Bill — Director of Aerospace/Defense/Special Tooling Operations

My experience with Cognex includes several varied quality requirements while under contract to TRW automotive for foundation braking assemblies and providing the equipment which was used for completing sub-assemblies and full assemblies.

Competent Machinist/Machine & Fixture Builder inclusive of Aerospace, Automotive, and Defense tooling.

Repair throughout General Motors Metal Fabricating Division.

Organized and lead plant build out team and program monitoring system for world’s largest automotive metal fabricating upgrade at General Motors Metal Fabrication Division Service Group.

Competent Machinist

Tool manufacture Lead for complex aerospace tooling projects including vacuum forming dies, bond tooling, fuselage mandrels, and carbon fiber composite tooling, prototype tooling and manufacture of composite/hybrid prototype components

Develop marketing plan and work force to assure efficient streamlined operation while furthering business for this small, woman owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Develop and/or re-invigorate professional corporate relationships with vendors to support the additional workload. Hired to champion a major change management initiative for re-branding, development and support of new division supporting aerospace tooling manufacture.

Championed Value Streaming and branding fundamentals of our internal “Service Group” platforms for our manufacturing facility and capital equipment departments simultaneously, providing consistent Six Sigma methods for well communicated, cost effective and efficient QA actions that insure maximum throughput while empowering key staff members, increasing accountability, lowering costs and establishing significant, competitive, market presence, with fully audited reports offered to executive leadership via audit controls.

Advanced product quality planning training

Create envelope for marketing within GSA compliance and various other Government agencies, enhance opportunities within automotive and manufacturing base located within the United States.

Hired to champion a major change management initiative for re-branding, development and support of new division supporting aerospace tooling manufacture. Re-development of defense tooling supply strategy to include hire of key executive management personnel capable of building this business model.

Tier One supply facility; including component metrology checks and documentation control plans at significant milestone events during creation of each individual component.

Provide direction on corporate business plan, work with management to provide guidance for field services, provide leadership to design & engineering, and develop business strategies for support of our field service staff located in several states at multiple client locations.

Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

Create model FMEA control plan for client requiring integrated final individual component checks and full system check on completed assemblies.

Assure completion of ITAR compliance application and implantation of security plan accordingly. Gonzalez Design Group – Champion of ITAR compliance & Aerospace Services Operations Manual

Introduced regional JIT management system for audited procurement platform realizing actual savings of over $4MM in savings during first year of service on $50MM program. This system empowered local buyers while assisting the corporation in development of long term capital equipment maintenance strategy through developing a localized vendor base and strengthening each local to plant community economy.

Provide direction on corporate business plan, work with management to provide guidance for field services, provide leadership to design & engineering, and develop business strategies for support of our field service staff located in several states at multiple client locations. Champion weekly business meetings/conference calls to assure deliverables, goals, budget and schedule plans were functional and within established guidelines. Meet with area, department, site managers and clients to validate compliance.

Work with departments throughout facility including fabrication, QA and project management, purchasing to assure projects meet or exceed customer specification and project timing.

Develop and/or re-invigorate professional corporate relationships with vendors to support the additional workload, change in metrics to include small and large scale 7th axis machining capabilities.

Career experienced in World Class Manufacturing global operations for multi-national corporations with varied volume manufacturing requirements in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Establish operations and program management for sister construction organization and develop service brand identification for the same. Develop business plan and provide vision, implementation schedule, macro plan, oversee execution, and allocate resources as necessary to bring construction organization from start up to realization of growth. Provide management skills for use within service group that maximizes opportunities for Automotive OEM client to capitalize on new equipment retro-fit and repair throughout General Motors Metal Fabricating Division. Mitigate risk to hard assets & develop disposal plans including capitalized asset recovery through salvage, establish retrofit protocol, establish vendor pre-screen requirements, and hire, assign, & manage contractors at several project sites throughout the mid-western United States.

