CIT IPC Trainer

Summary: Highly skilled USN – USMC – USAF trained Avionic Technician/Avionic Shop Supervisor, BS Degree, Secret Clearance (inactive), CIT of J-STD-001-H with Space Addendum HS, IPC-A–610, MIL Standards and GMDT, 8739.4 Crimp and Cable with 20 years of experience performing design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on military and civilian electronics systems and aircraft. Capable of performing and directing OMA and IMA level troubleshooting and repair activities. Demonstrated skill in performing diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting, to the component level, of digital, analog, and RF components, circuit card assemblies, electrical circuits, and higher-level units and systems. Background in ATE design and test cable/connector design. Strong skills in documentation, organization, and communication. Adaptable and able to work under minimal supervision. Proficient in MS Office Suite, SAP, SolidWorks, and Cadence Schematic Capture, GDMT and FRACAS. Trained in Cleanrooms, Tool Control, FOD, ESD, EMI, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, GEMBA, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, HSE, PPE, Hazmat, ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102. Professional Teaching and Education experience.

Aircraft Experience: AV8B, F-15S, and F-15SA, F-16, F-18, and Artemus Rocket Assembly Instruction

Key Skills & Experience:

•Quality Engineering

•Failure Analysis / CAPA

•Leadership / Mentoring

•Active Listening

•Continuous Improvement

•5S and 6S

•CIT IPC J-STD-001-H/ Space Addendum H

•IPC-A-610 Level 3

•NASA STD’s 8739.1 thru 8739.6 Trainer

•Technical Documentation & Teaching

•Mil-Standard Qualifications

•Automated Test Equipment Design

•PE, PR, and IEPE, Accelerometers

•LANTIRN Navigation Pod Test and Repair

•NIST Calibration / Repair

•Environmental Thermal Cycling Testing

•Vibration Testing

•Wire Harness Fabrication

•Test Cable Design

•Contact Retention Testing

•Hi-Pot Testing / Manual Continuity Test

•Insulation Resistance Testing

•Fiber Optic Fab & Instruction

Solid Works /OrCAD and GMDT

Test Equipment: Test Fixtures, DMM, Oscilloscope, Spectrum, Signal and Network Analyzers, Phase Noise Test Stations, Modulation and Audio Analyzers, Noise Figure Meter, Power Meter & Sensor, FET Probe, Sniffer, Power Supplies, Signal - Function Generators, Data Error Analyzers, Logic Generator, Ammeter, Ohmmeter, Voltmeter, Huntron, Flying Probe, Teradyne, USAF LANTIRN ADK & EOTS, CASS, RTCASS, PXI Chassis, ECU Test Station and TDR Checker.

Tools: Shakers: LING & UD, Soldering & Rework Stations JBC Inc., Microscope, Magnifying Glass, Tweezers, Crimpers, Snips, Strippers, ESD gear, PPE, Torque Wrenches, Jigs, Anti-Static Devices and Materials, Wire Wrapping, Extraction Tools, Micrometer, Ovens, Thermal Chambers, Screw Drivers, Needle Nose Pliers, Heat Guns, and Harness Boards.

Education/Training and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix GPA 3.75 w Honors

CIT IPC J-STD-001 H & Space Addendum J-STD-001 HS

Electronics and Advanced Electronics, United States: Navy, Marines, and Air Force.

Military Training: USMC, USN, USAF and Royal Saudi Air Force (Contractor)

USMC - USMCR Sergeant NCOIC Avionics Shop Supervisor

NAS Cecil Field, MCAS El Toro, Nov 1983 - Nov 1993

Technical support of AV8B, F-16 Edwards Air Force Base, F-18, F-15S and F-15SA Saudi Aircraft IMA level troubleshooting and repair activities. Supervised the department's electronics IMA support personnel with ten direct reports, actively in charge of quality assurance inspections, daily pass downs, lessons learned, and avionics support operations.

Chronological History:

GP Strategies Aviation Electrical Trainer IV

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility Boeing

New Orleans, LA May 2024 to Present

Teaching: CIT IPC J-STD-001 H and IPC J-STD-001 HS to students for certifications as CIS IPC J-STD-001 H & HS technicians. Mate and De-Mate, NASA 8730.4 Crimp and Cable, Harness Installation and Introduction to Soldering.

NASA JPL Technical Training Development Specialist III

NASA JPL CalTech Pasadena CA, Dec 2022 - April 2024

JPL Onsite Full Time Technical Training Development Specialist: Level “A” Instructor for students learning: Polymeric Application to NASA 8739.1 and NASA 8739.6 Standards certification and recertification to Level “B” operators and instructors. Mentoring up to 6 students per class in Structural Bonding, Active CIT IPC J-STD 001-H w Aerospace Addendum HS, Level “A” Instructor for Mechanical Hardware Assembly and Torque Witnessing. Managed a full demonstration, purchase, and installation of 158K of JBC Inc. 8 component solder stations to include benches and cleanroom chairs for 21 students. Trained students working with Autoclave and Composite Materials manufacturing. SAE trained and rated for ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100. Passed JPL’s Hardware Quality Assurance “Q” Course 13 classes in one week with a 5-hour test at 98% success.

