Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations
Resume:
STEVE KELLEY
**** * ****** *** *** Vegas, NV ****7 · 530-***-**** · *********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
-Engineering Manager - Project Manager - Design/Drafting Manager - Supply Chain Manager - Designer
-Quality Manager/QMS - Achieving Demanding Objectives - Engineering Documentation Systems
-Team Builder - Application of ASME Codes - Quality/ Manufacturing Documentation
-Engineering/Manufacturing Operations - Directing and Delegating - Hiring and Firing
INDUSTRY STANDARDS & REGULATIONS COMPUTER SKILLS
-ASME B31.1, B31.3 Power & Process Piping -2013
-ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code -2012
-ISO 9001/AS9100/UL/RoHS/CE/CSA/NEC/JAE
- EAR/ITAR/EU MDR 2017/745/IEC 60601/62366, ISO 13485/10993
- AutoCad R14 thru 2015
-SolidWorks 2018, PDM, Autodesk Inventor 2014
-NX Natran - Femap
Microsoft Office Suite
CERTIFICATIONS
-Management Strategies and Project Management (PMP)
-UL/CE/CSA/NEC/JAE Standards Compliance
-GD&T, DOD, Manufacturing/Engineering Bills of Material
-Vacuum/Cryogenic Technology
- ISO 9000/AS9100
-Export Admin Regulations Training
AutoCad, Inventor, SolidWorks, PDM and MRP/ERP
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
BELCAN, LLC - LAS VEGAS, NV JANUARY 2023-PRESENT
SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
-Managing and reporting progress for development projects from engineering concept to production, supporting ‘get to rate’ production efforts according to program directives and schedule.
- Ongoing planning/tracking/reporting progress of hardware deliveries, activities/schedules through engineering, supply chain, inventory, and into production for valve builds and valve testing, and ultimately to engine assembly per program schedule.
- Managing integrated master schedule (Primavera P6, MS Project) for engine valve designs/analyses, hardware deliveries, assemblies and testing activities, ongoing reporting on progress and revising program schedule as necessary.
--Demand planning, MRP and independent demand submittals and reporting, supplier and in-house machining/assembly communications and reporting, expediting and escalating when necessary to meet program schedule.
-Supporting client Blue Origin, LLC as Technical Project Manager/Hardware Engineer, driving the transition of engineering documents, drawings, and configurations into consistent manufacturing processes focusing on quality and repeatability.
-Multifunctional role with knowledge needed in the smooth transition of heavy-lift launch vehicle system hardware from creation, (PDR, CDR, PSR) to NPI, to production approval, acceptance testing, and delivery assurance. Using knowledge of phased-gate product realization methods, mastering manufacturing/build plans, APQP and DFx (develop, track and status of design-to-production best practices). Utilizing hands-on experience with aerospace hardware assembly and subassembly integration, inspection, process documentation, machining, fabrication, welding, brazing, NDT, cleaning, coatings, and other various aerospace design and manufacturing processes.
-An integral member of the Blue Origin team, using standard industry practices to manage and drive product and process transitions from design release to source delivery. Facilitating communications between design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to directly impact the history of space exploration and requiring dedicated commitment, adaptability, persistence, ingenuity, and consistent engagement with team members.
-Partnering with spaceflight hardware design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain.
-Utilizing engineering, procurement, and supplier schedules for timely hardware deliverables.
-Creation of program management weekly status reports for senior leadership.
-Conduct and attend meetings with various multi-disciplinary design and production teams.
-Supply-chain management tools for tracking procurements and purchase orders.
-Transitioning products from NPI phase to production and leading sustaining hardware lifecycle.
-Addressing root cause and corrective action for non-conforming materials and components.
IMI PRECISION ENGINEERING (ISO9000/9001) - LAS VEGAS, NV FEBRUARY 2019-JANUARY 2023
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER III
OEM industry provider (formerly Norgren Kloehn Inc.) of medical instruments and equipment for international life science markets.
-Integral part of product development team that creates innovative customer solutions for the life sciences industry.
-Responsible for independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of engineering tasks including design FMEA and documentation release.
-Ensuring new product development is compliant with all international regulation requirements for design, component
selection, supplier selection, technical documentation and appropriate part marking, in support of worldwide customer base.
-Participate in project specific relationship building with customers and suppliers.
-Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of projects.
-Participated in and promotes process improvements within assigned areas. Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
-Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but includes a variety of complex features, such as
conflicting design requirements and non-standard materials.
-Provides direct support of sales and development by sharing information in the form of proposals and design reviews.
-Independently troubleshoots/analyses system problems, writes and performs complex component tests.
-Responsible for converting marketing requirements to system of product specifications and creating physical representation of
product in both solid models and detailed drawings, including proper dimensioning and tolerancing.
ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - LAS VEGAS, NV NOVEMBER 2018-FEBRUARY 2019
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER- CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
OEM industry provider of electronic/digital gaming equipment for the international gaming/casino markets.
-Establish, maintain and optimize an effective supplier quality management system to meet company and regulatory requirements, including QA plans and process routings.
-Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action process utilizing problem solving tools within an 8D methodology.
