Terry Vovan

***** *** ****** **., ****** Grove, CA 92841

Tel. 323-***-**** – Email: adwrcv@r.postjobfree.com

An experienced Sr. Engineer with a proven track record in managing multiple projects, training staff in Mfg. process R&D, product validation & qualification, standard compliances & define product specifications. Analyze & resolve technical problems through Six Sigma, FMEA or EV to meet delivery schedules and budgets. Hand-on design, developing, testing, and monitoring projects to ensure all projects, meet the milestones and budgets. Review proposals, technical reports, RFQ, RQI, and engineering data to meet the customer's requirements, pricing, and deliveries.

Utilize team members' strengths to achieve the objectives while inspiring and promoting teamwork spirit for sharing and continuous training. Fostering cross-departmental teamwork and communications with Operation, Engineering, QA, Sales, and CS to ensure the alignment with the company's objectives and goals, while leading, planning, and executing new and existing projects through Gate Matrix, Milestones, and Product Life Cycle Management.

Knowledge of material characteristics and performances of composites, polymers, metals, and aerospace materials. In-depth knowledge of Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Die-casting, Forging, Forming, Stamping, thread rolling, trimming, grinding, and CNC. Design & develop products, tooling, and processes through performance validation and qualification tests

(ASTM, ISO, etc.). Received more than 100 patents and publications for innovative product designs: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/terry-vovan

Responsible for the timely and profitable completion of projects while meeting quality and safety standards. Monitor projects, organize and resolve technical problems with corrective actions. Review LTAs (Long Term Agreements) to ensure customer satisfaction for repeat business. EXPERIENCE

PSG Dover, Grant Terrance, CA July 2019 – Present

Sr. Design Engineering Project Manager

Mechanical Pumps & Devices

o Design & develop new composite Centrifugal & AODD pumps and Advanced Leak Detector technologies. o Lead and guide IIC engineering group in the design, mfg., and test of new composite pumps and components for industrial & petroleum customers.

o Test, modify custom pumps, and certify the performance of new centrifugal pumps. o Partnership with suppliers in selecting suitable materials, tooling, and mfg. processes for new product applications and cost-effectiveness to meet the target cost and constrain schedule. o Lead, review, and execute all NPD projects through the GATE matrix to ensure the new product meets the test plans, performance requirements, and compliance with the ATEX, CSA, UL, and ANSI STD. specifications.

o New product ideations, brainstorms, innovative designs, mock-ups, SLA/SLS prototypes, and presentations.

o High levels of analysis and troubleshooting of complex issues associated with the products, materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

o IP research & develop innovative product designs. Work with IP attorneys in patent research & filing. SPS Technologies / CHERRY Aerospace

R&D Engineering manager Nov 2016 – July 2019

PCC Fasteners Division

o Led the Engineering Team; established the RDI process (Research Development Industrialization) with PDR/CDR gate matrix & milestones compliance with AS9100. Respond to audits (internal & external – R&D Engineering). Analyzed & employed steps for the (PFMEA). Terry Vovan - Garden Grove CA 92841 – Tel. 323-***-**** - Email: adwrcv@r.postjobfree.com o Guiding all NPD projects through gate matrix (Risks & mitigation; business/cost analysis; WBS, OBS, Prototype & test plan, IP, Delivery, etc.). Created a Roadmap based on Sales opportunities & requirements.

o Planned and worked with product engineers, product managers, Mfg. Engineers, machine shop supervisors & test technicians to achieve objectives. o Validated and qualified products per Standard ASTM, EN, ANSI, SAE, and ISO Specifications. o Directed and assigned the pipeline projects to Design & Mfg. Engineers. Weekly following up with team members to ensure the projects were on-time, meeting milestones and deliveries. Updated Mgt, sales, and customers with all project statuses (technical, cost & delivery). o Investigated and solved customer technical complaints, and solved complex issues that affected production schedules, costs, and creditability.

o Provided competitive component costs and propose selling price based on Mfg. costs (Materials, equipment, labor, logistic.) of the new products. Reviewed & approved DWGs, routers, BOM, SOP, etc. o Analyzed and mitigated risks of sales proposals based on material and process capabilities, materials, and resources.

Accomplishment:

o Passionately design & develop an innovative technology of the Versati-Bolt - Blind Fasteners that encompasses all high Strength, aerodynamic, and low costs – to be used on Airbus and Boeing wing section & fuselage applications, which are currently produced in 4 plants generating more than $20MIL/yr. General Publication: Patents and Trademark

https://patents.justia.com/patent/201********;

https://patents.justia.com/patent/201********;

https://patents.justia.com/patent/201********

https://patents.justia.com/patent/D913782

https://patents.justia.com/patent/D928602

LISI AEROSPACE (Fastening Division) US – Torrance CA Project Manager / Sr. R&D Design Engineer (Plastics / Composites) May 2013 – Nov 2016 o Designed, and developed new composite products for exterior and interior aerospace fasteners. Worked closely with the technical Team, Engineers using the composite FRP materials for the aerospace fasteners to reduce part weight and costs, e.g., Clip Nuts, Turn Receptacle, and Flange Spacers. o Managed the budgets for new projects, met the estimated proposal, and acquired molds, materials, equipment, and training. Trained Design Engineers, Mfg. Engineers and Interns on the composite product designs for aerospace applications.

