Manager, Quality/Project Engineer

Sean T. Kiser

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QUALITY ENGINEER/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER,

Production Planning – Mfg Eng Support – Project Mgmt: Inspection and Assembly of Sheet Metal, Composite Structures and Machined formed parts, Wire Harness and System Installations, Bond and Grounding in Composites Manufacturing, Paint & Heat Treat of Metals, Familiar with ENOVIA, CATIA V5, EIDS, REDARS and MES.

Education, Training and Areas of Expertise:

Bachelors Degree in

Aviation Technology

16 Years in Aviation

Strategic Planning

Lean 5S Initiatives

Microsoft Programs

Repair/Rework/Mod

New Production Mfg

Quality Management

Safety/ OSHA

Cell Manufacturing Operations

Sheet Metal and Composite Manufacturing Inspections

Quality Initiatives

Structural Repair Manual (SRM)

Materials Applications

Staff Training and Development

Managed over 150 employees

Team Building and Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Contractors/Hawker Beechcraft – Manufacturing Engineer, Wichita, KS

Dec 2010 –May 2011 - Manufacturing Engineer for the King Air 350 Assembly Challenge Team Project. Developed, documented and implemented technical data packages for transition of sheet metal sub-assemblies and major assemblies to partners and suppliers. Analyzed current manufacturing processes, and validated process to type design of aircraft. Provided technical guidance to Engineering, Quality, Tooling and Operations to ensure a successful transition of the King Air 350 to Chihuahua, Mexico. Interfaced daily with all levels of Production and Operations Management to ensure schedule compliance and overall project success.

Boeing/Planetechs- 787 Program- Charleston, SC Mar 2010- Oct 2010 Quality Engineer: Planned and conducted quality audits to aid in new productions processes. Led process improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, process improvement metrics and implemented corrective action directives. Provided, quality training, consulting, and standards interpretations. Used trouble shooting methods to determine production problems related to product quality issues. Specifically responsible for Corrective Action analysis and quality compliance requirements for cell manufacturing operations. Also conducted trending and analysis of low level issues for common causes and significant precursors.

Global Aeronautica – Manufacturing Engineer, Charleston, SC, Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Supported Boeing/Global Aeronautica and Foreign Partners April 2007 – March 2010: Through ship-side support operations, I planned installations in Titanium and Composite Structure Assemblies, Wire Harness and Systems Installations. Staged parts in preparation for installations, led Assembly Teams through build-up process by digesting process specifications and engineering documentation via CATIA and Redars. Developed, implemented and maintained various manufacturing plans, BOM’s, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration and engineering change management incorporation.

Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA, New Production of GIV and GV Corporate Jets: Oct 2003 – March 2007, Mfg Eng II/Planner: Developed manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives. Developed and integrated suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Managed tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. Investigated, adjusted and resolved manufacturing related planning and build sequence issues. Created integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.

Onsite Aviation NAS Mayport, FL. May 2003 – Oct 2003 Maintenance/Repair

Applied the Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Assisted in writing fixes to apply repairs to structural damage to the aircraft for Planned Maintenance Intervals Phase 1 and 2. Inspected, documented damage, and out of limit/tolerance discrepancies. Planned and implemented repair plans and changes into work documents per engineering. Led Repair Teams through rework and modification process by following repair manuals, process specifications and engineering documentations.

Blackwater USA, Moyock, NC - Independent Contractor May 2002 – April 2003

Firearms/Anti-Terrorism Instructor: Trained Navy Personnel in various weapons and

Anti-Terrorism Courses in a class room environment and in practical application. Worked at headquarters and on Little Creek Amphibious Base in Virginia Beach, Va.

Raytheon/L-3 Communications, Norfolk, VA April 2001 - April 2002 Mod Team Mech

Carried out multiple aircraft modifications, including main gear box moisture control unit, fuel systems upgrade, engine water wash upgrade, rotor blade flight control change, as well as various other avionic upgrades and new wire harness installs. Dropped and installed engines, rerouted fuel systems wire harness and tested all mods on flight line before returning aircraft to the squadron. Monitored aircraft mod kit compatibility with regards to mod kit drawings, tooling, parts and producibility. Performed various mods on the CH-46, CH53, MH 53, SH -60, and H-3 Military Helicopters. Also performed rework/mods on HMX-1 Green Side CH-46’s.

Nova Chemicals Polypropylene Plant Chesapeake, VA Nov. 1999 – March 2001 Turnaround Planner: Worked closely with plant personnel to identify craft requirements, resources and materials required to execute the work. Gathered documentation and engineering specifications related to the work being planned. Performed high level risk assessments of the work and included responsible care considerations in the job plan. Built job plans that were adequately detailed and sequenced such that the work was ready to execute in a turnaround environment. Enter job plans into SAP, Created requisitions for materials and services.

US Marine Corps October, Kaneohe Bay, HI Oct 1994 - Oct 1999 Air Mech/ Supervisor

Primary Marksmanship Instructor for unit. Obtained rank of Sgt/E-5, responsible for daily maintenance of 5 squadrons of CH-53 helicopters at the secondary maintenance level. Aircraft Structures and Welding Supervisor for 26 Marines. Prepared and implemented daily production and maintenance schedules to meet aircraft flight readiness goals. Maintained Aircraft Technical Publications, monitored and implemented all Aircraft Changes at the shop level. Quality Assurance Representative for Structures Division.

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