JITENDRA SATA (JIT) U.S. CITIZEN

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Carson, CA : 90745

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Principal Quality Systems Engineer

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Result oriented highly Technical, Mission Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Product Development, Technical Leader with proven hands-on experience in Aerospace, Defense and Commercial Manufacturing Operations.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Power Electronics / Energy Conversion – Green Energy, Solar, Lithium-Iron Battery, Battery Technology, Battery Chargers, Energy Storage Devices, Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) / Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) Systems, DC-DC Converters, DC-AC Inverters, Automotive Hybrid Technology, Power Distribution, Magnetics, Transformers, Green Energy Systems. Developed and Executed Policies & Procedures to meet customer needs within budget, schedule, technical performance with highest reliability, quality with potential risk reduction. Applied CMI (Continues Measurable Improvement) Technique.

Product Development, Product Reliability & Quality Management, Technical Project Management expertise in proposal writing, source selection, negotiation, acquisition & SOW. Six-sigma methodology & processes and seven management tools. Participated in 5S training. Provided TQM training to customers, suppliers & subcontractors. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and intra-personal skills. Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist. Completed CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) &

Systems Engineer Courses.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Recognized for implementing cost saving program providing alternate qualified sources for magnetic components that resulted in cost saving of over $1 Million.

• Implemented ISO-9000 & AS 9100 Quality Management System (QMS) that resulted in improved company culture, capability, reduced overall product cost, and enhanced continuous process improvement in establishing defect prevention activities and assuring quality products and services. Provided TQM Training to Employees, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Customers & Suppliers.

• Optimized Boeing’s common Hardware Process Manual (HPM) for Parts, Material &

Process (PMP), which added value and saved over $1 Million

• Increased Customer Satisfaction (ARMY & NAVY) Index (CSI) by presenting ROADMAPS for

RADHARD Technology, a process that added value and resulted in Boeing’s ability to support

designer and customer continuous needs.

EXPERIENCE

Consultant: Principal Systems Quality Engineer - Aerospace, Defense & Commercial Power & Energy Systems : (Millennium Engineering & Integration (MEI), SpaceX, NASA, SMC / LAAFB (USSF), Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop, L-3 Communications, Cubic, Harris, Protégé, etc.…)

01/2010 - Present

Provided SpaceX Falcon F9 Manufacturing & Quality Engineering (M&QE) Propulsion & Structure

(Gas Engine, Actuator, Gas Generator, Gimbal) Support. Participated in Third Party Audit, Prepared Audit Checklist, Verification, Validation & Certification Process. Participated in ERB, NRB, SpaceX Command Media for Issue Tickets, Change Tickets, Risk Tickets, Pedigree Tickets, Inspection & Maintenance Process Verification & Validation.

Prepared Quality Manual, implemented and maintained the Quality Management System

Performed internal (AS9100) audits, created quality procedures, quality plan and forms

Responsible for ensuring that the quality and performance of products conform to established company, regulatory, and customer requirements

Conducted new supplier qualification including coordinating technical assessment activities

Conducted qualification audits of existing suppliers and maintained an approved supplier list

Coordinated Vendor and Part Approval Processes activities to ensure all pertinent product quality requirements for purchased materials are met in an effective and economical manner.

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Monitored supplier quality performance and coordinated improvement activities for poor suppliers and certification efforts for exemplary suppliers. Analyzed supplier quality trends and participate in improvement activities, using statistical analysis and problem-solving tools

Assisted in training of company and supplier personnel in supplier quality process.

Supported Receiving Inspection and First Articles

Performed supplier failure investigations

Assisted with measure, audit, and improvement of supplier-quality processes that satisfy customer expectations. Documented and maintained supplier quality procedures.

Chaired the Manufacturing Review Board (MRB). Worked with Production, Service, Procurement and Engineering to identify material and supplier quality trends and assigned disposition.

Supported Supplier Selection and Supplier Quality System audits

Monitored supplier performance and improvement

Assured development of effective root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action

Provided training, management reviews, and procedure implementation

Developed systems & procedures for the collection of quality system metrics

Managed and trained an engineering team activities such as design, process, quality, reliability, project and test components, products, systems, and services within the Transmitters, Receivers, GPS Systems, Magnetics, Power Supplies, Inverters, Converters, UPS Systems, Battery (Li-Ion), Battery Chargers, PV Cells, Green Energy

Facilitated ISO 9001 & ISO 9003 Third Party certification

Reviewed and approved engineering drawings, customer design submittal packages, manufacturing processes, engineering design documentation, test plans and test results.

Assured proper evaluation of measurement data and part fit, form, and function (FFF) and manufacturing processes to determine appropriate tolerances.

