Andrew Lough
Rolla,MO
Summary
Innovative Senior Technical Leader with proven track record in managing complex programs and delivering high-impact results. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving project excellence. Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Mgr
U.s. Army Aviaiton
04.2020 - Current
- Built and led cross functional teams while managing the flight facility and aircrew training programs as the lead instructor pilot and facility commander
- Oversaw key functional areas, including Standardization, Flight Instruction, and Aircraft Maintenance, as well as Safety and Flight Operations
- Professional UH-60M Blackhawk Pilot, instrument and night rated
- Maintained a TS/SCI level clearance, ensuring the highest level of operational security
- Planned, directed, and monitored program activities and budget while managing costs, quality of aircrews, and mission scheduling while meeting all training objectives
Technical Process Engineering Director
The Doe Run Company
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Mentored and managed a team of 18 technical employees, while establishing standards for performance and measuring progress towards business goals
- Established standards for performance and maintained systems for regular monitoring and analysis of plant technical parameters, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy
- Served as the lead technical expert for the business, providing strategic guidance and technical solutions
- Ensured risks, operations schedule, and budget impacts, were identified, and escalated effectively, through effective communication across all levels of executive leadership functions
- Built and managed capital improvement and manpower budgets exceeding $25 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, and mitigation of risks
- Presented key performance indicators to top executives and CEO, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning
Process Engineering Manager
ABB, INC.
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Led and managed the process engineering group comprised of 9 process engineers and 2 controls engineers, ensuring high performance and innovation
- Recruited, hired, and developed engineers at both entry and senior levels across all disciplines, fostering a diverse and skilled team
- Implemented over $15 million in capital improvement projects, driving significant operational enhancements, ensuring all project statuses, issues and successes were communicated
- Championed lean manufacturing practices and structured root cause analysis, improving efficiency, problem-solving, and the development of action plans to mitigate risks while resolving issues
- Managed the engineering group’s scope and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards
SR Process & Reliability Engineer
Koch Industries / Georgia Pacific
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for overall equipment effectiveness and asset strategy improvement processes, driving enhanced operational efficiency
- Implemented multiple engineering tools, including FMEA, DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, and advanced statistical process control, to optimize performance and reliability
- Designed and managed the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption
- Increased overall plant profitability by 60% through reduced downtime and enhanced reliability strategies
- Reduced waste by conducting root cause analysis, minimizing downtime, and implementing reliability improvements
Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer
Brewer Science Inc.
11.2000 - 02.2013
- Designed and developed advanced chemical manufacturing processes for the Semiconductor & Micro- electronics industry, adhering to the highest standards
- Applied advanced statistical process control techniques to maintain superior product quality
- Led technical teams in conducting Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), ensuring robust risk management and process optimization
- Facilitated internal and external customer quality audits, maintaining compliance with ISO 14001 and QS 9000 standards
- Expert in product development processes and Design of Experiments (DOE), driving innovation and efficiency in product design
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Missouri University of Science & Technology
12.2019
Graduate Cert. - Project Management
Missouri University of Science & Technology
05.2017
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
05.2012
Skills
- Sr Project Management
- SECRET Clearance
- Team Development
- Leadership
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Quality Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Design of Experiments
- Management of Change
- Financial Analysis (ROE, NPV, EV/EBITDA)
- Reliability Engineering
- DMAIC
- Lean Six Sigma
- Aviation
- Project Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Scope Management
- Project cost management
- Staff Leadership
- Technical leadership
Personal Information
Title: Senior program mgr & Engineer
Timeline
Senior Program Mgr
U.s. Army Aviaiton
04.2020 - Current
Technical Process Engineering Director
The Doe Run Company
05.2018 - 04.2020
Process Engineering Manager
ABB, INC.
07.2016 - 05.2018
SR Process & Reliability Engineer
Koch Industries / Georgia Pacific
02.2013 - 07.2016
Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer
Brewer Science Inc.
11.2000 - 02.2013
Graduate Cert. - Project Management
Missouri University of Science & Technology
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
MBA - Business Administration
Missouri University of Science & Technology