Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Ben Steele, PMP
Dayton, OH **424
***********@*****.***
Program Management / Engineering Management
An Engineering and Project Management professional with significant experience in Commercial and Department of Defense programs for the design, development, acquisition, manufacture, deployment, and service of state-of-the-art electronic/electrical systems and sub-systems. Skilled at incorporating state-of-the-art technology solutions into the design of various hardware and software products and systems to meet customer needs. Developed and led technical teams in cross-functional environments through the various life cycle stages of product acquisition.
Experience and training includes:
*Proposal Development *Resource Planning *Sub-Contract Management
*Cost Analysis *Earned Value Management *Risk Analysis
*Schedule Analysis *Lean Mfg. *Scope Management
*Customer Liaison *Acquisition Support *Life Cycle Management
Professional Experience
PE Systems WPAFB, OH
Program Manager (June 2011 – Jan 2012)
Provide program management and acquisition support to integrate the Joint Tactical Radio System onto the C130 Avionics Modernization Program platform ($84M). Provide liaison support for the stakeholders in the integration effort (ASC, ESC, AMC, AFC2IC, and others).
L-3 Nova Engineering Mason, OH
Program Manager (Sep 2009 – Apr 2011)
Program management to include: Proposal development; Business unit development; Cost and schedule development and control, Tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; Resource allocation in a matrix environment; Sub-contract and consultant coordination and management, Customer liaison, Classified projects and programs. Products include state-of-the-art wireless data communications systems; unattended ground sensor systems; flight test telemetry devices; advanced waveform implementation; and software defined radio systems. Programs involve both hardware and software development. (Most programs $1M to $7M)
Gentex Corporation, Visionix Div. Aurora, IL
Program Manager (Mar 2009 – Sep 2009)
Program Management and Business Unit development for the design, development, demonstration and fielding of next generation helmet/head mounted information display systems.
Primary platforms: A-10, F-16, C-130
GE Aviation Vandalia, OH
Program Manager (Jan 2008 – Jan 2009)
Program Management support including cost and schedule development and control, tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; resource allocation in a matrix environment; sub-contract and consultant coordination and management; customer liaison; DFAR and ITAR knowledge requirement. International provider of power generation, control, conversion, and distribution products. Primary platforms: Global Hawk; X-47B; T-50/A-50 (Korea)
Indesign-LLC Indianapolis, IN
Project Manager (Sep 2006 – Dec 2007)
A provider of turn-key electronic product development and engineering services for the consumer products industry in an ISO certified process environment. Directed proposal development, client interface, cost and schedule development monitoring and control, coordinated resources, and any other functions required to meet the needs of the customer. Products include: Wireless power meter monitoring and control; Wireless medical sensors; Electrostatic voltmeter.
Spectral Systems Inc. Beavercreek, OH
Program Manager (Mar 2001 – Jan 2006)
Managed proposal development (DFAR knowledge required); cost and schedule development, tracking and reporting using Earned Value tools and techniques; resource allocation in a matrix environment; sub-contract and consultant coordination and management; customer liaison. Development and integration of advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare systems, sensors and embedded processors. Primary programs include; Wideband collection capability for Combat Sent aircraft; Precision targeting system using Very Long Baseline Interferometer techniques.
The GEM City Engineering Co. Dayton, OH
Program Manager (1997 – 2001)
Managed total program for various design and build programs of special machines (mechanical, electrical, and software). Experienced in proposal preparation, resource allocation, cost analysis, documentation, scheduling, performance monitoring, risk analysis, customer liaison, and problem resolution. Products include: Automated production test station for computer processors (Intel - $20M); Automated plating station for production wafers (IBM - $12M); Solid rocket fuel extruder (ATK).
Modern Technologies Corp. Xenia Ohio
Controls Engineering Manager (1992 – 1996)
Management and engineering responsibility for the Controls/Electrical Engineering department. Led efforts for the design and manufacture of custom control and electrical systems for use by various military and industrial customers. Projects included: control and monitoring system for an environmental test facility; all electric mobile kitchen; satellite communications antenna system; generator testing program; tank gunnery range target lifting mechanism.
Systems Research Laboratories Beavercreek, OH
Project Manager (1979 – 1991)
Various engineering positions include: Design engineer; Product engineer; Test Engineer; Systems Engineer; Project Engineer; Project manager. Products include: Ultrasonic test instrumentation; Hi-resolution video monitors; Night vision goggle head-up displays.
Other:
Ranco Controls – Test Laboratory Supervisor
Tektran – Engineering Technician
Western Electric – Electronic switching system production wiring
Education and Other
University of Dayton, Dayton OH - Course work in Management Science
BSEET, Ohio Institute of Technology, Columbus OH
PMP Certification – #1253771 (current through 2015)
TS/SCI Clearance – Current through Feb, 2013
DAU ACQ PM Level I
Served as a member of the Mad River Local Schools Board of Education for 16 years
Selected Skills and Capabilities
Proposal development and preparation
Contract negotiation and program base lining
Resource planning and allocation
Personnel hiring, supervision and performance evaluation
Cost analysis and reporting using Earned Value techniques
Risk analysis
Program performance monitoring, assessment, and reporting
Subcontractor and consultant management
Customer liaison and problem resolution
Project Management practices in accordance with the PMBOK as set forth by PMI
Supply chain management and logistics
System Acquisition
Familiar with DFAR and ITAR requirements
JIT Manufacturing
FMEA/FMECA
Quality assurance – processes, standards, and compliance
Documentation control and configuration management
Lean Manufacturing and six-sigma training and familiarity
Involved in obtaining ISO certification and performing in an ISO environment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Proficient with Microsoft Project, Open Plan, and Lotus Notes
Experience with AutoCad, Solid Edge, Visio
Associated Products and Services
Aircraft power generation, conversion, control, and distribution systems (Global Hawk; T-50; X47B)
Military Aircraft Avionics Systems (MH-53J)
Helmet mounted cueing system (A-10, F-16)
Electronic Warfare Systems (EW)
Signal Intelligence gathering equipment and systems (SIGINT) (Combat Sent)
FPGA and ASICS development; Embedded Processing systems
PC board design and layout
Chassis design and build
Basic Research and Development efforts for aircraft geo-location systems (GPS and VLBI)
Military aircraft electronic subsystem field service and support
Military aircraft Satellite Communications system installation (MH-53J)
Robotic material handling equipment for the semiconductor industry (Intel)
Solid rocket fuel extrusion system
Automated process plating system for semiconductor manufacturing (IBM)
Various special machines (robotic handlers, conveyors, loader/unloaders)
Amphibious vehicle retrofit (engines and propulsion system, control and safety systems) (LARC)
Environmental test chamber control system
Ultrasonic test equipment and scanning systems (digital and analog)
Laser gauging equipment
High resolution military video monitor production and test
Tank gunnery simulation system production and test
Night Vision goggle head up display system production and test (MH-53J; MH-64; C-130; C-141; B-52)
All-electric mobile kitchen for military use
Military generator performance testing
Tank firing range target lifting systems
Recycled plastics extrusion system
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