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Aaron Nugent

Cedar Falls,IA

Summary

Experienced technical Program Manager with background in driving engineering projects to completion. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with Engineering teams. Excellent at leading without authority on a global level and equipped with strong project management skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Program Manager/Mech Dev Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
Waterloo, Iowa
11.2014 - Current
  • Execute diesel engine cylinder head flow & tilt table test lab within PV&V
  • Work with operators to load Engineering test tasks into FlexLab
  • Post process engineering data for review
  • VISION Platform Admin - Engine Engineering (SME)
  • Redefined deviation process for Engine Application Requirements to allow better data tracking & management.
  • Modified change process for Engine Application Requirements to improve efficiency.
  • Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective issue resolution.
  • Liaison for Supply Management & CI Engineering to define PV&V planning & coordination efforts.
  • Communicate Enterprise PV&V deliverables to Team Leaders, Facilitators, and Leadership groups.

Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
Waterloo, Iowa
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Performed quality control inspections at supplier sites to determine alignment with safety regulations.
  • Conducted audits and reported findings.
  • Defined quality planning activities for Curtis Products relocation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

OFP 6R Quality Engineer

Waterloo Works
Waterloo, IA
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Facilitated improvement protocols to decrease error rate and mitigate non-conformance.
  • Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
  • Contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement.
  • Supported the quality team in implementing corrective actions to increase quality.

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer (F-16)

132 Fighter Wing - Iowa Air National Guard
Des Moines , IA
07.2000 - 07.2012
  • Performed various inspections at every stage of aircraft use.
  • Troubleshot issues in aircrafts and suggested paths for repairs.
  • Conducted tests on repaired and damaged engines.
  • Supervised overall maintenance to adhere to Air Force policies.
  • Planned maintenance and regular repair schedules for aircrafts.

Specification Analyst

John Deere Power Systems
Waterloo, IA
11.2007 - 12.2010
  • Perform data checks on Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).
  • Provide 1x1 training in PDMLink & SAP to Engineers as needed.
  • Work with global spec teams to ensure ECN's are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Facilitate weekly Gate 1 & Gate 4 meetings.

Reserve Police Officer

Cedar Falls Police Department
Cedar Falls, IA
03.2005 - 07.2009
  • Supported scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for cases.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and properly handled all equipment, weapons and materials.
  • Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.

Specification Analyst

Volt Technical Services
Waterloo, Iowa
09.2006 - 11.2007
  • Perform data checks on Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).
  • Provide 1x1 training in PDMLink & SAP to Engineers as needed.
  • Work with global spec teams to ensure ECN's are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Facilitate weekly Gate 1 & Gate 4 meetings.
  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.

Education

Certificate Program - Systems Engineering

Caltech Center For Technology & Management
04-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Data Science Graduate Certificate

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI

Skills

  • Leading without authority
  • Production understanding
  • Problem resolution
  • Project organization
  • Product Verification & Validation (PV&V)
  • Process improvement
  • Python Programming/SQL
  • Working with global teams
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Technical data review
  • PTC CREO Parametric
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Value stream mapping
  • 5S methodology
  • Statistical process control

Timeline

Product Program Manager/Mech Dev Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
11.2014 - Current

Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

John Deere Power Systems
09.2012 - 11.2014

OFP 6R Quality Engineer

Waterloo Works
01.2011 - 09.2012

Specification Analyst

John Deere Power Systems
11.2007 - 12.2010

Specification Analyst

Volt Technical Services
09.2006 - 11.2007

Reserve Police Officer

Cedar Falls Police Department
03.2005 - 07.2009

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer (F-16)

132 Fighter Wing - Iowa Air National Guard
07.2000 - 07.2012

Certificate Program - Systems Engineering

Caltech Center For Technology & Management

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa

Some College (No Degree) - Data Science Graduate Certificate

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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