Chere M. Pulver
Project And Component Engineer
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in leading cross-functional integrated product teams and ownership of components through complete lifecyles. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of liquid propulsion engine components and requirements management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist Engineer, RL10
Aerojet Rocketdyne
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, supporting all phases of development and production lifecycles of mechanical and electrical components of the RL10 engine
- Led component failure investigations, using Root Cause Analysis tools such as Fault Tree Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and 5-Whys techniques
- Communicated with customers on progress of engineering changes and failure investigations
- Performed FMEA, Process FMEA, and Risk Assessments for multiple components at the production and development level
- Developed and maintained component requirements documents with traceability to higher system-level requirement specifications
- Created and presented technical presentations to design review boards
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events
- Developed and led Test Readiness Reviews for component development and qualification testing
- Managed supply chain, prime and sub-tier suppliers, for various components during production and development lifecycles
- Used company risk management software to track program and engineering risks and opportunities, with risk mitigation plans
- Managed project milestones and delivery schedules for development and production programs
- Supported hardware pedigree reviews with the programs’ customers
- Held Cost Account Management (CAM) position for a development program
- Led development team for new engine instrumentation integration to customer’s vehicle
- Interpreted drawing requirements to provide clarifications to suppliers and complete proper flow-down of requirements to other product definition documents
- Provided dispositions of nonconforming hardware as a certified Material Review Engineer (MRE)
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment
Senior Engineer
Aerojet Rocketdyne / Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2006 - 10.2021
- Managed cross-functional teams as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead for mechanical and electrical components of the RL10 Engine
- Led component failure investigations, using Root Cause Analysis tools such as Fault Tree Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and 5-Whys techniques
- Performed component acceptance test analyses using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools
- Incorporated Lean Product Development techniques and lessons into development and production programs
- Interpreted drawing requirements to provide clarifications to suppliers and complete proper flow-down of requirements to other product definition documents.
- Coordinated suppliers' efforts on providing hardware and design improvements using component improvement projects (CIP)
- Conducted Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) for the assembly and test of several engine controls components
- Provided dispositions of nonconforming hardware as a Material Review Engineer (MRE)
- Managed the supply chain, prime and sub-tier suppliers, for various components as the Point of Contact for technical and schedule issues
- Led various vehicle integration efforts for several mechanical and electrical components
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels
- Helped develop mentees’ skills of Unigraph (data plotting software), Minitab (statistical software), and root cause analyses
- Led Employee Engagement Action Team for Communications using tools such as 8D and MFA
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve project issues
- Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among personnel
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL 01.1999 - 04.2003
Master of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University - New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
05.2021 - Current
Skills
Statistical analyses and graphing using Minitab and SPSS statistical software
Engineering drawings and dimensioning/tolerancing
Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and Project
Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) software
Specification and requirements management using DOORS/DNG softwareRisk management
Earned Value Management
Affiliations
AIAA, Psi Chi, Honor Society
Additional Information
- NASA RASC-AL Design Finalist, Plasma Accelerated Reusable Transport System (2002)
- Participant in the Great Moonbuggy Race at NASA’s Marshal Spaceflight Center (2002)
- Nomination to Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society (2022)
Timeline
Specialist Engineer, RL10
Aerojet Rocketdyne
10.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University - New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
05.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer
Aerojet Rocketdyne / Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
07.2006 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.1999 - 04.2003