Project Manager Engineer

Reginald D. Poindexter

**** ******** ***, ******, **, 75249 773-***-**** ************@*****.***

*** ***** **** ******, ********, S.C. 29206 (relocating to area)

Objective: Seeking employment in the manufacturing and/or aerospace industry where I can make progressive contributions to the field

CORE COMPETENCIES

Solid knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing Best Practices

Subject Matter Expert for SAP System Implementation Excellent Problem Solver and Project Manager

Adepth at Understanding and Managing Technical Issues While Creating Effective Solutions

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Jefferson Street Facility, Dallas, TX February 2009-Present

Manufacturing Engineer, Black Hawk Program, C17 Program

As a manufacturing engineer, I progressively moved within the organization to manage complex manufacturing projects in support of operations product completion.

• Served as a SAP Subject Matter Expert as part of the company wide ERP system conversion by training over 100 Manufacturing Engineers and Planners in the basic functions of SAP as well as specific training on necessary system transactions

• Applied engineering specifications, drawings, and process improvements to aid in the manufacture of major aircraft assemblies for both the Black Hawk Helicopter and C17 Transport Aircraft programs.

• Developed/modified production planning and repaired tooling as needed to support the manufacturing shop in efficiently producing quality assemblies.

• Used engineering drawings and CATIA models to identify, analyze and submit engineering change requests to both internal (Vought Aircraft) and customer (Sikorsky Aircraft) design groups.

• Worked with manufacturing and production control personnel in maintaining Bills of Material and matrerials planning to ensure shop assembly requirements were met.

• Coordinated with manfucturing and quality personnel in the development of robust Corrective Actions to address product defects in a timely manner.

GE Aviation, Evendale, OH

Intern, Airfoils Center of Excellence, Repair Center of Excellence Summer 2006 & 2007

As an intern, I worked under the supervision of design and repair engineers on special projects. These highly technical projects required attention to details, solid communication skills, and the ability to manage projects in a timely manner.

• Reviewed and logged data for the implementation of a high-pressure turbine package

• Reviewed Instrumentation and created a log for an engine test

• Initiated Repair Documents for various aircraft engine repairs

• Researched technical information on various engine parts

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University (August 2010-Present) Degree expected August 2012

Masters of Science in Engineering Management G.P.A. 3.48

Morehouse College (AUC Dual Degree Program with the University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor)

Bachelor of Science in General Science (May 2009) Summa Cum Laude

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (December 2008)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Training, SAP Proficiency

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AWARDS/HONORS

Boeing Scholar 2005-2008

National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2004-2008

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar 2003-2008

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE Alumni) 2006-Present

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