Assured proper material and process selection including design drawing notes and specifications.

Organized & supervised process improvement teams to develop cost effective manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.

Established and executed engineering work loads to meet project cost, schedules and highest technical performance to meet customer needs and requirements...

Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications.

Recommended measures to improve production methods and quality of product

Performed Reliability analysis

Experienced with DOORS, DODAF, RELEX, etc. software tools

Proficient in MICROSOFT SOFTWARE (POWER POINT, EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK, etc.)

Proven project management skills with excellent problem solving /troubleshooting skills.

Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills

Team Player & Leader

ARES Corporation, Torrance, CA Sr. Systems Engineer 09/2008 – 01/2010

Supported Boeing Safety Process. Provided NASA Constellation Program - Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Risk Management Program support.

Performed Northrop Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) investigation, evaluation and recommended Quality Improvement Plans.

Provided Small Business Development Support to new Technology Development and Business Development & Acquisition Process on several LAAFB (Los Angeles Air Force Base) US Army

& Military Programs.

Developed documentation and test plans.

Strong team building skills

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Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronics System, Woodland Hills, CA

Sr. Reliability Engineer 05/2008-06/2008

Supported FRACAS activities on Raytheon & Boeing Space programs.

Participated in FRB reviews. Investigated failures and performed root cause Failure Analysis to component level. Reviewed test procedures

Deployed reliability prediction methods to support successful new product introductions and continuous improvement. Worked cross-functionally to resolve customers’ issue

Collaborated with design engineering and manufacturing to proactively improve product reliability. Performed product design reviews (Reliability, safety, regulatory compliance)

Determined requirements for reliability test, burn-in, HASS, HALT, FAT, SAT and life test

Consultant (Two Roads – Teledyne Brown Engineering) – SAIC/SE&I LAAFB Contract,

El Segundo, CA Principal Systems Engineer 08/2007 – 03/2008

Performed H/W & S/W RMA (Reliability, Maintainability & Availability) Systems Engineering support for GPS III (Space, Control & Users Segments), OCX IPT and GPS II Program.

Evaluated, Monitored & Advised Prime & Sub-contractors on Design for Reliability tasks.

Prepared System Engineering Plan (SEP), Requirement Engineering Plan (REP) Capability Development Document (CDD), Proposal Development, Customers (Los Angeles Air force Base) and Lockheed Martin Interface,

Participated in Design Reviews – PDR, SRR, SDR, CDR, and CDRLs, Specifications & ICDs reviews, TIMs, Cost & Schedule.

Provided Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) support in Requirements Development, Concepts of Operation (CONOP), Trade Studies, Source Selections, Systems Design Verification & Validations (IV & V) processes and Designs Activities.

Provided Design Analyses / Input to Eng, Subcontractors / Suppliers, Supported Reliability Improvement Projects. Risk Analysis & Mitigation.

Participated in Mission Quality Success ( Quality Assurance) Program Plan, System Safety Program efforts on complex development programs that included both hardware and software development.

Led product qualification-testing lab that performs Compliance, Environmental testing

Responsible for preparing, development of program deliverable documents, reviewing and coordinating subcontractor reliability & safety efforts

Working knowledge of DOORS, DODAF software tools,

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), MSD, Carson, CA

Systems Engineer 7 / Sr. Manager 3 (CAM – Cost Account Manager) 11/2006- 02/2007

Systems IPT Lead, CAM (Cost Account Manager) responsible for Project Management & Systems Engineering support on JTRS GMR (Ground Mobile Radio) Program (Boeing; Anaheim). Software QA experienced and software lifecycle CMMI knowledgeable.

Performed design review, cost & schedule, specification, proposals. Participated in TIMS, PDR, CDR, IPR, PMR, IMS, IMP, and Mission Assurance Program Reviews.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Outstanding communications skills, both oral and written

Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to drive multiple priorities.

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Raytheon, El Segundo, CA Principal Systems Engineer 04/2004-08/2006

Performed RMSS (Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability & Safety) Systems Engineering Support: Reliability Predictions, Reliability Allocation, Assessments, and Analysis, Parts de-rating, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effective Analysis), FRACAS (Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System), EFR (Event and Failure Reports), FRB Review Facilitator, Trade Studies, BOE (Basis Of Estimate), Failure Investigation, Process Verification, Customer Interface, Sub-contract Co-ordination, Specification & ICD Preparation, Proposal development.

Prepared Reliability Program Plans (RPP) and Risk Management Plans (RMP).

Performed product evaluations and recommended design quality and reliability improvement.

Evaluated PMP (Parts, Material & Process) and GIDEP Alerts.

Evaluated prime and subcontractors’ products to ensure that reliability requirements are properly defined, allocated base lined, and traceable to systems requirements in the System Specification.

Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist (R6S) Certification.

Completed Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) & Systems Engineer (SE) courses.

Provided technical advice to government customers and responsible for monitoring prime contractor and subcontract or performance of tasks and products to ensure compliance with government requirements.

Participated in TIMs (Technical Interchange Meetings), Design Reviews.

Supported: F-14, F-15, F-18, STSS, ISAT, SM-3, TAC TOM, RAPTOR-III, VIIRS, GPS-II

Boeing, Huntington Beach, CA Principal Systems Engineer / Scientist 1997-2003

Supported FCS (Future Combat System) SSEI Functional Decompression Activities for Battle Command (BC), Common Operational Picture (COP), Information Management (IM) & Information Assurance (IA) Team Activities. Developed Staffing Criteria, Job Requisitions and Participated in Hiring Technical & Management Staffing process.

Prepared Statement of Work (SOW). Participated in System of Systems Engineering and Integration (SoSEI) performance optimization with Knowledge Base Engineering (KBE) and Continuous Measurable Improvement (CMI) tools & processes. IPT Lead EPS Systems.

Provided Electrical Power System (EPS) design, specification, analysis and technical support of flight hardware for the PM EPD & C subsystems. Performed tradeoff studies.

Participated in Design Reviews, Engineering Review Board, MRB, ICD & PID changes, anomaly identification and failure investigation and resolution.

Performed requirement development, developed specification for SSPCM (Solid State Power Control Module) - High Density, Low Noise, 2KW, 270V / 24V / 12V DC-DC Converter

Led EPS sub-system. Participated in Future – X Proposal development, Selected & Sized Battery, and EPS Systems, Prepared Flysheet Specifications for EPS Systems, Sourced Vendors, Provided Procurement and Supplier Management support

Evaluated Sub-Contractors (Technical and Cost). Provided customer (NASA) support.

Created Candidate Battery Technology Database (Primary & Secondary).

Prepared Microwave Beam – Powered Lunar Rover Presentation for JPL / NASA contract.

Prepared Technical Specifications & Proposal evaluations to the sub-contractor.

Reviewed, audited, witness, monitored, managed supplier design, integration and system test (SEIT). Evaluated and recommended system hardware upgrades and analysis of future system requirements. Performed System Verification & Validation.

Gathered Tools and Processes in improving Advanced Programs System Definition Phase so that Boeing is more Responsive, Productive, and Successful in Cultivating and Acquiring New Business.

Defined Generic X Vehicle EPS (Electrical Power System) Requirements, Concepts, Features, and Issues. Familiar with CMMI, Six Sigma & Quality Management Principles.

Performed Battery Trade Analysis Study (X-33, X-34, ICBM, RLV etc.). Project Management

Activities supporting GAP (Guidance Application Program) – RAD HARD Parts, Processes, Vendor & Sub-contract Management.

Responsible for PEM (Plastic Encapsulated Microcircuits) specification coordination, audit procedures and checklist for qualifying COTS parts screening to Boeing – wide. Developed and optimized HPM (Hardware Process Manual) for Parts, Material and Processes that utilize common process and tools

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AECOM Technology Corp., LA, CA Sr. QA / Sr. Electrical System 1992-1996

(EMC- DMJM / Holmes & Narver) / FAA & MTA Integration Engineer

DOT Design & Construction Projects

Performed quality reviews of Metro Rail Transit System design documentation.

Prepared Design Quality Manual, Policies & Procedures.

Conducted transformer failure analysis, long-term storage, protection, and maintenance.

Analyzed and coordinated design review comments.

Reviewed design criteria, standards, baseline drawings and specifications, calculations, test procedures, quality assurance plans; performed quality surveillance audits and recommended changes to ensure consistent product quality and reliability; and recommended design quality improvements.

Demonstrated understanding of advanced statistical methods.

Responsible for fire / life safety design upgrade on FAA projects for Air-Traffic Control Towers (ATCT).

Prepared specifications, designed power distribution and control systems, stair pressurization and emergency power supply systems.

Initiated Lessons Learned program and knowledge based innovation team in improving CMI and earned value Management that resulted in improved program CPI & SPI measures.

Participated in Fire protection & ISO 9001-2000 / AS 9100-2001 Lead Auditor Training.

Developed and monitored cross-referenced multi-disciplinary design verification matrix, test plans, test programs and procedures.

Prepared Request For information (RFI) from Construction Managers, Designers, and sub-contractors.

