Aerospace Program Manager

Craig A. Smith PgMP,PMP,TPE

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Executive Profile

A Senior Programt Manager with an outstanding record of accomplishment in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Business Development and Computing industries. A Product development expert in Aircraft electronics/electrical, Maintenance (15 years), Product Development Life Cycle (15 years), product fabrication (20 years), Product Data Management (PDM),Operations & Inventory Management (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (20 years), Regulatory Compliance (10 years), with a demonstrated proficiency at leading motivated teams to deliver vanguard products that exponentially increase revenues. Spearheading teams proficient in examining processes end-to-end requirements, deducing possible outcomes, determining areas for strategic benefits and delivering the target objectives. Exceptional communicator with a well tested ability to liaise between domestic and international customers, department heads and multi diverse teams. Working knowledge experience with IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Cisco, Oracle, SUN, Linux, Dassult Systems; CATIA V4, V5, Enovia, Delmia, plus CADD, computing solutions. Experienced with Total Quality Management Systems, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, The Regulatory requirements for STC approvals

Selected Highlights

 Complete airline fleet747/767/777 fleet avionics & Interior upgrades STC approvals

 Implemented Six Sigma and LEAN process improvement into operations and Engineering

 Small business consultation to achieve GOLD standard for Supply Chain acceptance.

 Delivered first International Engineering integrated design solution software

o (Enovia, CATIA V5, Delmia, Primavera) On schedule and budget

 Completely versed with implementation strategies such as IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP), P+, Agile software development (ASD), and Rapid Application Development (RAD)

 Delivered countless on-time System service pack upgrades on schedule and under budget.

Areas of Expertise

 Multi Site Operations Management Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Strategic Business Planning

 Global Customer Relations Re-engineering for STC Program / Project PMI/IPMA standards

 Financial Management/P&L International Relations Creative Problem Solving

 Managing Large Projects Recruiting and Coaching Budget / ROI / Procurement Management

 Strong Technical Acumen Diverse Business Experience Global Outsourcing

Professional Summary

St Jude Management Services

Managerial Consultant: Aerospace/Airline STC Supply Chain/Program Management 11/2008-Present

Efficiency improvement for existing and inception international ASEAN Supplier Management/PMO departments

Direct PMO support for Philippine & Cebu airlines STC post production C/D check modifications Electronics/Avionics

Small business and supplier network establishments, with multi source development in emerging 3rd world markets

 Oversight for ASIAN PMI Program/Project Management Offices including the infrastructure, staffing requirements, Charters and Statement of Work

 Developing overall procurement mission goals, strategic business measurements, measurements for Phase Gate Governance and global shipping Methodologies

 Consultation towards efficient daily operation

o Instruction and mentoring of staff and new hires towards achieving PMI and supplier management certification

o Establishment of groundwork necessary for ISO 900/90010992 certifications

o Overview of associated department interface and interaction requirements

o R&D, Selection and Implementation of Inventory control systems

o Leading the Philippine FAA STC oversight office

o Establishing guidelines for LEAN and Statistical Measurements of material management

o Instruction and development of negotiation skill sets, proposal guidance and contract finalization

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B/E Aerospace & The Boeing Company 1985 – 2009

B/E Aerospace 2008-2009

Vice President for Program/Project Management (Program Management Office PMO)

Aircraft Systems/Interior retrofit/refurbishment (UAL, Continental, Delta, JAL, KAL) 1/2008-2009

 Oversight field ops Hong Kong, Seoul Korea, Tokyo Japan, Africa, South America, United Arab Emirates

 Regulatory Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) and TSO compliance Avionics/interior/structural repairs

 Define the critical paths, Statement of Work, and Scope for all the functional department

 Initiate Supply Chain controls, program delivery measurements, warehousing controls and product delay recoveries major components, implemented the Program interconnection path for Program Management, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping and the design build team concept.

 Systems/Interiors complete install, China Eastern Passenger to Freighter, STC Delta crew rest, Seats and new 1st class, Korean interiors Delta avionics grade III enhancement 747/777/767

 Oversight of daily business unit operations i.e. Supply chain, operations, sales, engineering, certification

 Implementation of the scheduling software Primavera, Phase Gate Governance, P+ methodologies

 Post production compliance Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Technical Standard Orders (TSO), Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS), Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP)

The Boeing Company

Senior Program/Project Management Director(PMO)

New Product Development and Contracts 2004-2007

 Develop and Deliver complete Software and support servers ORACLE, Microsoft, SUN, Software Development Life Cycle for Engineering Integration using SAP ERP and Dassult

 Oversee the development of design concepts structures and systems, and testing criteria

 Develop and Deliver complete program analysis and implementation strategies for global partners

 Cycle Time Reduction, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), E-Commerce, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes

 Coordinate contract preparation; inclusive of the contract life cycle, solicitation, evaluation and award

 Oversee the development of global non disclosures, multi level build sequences, cutting edge technology implementations and suppler quality advancement standards

o Manage the procurement staff for design build integration, all tier level supplier base, global import/export compliance and ISO governance including intellectual property protections.