F15-TSP AMSS Shop QA & Tooling, Training Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

ManTech International Saudi Arabia, Dec 2017 - Dec 2022

LANTIRN / SNIPER Extended Range (ER) support on F-15S and F15SA aircraft at King Abdulaziz Air Base Saudi Arabia. AMSS Shop comprises three focus factories: LANTIRN ER Navigation Pods, SNIPER Targeting Pods and RECCE Pod support center. Active AMSS Shop Training Manager, QA /Safety Manager responsible for training, tooling, fixturing, sensors, and PMEL Calibration requirements to NIST and A2LA standards. Test, upgrade and repair of LANTIRN ER Navigation Pods & IRST 21 on F-15S and, F-15SA model Aircraft Avionics systems supporting mission readiness. Tested, repaired, and managed a suite of 35 Cockpit Avionics LRU’s for Boeing’s AMSS repair station. Managed another set of 35 Cockpit Avionic LRU’s for station testing only. Responsible for training personnel to Level 5 and 7 qualifications for Avionics maintainers. Repaired and Replaced Environmental Cooling Units (ECU) on Lantirn Navigation Pods. Repaired Electronic 400Hz Aviation Power Supplies and Field Generators. Developed a full Quality Control and Safety Conformance training system. Manage all Technical Orders, Equipment and Consolidated Tool Kits. Measured shop performance and delivered KPI's to all personnel. Facilitated Quality Assurance, Safety Training and Daily GEMBA. Setup and teach the proper use of Aviation Ground Support Equipment. Taught classes in Component Engineering, AC/DC Theory, Digital/Analog Circuits, and System Electronics.

Interfaced with Boeing and Lockheed Martin managers and field service representatives dealing with Technical Assistance Agreements and Technical Orders.

Sales Associate

CarMax Auto Store - Irvine, CA. May 2017 - Dec 2017

Conducted Auto Sales, Auto Finance, Delivery, and developed a comprehensive customer database. Recognized above my peers for outstanding work ethic and most improved sales associate. Maintained above average sales and customer approval per month on average. Attended University of Phoenix from March of 2016 for Business Leadership Management graduated with a 3.75 GPA through May of 2017.

University of Phoenix

Costa Mesa Campus, March 2016 - May 2017

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, 3.75 GPA

Sr. Engineering Technologist

Meggitt Sensing Systems Test Equipment Engineering - Irvine, CA. July 1996 - Mar 2016

Established aggressive goals and realistic milestones to deliver effective solutions to internal and external customers. Spearheaded Test Equipment Engineering open ticket backlog reduction initiative resulting in a 75% closure of open tickets over 6 months. Owned full P&L for departments assets. Budgeted all orders for components equipment for new construction and repairs. Facilitated weekly GEMBA and Daily Layered Accountability functions. Executed 5S / 6S and lean programs throughout departmental offices and engineering labs. Performed manufacturing engineering functions across four focus factories. Identified root cause of failure in developing effective solutions to resolve systemic challenges for both internal and external customers. Increased sales 30% through collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. First Article Acceptance and lead Material Review Boards. Performed Measurement Systems Evaluations and Manufacturing Engineering tasks to meet J-STD-001 and J-STD-A-610 Level 3 reliability. Created and maintained documentation meeting ITAR, and ISO 9001 & AS9100C, A2LA / ISO 17025 standards ensuring consistency with best practices. Supported principal engineers in the design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, modification, and calibration of test and measurement equipment. Performed on platforms using Systems Applications with Data Processing (SAP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM.)

Managed teams tasked with failure analysis and corrective action reporting. Designed and evaluated commercial, medical, and military environmental test and measurement equipment for Burn-In, Temperature Response to include cryogenics LN2 Dewar storage, and Transient Pressures. Created, developed, and repaired unit under test cabling supporting entire factory. Performed package engineering for small and large systems. Utilized SolidWorks and OrCAD Schematic capture systems for all automated test equipment design and fabrication with full GDMT best practices. Fabricated LabVIEW programed Automated Test Equipment and Pogo-pin test stations. Designed, fabricated, and repaired vibration, shock, articulating test fixtures, custom test boxes and fixtures with integral and quick disconnect cabling. Worked with MRO facility and FAA customers supporting repairs of aircraft sensors fuel probes and avionics. Facilitated electronics integration and system design testing. Designed Boeing’s Pressure Belt automated test equipment station. Designed and developed cryogenic sensor test station complete with LN2 Dewar and shaker system. Designed and implemented a facility wide Wendy Model for management and builds of Commercial Medical and Military Sensors suites during lifecycle for compete value stream mapping of all product lines. Moved a 125K square feet facilities electronics fabrication equipment from San Juan Capistrano to Irvine and set up in less than three months with full customer QA buy-off.

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