Joseph Lepley 651-***-****

Burnsville, MN ***** addabi@r.postjobfree.com Employment and Experience

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Deputy Program Manager of Operations

(Bloomington, MN)

Jan 2018 – Oct 2019

At GDMS I managed the manufacturing of several internally developed New Product Introduction (NPI) complex tactical air mission computer systems as well as externally developed build-to-print strategic space systems. Responsible for manufacturing program costs, strategic schedule planning, quality, performance, all manufacturing processes, qualification testing, and subcontract activities. Employed Earned Value Metrics for depart budget management, risk management, and project management methodologies to ensure successful execution.

● Possess government security clearance, SECRET

● Coordinate logistics of design change intercept points to support supplier lead time, manufacturing readiness, and qualification schedules.

● Align design of unit performance and functionality on NPI programs with customer targets and lead regular team/management evaluation engagements – Supply chain and pricing, systems integration and test, software/firmware development, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing

● Effective perspective on leadership and program development strategies. Present manufacturing readiness reviews, strategic labor resource planning and support material supply chain sourcing escalations.

● Collaborate with different programs to smooth out areas of possible conflict and create common process frameworks to further increase commonality throughout the factory.

● Monitor manufacturing program cash and optimize design to cost by highlighting risks and opportunities, material costs, labor support efforts, test equipment, and other critical metrics required to hit target pricing.

● Financial oversight of creating numerous new multi-million dollar proposals to support new business opportunities, incorporate customer driven project scope changes, and implement complex design and functionality updates on existing platforms.

● Achieved and exceeded 100% on time delivery of all units and hit 100% of incentive dates and milestones established internally and set by customer. All of my program’s historical success of on time delivery, accurate cost estimating, and reliable milestone achievements captured significant additional business in my area and others.

● Six-Sigma Green Belt certified – Captured automated pick and place machine telemetry to optimize machine functions, identified piece part compatibility issues, reduced high value component attrition by 30% and overall attrition by 15%. Achieved significant cost savings and increased efficiency for the entire company.

Seagate Technology, Applications and Project Engineering (Shakopee, MN) Apr 2012 – Jan 2018 At Seagate I manage and coordinate Enterprise HDD product qualifications with Hewlett-Packard, Seagate’s largest OEM customer. Over the past 2 years I have implemented a new product qualification model and subsequently reduced overall product qualification times by over 50%. I offer sustaining legacy product support, field issue mitigation support and product transition assistance which have all been critical for maintaining a successful customer relationship.

● Lead customer touch point and champion of a cross functional team for advanced HDD development, qualification, and escalations. - Systems integration, firmware, mechanical, electrical and factory production teams.

● Lead regular internal/external status and strategy alignment meetings, technical engineering meetings, design reviews, and program status overviews.

● Developed a unique customer product qualification model that has reduced time to market by over 50% and have received recognition for increased revenue.

● Conduct first-level bench testing to ascertain root cause of issues and facilitate rapid customer feedback. Remain the focal point for all technical communications reported from design engineering.

● Strategically manage internal and external design requirements to intercept into a product lifecycle.

● Daily responsibilities change dramatically and require extreme flexibility and detailed planning to be successful.

● Conclude all projects by hosting collaborative lessons learned opened forums and implement changes to improve the process.

3M, IATD Adhesive Development/Analyst (Oakdale, MN) Feb 2010 – Apr 2012

● As a contractor I worked directly with formulation engineers as the primary analyst on a cross-functional team for acrylic and natural resin based industrial adhesives.

● Lead pre-production pilot runs followed by detail chemical and physical analysis to report to the development engineer.

● Worked directly with formulation engineer on factory on scaling up to full production.

● Monitored and regulated numerous dynamic production process interactions and implemented adjustments as necessary.

● Managed long term projects spanning multiple years to produce product longevity quality assurance data.

● Maintained detailed notes & observations to identify early problem detection and minimize future reoccurrences.

Microboards Technology, Service & Development Engineer (Chanhassen, MN) Jul 2009 – Feb 2010

● Developed and tested prototype data imaging and duplicating systems. - Optical/Flash/Magnetic media

● Conducted system teardown on experimental test systems and field returns and for mechanical evaluation and predicative failure modeling.

● Created experimental 3D printed parts for product testing next gen development

● Conduct diagnostics and repairs of returned field units. Used lessons learned to improve future design robustness.

Work experience through college:

Dotson Iron Casting, Lab Tech & Machine Operator (Mankato, MN) (full-time) Jan 2008 – Feb 2009

● Independently ran the night shift lab.

- Monitored the composition of all production materials

- Monitored and influenced the metallurgical chemistry of the pouring iron

● Self trained on various pieces of heavy casting equipment and transitioned to the production floor.

● Self trained on equipment maintenance and serviced components of the production line.

● As a Red Cross certified First Responder I was a part of the voluntary medical response and safety team Education

Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN) Jan 2007 – May 2009

● Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry

● Minor in Advanced Earth Science (focus of Industrial Geology) Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN) Sept 2003 – Dec 2006

● Progress towards Chemistry degree

● Associate Degree

Personal Skills & Hobbies

S.C.U.B.A. Certified – Open Water Diver Advanced Home Brewing

Advanced audio speaker design and fabrication

Backpacking, camping, canoeing, fishing

Fine craftsmanship woodworking and furniture

construction

Private pilot’s license (in progress)

Car & Motorcycle restorations, rebuilds,

and maintenance

Can make minute rice in 58 seconds

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