o Researched emerging technologies and applicable polymer materials for new aerospace fastener applications and continuous process improvements.

o Analyzed and mitigated risk factors based on materials, equipment, resources, suitable mfg. processes, and staff training. Analyzed full product life cycle with actions and contingency plans. o Managed all NPI projects through the GATE matrix compliance with ISO 9001 & AS9100. Accomplishment:

o Designed and developed new composite Clip Nuts for Airbus, Boeing, and distributors. Products have generated approx. $4 Mil/yr. in sales and continue growing. General Publication: Patent issued (20yrs patent life) https://patents.justia.com/patent/201********

https://patents.justia.com/patent/10648499

https://www.patentguru.com/inventor/vovan-terry

Terry Vovan - Garden Grove CA 92841 – Tel. 323-***-**** - Email: adwrcv@r.postjobfree.com PACTIV, PWP Industries, Vernon, CA, Abilene, TX, Mineral Wells & David Ville, WV Director & VP New Packaging Innovation & Product Engineering (CPP) 2003 – May 31st, 2013 o Hands-on product/tooling designs & processing, and led the technical team to develop over 60 packaging products per year; including concepts, 3D printing, functional designs, developments, testing & commercialization.

o Managed IP budget and worked with 3 different IP law firms to protect the company's interests through product patents and trademarks.

o Provided & trained QC and MFG engineers on the new technologies and products; supported Sales staff in the launching of the new products, sales brochures, and product benchmarking & focus group. o Managed all engineering budgets and administered for the new CNC, EDM equipment, computer hardware, and software, i.e., Pro/E, FEA Mechanica, Solidworks, Alias, Adobe, Showcase, Graphite, CAM Gibbs.

o Directed and managed 8 – 12 direct technical staff, including Sr. Product Engineers and Tooling Engineers, graphic designers, MFG & Processing Engineers, machine shop Manager, and laboratory supervisor in the launching of new products, and supporting the main business unit. o Collaborated & encouraged vendors, 3rd party suppliers, bringing out new materials, and emerging technologies to help the company grow and accelerate. Accomplishment:

o Invented and led the development efforts to introduce the first tamper-resistant (TR) technology; worked with Sales & Marketing Dept. in launching this technology, which generated annual revenues exceeding

$30 MIL through Costco, Wal-Mart, Sara Lee, and various Northern America Food Processors. This opportunity has created the expansion of PWP by opening 2 additional plants in WV and TX with progressive and organic growth of 20%-25% annually. General Publication: Received more than 95 Publications and Patents for Packaging. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/result.html?p=1&query_txt=in%2Fterry+vovan&sort=relevance&srch=top Skills: Software proficiency (CAD Pro/E, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Moldflow, Graphite, FEA, Graphite, GD&T, Photoshop, Mechanica, TOPs, Microsoft, MS Project, Minitab, Nastran, Aries, CNC Mastercam, 3D printing…) Mfg. Process: Injection molding, thermoforming, transfer, blow molding, CNC, automation, cold forming, hot forging, die casting, heat treat, grinding, CNC, thread rolling, tapping, welding, crimping, coating, assembly, testing, coating, finishing, printing, FAI, etc.

Materials: Aerospace alloy materials, aluminum, stainless, titanium, thermoplastics, thermosets (rubber, silicone), composite, glass, ceramics, corrugated, papers, biodegradable, recyclable, etc. EDUCATION

CPP – Certified Packaging Professional - Chicago - IoPP 2008

PMP – Project Management Professional - UC Irvine – Certification Program - 2002

MSME – Mechanical Engineering – LaSalle University, Mandeville, LA

BSME – Mechanical Engineering – LBCC / LaSalle University, CA

AS – Industrial / Mechanical Design – USC. for Professional Studies Orange County, CA

Certificate Programs:

- Plastics & Composite - Moldflow FEA Analysis - Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

- Basic Linear & Thermal FEA Analysis – Swanson Services Corp. Huntington Beach, CA

- Modeling Technique, Linear, Nonlinear, Thermal & Modes Analysis – MSC/Nastran Los Angeles, CA

- Plastics Fracture and Failure Analysis - Broutman and SPE/SME Chicago, MI

- Machine Technology – CNC MasterCam programming Harbor City College, CA

- ISO9000 and Total Quality Management – ITT Industries Santa Ana, CA

- Six Sigma – 3M & LISI Corporation – Green Belt Monrovia, Torrance, CA

- Participated in multiple seminars & conferences: Extrusion, Thermoforming, Injection, Packaging Expo, Recycling, etc. through SPE, SME, IoPP, PMP membership programs. U.S. CITIZEN

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