Work with departments throughout facility including fabrication, QA and project management, purchasing to assure projects meet or exceed customer specification and project timing. Project Management Certification - Primavera

Gonzalez Design Group – Champion of ITAR compliance & Aerospace Services Operations Manual Global Business Reports 2015 Feature – North America Aerospace Manufacturer Ultimate Epoxy, LLC – Corporate Safety Program Author & Champion AC&D Manufacturing Operations Manual – Author & Champion AC&D Contracting Corporate Safety Program Author & Champion P & H Crane/ Morris Material Handling Systems – Michigan Division Safety Program General Motors Platinum Facility Delta Township – Stamping Press Facility Installation Guide General Motors Lubrication Standard 2nd Edition – 1996 (Contributing Author) General Motors Metal Fabricating Division Central Service Group Operations & PM Manual – Author General Motors Metal Fabricating Division LS II Capital Equipment Manual – Contributing Author

Value Engineering & Quality Control

Bond Robotics and Kuka Robotics North America

Extensive Regional and Global Supply Chain Management History

Provide clients with innovative capabilities to achieve various goals through development of deep cycle activities within their manufacturing operation(s). Such events included creating control plans for Chrysler LLC new foundation braking system development for JC/RT series foundation braking assembly manufacture within Tier One supply facility; including component metrology checks and documentation control plans at significant milestone events during creation of each individual component.

Tasked with developing Capital Equipment and Facilities Integration plans with several facilities throughout the United States. This work required team building with corporate executives and various plant management staff, while also developing teams for handling the facilities modifications and capital equipment engineering, manufacture, buy-off, and installation.

Developed live reporting methodology (incorporating newly developed web based capabilities in conjunction with conference calls) used for team communications at multiple locations (globally and locally) as part of risk mitigation plan.

Capital equipment integration strategy established parallel value streaming methods for facilities integration required for new facilities and existing facilities with new capital equipment installation requirements. Providing “seamless” Plant Build-out to Production capability.

Provide direction on corporate business plan, work with management to provide guidance for field services, provide leadership to design & engineering, and develop business strategies for support of our field service staff located in several states at multiple client locations.

Lead Consulting Engineer to Aristeo Construction, P&H Crane (Morris Material Handling), Durr, Comau, EPC, and others for various shut down work to be completed on air handling/quality systems, paint systems, and Crane controls replacement at Ford Motor Company Wayne Assembly and Stamping.

Hired to champion a major change management initiative for re-branding, development and support of new division supporting aerospace tooling manufacture. Re-development of defense tooling supply strategy to include hire of key executive management personnel capable of building this business model. Complete new business plan submittals for executive staff, equity partners and banking institutions Align multi-national operations in Contiguous United States and Mexico to reflect capabilities and provide for cost savings opportunities Assure completion of ITAR compliance application and implantation of security plan accordingly Responsible for business unit staff of 460+ personnel with 9 direct reports from various facets within the company Develop or build relationships with key A&D clients including Boeing, Sikorsky, Airbus, Triump Aerostructures, Spirit Aerospace, US DoD TACOM and TARDEC, various Army Depots and Arsenals bringing over $60M in quote opportunity to the company in the first year Develop and/or re-invigorate professional corporate relationships with vendors to support the additional workload, change in metrics to include small and large scale 7th axis machining capabilities. Coordinate business activities for executive staff allowing for additional professional development and inclusion with Governor's STEM initiative. Working with 12 well recognized Universities and College's, vendors and clients to develop first of its kind integrated internship and externship activity. Coordinate and participate with Michigan's two top engineering schools to develop Intrapreneurship in Engineering educational model. This model should produce Engineers that have a well rounded understanding of the importance of providing value to their own companies and their clients.

Provide direction from company onset for development and growth from capital equipment integration provider to full turn- key product manufacturer and services firm, serving over 50 clients throughout the contiguous United States and various departments of the United States Government globally. Provide direction on corporate business plan, work with management to provide guidance for field services, provide leadership to design & engineering, and develop business strategies for support of our field service staff located in several states at multiple client locations. Champion weekly business meetings/conference calls to assure deliverables, goals, budget and schedule plans were functional and within established guidelines. Meet with area, department, site managers and clients to validate compliance. Develop & integrate intern program for enhancement of main office by working with several engineering university counselors throughout the United States. Provide clients with innovative capabilities to achieve various goals through development of deep cycle activities within their manufacturing operation(s). Such events included creating control plans for Chrysler LLC new foundation braking system development for JC/RT series foundation braking assembly manufacture within Tier One supply facility; including component metrology checks and documentation control plans at significant milestone events during creation of each individual component. Establish component guidelines in conjunction with pressure requirements. We also provided new capital equipment and services to various clients in need of project schedules and OSHA compliant written safety programs for site services within automotive OEM facilities. Create model FMEA control plan for client requiring integrated final individual component checks and full system check on completed assemblies. Establish & Monitor Field services staff positions with various clients to assist in production control, fully auditable purchasing controls, QA Operations methods exceeding client expectations Review of systems modernization for assembly plant including state of the art high speed/high volume inspection system using electronic measurement devices (Keyence brand laser sensors, Cognex Brand Visual Inspection systems, SICK light curtain safety systems & final integration with Allen Bradley programming system (RS Logix) Key projects December 2011 – January 2013; Foundation Braking systems for Brembo (caliper assemblies) and TRW Automotive (caliper assemblies including casting, gaging, machining, GD&T, inspection, assembly process and final inspection for Chrysler Corporation and Ford Motor Corporation).

Manufacturing & engineering Lead. Develop marketing plan and work force to assure efficient streamlined operation while furthering business for this small, woman owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Create envelope for marketing within GSA compliance and various other Government agencies, enhance opportunities within automotive and manufacturing base located within the United States. Establish relationships with privately held and publicly held entities for furtherance of market awareness, brand recognition, and open business to further opportunities. Establish operations and program management for sister construction organization and develop service brand identification for the same. Develop business plan and provide vision, implementation schedule, macro plan, oversee execution, and allocate resources as necessary to bring construction organization from start up to realization of growth. Most Noted Accomplishments included: Lead Build out/Technical Program onboard USS George H.W. Bush (Final Nimitz Class US Aircraft Carrier) Lead Facilities Build out/Technical Program for US Department of State (both CONUS and Abroad) Lead Hangar Build out/Technical Program for US Air Force Technical Program for US Department of Homeland Security & Border Patrol Lead Consulting Engineer to Aristeo Construction, P&H Crane (Morris Material Handling), Durr, Comau, EPC, and others for various shut down work to be completed on air handling/quality systems, paint systems, and Crane controls replacement at Ford Motor Company Wayne Assembly and Stamping.

Provide management skills for use within service group that maximizes opportunities for Automotive OEM client to capitalize on new equipment retro-fit and repair throughout General Motors Metal Fabricating Division. Mitigate risk to hard assets & develop disposal plans including capitalized asset recovery through salvage, establish retrofit protocol, establish vendor pre-screen requirements, and hire, assign, & manage contractors at several project sites throughout the mid-western United States.

Tasked with developing Capital Equipment and Facilities Integration plans with several facilities throughout the United States. This work required team building with corporate executives and various plant management staff, while also developing teams for handling the facilities modifications and capital equipment engineering, manufacture, buy-off, and installation. Responsibilities included management of staff at several locations to assure on-time, on budget delivery, quality compliance, resolution of start up and warranty issues. Assigned staff included salary, hourly, UAW, contract, and AFL-CIO vendor supplied personnel. Negotiated work assignments for integration and worked with UAW leadership committees and vendor/contractors to assure project budget, schedule compliance, most efficient use of manpower and capital resources. Two major overseas assignments included: Yokohama, Japan Waghausel, Germany

Process Engineering/ Drawing & specification review. Tool manufacture Lead for complex aerospace tooling projects including vacuum forming dies, bond tooling, fuselage mandrels, and carbon fiber composite tooling, prototype tooling and manufacture of composite/hybrid prototype components. Delegation of internal work/vendor supply as required to meet project timing & budget requirements Review multiple system drawing sets (Catia v5) as needed to facilitate timely and organized build of various fixtures and tooling as presented by management. February 2013 – Present; provide manufacturing leadership for various Boeing 787 fuselage, wing and control surface fixtures and tooling. Work with departments throughout facility including fabrication, QA and project management, purchasing to assure projects meet or exceed customer specification and project timing.