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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a leadership position responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs. To direct all phases of programs from inception to completion.
QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Poeth is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in all areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Dr. Poeth has participated in, managed, and coordinated a wide variety of multidisciplinary industrial and government programs in advanced manufacturing systems, automation, robotics, quality improvement, and technology transfer.
Licensed professional engineer (P.E. - Ohio), certified manufacturing engineer (C.Mfg.E.), US citizen. Lockheed Martin LM21 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Department Of Energy (DOE) Q clearance. Status: Active.
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
June 1994 - Present Principal Engineer, Lockheed Martin, Schenectady, NY
Management
- Responsible for a report that was awarded the Department of Energy’s certificate of recognition for superior technical reports.
- Led two technical programs to evaluate lithium hydride using atomistic modeling and experimental methods. Results include reducing forecasted lithium hydride fabrication costs by $183K.
- Responsible for recruiting, phone screening, interviewing, and mentoring new hires.
- Was responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of a Navy program located at five Naval bases with a staff of 30 enlisted personnel. Directed all phases of multiple programs from inception through completion.
- Acted as the primary customer interface for the program's activities, directed the work of Navy and civilian employees, and interfaced with commanding officers, senior officers, and senior enlisted personnel.
- Performed program reviews with Navy personnel to evaluate cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Responsible for a tri-annual status report to the customer describing program status-to-plan, costs, schedules, and issues.
- Implemented a process improvement that saved $160K over three years.
- Provided tactical leadership necessary to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements for Navy projects.
- Managed the research, design, development, contract manufacturing, and testing of multiple electronic cabinets.
- Utilized electrical engineering knowledge and computing experience to direct the conversion of training materials to Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation format, resulting in improved professionalism, productivity, and concurrently upgraded technical content at minimal cost.
- Designed and constructed an operational microprocessor-based prototype using VME-64 technology.
- Led a manufacturing cost reduction team that developed a plan to save $3,000,000 on a multimillion-dollar project.
- Presentations to senior department of energy personnel and general manager on cost reduction methods.
- Performed government contracting, vendor oversight, cost estimating, budget planning, and technology forecasting.
- Reduced costs by specifying commercial off the shelf (COTS) components for an electronics program.
Leadership
- Adjunct Professor, the graduate college of Union University, teaching Design for Manufacturing (MER-507) and Case Studies in Failure and Ethics in Engineering (MER-573).
- Company liaison to the Lockheed Martin Design for Manufacturing (DFM) working group.
- Created two websites to train engineers in design for manufacturability (DFM). This training has been deployed across the Lockheed Martin Corporation.
- Worked with senior managers, legal council, and senior administrative staff to implement a hands-on welding and machining training program for staff designers and engineers.
- Led a five-member process improvement team to improve post job assessments.
- Taught design of experiments (DOE) methods as a way to reduce costs.
- Recognition award for providing manufacturing training to new employees.
- Editor of the company newsletter "The Nova News."
- Trained personnel in manufacturing processes and manufacturing costs by lecturing across multiple organizations and facilities.
- Provided frequent casual manufacturing consulting across organizations and facilities.
- Wrote an Admiral's letter for the general manager on cost reduction initiatives.
Technical
Detailed investigation into heat affected zone (HAZ) liquation cracking of superalloy laser welds.
Performed a manufacturability review of a major system for a NASA deep space probe.
Ten patent disclosure awards.
Designed a mission-critical Navy system currently being deployed to the sub-surface fleet.
Identified a manufacturing improvement that is forecasted to save $200K on a $400K component.
Headed a research sub-program on machining induced residual stress for a multimillion-dollar component made from a high-nickel (Inconel) superalloy. Success was verified using X-ray diffraction analysis.
Designed an in-situ ultrasonic thin film measurement system for a test loop that is now in operation.
Developed and implemented methods and tooling to more efficiently machine ceramic materials, improving productivity by 400%.
Publication of three technical papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Consulted with senior personnel at national laboratories and other government agencies on a process improvement initiative for performing computer modeling of a critical system parameter.
Reviewed drawings to improve manufacturing productivity and to reduce costs.
Coordinated implementation of changes to fabrication methods.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Manufacturing cost reduction
Design for manufacturability (DFM) and affordability (DFA)
Manufacturing process development
Technology forecasting
Automated manufacturing systems
Statistical design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC)
Residual stress improvement
Nondestructive testing methods, including neutron radiography, X-ray radiography, and ultrasound
High productivity machining
Expert in materials processing techniques, including casting, welding, machining, forging, heat treatment and injection molding
Expert in developing and conducting long-term research projects while simultaneously completing multiple short-term industrial projects / research tasks.
