DIANE WALTERS
LOMPOC CA *****
*********@*****.***
PROFILE: A seasoned professional with a broad business acumen; A proven change agent strong in solving complex corporate / industry issues with the ability to transfer ideas and plans into delivered products and services:
30+ years Multi Industry Project Management resourcefulness;
24 + years progressive Executive, Program, and Engineering Management expertise in
Commercial and Government environments;
28 + years successful P&L responsibility for Manufacturing/Engineering Operations
with minimum revenues of at least $ 200MM.
30+ years Plant/Warehouse/General Management expertise;
Multi Facility Management in USA and Europe, including Vendor/Supplier management Product Support relationships;
Cost(s) Containment specialty/ exceptional Funds management skillset;
Ability to travel 95%
Salary requirements negotiable to fit Corporate targets;
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
WALTERS SUSTAINMENT GROUP, LLC.
SANTA MARIA CA 2013 – PRESENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER;
Oversaw entire enterprise for implementation of WGS policies procedures and operational standards for
This 501(C)3 not for profit entity.
Responsible for all Company usage of emoluments, compensations, and charitable giving requirements.
Development of internal operating structure including Human Resources.
VOUGHT AEROSTRUCTURES INC.
HAWTHORNE CA. 2008 – 2013
BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL PASSENGER JET
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Oversaw the execution of the Design and Fabrication services fot the worldwide Commercial and Business jet aircraft markets.
Directed multi cross functional efforts for the design, fabrication, and assembly in a cost effective manner;
to present to various esteemed aircraft manufacturers in a customary on time delivery rate.
Executed DMAIC methodologies to ensure continuous improvement in regards to cost, quality, and production.
Responsible for specific KPI’s such as: Outsourcing rate, Benefits-Cost ratio, On Time delivery and Net Present Value.
TRIUMPH GEAR SYSTEMS
PARK CITY UT.
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Oversaw all Engineering and Technical design of aerospace project components for Triumph Business Models;
Analyzed financial solvency for outboarded project feasibility studies.
Effectively managed/mentored all Engineering disciplines.
PHYLRICH INTERNATIONAL, BURBANK CA 10/2000 – 01/2004
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING/ ADVANCED PLANNING
Day to day operation of $15 MM Manufacturing plant employing 75-100 personnel; Directed the efforts of the Engineering, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Strategic
Planning Departments;
Lead the development of castings, forgings Fabrication and Assembly efforts, and all Machine shop services.
Designed Production budgets to lead company to achieve maximum profitability;
Implemented policies and procedures to align corporation with State and Federal
Regulatory Conformance;
OEM program development and Market launch responsibilities;
Implementation of Demand/Flow technologies Lean Mfg principles and various Supply Chain optimum efficiency tools;
Strong International and
Domestic Supplier rapport and Vendor Management WALTERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. LOMPOC CA 06/1993 – 10/2004
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Full P& L responsibility for this Contract Mfg, Design Engineering, Project Mgmt consulting firm, which has its primary business focus and Customer base support of Aerospace, Department of Defense, Nuclear Energy, and Aircraft Modification Industry type clientele.
Specialized Certifications Include:
Electronics Manufacturing
Aircraft Parts – ( Mock up Tooling )
Aircraft ILS and SPARES Management
GSE Development and Refurbishment
Minimum Run Manufacturing
Prototype Development
Readiness Review Preparation
Construction Project Management
Six Sigma Quality Program Implementation
MULTISCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANAHEIM HILLS CA 05/1987 - 06/1993
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Full P&L responsibility held for Corporate initiatives and objectives;
Responsible for short/ long term profitability and growth of the Company;
Corporate liaison to all Department of Defense, and Department of Energy Executive Clientele;
Principle researcher for all Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract activity Department of Defense, and various Private Industry proposal preparation;Day to Day Operation of Engineering, R&D, Quality, Procurement Departments, utilizing 8M per annum operating budget and 156 personnel;
Product development and Market Launch of PERFORMA 1 (pat. pend.) Automotive Fuel clean air regeneration project
Mc DONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION LONG BEACH CA 12/1986-04/1993
Douglas Aircraft Company
US subsidiary of McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft Company manufactures and sell various sized Commercial and Military Aircraft and fixed wing Rotorcraft; Position(s) held are as follows:
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER, MD-11 Production
Technical Training/ Quality Certification Division;
SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, MD-80 Production
Product Support/ Change Control Management;
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, C-17 TOOLING
Tooling Business Operations Division;
SENIOR TOOL ENGINEER, T-45 PRODUCTION
Product Definition Division;
TRACOR AVIATION INC. GOLETA CA 11/1983 – 07/1986
SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Aircraft overhaul and conversions per Customer specifications;
Overhaul, Repair and Maintenance of major components per FAA
Service bulletins and individual contract requirements;
Engine overhaul, repair and build up for installation of Quiet Nacelle
(Hush Kit) configuration to Boeing 707 aircraft;
Extensive expertise in Aircraft Interiors, Composite Materials for Tooling,
Sheet Metal Fabrication for Douglas, Boeing, Lear, Airbus, and Lockheed
Products;
Optimized Manufacturing methods and procedures for maximum utilization
Of labor/ facility resources to augment operating efficiencies and increase
Net profits by a rate of 20%;
Provided Technical support for critical hardware issues, out of tolerance parts,
Dispositioning of damaged/repair components;
Evaluated processes and procedures for effective, advan LOS ANGELES, CA 09/1978 – 05/1981
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/MATHEMATICS
14 units required for degree conferment;
NASA AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING VANDENBERG AFB CA 1981
PHASE I
Configuration Management;
Risk Management;
Integrated Logistics Support;
Technical Marketing/ Proposal Preparation;
PHASE II
Launch Vehicle Systems;
Satellite Communication Systems Engineering;
Orbital Mechanics;
Spacecraft Structures- Design/Analysis/Testing;
Solid Rocket Motors- Design/Application
COMPUTER
SKILLS: MS PROJECT, EXCEL, AUTOCAD 2000, VISIO, CATIA, POWERPOINT, EXPEDITION,
MS OFFICE- SUITE, SOLIDWORKS, MECHANICAL DESKTOP, PRO-E.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST