Manufacturing Engineer

David Wills

Manufacturing Engineer

U.S. Veteran

253-***-**** - ****.*****.***@*****.***

Summary

Senior level manufacturing engineer experienced in configuration accuracy to ensure manufacturing plans are correctly driven by an accurate BoM with an efficient process. Experienced in driving production results throughout multi-functional teams and vendors. High degree of influencing skills to ensure configuration, quality, and schedule conformance.

Professional Experience

Manufacturing Engineer – Kaman Integrated Structures & Metallics - Contract Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

Sikorsky CRH; Northrup-Grumman / Boeing A-10 Thunderbolt / Warthog

Kaman Integrated Structures & Metallics - Contract Jacksonville, FL

Improved configuration control and schedule compliance on Sikorsky CRH wing box assembly line by completely re-writing step-by-step processes to incorporate Engineering Changes (ECs) and graphical planning instructions, resulting in a unified build process, improving process conformity, delivering greater build efficiencies and improved flow times. Reviewed hardware and component sub-assemblies on new, Boeing-designed A-10 wings to ensure all vendors and sub-contractors were appropriately sourced within the security requirements of International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Insured longest lead-time components were investigated and cleared first, insuring timely arrival for incorporation into build.

Manufacturing Engineer II - Gulfstream Aerospace - Contract Jul 2018 – Jan 2019

G500 / G550 Savannah, GA

Provided dedicated, on-demand support to Completions Center teams, ensuring installers, technicians and management received up-to-date engineering support for customer-specific builds, resulting in improved configuration accuracy. Provided immediate engineering support to build and assembly teams during final phase installations, ensuring enhanced communications between engineering, manufacturing, and the customer. Communicated all design and configuration challenges to appropriate teams for resolution, providing a closed-loop system for engineering revisions, resulting in improved planning accuracy and assembly time enhancements.

Manufacturing Planner 3 - Boeing Defense Space & Security Aug 2015 – Jul 2018

Northrup-Grumman EA-6B Prowler Oklahoma City, OK

Ensured engineering accuracy prior to releasing parts and assemblies for supplier quote, resulting in reduced supplier response time. Engaged M&P engineers in resolution of supplier challenges; acted as intermediary during of solution implementation, resulting in improved teaming between engineering, manufacturing, and vendors. Took lead role in resolution of manufacturing issues to E-6 program and engineering management, supplier management, and suppliers, leading to improved order fulfillment.

Manufacturing Planner 3 - Boeing Defense Space & Security Dec 2014 – Aug 2015

AWACS & AEW&C Oklahoma City, OK

Provided technical accuracy and completeness checks for every order package via a robust “review, revise, release” process, leading to improved quality, accuracy, and performance metrics. Resolved technical challenges through collaboration between Boeing, customers, and vendors, resulting in process and delivery improvements.

Manufacturing Planner 3 - Boeing Test & Evaluation Sep 2012 – Dec 2014

CH47, V22 Ridley Park, PA

Improved production control and reduced program challenges by engaging all stakeholders, adjusting scheduling parameters, and providing improvements to schedule adherence and test-results. Simplified test-shop planning complexity, resulting in reduced flow time with increased performance. Provided education to shop personnel, resulting in increased use of reporting tools and enhanced change flexibility, leading to improved schedule adherence.

July 2012 – May 2010 Short-term Contract Positions

Lead Engineering Planner – AIM Aerospace Jul 2012 – Aug 2012

Pre-system conversion, engineering systems Renton, WA

Manufacturing Planner – Bell Helicopters Textron Jan 2012 – Mar 2012

BOM Revisions, Various Helicopter Models Fort Worth, TX

Manufacturing Engineer Planner 3 – Boeing Commercial Airplanes Aug 2011 – Oct 2011

Change Incorporation, 747-8 Everett, WA

Production Assembly Planner – L-3 Communications Jan 2011 – Jun 2011

Project-Body Sections, CH-47 Crestview, FL

Jun 2010 – Jan 2011

Wholesale/Retail Puyallup, WA

Manufacturing Engineer Planner – Global Aeronautica May 2010 – Jun 2010

Project-Structures, 787 N. Charleston, SC

Family Time Aug 2009 – May 2010

Manufacturing Engineer Planner 3 – 747-8 Flight Test Feb 2008 – Aug 2009

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Seattle, WA

Coordinated flight test planning, production, and flight test shops; implemented decision-tree planning, resulting in 2% planning time savings.

Network IT, Network Specialist, IT Tech. Support Feb 1997 – Feb 2008

Boeing, IBM, Comcast Seattle, WA

Combined inter-departmental, cross-functional groups into quick-response team; developed priority communication plan, improving network support; led development of online, real-time, status-reporting tool, reducing team times 3%. In all capabilities, provided end-users with network resources, resulting in improved Internet availability and accessibility.

Manufacturing Engineer Planner 2 – Final Assembly, 737 Aug 1995 – Feb 1997

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Renton, WA

Assembled multi-skill team, improving cross-discipline, cross-function communication, resulting in speedier change incorporation, out of sequence work reduction, 2% greater planning team proficiency growth.

Training – Boeing, Bell, Gulfstream, L3

Computer Aided Process Planning I & II, CATIA v5, Common Contracts System, Compass Contract, Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application, NOVIA, Enterprise Project Management, Integrated Material & Information Management, Manufacturing Execution System – Common Image, Mechanized Spares Management System, Microsoft Project, PDM, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Complex Assembly Manufacturing Solution, SharePoint, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), Siemens Team Center, SmarTeam, Solumina

Education

Green River Community College 12401 SE 320th St. Pre-Engineering, Advanced Math, Advanced

Jan 1, 1 980 thru Dec 1989 Auburn, WA 98092 Blueprints, Shop Practices, Tooling Math-Layout &

Lofting, Introduction to Business, More

Skagit Valley College 2405 E. College Way HS Diploma, General Science

April 1975 Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

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