Skilled with multiple material characterization techniques, including: scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning acoustic microscope (SAM), C-scan ultrasound, B-scan ultrasound, A-scan ultrasound, and x-ray diffraction (XRD)
Experienced in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Good oral communication skills developed from experience with public speaking on engineering topics in both academic and industrial settings.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
D.F. Poeth, "Manufacturing Management Strategies for the Small Business Competing in an Outsourcing Economy," February 2005, http://poeth.com/os-1.htm
D.F. Poeth, "Introduction to Surface Mount Technology and Surface Mount Devices for the Small Manufacturer and Hobbyist: Prototype Manufacturing, Rework, and Repair Techniques," April 2004, http://poeth.com/smtmfg.htm
D.F. Poeth, "Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in Electronics Manufacturing," March 2004, http://poeth.com/NDT.htm
D.F. Poeth, "Surface Mount Device (SMD) Test Tweezers," November 2004, QST magazine
EDUCATION
Penn State University , University Park, PA
Ph.D., Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Dissertation: The Development of the Methodology for the Optimization of Neutron Opaque Penetrants for use in the Evaluation of Manufacturing Damage in Monolithic and Composite Materials (1993)
Penn State University, University Park, PA
M.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Thesis: The Application of a Silicon Dioxide Coating to Polymeric Armor (1990)
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant , Penn State University, University Park, PA
- Conducted research on diamond coated cutting tools for use in machining high silicon aluminum alloys. Evaluated diamond adhesion using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and scanning acoustic microscope (SAM).
- Applied group technology methods to reduce costs and improve productivity for a world-class manufacturer of medical equipment.
- Performed research in ceramic coated armor. Operated scanning electron microscope (SEM) to identify failure modes and performed failure analysis.
- Poster presentation at the Graduate Research Exhibition on infrared thermography for the inspection of printed wiring boards.
Teaching Assistant, Penn State University, University Park, PA
- Taught Ethics for Engineers. An ethics program developed by Texas Instruments founded on the belief that maintaining the highest ethical standards requires a partnership between employees and employers and that a reputation and track record for ethics and integrity is vital for establishing the trust that is the basis for all successful business relationships.
- Taught the X-ray laboratory portion of a materials evaluation course. Demonstrated X-ray radiography equipment and techniques and presented industrial examples.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on metal forming, plastic injection molding, welding, brazing, and machining.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2006 Invited Speaker,
ASM/TMS Spring Symposium, A Method for Evaluating Manufacturing Damage in Monolithic and Composite Materials.
- 2006 Invited Speaker,
2nd Annual Tech Valley Engineering Symposium, Manufacturing Management Strategies for the Small Business Competing in an Offshoring Economy.
- 2006 Adjunct Professor, the graduate college of Union University.
Teaching Design for Manufacturing (MER-507) and Case Studies in Failure and Ethics in Engineering (MER-573).
- 2005 Department of Energy certificate of recognition
for superior technical reports.
- 2005 NOVA Chairman’s Award.
For excellence as the editor of the NOVA News.
- 2005 Board of Directors.
The Kermis club.
- 2004 Team Award Recognized for outstanding cross-sectional and cross-functional team performance on a process improvement initiative.
- Ten Patent Disclosure Awards,
1994-2004 Designed to recognize company inventors in support of the innovation process.
- 2002 - 2004 Board of Directors.
The NOVA Society. 2002 and 2003 co-chair of the educational outreach committee. 2004 chair of the programs committee. The NOVA Society is dedicated to the principle that by joining together our financial support, volunteer time and technical skills, we can truly make more of a difference in our community than we can as individuals.
- 2003 Ordained Church Officer
- 2001 Team Award
Designed to foster cooperative efforts by recognizing outstanding cross-sectional and cross-functional team performance. For manufacturing support of a sophisticated Navy platform.
- July 2000 promotion to Principal Engineer
- 2000 NOVA Program Chairman's Award
For excellence as editor of the NOVA News.
- 1999 Recognition Award for Developing a Manufacturing Lecture for New Employees
Given to employees who exemplify characteristics or achieve specific results in projects/programs well beyond the expectations of their jobs. $500 award.
- 1997 NOVA Newsletter Editor Award
For excellence as editor of the NOVA News.
- 1994 Critical skill hire.
- National Engineering Honors Society (Tau Beta Pi)
Honor society founded "to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character in engineering
- Industrial Engineering Honors Society (Alpha Pi Mu)
The purpose of the Alpha Pi Mu honor society is to confer recognition upon the student of industrial engineering who has shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of industrial engineering.
- Honors Society (Phi Kappa Phi)
The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."
- Two Varsity Letter Awards
, The Ohio State University Athletic Department.
HOBBIES
Amateur Radio Operator (K8TM)
Writing articles for ham radio and electronics magazines, primarily on surface mount technology and devices (SMT, SMD)
Community service Laser Magic Show presenter for local elementary schools (gets kids excited about science and engineering)
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