Manager Engineering

Ronald McCumber

**** ** **

Buskirk, NY *****

H: 518-***-****

C: 518-***-****

**************@***.***

COMPUTER SKILLS:

SolidWorks 97, 97+, 98, 98+, 99, 2000

Unigraphics 10.4, 11.1

AutoCAD version 11, 12, 14, 2000LT

Cadkey version 6, 7

Microsoft Office Professional

DOS, WINDOWS, UNIX, NT

EDUCATION:

Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY

Industrial Technology A.A.S. 1995

Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT

Individualized Studies B.S. 2007

Focus: Industrial Design and Management

California Coast University Santa Ana, CA

MBA – Human Resources. (30/39 Credits Completed) 2007 - Current

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES / SEMINARS:

Six Sigma Green Belt (GPTS) April 2001

Advanced Problem Solving (WPI) Oct. 2003

Finance and Accounting for Non-Fin Mgrs (AMANET) Dec. 2003

Developing the Team Process (WPI) June. 2004

Professional Development Series (FEMA) Feb. 2005

Fundamentals of Peace Keeping Operations (UN) Aug. 2006

Essentials of Program Management (GDAISU) Sep. 2007

CLEARANCE:

Active Secret (DOD)

AWARDS / HONORS:

Elected Vice President of Beta Epsilon chapter, Tau Alpha Pi. (National Honor Society for Engineering)

Member of Alpha Xi Sigma chapter, Phi Theta Kappa Society, President’s List 1993-1995

Peer Recognition Award (General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems) 2005

EXPERIENCE:

General Dynamics (Advanced Information Systems)

(Flight Design and Test, Drafting, Doc Services, Printing and Binding)

Technical Manager - Technical Support 2005-Present

Manage resources to execute in terms of cost and schedule, based on planned / actual scope and mitigate risks associated with unplanned unfunded scope. Negotiate with peers, represented workforce, and program office to establish Just in Time (JIT) delivery of documentation for programs. Establish unit performance goals and strategic planning required to achieve business and unit targets. Track, report, and respond, in a succinct manner, short-term and long-term results of departmental measures and match them to departmental goals. Utilize performance measures to generate program schedules and budget estimates, improving predictability in quoting and parametric modeling tools. Utilize Root Cause Analysis of measurement data for “special cause” variation of data points as the basis for continual process improvements. Make use of Six Sigma methodologies via DMAIC for existing processes and DFSS for new processes. Advise Sr. Management on proper use of statistical measures to validate continual improvement projects within the ICS -Hardware Engineering organization. Promote the exchange of information among manufacturing, drafting and engineering setting targets and maintaining organizational performance measures. Promote the standardization of designs between departments for Drafting, Electronic and Mechanical hardware design. Making staffing decisions based on review of work load forecasts and current work requests. Management of operating unit budgets and spending. Maintain and expand knowledge of related technical areas such as Configuration Management, and Mechanical Design, as it relates to the overall requirements of documentation. Minimal direction from Sr. Management in project execution. Communicate with Sr. Management on technical and procedural issues that require attention. Logically explain the technical and procedural requirements for drawing creation. Act as the point of contact for technical leadership on relevant elements of continuous improvement opportunities for Flight Design and Test, Drafting, and Doc Services departments. Conduct individual performance and developmental planning reviews with employees.

NSK Steering Systems America, Inc.

Cost Estimator 2002-2005

Forecasted project costs for automotive steering columns, components, engineering changes and prototypes. Gathered details and compiled data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Considered raw materials, labor, equipment and tools for estimations. Determined necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints. Established and recommended target cost for procured components and in-house manufacturing. Reported project profitability to Director of Sales, Program Managers, and Senior Management. Facilitated Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities for critical programs.

GE Distributed Power

Sales Engineer 2001-2002

Generated a Scope of Work that provided a breakdown list of all materials and services planned in a project. Review estimates with the Manager of Engineering Proposals. Performed appropriate machinery selection studies, made preliminary trade-off studies, and reviewed library of reference plants for aids in short-cycling proposals. Interviewed team members thoroughly to ensure all customer requirements were identified. Ensured all requirements from business managers were documented. Clarified governmental regulations and restrictions in place that would dictate a particular solution. Detailed review of previous proposals, cost structure, and the as-built cost of previous projects. Reviewed project implementation plans in detail with the Manager of Projects. Worked with the Manager of Engineering and Proposals to select an Architectural Engineering firm to act on behalf of GE Distributed Power during the project execution phase. Identified customer interface points in the Technical Description. Generated required proposal drawings. Scheduled design reviews with the Manager, Engineering and Proposals to independently assess completeness and risks associated with the proposal prior to commitment to the customer.

GE Distributed Power

e-PowerQuote Engineer 2001-2001

Identified and prioritized system improvements, successful implementation of Automated Engineering Quotation System and leveraging the solution across all business units. Teamed with Engineering and Sales leaders to drive initiatives. Developed methods for collecting related process improvement data and implemented corrective action plans. Proactively coordinated with the organization to incorporate planning requirements for infrastructure, software, and training. Integrated projects with e-Business initiatives. Demonstrated project management skills and focused on execution of relevant software developments and releases. Prepared sensitive documentation for systems operation and user documentation. Translated business specifications into user documentation. Planned and maintained systems and user support documentation efforts. Established the overall product features of the Automated Engineering Quotation System. Managed product requirements throughout the life cycle of the Automated Engineering Quotation System. Created processes for product release. Developed business roll out plan for product.