o Evaluation, selection and implementation of SCM software applications

 Manage the Computing staff, complex deliverables of new programs, new design and reliability certification

 Support the development for eCommerce international sales

o Responsibilities; Software Development Life Cycle, Earned Value, Profit and Loss (P&L), Research & Development (R&D), the parameters of Program and Project Management, Charter, Scope, Schedule and Cost. System integrations, across multiple Cross functional/divisional teams supporting all currently defined Milestones using the IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP),

Senior Program Manager (PMO)

LEAN and Six Sigma Processes (Black Belt) 2003-2004

 LEAN Engineering Integration computing solutions, Process and technique improvements implementing Six Sigma and adverse affects assessment

 Direct the integration of Program/Project Management teams with purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, Supplier Procurement, aftermarket repairs (STC)

 Lead the Overall Program and Project implementation procurement strategies

o Procurement, Facility Location, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Just-in-Time (JIT) Deliveries, Logistics Management

o Supply Chain Network Design, Supplier Development, Supplier Selection / Evaluation, Supply Management, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Tracking & Tracing

 Lead the Overall Program and Project implementation strategy

 Oversee the introduction of Sarbanes-Oxley related to LEAN operations

 Develop new Earned Value implementation programs

Senior Program Manager (PMO)

Sarbanes-Oxley & Supply Chain Management implementation 2002-2003

 Applied new boundaries and rules of Sarbanes-Oxley related to Supply Chain Management processes and Program Management reporting techniques

 Support the new international eCommerce sales division

 Support the Supplier Management process for contract selection and award

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Senior Program Manager (PMO)

Technical Systems Airline Engineering Products Development 1998-2002

 Maintain engineering compliance for regulatory requirements supporting first flight, Redline and Production Certification with Structures, Systems and Interiors

 Type Design, ETOPS, STC, and MMEL certification coordinator

 Develop post product delivery requirements for new aircraft program Interior fleet integration

 1999 Awarded Technical Principal Engineer status (TPE)

 Senior Program Manager for New Airplane International business development

 Completed PMI Program Management Certification

 Completed Supplier Management certifications

Senior Program Manager

Technical Systems Helicopter Engineering Products & New Product Development 2002-2004

 Sikorsky collaboration with Boeing for a new systems development for the proposed HH-92 & RAH-66 Comanche programs.

Systems Administrator, Lead Architect, Senior Program Manager

Data Conversion and upgrade support PDM/ERP from Cobol 1994-1998

 Managed Engineering information technology policies and standards

 Lead Technical Engineer New Process and Legacy tool replacement

o (UNIX, Cisco, Metaphase PDM, BANN ERP, solutions)

 Developed overall program requirements and customer delivery standards

 Develop and manage the Charter, Scope, Processes, and Schedules for implementing the new supplier chain for multiple engineering divisions

 Applied engineering technical standards, principals, theories, concepts, and techniques for engineering integration

 Integrated the largest IT data conversion from Legacy to Metaphase, BANN, Enovia, Delmia

Project Manager

System Engineering system integration Interiors 1991-1994

 Lead engineer systems 747/767/777

 Shop Manager assembly and final deliver interiors buyoff and certifications

Design Engineer, Lead / Chief Engineer

Field Service and Airline fleet maintenance training 1987-1991

 Preparation of Field Training courses (DC-10, MD-11, MD-80)

 Field compliance for regulatory TSO implementation Propulsion/Avionics

 Delivery and certification of International Training certification

 Chief designer small aircraft cockpit systems and control surface interface

 Lead Engineer C-17 Aft cargo door systems

 Lead Aerospace Systems and Electrical Engineering Design and Technical interiors integrator

 Leader on site China production build partnership

 Completed Project Management Institute certification (PMI/PMP)

Air Traffic Controller, Missile Systems delivery

United States Air Force 1976-1985

 Corrosion Control airframe Specialist, Achieved A&P FAA STC/TSO D check Certification

 Missile Systems Launch Delivery Specialist Achieved FAA A&E Certification

 Air Traffic Control Specialist

 Oversea Assignment NATO support 1981-1985

Education and Professional Development

 2005 Program Management Boeing Leadership Center certificate

 2004 Stanford University Advanced Masters Certificate in Program/Project Mgt. certificate

 2004 Supplier Management University Boeing Leadership Center certificate

 2004 Stevens Institute of Engineering advanced Certificate in Program/Project Mgt. certificate

 1999 George Washington University Managing Projects in Organizations certificate

 1998 Ashley Education/Knowledge equivalence Testing for BS in Electrical Sciences (Boeing)

 1990 Project Management Institute Project Management Certification (PMP)

 1985 University of Maryland, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering studies for BS

 1984 City College of Chicago Liberal Arts, Computer Science AA

 1982 Community College of the Air force Aerospace/Aeronautical Science AS

Awards and Honors

 2001 LEAN and Six Sigma certifications (Green/Black Belt)

 1999 Technical Principal Engineer (TPE)

 1995 Closed FAA certifications A&E/A&P, 1979 FAA A&E / A&P Certification

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