Andrew Lackey
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Lead Integration Technician for NASA Docking System with proven expertise in team supervision and work planning. Achieved significant process improvements and productivity gains through Lean methodologies. Ensured safe and efficient operations by fostering effective communication and collaboration. Extensive experience with wire harnesses, avionics, and mechanical assemblies utilized on the International Space Station and Space Launch System.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Integration Specialist Technician
Boeing
02.2014 - Current
- NASA Docking System (NDS) Integration Team Lead since February 2022.
- Serve as a representative for the manufacturing manager in project meetings, and authorize Test Readiness Review documents in the manager's absence.
- Oversee daily team operations to ensure effective work prioritization and quality assurance of spaceflight hardware.
- Delegate tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Communicate team progress, deficiencies, and training requirements to management.
- Develop the existing team into a high-productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives.
- Mitigate obstacles, and report high-level issues to the supervisor.
- Aid in root-cause analysis investigations, utilizing systematic problem-solving techniques.
- Coordinate with management to prioritize assignments based on current issues and business needs.
- Convey work goals and deadlines to team members, enhancing productivity, and ensuring project timelines are met.
- Collaborate with functional groups to evaluate, plan, and execute new tasks.
- Facilitate safe and timely completion of planned deliverables through strategic use of resources, equipment, and personnel.
- Achieved completion of Level 1A in the BDS Lean Academy, and currently pursuing Level 1B.
- Propose modifications to standard work instructions, supporting a Lean mindset adoption, and driving continuous improvements.
- Represent the manufacturing group in the NDS Lean initiative, leading to three ideas being implemented so far.
- Support the execution of critical space flight hardware crane lifts throughout a 7-year period.
- Assist the NDS Test group with all avionics and electro-mechanical testing.
- Participate in each FOD and tool control audit over a continuous span of 5 years.
- Maintain frequent interaction with management to measure goal achievement, and determine areas of improvement.
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with peers, subordinates, and superiors alike, in order to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and implemented training plans for new personnel to ensure they had the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their duties successfully.
- Conducted performance reviews for subordinates on a quarterly basis, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Coached junior non-commissioned officers on proper techniques for completing tasks accurately and safely.
- Provided leadership and direction to a team of 28 personnel, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Implemented procedures for equipment inspections on a variety of military systems that kept our department above the required 90% equipment readiness level.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for accurately managing an asset account totaling over 540 items and worth over 6 million dollars, including transfers, transactions, and monthly inventories.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.AS.) - Technical Management
American Military University
10.2020
Skills
- Team supervision
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Cleanroom standards compliance
- Safety
- Prioritization strategies
- Process improvement
- Work planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient with MESci and all Microsoft Office applications
Accomplishments
NASA’s Silver Snoopy - Continued excellence in support of flight readiness, astronaut safety, and mission success.
Timeline
Integration Specialist Technician
Boeing
02.2014 - Current
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.AS.) - Technical Management
American Military University