Product Manager, Project Manager, Product Development, Operations

Dwayne P. Cripe

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Product & Engineering Project Manager with 12+ years of leadership in delivering high-reliability technical systems, including avionics and infrared imaging products. Proven track record driving the end-to-end product development lifecycle from market requirement to manufacturing, optimizing multi-million dollar budgets, and guiding cross-functional engineering teams. Expert at defining product strategy, bridging technical specifications with business goals, mitigating program risk, and accelerating execution in fast-paced corporate environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

Project & Product Management: Scope & Baseline Control, Resource Allocation, Schedule Forecasting, Agile Methodologies

Product Development & Operations: Infrared Imaging Systems, Avionics, Design Control Process, Lean Continuous Improvement

Risk & Change Management: Supplier Coordination, Cross-functional Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Analysis

Systems & Compliance: SAP (3 Implementations), QAD, MRP, Export Control Classification Expert, ISO 9002 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FLIR / Teledyne FLIR – Goleta, CA

Engineering Project Manager 2005 – 2007

Directed engineering project lifecycles for the successful development and production release of advanced infrared imaging products, establishing next-level precision accuracy for high-reliability security and surveillance devices.

Partnered with Product Managers to build, define, and freeze clear project requirements while managing all scope adjustments to the established baseline.

Optimized resource allocation, set development priorities, and established schedules and forecasts to keep milestones strictly on track.

Coordinated across internal teams and leadership to harmonize cross-functional technical goals with corporate manufacturing objectives.

General Electric / Abaco Systems – Goleta, CA

Project Manager / Senior Product Manager 2007 – 2017

Managed 4 complex engineering projects per year concurrently, overseeing budgets up to $1.5M per project for avionics interface hardware development.

Provided strong leadership and direction to engineering teams in strict alignment with company design control processes to drive deliverables and clear roadblocks.

Monitored developmental milestones and deliverables, utilizing formal department metrics, tools, and processes to report real-time status to stakeholders.

Accountable for lifecycle performance and P&L across a $25M yearly business line, translating high-level business objectives into precise technical engineering requirements.

Built active mitigation strategies by anticipating bottlenecks, establishing strong cross-functional alignment (Engineering, Operations, Sales), and fueling continuous improvement feedback loops. Urban Workshop – Costa Mesa, CA

Shop Manager 2018 – 2020

Managed and maintained a 45,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility housing technical equipment ranging from CNC routers, mills, and lasers to industrial 3D printers.

Led hands-on training and instruction for members and students on advanced machinery operation, safety protocols, and technical project workflows.

Ericsson – Goleta, CA

Manager of Forecasting and Planning / Production Manager 1991 – 2003

Led a global forecasting and supply chain system that stabilized parts tracking and material control parameters for new product introductions (NPI) into production.

Managed a multi-country $8M supply chain and directed high-volume inventory, shipping, receiving, and production management operations.

Additional Experience: Out Placement Trainer at Experience Unlimited (2017–2018); Home Depot Offloader (2025–2026). EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Business Administration (With Honors, GPA: 4.0) Santa Barbara City College, Graduation: August 2026

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification PMP coursework in progress

Advanced Training (AMA): Production Control, Resource Development TECHNICAL SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Systems: MS Project, Excel, SAP Proficient (3 full-lifecycle implementations), QAD Database, MRP execution

Specialized: Technical Requirements Design, Mechanical Hardware & Electronics Assembly, Export Control (ITAR/EAR Expert)

Leadership: Championed ISO 9002 implementation, managed relocations for full corporate facilities and operations departments. www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynecripe

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