Granite Professional Technical Service, Inc. - a GE affiliate company

Designer (GE Distributed Power) 1999-2001

Analyzed, interpreted, challenged and suggested design improvements based on engineering information received and available data. Visualized and provided advanced configuration solutions of design problems. Prepared clear, concise and advanced conceptual and/or engineering design layouts. Defined fit, clearance and space requirements as required for graphical presentations. Applied and suggested the use of revised and new Drafting and Design Standards, Company Drafting Practices and Procedures. Promoted standardization of multi - platform product parts. Coordinated team efforts in the issue of complete accurate engineering/production drawings and related documents to support agreed upon schedules for assigned work. Utilized expert knowledge of others including outsourcing to create and produce economical designs. Prepared schedules and estimated drawing completion hours and dates. Participated in the establishment of Design and Drafting Standards. Promoted and assisted in the creation of standards for approval. Provided liaison with engineering functions for disposition and documentation requirements.

Super Steel Schenectady Inc.

Design Team Leader 1998 - 1999

Planned, directed, advised, administered, and coordinated the technical execution of assigned design issues. Facilitated delivery of quality products to a satisfied customer. Assisted the Director of Design and Engineering, as directed, in business development, customer relations and other areas, as necessary, to help ensure the viability and profitability of the product line. Developed design project plans. Assigned, assisted and supervised design personnel in preparation of product and system layout of detailed drawings using 2D and 3D CAD. Developed component and system weight estimates. Interacted with fabrication personnel to ensure that the design approach is in concert with internal capabilities and will be efficient to machine/fabricate. Incorporated design modifications and prepared appropriate configuration management documentation per company procedures. Applied engineering principles to generate, modify and develop concepts and approaches for product development. Developed supporting engineering calculations for sizing hardware elements. Developed initial hardware concepts, layouts, and basic CAD model from customer specifications and/or initial concepts, sketches, etc. Utilized procurement and subcontracting procedures, task estimating and other operational techniques necessary to accomplish assigned projects. Demonstrated command of Microsoft Office computer skills and a working knowledge of applicable CAD systems (SolidWorks, Unigraphics, AutoCAD, etc.)

Aerotek Contract Engineering

Product Designer (Contractor for New Venture Gear) 1997-1998

Designed drive systems for the world’s largest producer of four-wheel drive systems. Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting techniques. Understanding of forward engineering functions, In depth use of G.D.&T. Created 3-D parametric models that could be changed quickly and easily for use in many applications, such as helical gearing, drive shafts, synchronizing shift rings as well as prototype and production castings that play a major part in structural integrity of overall design.

Tad Resources International

Cad Systems Trainer (Unigraphics 11.1)

Designer (Contractor for GE Gas Turbine) 1996 - 1997

Enlightened entry level drafting personnel in the proper use of Unigraphics 11.1. Educated individuals of basic UNIX operating system commands. Advised individuals in proper drafting practices according to G.E. standards. Explained usefulness of Constraint based dimension and expression driven modeling. Conceived training outlines for drafting and basic Unigraphics modeling courses. Utilized Unigraphics 11.1 to design 3D models of various gas turbine parts.

M. D. Knowlton Company

Designer - Project Engineer 1995-1996

Designed vertical reciprocating conveyers in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and all applicable NEMA standards. Utilized appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerance methods to increase repeatability of designs in specialty applications. Created system control drawings for hydraulic and electric powered material movement equipment. Described design changes that could potentially cut end cost of product currently in use. Facilitated improvement in designs by employing current engineering practices.

Allstates Design and Development

Draftsman (Contractor for GE Power Plant System Design and GE Steam Turbine) May - Sep 1995

Created quality plant foundation drawings from engineering sketches. Updated and revised system control and mechanical drawings in accordance with engineering specifications. Noted discrepancies that reduced the potential for error during production of industrial power systems built by the Client Company. Scheduled organization workload to increase productivity and decrease lag time.

United States Government (U. S. Army 1988-1993, U.S. Army National Guard 1993-1996)

Aircraft Structural Specialist 1988 - 1996

Repaired and replaced aircraft structural components to include stringers, bulkheads, beams, and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures. Fabricated structural parts, forming blocks and shapes using metal stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques. Mixed and applied fiberglass materials. Made emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures. Used common measuring tools, precision measuring gauges and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs. Maintained fixed-wing aircraft controls. Mixed and applied primers and paints to aircraft surfaces. Applied corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals. Requisitioned and maintained shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft structures. Maintained facilities storage of flammable and hazardous materials. Used and performed operator maintenance on common and special tools. Prepared forms and records related to aircraft maintenance. Responsible for monthly reports regarding project progress and in 1990 convinced superiors to introduce new training guidelines throughout the organization.

Ronald McCumber

3146 NY 67

Buskirk, NY 12028

H: 518-***-****

C: 518-***-****

**************@***.***

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