JAMES “RUSTY” ENGLUND

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Bethlehem, PA 18020 adbwbb@r.postjobfree.com (M) 214-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Hands-on Manufacturing/Project Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Aircraft field. Experience with DFM, DFMAT, and designs from concept through build and production. Proficient in planning and design optimization. Listen to the “voice of customer” (internal and external) and provide creative problem-solving solutions to meet customer expectations. Self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire organizations around strategic goals.

Extensive working knowledge of GD&T, AN, MS, NAS and MIL Specs. Computer literate with various tools including Microsoft, MRP II, PMES, HMS CAPP II, SAP, MFGPro, Epicor, MES, Creo, Catia V5 & Enovia (2000+ hrs.), Delmia, Visio, TeamCenter, Haystack, and DODISS

Program/Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Evaluation, Tooling, Machine & Sheet Metal Parts Fabrication, Composites, Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Lab Test & Flight Test, Logistics Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, & GSE (Ground Support), Equipment & Process Validation

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Yellow Belt, Six Sigma, Root Cause & Corrective Action, Change Management, Configuration Management, 8D, ISO 9001, AS 9100, AS 9102, AS 9103, AS 9110, & FAR Part 45 Regulations, FAA Certified Repair Station, and MRO Experience

Previous DoD Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer (Contract) – W.L. Gore & Associates – New Garden, PA & Fair Hill, MD 07/2018 – 04/2019

Perform as the Technical Liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing Ops creating and implementing Tooling & Process Improvements. Orchestrate the initial transition and integration of Kaizen and Lean practices.

Using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen practices collaborate and create Value Stream Analysis optimizing facility layout for the new Maryland manufacturing facility

Observe all product fabrication/assembly operations to expediently create a (90) day product buffer stock prior to relocation

Participate in the planning, preparation, and transport phases required to move all capital assets and raw materials to the new facility. Perform Pre & Post Move Equipment Validations (IQ / OQ / PQ)

Investigate CARs performing Root Cause Analysis of Cable Braid & Tape Wrap Ops; implement continuous improvement practices

Improve the newly developed Equipment & Tooling Maintenance Tracking System. Monitor critical path equipment spares and tooling, ensuring on-time product delivery meeting schedule milestones

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) – N2 Imaging Systems – United Technologies, Irvine, CA 03/2017 – 11/2017

Transition, relocate, and integrate, Night Vision Google Product Assembly Operations & Class 1000 Cleanroom to a 20,000 sq. ft. facility

Implementing Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen practices collaborate creating Value Stream Analysis optimizing facility layout for Assembly and Lab Test work flow. Populated Assembly and Cleanroom work stations with all required “shadow boxed” hand tools

Perform time studies, create Standard Work Sheets establishing production standards to develop and improve Assembly Procedures

Investigate CARs, performing Root Cause Analysis of Optical Builds and Lab Test; implement continuous improvement practices

Create, implement, and maintain a Tool Tracking System Document monitoring critical path tools, schedule milestones, and completion dates for tool fabrication, repair and/or improvement

Kaizen Industrial Engineer – M1 Support Services – Denton, TX (Stationed @ Nellis AFB, NV) 02/2016 – 07/2016

Reduced Maintenance and Inspection cycle times for the 57th Maintenance Wing using Continuous Improvement Methods, creating Value Stream Analysis of the Phase Inspection, Propulsion, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), Wash Rack, and Corrosion Maintenance Backshops at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada, inclusive of F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Review Repair Technical Operations in the Propulsion and Fuel Back-Shops, Phase Inspection, Aerospace Ground Support Equipment and implement the Fish Bone & Value Stream Mapping Methods of study to reduce overall flowtime

Respond to CAR investigations, perform Root Cause Analysis, implementing continuous improvement corrective action

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Adams Rite Aerospace – Fullerton, CA & Ludwigsfelde, Germany 08/2015 – 12/2015

Perform as the Technical Liaison between the Fullerton, California manufacturing facility and the recently acquired Aerospace Division of Franke, GhmB in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. Orchestrate transitioning, relocating, and integrating, the entire German Manufacturing Facility to California

As the onsite M.E. Technical Lead in Germany daily responsibilities included managing the training of rotating U.S. Teams of Assembly, FAA Repair, and Test Technicians, learning build process for (162) new products supplied exclusively to Airbus Industries

