General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin Work Values

Daily Duties at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin:

LOCKHEED MARTIN / GENERAL DYNAMICS Quality Team Lead / Safety and Electrical Mechanical Inspector (1989 – 2004) Selected Achievements: • Saved $45+ million in engineering costs via TQM/ISO 9001 quality methodologies; conducted root-cause analysis, improved processes and implemented standards to eliminate product failures. • Reduced costs 35% for class 100,000 clean room environment via key quality initiatives. • Directed technicians, engineers and mechanics; ensured safety, design and assembly compliance for launch pads operations and daily rocket processing for fifteen years. • Nominated for Lockheed Martin’s Gold Medallion Award for contributions to quality control teams. • Earned reputation for consistently streamlining operations and reengineering processes to increase efficiency and decrease costs; analyzed issues and recommended process improvements to achieve positive bottom-line results. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Served as subject matter expert and Quality Team Lead for multimillion-dollar project to reassemble Atlas/Titan rocket complex, including heavy construction of all ground systems and launch operations. • Key player in ensuring multiple, large scale, multi-million dollar projects where brought into schedule and that rocket systems and associated key manufacturing components were in compliance with all FAA and military regulations – company made $100M+. • Completed executive reviews for operational compliance to federal aviation administration regulations, as well as legal compliance to operational manuals submitted for their operation. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure classified satellites were launched within aggressive time lines; worked with mechanical, electrical, structural, engineering and avionics functions to ensure quality control and mission success. • Managed team of up to 8 professionals in operational test and evaluations (OTE); oversaw compliance with production schedules, safety and assembly of design requirements; provided internal/external customer support. • Maintained ISO 9001 certification; prepared validated test processes, procedures and tactical plans. • Oversaw engineering for pneumatics, structures, hydraulics, control/thermal system, avionics, Pratt & Whitney RL10 rocket engine and telecommunications prior to acceptance of vehicle on launch pad.

What they like about General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin:

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PROJECT, PROGRAM, ENGINEERING, QUALITY, BUSINESS, management, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPEMENT

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