Brian Aliasghar
Program Manager
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced, highly motivated & result oriented Program Manager with experience in NPI (New Product Introduction), Project Management using AGILE, Risk Mitigation, Capacity Planning, Gap Analysis, Process Development/Improvement using DMAIC (Design Measure Analyze Implement Control) and LEAN, Make/Buy Analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma concepts. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, manage high value high visibility projects, bring products from prototype to production level while accomplishing technical work efficiently and accurately.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Aalyria Technologies Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Managing cross functional teams responsible for the success of NPI programs to drive business growth bringing Free Space Optical Communications systems from Design to Prototype to Production
- NPI programs valued at $11 million include Free Space Optical Communication systems supervised by custom Network Orchestrator
- Responsibilities include:
- Driving the cross functional team through the product development process of EVT, DVT & PVT; adapting as a multi-disciplinary leader driving design reviews and improvements, change control management, supply chain management, assembly, integration and test management, system level test planning and execution
- Managing the profit and loss of program as well as schedule variances using Earned Value Management tools; conveying health of program to executive level management during scheduled reviews
- Developing strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team
- Collaborating with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure
- Identifying program risks early and developing mitigation plans with engineering; forming TIGER teams for quick and effective problem solving regarding technical, financial and operational issues
- Actively participating in Proposal Generation and Contract Reviews for new potential business
- Negotiating contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary constraints
- Optimizing resource allocation, effectively balancing the priorities of the small team and managing competing demands
- Maintained positive customer relations through effective communication and addressing problems head-on, with successful corrective actions
Program Manager
L3Harris
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Managing cross functional teams responsible for Legacy Programs, NPI and Process Improvements in order to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth
- NPI Programs valued between $3 million-$200 million include aircraft defensive RADAR systems and submarine defensive RADAR systems
- Legacy Programs valued between $30 million-$100 million include Precision Approach RADAR systems and battleship defensive RADAR systems
- Responsibilities include:
- Profit and loss of program using Earned Value Management tools; conveying health of program to executive level management during quarterly reviews
- Proposal generation for new potential business
- Operational delivery schedule to ensure contractual deadlines
- Collaboration with Operations and Engineering to increase profit by improving Design for Manufacturing, minimizing rework costs and developing producibility improvements. Increased profit by 15% on Precision Approach RADAR programs
- Collaboration with Operations and Engineering for rapid lifecycle implementation of NPI products. Decreased timeframe of low rate to full rate production by 40%
- Motivating team members to generate value through "2 Second Improvement" culture
Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Managing cross functional teams responsible for New Product Introductions and Process Improvements
- NPI Programs include aircraft fuel-flow transmitters and hydraulic fuses forecasted to bring multi million dollar growth to company
- Responsibilities include:
- Make/buy decisions
- DFMEA/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Risk Mitigation
- Capacity Planning and Factory/Manufacturing Cell Layout Planning
- Gap Analysis and Process Development
- Capital Expenditure Purchases of Manufacturing and Measurement Equipment
- Prototyping and Qualification Testing
- Production Readiness Reviews
- Process Improvements representing estimated $70,000+ in cost savings per month
- Responsibilities include:
- Process optimizations and cycle time reductions using DMAIC methodology and Six Sigma tools
- Implementation of Machine Automation and Assisted Reality tools
- Facilitator of kaizen events to reduce waste
Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer
New Hampshire Ball Bearings
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Managing a team of 9 people for bringing new types of bearings to factory to facilitate business growth
- Overseeing and coordinating the:
- Customer qualification process
- Analysis of machine manufacturing capabilities
- Purchasing of machinery when required
- Analysis of product output to meet customer demand as production scales
- Creation of quality inspection procedures and standards
- Designing and implementing manufacturing systems using Six Sigma tools such as DMAIC, which reduced processing time up to 40% and increased repeatability, without affecting the quality of the parts
- Working with customers to improve custom product yield rates through understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes by up to 90%.
Education
California State University, Northridge
05.2010 - 06.2014
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
12.2018 -
Skills
Program Management
Lean Manufacturing Concepts
Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
Mechanical Design & Analysis
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Visio, Word, Powerpoint)
Timeline
Program Manager
Aalyria Technologies Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Program Manager
L3Harris
10.2020 - 10.2022
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
12.2018 -
Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
01.2018 - 10.2020
Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer
New Hampshire Ball Bearings
06.2014 - 06.2018
California State University, Northridge
05.2010 - 06.2014
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