Hughes Aircraft, El Segundo, CA Sr. Member Technical Staff 1987-1991

Responsible Engineer (RE) for Magnetic components source selection, evaluation and acquisition.

Designed, analyzed and reviewed passive and active components utilized in Aerospace,

Telecommunication, Ground, Space and Radar systems. Components included: switching

power supplies, transformers, inductors, motors, cables, relays, switches, circuit breakers,

fuses, resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, ASICS, VLSI, hybrids etc.

Performed vendor-engineering evaluations. Prepared test plans and reports for DPAs, FARs and Parts qualifications. Developed parts procurement specifications. Generated test procedures, supported parts management team in reducing costs in specification change processes. Conducted technical interface with suppliers, customers and incoming inspection.

Performed analog and digital circuit design, magnetic design, production support, and component testing and failure analysis. Investigated failures and implemented corrective actions to improve product performance and cost control measures.

Controlled Parts, Material and Processes (PMP) to meet space program requirements.

Participated in supplier quality functions. Managed supplier’s delivery of proper design documentation and product delivery schedule.

Performed GIDEP analysis and Maintained a computerized GIDEP Alert library. Performed quality-engineering assignment in accordance with MIL-Q-9858 and ISO 9000.

Technical leadership in source selection, and failure Mode & effective analysis (FMEA)

Responsible Engineer (REA) for technical, administrative, and managerial tasks associated with minimizing cost while ensuring that technical requirements are met.

Tandon Corporation, Moorpark, CA Sr. Power Supply Engineer 1986-1987

Directed turnkey operations for switching power supplies utilized in computers and peripheral devices.

Traveled internationally (Europe and SE Asia) for sourcing and qualifying power supply vendors, circuit boards and components.

Provided UL, CSA, FAA, FCC, IEC, VDE, TUV, FEMKO, NEMKO agencies support for product certification. Performed MTBF, FMEA, RAM calculations (MIL-HDBK-217 and IEEE STDs).

Participated in design reviews and MRB. Supported EMI / EMC certification coordination.

Applied Continuous Measurable Improvement (CMI) processes, Design Of Experiments (DOE) and Variability Reduction (VR) techniques in process implementation to improve product reliability, reduce overall cost and increase customer satisfaction.

Supervised engineering group of 10.

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Consultant Sr. Project / Systems Engineer 1981-1986

(Data Power, Christie, EPE, Bechtel Power, Flour Corporation)

NIFE/ SAAB Powertronic Corp, Systems Engineering Manager 1976-1980

Designed and managed multi-disciplinary activities for UPS power supplies and battery chargers with emphasis on system stability and reliability.

Performed voltage drop, short circuit, wire sizing, lighting, emergency power systems, power distribution, MTBF, FMEA and RAM calculations.

Wrote specifications, proposal support, source selection, and test procedures.

Generated power, control, cable, wiring, and relay diagrams.

Provided production drawings release and vendor coordination.

Designed power distribution transformers and UPS power supplies.

Experience with Simulink and similar tools

Gulton / Transrex, Carson, CA Project Engineering Manager 1980-1981

Project Engineering Manager for high energy and HV pulsed power supplies used in the

Tokomak Fusion Test Reactors (TFTR) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPP) and General Atomic Company (GA).

Designed HV pulsed power transformers.

Provided production and Quality Assurance support.

Managed multimillion dollars projects (totaling $20 Million), on schedule and within budget.

Supervised and managed technical staff of 10.

Jyoti R & D Center & Voltamp Sr. Design & Development 1971-1973

Transformers, Baroda, India Engineer

Designed & Developed Insulation Schemes for rotating equipments.

Supported R & D activities associated with Switchgears, Motors, Transformers & Insulation. Performed Plastic & Dielectric Insulation test procedures, methodology and testing of new products.

Developed Insulation schemes for Motors & Generators Life Test by Majorette prototyping (Arrhenius Equation) that resulted in cost saving of 30% for product line with improved product performance.

Maximized cost and time effectiveness while maintaining product performance and quality. Supervised design and drafting group.

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia - M.S.E.E, 1974.

M.S. University, Baroda, India - B.S.E.E, 1971.

M.S. University, Baroda, India, - D.E.E, 1967.

AFFILIATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer, Toronto, Canada

Member I.E.E.E. Power Society, Los Angeles, CA

Member American Society for Quality (ASQ), Los Angeles, CA

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, QASNA, Huntington Beach, CA

Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist (R6S) Certification.

Completed Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) & Systems Engineer (SE) courses.

PUBLICATIONS

Thesis: "A Linear Gating Circuit” & Paper: "Insulation of Class-B Motors"

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