Review, evaluate, & verify the fidelity of all Franke Design Engineering and Build Instructions translated from German to U.S. English

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Witness all product assembly operations and training provided to the U.S. Employees, revising as required, and create a six month product buffer stock prior to relocating and integrating the entire operation to Fullerton, CA

Actively participate in the planning, preparation, and relocation phases contributing to the expedient move of all capital assets to the new location by the end of March 2016

Project Engineer, (Contract) – Bombardier CS100 Program Certification – Montreal, Quebec Canada 05/2015 – 07/2015

Represent Bombardier as an on-site coordinator and facilitator at three Zodiac Aerospace Facilities in California for the C100 Aircraft Certification of Aircraft Interiors, Seats, Galleys, and Potable/Waste Water Systems. Maintain continuous interface with Montreal Program/Project Offices, Design Engineering, Lab Test, and Manufacturing Operations arenas of both companies

Track New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables follow-up and reporting, reviewing & verifying test plans, and assisting the supplier in all manufacturing and qualification aspects with the goal to improve delivery schedule of certifications to the Transport Canada Civil Aviation

Sr. Manufacturing Development Engineer (Contract) – Sagem Avionics (Eaton) – Costa Mesa, CA 04/2014 – 01/2015

Create work instructions (routers) supporting Sagem’s onsite FAA Repair Station for their entire product line, Military and Commercial, inclusive of Flight Control Components, Cockpit Control Panels, Avionics Pushbutton Switches, and Flight Data Recording and Analysis equipment. Documents include visual aids, comprehensive tooling list, and detailed set-up procedures as required

Evaluate the fidelity of related engineering designs, test procedures, specifications, and compare EBOMs to MBOMs for these requirements ensuring continuity from design through production phases. Evaluate engineering designs for producibility and introduce Lean Concepts when possible implementing method and tooling improvements, i.e. Throttle Quadrant fabrication & assembly tooling

Observe technicians performing repair tasks, and collaborate to improve and/or justify cycle time required to effectively complete tasks. Perform Kaizen analysis, critique all aspects, document short comings, and implement noted improvements on the respective fab and assembly production lines

Participate in MRB Reviews as required, collaborate with Engineering and Quality Assurance, and assist in creating appropriate Corrective Action Plans

Senior Methods Engineer, (Contract) – B/E Aerospace Tucson, AZ & Nogales, Mexico Facilities 01/2014-02/2014

Liaison Engineer coordinating between B/E Tucson Assembly and Nogales, Mexico Fabrication Facilities for design and build efforts of “Super First Class Environment” aircraft interiors

Create and maintain Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Material, improving fidelity of documents as required

Evaluate engineering designs for producibility and implement Lean Concepts

Participate in MRB Reviews and collaborate with engineering creating appropriate Corrective Action Plans

Attend Preliminary and Critical Engineering Design Reviews

Senior Methods Engineer - Project Leader, (Contract) Learjet 85 – Bombardier / Wichita, KS 03/2013 - 07/2013

Onsite Project Leader, performing vendor surveillance at composite tool fabrication supplier in Sedro-Woolley, Washington building Learjet 85 Production Tooling. Continually manage quality performance, witness acceptance testing, finalize all documents, expedite shipping

Ensure first time quality within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining a conduit for the continuous flow of communication integrating requirements between Bombardier Design Engineering, Tool Engineering, Tool Design, and the Manufacturing Ops arenas

Create, implement, and maintain a Tool Tracking System Document monitoring critical path tools, final costs, schedule milestones, and delivery dates

Create contingency plans & close action items for successful on-time delivery supporting initial production schedule

Project Engineer 4, A320 NEO Program, (Contract) – Goodrich Aerostructures Chula Vista, CA 12/2011 - 12/2012

Review new Nacelle Thrust Reverser and Acoustic Panel engineering designs & schematics with emphasis on producibility and lean concepts for building the nacelles housing the new Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines

Created/maintained a comprehensive thrust reverser component Bill of Material Schedule Tracking Report and provided weekly status presentations to Program Office Management

Identify and document manufacturing/engineering delays, escalate visibility, and priority. Organize Kaizen events and subsequently develop technical solutions for corrective action implementation. Perform product/process analysis for quality improvement

Responsible for creating Material Masters, Tool Orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Conditions of Detail/Assembly in the SAP System for all Nacelle & Thrust Reverser components

Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to develop and quote proposals, fabrication cost estimates of production components, and develop contingency plans ensuring test schedule support

Manufacturing Engineer 4, “Ship-Side Support” 747-8 Freighter & -8 Intercontinental Programs, Triumph / Vought Aircraft Industries, Hawthorne, CA (Contract) 03/2009 - 03/2010, (Direct) 04/2010 – 04/2011

Responsible for providing hands-on manufacturing support of 747-8 Skin Panel Assemblies and respond to production anomalies

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Enhance manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, facilitating production process improvement utilizing Lean Concepts, Kaizen, & Six Sigma. Review manufacturing assembly planning and tooling functionality. Compare to results of Kaizen events and implement manufacturing solutions reducing assembly flow time

Create contingency alternate method production solutions while concurrently creating, initiating, & executing Corrective Action Recommendations; identify/document manufacturing and engineering delays escalating visibility and priority

Research/integrate/coordinate Boeing and Vought engineering, tooling, planning, and manufacturing ops support organizations to resolve and mitigate production deficiencies

Mfg Engineer 4, Configuration Management, 787 Program, (Contract) – Boeing, Charleston, SC 10/2008 - 01/2009

Reviewed Boeing 787 Engineering Change Notices and interfaced with Multi-National Teams of Global Partner Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Assurance Engineers/Inspectors confirming and validating change requirements for corrective action

Outline engineering intent/required installation planning for Global Aeronautica, then transmit planning requirements to Boeing and G.A. manufacturing leads for assignment to Boeing Planners

Assisted G.A. Tooling Department as liaison between Global Aeronautica and Boeing Everett Tool Engineers/Tool Services enabling G.A. to expeditiously procure required Production Test Tools

Mfg Engineer 4, Flight Test Planner, (Contract) AWACS Program – Boeing IDS, Seattle, WA 10/2007 - 07/2008

Created new and revised existing corrective action installation planning (routers) and maintenance repair planning procedures using HMS CAPP for the USAF AWACS Flight Test Aircraft Modification Program, Mission Integration

Processed non-conformance documents providing flight-line mechanics with corrective action contingency/rework plans per engineering disposition

Maintain configuration management and Bill of Materials, provided full ship-side support, customer/supplier interface meeting all flight test mission schedules and objectives required by the U.S. Air Force

Project Manager 787 Tooling & Pre-Integration, 787 Program, (Contract) – Boeing, Everett, WA 09/2005 - 06/2007

Participate in the Boeing Charleston Facility Design/Plant Layout Design Reviews and create proposals for capital assets.

Developed tooling requirements for all production tooling for the Boeing 787 composite/titanium mid-body and aft fuselage sections

Coordinate with multiple aircraft design, manufacturing, and tool engineering organizations developing lean production techniques and tooling. Develop a comprehensive inventory list of all hand-tools and initiate the purchase orders

Created and managed vendor tooling tracking system maintaining real-time visibility status for tool design/fabrication

Orchestrate Kaizen Events, review detail build plan operations documenting all power drilling requirements thereby minimizing the quantity of drill fixtures necessary to complete the assembly tasks. Maximize the efficiency of perishable tools while concurrently testing and optimizing the power drill tool selection

Develop a comprehensive list of all non-tooling support items required to populate the Charleston Assembly Facility production line

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Economics Program, California State University, Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Science Degree, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

ABETS Accredited University

Additional Experience & Titles

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Ft. Worth, Texas & New Orleans, LA

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Tooling F-16 Program

Lockheed Space Systems Company, NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MFSC) New Orleans, LA

Manufacturing Process Engineer, Space Shuttle External Tank, Return to Flight Program

Bell Helicopter Textron Company - Fort Worth TX

Senior Logistics Engineer, Project Leader – V-22 Ground Support Equipment Development & Supplier Fabrication

Rockwell International - North American Aviation Operations, El Segundo, CA

Senior Logistics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, R & D, Special Projects, B-1A Mod Program

McDonnell Douglas Corporation - Douglas Aircraft Torrance, Long Beach, & Huntington Beach Space Systems, CA

Senior Manufacturing Technical Specialist – Project Leader, Lab Test Tooling & Components, C-17 Program

Senior Engineering Business Analyst, C-17 Program

Senior Tool Engineer, C-17 Program

Project Manager, Small ICBM Program

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Project Assembly Planning, Delta Payload Mod Programs

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