Sheet Metal Support

Norman W. Ramby

904-***-**** (C)

EDUCATION

B.S. - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe Arizona. May 1989. A.S. - Engineering & A.A.S. - Welding Technology

Northwest Community College, Powell Wyoming. May 1985 & 1986, ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

International Leadership Development Program (Fundação Dom Cabral Brazil & Embraer) Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Vought/Triumph Aircraft & Villanova University) Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certified (Boeing) Aerospace Industry Management Seminar (AIMS) (University of Washington with Boeing) Front Line Leadership & Leading from the Middle (Boeing Leadership Center) WORK EXPERIENCE

Gen. Mngr.: EDSI, Jacksonville, FL., Dec. 2014 - Present Responsible for site Operations P&L, all business performance & metrics for the JAX site. Turned around EDSI quality, implemented process improvements & waste elimination strategy, safety focus, FAR/DFAR adherence & improved USG/DCMA relations. Support, review & approval of EDSI RFP responses, End User Certificates & Bill of Sales. Lead team to successfully achieve/pass AS9100 3rd party audits, multiple USAF AOI & DoD Mfg. Readiness Assessments (MRA) as well as EDSI CAS adequacy & Cyber Security gap analysis. Officer on EDSI Board of Directors & Embraer PAC Member Leader to (8) Managers, (50-120) Hourly & (30-60) Support personnel Platforms:

Embraer A-29 (Light Attack Airplane) - Assembly, Integration, Flight Testing & Delivery Director of Operations: L-3 Crestview Aerospace, Crestview, FL., August 2011 – December 2014 Responsible for all business performance & metrics for the site operations. Annual Site Revenue ($160M - $216M)

Improved DCMA relationship, site culture, schedule & cost performance Leader to (8) Managers, (650-850) Hourly & (100-250) Support personnel Sheet metal, machined parts fabrication, structural assembly & aircraft modification Platforms:

Lockheed C-130 LAIRCM (Cargo Airplane) & Bell TH-57 (Helicopter) - Modifications Boeing CH-47 (Helicopter) & Bell UH-1Y (Helicopter) - Manufacturing & Structural Assembly Bell/Boeing V-22 (Multipurpose Airplane) – Manufacturing & Structural Assembly Operations Manager: Vought/Triumph VIP Division, Dallas, TX., April 2007 – August 2011 Responsible for all business performance & metrics for Boeing C17 assembly products produced. Leader for up to (13) Factory Supervisors, (250-325) Hourly & (40) Support Engineers, Supply Chain & Quality personnel.

Platforms:

Boeing C-17 (Cargo Airplane) - Structural Assembly, Integration & Testing Vertical & Horizontal Stabilizer, Refueling Panel, Fan Ducts, Thrust Core Reversers, Engines & Inlets

The Boeing Company May 1989 – April 2007

Sr. Manager Technical Support: ULA/Boeing IDS. Decatur, AL., Mar. 2005 to Apr. 2007 Responsible for Mfg. Engineering, Info. Technology, Configuration & Material Management. Lead (3) Team Leaders, over 54 Support Engineers & Staff. Platforms:

Boeing Delta III & IV (Rockets) - Assembly, Integration & Testing Sr. Mfg. Mngr. Sub-Assy. & Fab.: Boeing IDS. Decatur, AL., Nov. 2003 thru Mar. 2005 Responsible for Sub-Assembly Fab. (Welded Tubes & Ducts, Wire Harness/Avionics & Sub-Assy). Lead (3) Team Leaders, over 55 Production Technicians & 16 Support Engineers & Staff. Responsible for consolidation & transfer of sub-assy components from Huntington Beach CA & Pueblo CO facilities to Decatur AL.

Platforms:

Boeing Delta III & IV (Rockets) - Assembly, Integration & Testing 2nd Shift Sr. Mfg. Mngr. Assy. & Fab.: Boeing IDS. Decatur, AL., Oct. 2002 thru Nov. 2003 Managed final assembly, integration & testing activities for DIV Booster & 2nd Stage. Leader for entire Facility 2nd shift operations, Over 75 people Platforms:

Boeing Delta III & IV (Rockets) - Assembly, Integration & Testing Mfg. Spvr. Major Assembly Composites Boeing ISDS. Decatur, AL., May 1999 thru Oct. 2002 Responsible for very large complex composite assemblies, integration & testing Managed Work Center’s quality cost, delivery, quality, safety & culture initiatives. Managed up to 28 -40 Production Technicians, 12 Support Engineers & staff. Platforms:

Boeing Delta IV (Rockets) - Assembly, Integration & Testing Mfg. Spvr. (Manned Space Flight) Boeing ISDS. Huntsville, AL., Aug. 1997 thru May 1999 Managed Composite, Tube, Wire Harness, Rack Assembly & Integration shops. Managed US Lab module assembly, integration & test activities. Man flight vehicle experience. Platforms:

Boeing International Space Station Lab & Nodes (Modules) - Assy, Integr. & Testing Mfg. Spvr. Machining: Boeing ISDS. Kent, WA., Nov. 1996 thru Aug. 1997 Managed machine shop with conventional, CNC & NC milling/turning machines. Managed between 18 & 36 machinist.

Platforms:

Boeing F-22 (Fighter Aircraft) & Boeing 737 & 747 (Commercial Airplane) - Machining Process Engr. Machining: Boeing D&SG. Kent, WA., Aug. 1995 thru Nov. 1996 Implemented new & improved on reliable manufacturing methods and processes. Provided producibility studies to Design Engineers & IPT’s. Implemented SPC, Lean manufacturing principles & MSE into the factory. Platforms:

Boeing F-22 (Fighter Aircraft) & Boeing 737 & 747 (Commercial Airplane) - Machining Process Engr. Forming: Boeing CAG. Auburn, WA., Jan. 1993 thru Aug. 1995 Implemented SPC into the factory and training employees. Investigated and corrected manufacturing problems with part numbers and processes. Reviewed preliminary engineering designs for producibility. Platforms:

Boeing 777 (Commercial Airplane) – Stretch Forming Mfg. Engr. Welding & Sheet Metal: Boeing D&SG. Seattle, WA., Jun. 1989 thru Dec. 1992 Lead for Central Sheet Metal / Weld Mfg. Eng. organization. Provided producibility studies and information to Design and Industrial Engineers. Participated in teams that procured equipment and material for the sheet metal factory. Wrote tooling & manufacturing work instructions for weldments, sheet metal & machine parts. Platforms:

Boeing SRAM II (Nuclear Missile), Boeing B-2 (Bomber Airplane), Boeing F-22 (Fighter Airplane) & Boeing 737,747,757,767 (Commercial Airplane)

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