EDWARD C CROWDER, SR

Mechanical Engineer

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Knowledgeable and experienced Mechanical Engineer with a proven history of optimizing manufacturing operations, problem solver; and organized with a methodical and thorough approach. Currently seeking a management position with an organization where I can further improve production processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Application Engineer F35

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Jan 2018 - current

Delivers documentation giving critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors with a 98% adoption of recommendations Investigates the technical capabilities of company products and competing equipment

Create material processes and standards to support the structural integrity

Test the integrity and implementation of supplier/vendor structural components

Prepares equipment analysis to instruct sales force and customers in equipment capabilities

Foster new developments in hardware and software

Manufacturer Engineer/Support Team Member

F35/C130

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Oct 2012 - Jan 2018

Led root cause corrective action analysis to determine the origin of a failure and its impact to overall business

Determined containment; and countermeasure actions to eliminate recurrence of nonconformance

Refined and enhanced product processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to all areas of production

Created manufacturing plans and defining sequence of operations Ensured mechanics were following best practices, as well as planning operations throughout the entire operations value stream

EDUCATION

Masters

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Texas A&M University

Aug 2000 - Dec 2001

Bachelors

Mechanical Engineering

University of Houston

Jun 1997 - May 2000

Associates

Aviation Management

Houston Community College

Aug 1996 - May 1997

Certificate

Westwood College of Aviation

Technology

Oct 2000 - Dec 2001

SKILLS

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Process

Engineering

CAD, Visio, SAP, Six Sigma,

SolidWorks Microsoft Office, Tooling,

Assembly, Project Planning, Quality

Assurance

Supervised tooling requirements and quality inspection plans for the guidance of production workers

Worked aside mechanics throughout the assembly/process to help identify defect contributors and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence of defects

Provided statistical process control, variable control matrix, and failure modes and effects analysis

Liaison Engineer F16/F35

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Oct 2007 - Oct 2012

Reviewed production schedules, engineered specifications, orders, and related information to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing methods, processes, and activities

Interpreted engineering drawings and facilitated the correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during

manufacturing operations

Conferred with quality control, material, manufacturing, and other departments to provide technical support

Investigated reports of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems to determine the nature and scope of the problem

Coordinated activities to evaluate and resolve engineering- related production problems

Examined, measured, inspected/tested defective parts for conformance to engineering design drawing

Supervised and identified structural non-conformance issues Led specifications being a liaison to MRB for correct structural changes or repairs

Structural Assembler F16/F22 Aircraft Mechanic

F16/F22

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

May 2002 - Oct 2007

Orchestrated safe use of hand and air tools, including knowledge of hand drill and Mag drilling techniques

Inspected produced parts using various inspection and test methods

Managed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic assembly and integration of complex systems

Utilized jigs, fixtures, and measured instruments on precision assemblies

Worked specifications, procedures, schematics, and engineering drawings

Utilized methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks

Mentored and trained interns and new hires

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