David Rossi
**** **** ******* ***, ******, CA ***22
209-***-**** * ***********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
PETER THOM & ASSOCIATES - Orinda, California
Engineering Consultant - Contractor - part time (2020 - present)
Forensic automobile accident investigation, analysis
Issue detailed reports with technical evaluations
BAE SYSTEMS - San Jose, California
Project Engineering Manager (2014 – 2020)
Provided technical input for proposals in response to government RFQs
Negotiated contract scope of work, schedule and deliverables
Coordinated use of personnel, material and equipment resources
Managed weekly meetings w/ customer to resolve areas of concern and ensure satisfaction
Maintained proposal/project database to track progress in Earned Value Management System
Principal Mechanical Engineer (2003 – 2014)
Managed the Reset/Reman group in support of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the U.S. Army
Developed/documented evaluation standards and procedures for test vehicles
Planned/Scheduled/Coordinated vehicle testing at Yuma Proving Grounds
Reviewed test incident reports and associated corrective actions for feedback to production
Developed test reports and presented findings at weekly government meetings
Perform post-testing audit to ensure contract compliance and government acceptance of results
PRI AUTOMATION - Mountain View, California
Account Manager (1997 – 2002)
Sales of robotic systems to the semiconductor industry
Responsible for resolving post-sales customer issues
Provide technical support for robotic systems (installation, calibration, training, maintenance)
Integrating robotic peripherals such as wafer handling end effectors, controllers, track systems
Investigate mechanical, electrical, software problems
Build, configure, test new robotic equipment
HEWLETT-PACKARD – San Jose, California
Product Marketing Engineer (1988 – 1997)
Identify, develop, evaluate marketing strategy based on bar code market analysis
Developed pricing strategies balancing market price points with company profit targets
Coordinated, participated in promotional activities and trade shows
FMC CORPORATION – Santa Clara, California
Mechanical Engineer – (1984 – 1988)
Engineer on Mobility Systems (engine, transmission, final drive) of Bradley Fighting Vehicle
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA – DAVIS Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (1984)
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY - Master of Business Administration (1990)
MILITARY SERVICE -
US Air Force (1975 – 1979) Staff Sergeant / Crew Chief on F-111
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Excellent communication skills
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in several CAD systems (ProE, Creo, Solidworks, Ansys)
Broad range of “hands-on” experience
Good at building and maintaining customer relationships
Trained in Emergency Response (First Aid, AED/CPR, HazMat)
OSHA certification in forklifts and aerial lifts (2011)