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Chere M. Pulver

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 softwareundefined

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

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