Program Engineer
Boeing
Total des années d'expérience :4 years, 5 Mois
Responsibilitiesu**
Partnered with airline customers such as Lufthansa and China Southern airlines and national and international seat suppliers to analyze and translate customer requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications.
Engineering, Customer Liaison and Supplier Management
• Participated in ITCM (kick-off meeting) with the customer (airline) and selected supplier to define the airline seat features and design; finalized electrical drawing submittal dates.
• Reviewed drawings received from supplier and provided comments; obtained approval for drawings after required iterations were done by supplier so that seat starts getting built.
• Monitored supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.
• Managed customer and supplier change request from determining scope, analyzing cost of implementation and determining impact on project schedule, obtaining approvals and final implementation within schedule.
• Supported fielded hardware and software over the entire product life-cycle.
Design Review, Testing & Installation
• Conducted PDR (Preliminary Design Review) at supplier’s facility to discuss design related issues and explain any changes in the drawing.
• Conducted CDR (Critical Design Review) at supplier’s facility to finalize seat design; tested an actual seat to confirm that it was within design specifications. Key parameters checked included conformance of electrical build of the seat (Actuation and In-Flight Entertainment) to drawings, and FAA Compliance. Implemented drawing changes if required.
• Conducted FAI (Final Article Inspection) which is the final inspection before seat is shipped to Boeing. Ensured electrical compliance to drawings and FAA regulations, and oversaw installation at factory.
LEAN Methodology
• Instilled best engineering practices and translated leadership vision to the Systems Engineering Organization by instructing a team of 15 LEAN focals in improvement tools and principles.
Designation Chronology
September 2011 to January 2012, Innovation Program Manager
September 2010 to January 2012, Product Manager
Innovation Program Manager
Led a virtual team of 12 engineers and product managers to assess innovation ideas proposed by internal and external mechanics and engineers to grow the mechanical tools product line, and successfully launched innovation award winning tools such as OTC Angled Crimper and Drain Plug Pro.
• Evaluated submitted inventions, managed selected projects from launch into the marketplace.
• Reported on project cost, scope, timing, risks, forecast and profit.
• Identified and validated potential Asian and European suppliers for both cost-down and NPI efforts.
Product Manager
Created and managed the product marketing strategy for Actron multimeters with annual revenue plan of over $1M; landed InfoMobile Lite, a mobile diagnostics application for the iPhone.
• Built and implemented the go-to-market strategy for Actron multimeters and InfoMobile.
• Performed market research including focus groups to define product features.
• Conducted competitive analysis to assess vendors and analyzed potential organic growth opportunities, outsourcing, and acquisitions.
Responsibilities u**
• Simulated a virtual engine for Ford Fusion Hybrid by programming in Python, which enabled the vehicle to switch from engine to battery depending on acceleration.
• Participated in bench-marking electric vehicles on the Ford test track to identify and record vehicle performance on different speeds and inclines.
Previous Assignmentsu**
• June 2009 - August 2009, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research Intern, Illinois Institute of Technology
• May 2008 - August 2008, Hardware Engineering Intern, Comercia Bank