-Primary supplier quality interface and Cross Functional Interface - provide technical support on quality issues and performance.
-Participate in weekly MRB meetings and contribute to root cause and disposition discussions.
-Tracks, Reports and acts on Quality Performance Metrics and Data (KPI) for assigned products and programs.
-Define key operations performance metrics – compile, report and analyze defect data from both manufacturing processes and
field performance to drive Quality Improvement Strategies to achieve exceptional product quality.
-Partner with NPI and Manufacturing Engineering to create, control and improve manufacturing processes.
-Plans, coordinates and executes internal and supplier quality audits.
-Key member of the Manufacturing Operations Team – Provides specific guidance and direction to management and functional owners in implementation of the quality system and compliance with quality standards and regulations
BIGELOW AEROSPACE, LLC (AS9100) - LAS VEGAS, NV AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2018
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Research and development company concentrating on achieving economic breakthroughs in the costs associated with the design, development, and manufacturing of habitable space structures for private enterprise and government use.
-Participation in the complete system integration of space hardware
-Ownership throughout the entire lifecycle of the mechanical hardware designs, from concept to design & development to build to post-launch support including work assignments, scheduling and model/drawing approvals
-AS9100 QMS documentation development and management for engineering operations, KPI’s, procedures, work instructions
and file management
-AS9100 QMS representative for all engineering’s departments performing internal audit exercises and annual 3rd party
certification, communicating directly to auditing contractor staff
-Design of high reliability and/or long-lifetime hardware
-Develop and maintain critical path logic utilizing Microsoft Project across engineering, procurement, machine shop and assembly and test departments, in support of a team of Mechanical Engineers
-Evaluating 3rd Party Vendor components including generating specifications, reviewing designs
-Developing documentation including analysis summaries, technical engineering notes, subsystem and device requirements, and
participating in overall spacecraft architecture design
CHEMITHON CORPORATION (ASME CODE COMPLIANT) - SEATTLE, WA MARCH 2008 – AUGUST 2016
MECHANICAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Global engineering/manufacturing firm providing industrial chemical-processing equipment for sulfonation, mining, petrochemical
and environmental industries.
-Produced effective design teams tailored for effective participation in engineering deliverables
-Developed and approved documented accurate and consistent mechanical designs in conformation with ASME code requirements
and standards for industry pressure vessels and specialized piping systems
-Departments representative for annual 3rd party ASME code recertifications
-Introduced 3-D design processes and documentation for optimum design accuracy
-Decreased time and resources consistently, while providing accurate deliverables
EBARA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.(ISO9000/9001) - SACRAMENTO, CA MARCH 2006 – OCTOBER 2007
MATERIALS/ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Industry supplier of advanced vacuum and abatement technologies used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
-Expanded negotiations with long-term vendor contracts, locking in long-term rates to cut annual shipping costs $400K and ensure ongoing savings
-Developed, maintained and reported weekly department KPI metrics in communication with upper management
-Evaluated and revised KPI’s and QMS documentation for annual 3rd party ISO 9000/9001 recertifications
-Introduced effective program for recycling damaged equipment parts, increasing Ebara’s contract profit margin by 20%
-Generated new product packaging vendor contracts, cutting material costs for shipping major equipment by $150K per year
-Negotiated new outsourcing program for providing mechanical pump ‘rebuild kits’, reducing on-site inventory levels, lowering
internal labor and materials cost 44%
GENESIS VACUUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.(ISO9000/9001) - SACRAMENTO, CA JANUARY 2005 – MARCH 2006
QUALITY MANAGER
Manufacturer of cryogenic pumps for semiconductor production equipment.
-Evaluated, revised and managed ISO9000/9001 QMS documentation and file management for Korean based startup operations in preparation for 3rd party certification
-Achieved ISO9000/9001 Certification program, boosting international recognition and market share
-Led audit program of Korean facilities, submitting audit reports identifying all quality issues and recommending corrections/objectives to be achieved for ISO9000/9001 certification
-Participated as a key role in successful off-shoring of manufacturing function and reduced production costs for startup
-Directed successful implementation of quality upgrades to ensure successful overseas operation
EBARA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ISO9000/9001) - SACRAMENTO, CA FEBRUARY 1990 – JANUARY 2005
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
Industry supplier of advanced vacuum and abatement technologies used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
-Managed design team and orchestrated major equipment installations, fostering $50M in subsequent service contracts
-Developed and managed engineering operations and procedures for startup division in conformance with ISO9000/9001
standards for 3rd party initial certification and annual recertifications
-Served as internal auditor for all departments; reviewing revising QMS documentation and file management for 3rd party ISO9000/9001 annual recertifications
-Represented engineering department during 3rd party ISO9000/9001 annual certification process, communicating directly
with audit personnel
-Reduced materials cost for company’s gas abatement system, reducing prototype development costs 22%
VARIOUS COMPANIES AUGUST 1983 – FEBRUARY 1990
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Rotating equipment, cryogenic pump systems, computer hardware, medical devices and equipment
-Generated and managed drawings and documentation for fabrication, assembly and manufacturing
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT- E-BUSINESS,
2002-2004
SIERRA COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
1981-1983
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