David S. Crapps
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Manufacturing Profile
Exceptional career in Manufacturing Engineering, Process planning, and Configuration analysis
Proven management skills and 15+ years of Supervisory Production experience in Manufacturing
Technically proficient manufacturing professional with a solid history of exceptional hands-on project and process management in the manufacturing and IT industry. Architecture Development, Analysis, qualification, and Configuration Management in Aerospace, Space, automotive, and related engineering fields. Effective communicator and skilled leader; able to direct multiple assignments concurrently, efficiently, and accurately. Capable administrator with ability to document all work progress, assess material needs, ensure quality control, and complete projects on time and within budget. DOD clearances.
Technical and Management Strengths:
•Project Development
•Innovative Leadership
•Vendor Development
•Solid Manufacturing Expertise
•Planning, Execution, Compliance
•Resource Management
•Process Improvements
•Production Architecture
•Training Development
Professional Experience
Belcan Engineering \ Blue Origin Merritt Island Florida
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Lead, 2/2023 to Present
Core Technologies: EPDM, Windchill, CREO View, Jules Manufacturing system,
Manufacturing Engineer on Blue Origin Rocket Systems Product Development. Activities centered on manufacturing tWO’s system order burn down. Management of Engineer Team, Planning development of Electrical, Mechanical, TPS, composite, Stir friction weld and Integrated systems . Analysis, matrix development, Template base planning development for new and revised engineering
Belcan Engineering \ Boeing SLS Huntsville Alabama
Manufacturing Engineer, 5/2020 to 12/22 Clearance Public Trust
Core Technologies: EPDM, CREO View, MES, Manufacturing Architecture, Tooling Development
Manufacturing Engineer on Space Launch System EUS Program Development. Activities centered on manufacturing needs assessment for Product Structure Architecture build and Tooling requirement, TPS (Thermal Protection Systems) Structures Final Integration, EBOM To MBOM Development. Analyze and create, inspect and correct design changes. Develop Area Activation requirements. Interfaced cross-departmentally with Design Engineering, production, fabrication, and tooling sectors, DCC for Quality and Production design and production, Planning development and changes.
Lockheed Martin, Syracuse, New York
Manufacturing Engineer, 11/2016 – 8/2017 – 2/2018 -5/2020 Clearance Secret (2016-2019 inactive)
Core Technologies: Solumina, SAP, ERP, EPDM, MES, Creo, Solid Works, Catia V6, Tooling, Space requirements, Floor Manufacturing Setup.
Development of Manufacturing requirements of Electronic Systems Ground / Air / Sea / Based Radar with day-to-day activities centered on manufacturing assessment for refit and new based systems. Analyzed costs, prepared and distributed proposals, create, inspected and corrected design changes, and ensured accuracy in production program requirements, including Engineering Bills of materials including detail parts to subassembly and final assembly components. Interfaced cross-departmentally with engineering staffs in production, fabrication, and tooling sectors about manufacturing design changes. DCC for Quality and Production design and production cut in changes.
Gulfstream, Savannah Georgia
Manufacturing Engineer, 8/2017 – 3/2018
Core Technologies: Solumina, SAP, Catia V5/V6, Creo, Solid Works, Tooling, Space requirements, Floor Manufacturing Setup.
Development for retro-refit systems day-to-day activities centered on manufacturing needs assessment for refit new Aircraft Systems. Developed change planning for engineering changes for G-500 and G-600 redesign changes, and ensured accuracy in new and refit production program requirements, including engineering and manufacturing bills of materials from detail parts to subassembly and final assembly components. Interfaced cross-departmentally with engineering staffs in production, fabrication, and tooling sectors about manufacturing design changes.
Audio Video Installation Services, Canton, Georgia
Project Manager / Business Owner, 7/2007 – 11/2016
Core Technologies: Windows, Word, Excel, Dell, Promethean, SMART, Structured Cabling, Control Systems, Control Analysis, Configuration Oversight, SME
Provide turn-key services for Core Educator’s Certification System (ECS) in integrating audio-visual technology into state school systems. Oversee all day-to-day activities for 20 staff members. Maintain schedules by developing a seamless workflow through process and project management. Communicate with customers and representatives of Dell Computers, Promethean, and SMART Technologies to ensure full-service satisfaction. Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate employees.
