer

Centennial, Colorado

Responsible for the selection, qualification, application, manufacturing and documentation of all materials and processes used in the fabrication of avionics aerospace hardware used in the Atlas V, Delta II, and Delta IV launch vehicles.

•Supported avionics hardware including power and control, guidance and navigation, Antenna, transmitters and receivers, transducers and sensors, ordnance and wiring harness and cabling, resulting in 100 percent mission success for 111 launches.

•Managed all avionics subcontractors in the manufacturing of avionics hardware from design through qualification and production.

•Conduct technical liaisons with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers and customers to ensure compliance to all government and industry requirements and regulations.

•Pursued lean manufacturing technology at major avionics hardware suppliers where yearly cost was raising 10 to 15 percent per year, reduced manufacturing cost by over 25 percent.

Lockheed Martin Astronautics 1991 to 2006

Production Engineer

Littleton. Colorado

Responsible for the selection, qualification, application, manufacturing and documentation of all materials and processes used in the fabrication of electronic aerospace hardware used in the Titan IV, Atlas IIA, IIAS, III, and V launch vehicles.

•Supported avionics hardware included power and control, guidance and navigation, Antenna, transmitters and receivers, transducers and sensors, ordnance and wiring harness and cabling.

•Managed all subcontractors in the manufacturing of avionics hardware including wiring and cabling for the Atlas in the design concept, prototype and production.

•Conduct technical liaisons with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers.

Additional Experience

Chemist

Pioneer Metal Finishing, Phoenix, AZ

Production Engineer

Litton Electron Devices Division, Tempe, AZ

Lead Production Engineer

Texas Instruments, Lewisville, TX

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Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemistry

Principia College, Elsah, Illinois

Post Graduate study in Materials Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

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