Manufacturing/Design Engineer

John Wesley Kennedy

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Carson, CA 90746

Home Phone: 310-***-****

Cell Phone: 310-***-****

Home Email: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Challenging position in Engineering or related field that utilizes my work experience, educational attainment, and attributes while presenting opportunities for further growth and development.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

*“21” years in the Aerospace Industry at The Boeing Company with proven experience in performing work as Manufacturing/Design Engineer, Field Support Engineer, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), “WIR” writer support, Kit-Proof support and Liaison Technical Support. Duties include wire assemblies and electro-mechanics design requirements, manufacturability development per OEM/FAA requirements, release and maintain wiring assembly drawings, drawing checker and engineering order (EO) for release of electrical systems. Create schematics along with block diagrams per air force requirements. Release engineering modification drawings wire-kits for field service and create reports. Review applicable electrical Interface Control Documents (ICD) and customer specifications to provide statements of work (SOW). Provide basic of estimate (BOE) to schedule and budget hours for various projects cost estimating. Prepare basic of material (BOM) to order parts that were long lead items. Prepare & present changes to the Program Level Review (PLR), the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and the Miscellaneous Change Board (MCB). Research & answer engineering response to corporate corrective action request report (CCAR), engineering corrective action request (ECAR), discrepancy report (DR) and material investigation process (MIP). Responsible for the Liaison Engineer between the Boeing Company the vendors and the Air Force via proposal of new designs and scheduling of hours and cost. Created and presented (PLR) presentation to support the required changes to be implemented between the company and our customers including the Air force for special projects for engineering development. Research and investigate specification manuals, drawings, and data systems. Perform Liaison tasks on the (MIP) and (DR) between the company, outside vendors and the Air force. Create work instructions for manufacturing parts and assemblies per release documents and drawings to manufacturing mechanics and technicians. Provide Planning instructions to production on the released Engineering Drawings. Comply with, but not limited to the following Specifications: DOD-STD-863, MIL-W-5088, MIL-S-1553, MIL-B-5087, DOD-STD-100, MIL-STD-12, DAC-WZZ7001 and DAC-WZZ7002. Unigraphics and AutoCAD courses at The Boeing Company. Provide Team Leadership for C-17 electrical wire harness forward fuselage & nose area design prior to TQMS. Worked on the C-17, C-130, MD80, MD90 and 717 aircrafts.

*”11” years in the Shipbuilding Industry at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc., Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc. and Norden Service Company. In these companies I've developed proven experience in performing work as a Cable/Harness Design Engineer, Field Service Engineer and an Electrical Technician. Duties include cable/harness design, electro-mechanics development design, drawing and EO's release of electrical systems and the connection interfacing and routing of cables/wire harnesses and their related hardware. Released engineering modification drawing wire-kits for field service and created reports. Check for quality control of each wire connections and assist in operational test procedures.

*Result-oriented engineer with strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Assist as POC, for the wire assembly group on special projects. Order and maintain the procurement of wire harness materials, electro-mechanics/installation items and group scheduling. Handle proprietary and sensitive material. Experience with Douglas and Boeing drawings.

*Expert in the following engineering tools: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Tools. Also office scanner, printer, plotter and other equipment.

*Knowledgeable in the following engineering tools: Microsoft Project, DOD-STD-863, MIL-W-5088, MIL-S-1553, MIL-B-5087, DOD-STD-100, MIL-STD-12, DAC-WZZ7001 and DAC-WZZ7002, CFR, NEC, IEEE, ARINC 429. Kept up-to-date on generated requirements for drawing and engineering change orders, submissions, and reports.

*Experience in Production support and Field support. Duties include disposition of production issues and onsite support of retrofit projects. Research & answer engineering response to corporate corrective action request report (CCAR), engineering corrective action request (ECAR), discrepancy report (DR) and material investigation process (MIP).

*Proactive self-starter, Strong attention to detail, outstanding interpersonal skills and competent decision maker. Dependable, thorough and well-organized professional who communicates effectively. Have the ability to work independently. Stay up-to-date with company and FAA policies.

*Special Projects for the product development and Modification Drawing assignments for the following contracts:

a. Communication Open System Architecture (COSA)

b. Undersized Wire

c. Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

d. Weather Radar

e. Electronic Engine Control (EEC)

f. Air Radio Communications-210 (ARC-210)

*Clearance..... Confidential during employment at Ingalls Shipbuilding and Todd Pacific Shipyards (1976-1987) due to navy contracts.

*EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

University of California Extension, Torrance, CA

Certificate in Techniques of Teaching, 1984

El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree and Certificate in Electronics Engineering Technology, 1982

Citrus College, Azusa, CA

Electronics related courses, 1980

*Technical Training:

Certificate in FFG-7 class navy ships combat system course via Sperry Division, 2/1983

Certificate in FFG-7 class navy ships radar video processor course via Hughes Aircraft Company, 4/1983

Certificate in FFG-7 class navy ships executive control unit course via General Electric, 2/1984

Electrical apprentice training for naval ships wiring systems interface, Ingalls Shipbuilding, 1976

*DETAILED EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

11/87 – 01/09: The Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA

Manufacturing/Design Engineer / Oversee the electrical wire harness forward fuselage & nose area design on the C-17A program. Design and integrate electrical assemblies using subsystem diagrams, schematics and block diagrams. Prepare wire data packages using avionics, flight control, lighting, power, data bus & communication systems information. Assist as POC, for the wire assembly group, on special project as required. Coordinate with manufacturing and all phases of engineering in the development and production effort. Assist in the procurement of wire harness materials, group schedule and preparation of system diagrams. Provide "BOE" & "ROM". Develops statements of work, schedules and budgets. Performs technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection. Issue engineering order (EO), engineering drawing & modification drawing wire-kits. Research & answer engineering response to corporate corrective action request report (CCAR), engineering corrective action request (ECAR), discrepancy report (DR) & material investigation process (MIP). Prepare & present improvement changes to the miscellaneous change board (MCB). Interface with customs to provide Kit-Proof support. Provide field engineering support, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) support & "WIR Writer" support. Comply with, but not limited to the following Specifications: DOD-STD-863, MIL-W-5088, MIL-S-1553, MIL-B-5087, DOD-STD-100, MIL-STD-12, DAC-WZZ7001 and DAC-WZZ7002. Team Leader for C-17 electrical wire harness forward fuselage & nose area design prior to TQMS.

9/87-11/87: Norden Service Company, Inc., Terminal Island, CA

Field Service Engineer/Responsible for the routing and installation of MIL-STD cables, wire harnesses and associated hardware per electrical wire data, system diagrams and installation drawings. Check for quality control of each wire connections and assist in operational test procedures. Comply with the general specifications per the US NAVY.

6/80-3/87: Todd Pacific Shipyards, Inc., San Pedro, CA

Manufacturing/Design Engineer /Design the routing and integration of electrical cabling and wire assemblies. Establish wire separation and disconnect requirements. Support and coordinate with manufacturing. Write test procedures and solutions to design discrepancies. Determine the vendors for electrical equipment. Assist with operational test and design proposal programs. Comply with CFR, NEC, IEEE, general specification per the US NAVY and various MIL-STD's.

8/76-11/79: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc., Pascagoula, MS

Electrical Technician/Responsible for the termination hook-up and routing of cable, wire harnesses and related hardware. Use systems and installation drawing for production effect. Assist with operational test procedures. Comply with the general specifications per the US NAVY.

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