Key Achievements:
Served 184 customers over six years as Project Manager and Contractor installing interactive white boards, computers, sound reinforcement systems, and related equipment.
Personally managed the installation of 3,000 systems at 82 locations in Loudoun County, VA, and 1,000+ system programs in Georgia, Florida, Nevada, Virginia, and California.
Lockheed Martin, Greenville, South Carolina
Sr. Product Support Specialist, 4/2005 – 6/2007
Core Technologies: SAP, CAPPS, Excel, Windows, Project Management, Tool Design, Fabrication
Planned, researched, developed, and maintained an offsite Vendor Supplier Database to streamline selection processes, manufacturing capabilities, and spare-part and service availability of global providers of non-production aircraft and military equipment. Assessed suppliers’ qualifications based on observance of government regulations, support maintenance, and turn-key services. Communicated directly with vendors to foster long-term relationships, verify and validate information, and establish a core pool from which to draw ongoing product support for aerospace and defense projects.
Key Achievements:
Spearheaded development of 100+ diverse vendors and local contractors for core pool.
Skillfully negotiated an exchange of information agreement between sister companies to enhance databases and drive down costs.
Recognized as a subject-matter expert (SME) on manufacturing, thus able to quickly ascertain and approve vendor qualities and capabilities.
Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Georgia
Manufacturing Engineer, 4/1996 – 4/2005
Core Technologies: Information Systems, GenPlan, GenTool, CAPPS, CADAM, CATIA, Microsoft Office, Visio
Managed a team of 30+ planning professionals in all day-to-day activities centered on manufacturing needs assessment for new and refitted aircraft. Analyzed costs, prepared and distributed proposals, inspected and corrected design changes, and ensured accuracy in new and refit production program requirements, including engineering and manufacturing bills of materials from detail parts to subassembly and final assembly components. Interfaced cross-departmentally with engineering staffs in production, fabrication, and tooling sectors about manufacturing design changes.
Key Achievements:
Selected to chair change design involved in manufacturing planning and engineering change controls and a board member for production support and cost management and analysis.
Adeptly developed processes for uncontrolled tooling using Surface-mounted Technology (SMT) configurations.
Manufacturing Engineer Sr.
Prod/Plng/Sched/Mtl Cntrlr Sr
Prod/Plng/Sched/Mtl Cntrlr
Manufacturing Tool Planner 873
Liason Planning Shop Floor Assembly Electrical Machine shop
Shop Floor Experience for 30 years Includes:
Final Line Structures Installer (Airframe) Lockheed 606
Wing Tank and repair, Tool and Die 545,Tool Design,Sheet Metal Fabrication
Manufacturing Tool Planning. Configuration management in Versioned assignment,
ECN changes in Aircraft Design for customer variations
Complete and complex work instruction
Vehicle assembly in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, metal fabrication Machine Parts
Interchangeability and replacement
EDUCATION
Southern Polytechnic
Marietta Vocational
DeKalb Community
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Education and Credentials
COOP - Lockheed Martin Southern Polytechnical
Aviation Management Courses
DeKalb Community College, Clarkston, Georgia
Certificate of Completion in Tool & Die
Marietta Vocational-Technical School, Marietta, Georgia
Certifications (annually renewed)
~ A+ (since 2007)
~ Six Sigma, ISO 9000, FOD (Foreign Object Debris), Lean Manufacturing (since 2006)
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms:
Windows 7/Vista/XP/NT,95, Linux
Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Visio; SAP, CAPPS, APPS, GenPlan, GenTool, CATIA, CADAM, AutoDesk, Jules, MES, CreoView
Hardware:
General mechanical engineering tools: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, handheld; measuring devices; audio-visual equipment; schematics & blueprints.
CNC Millwork
Precision Grind +/- .0005
Lathe
Radial Drill
Press
Hydro Form
Shear
EDM
Water Jet