Denny Snyder
Palm Bay
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Manager with expertise in aircraft testing and quality assurance. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Strong background in mentoring, meeting production targets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Holds active DoD top secret clearance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2021 - Current
- Develop, perform, and document test planning and results.
- Structure Test equipment build up and design.
- Structure Test on Aircraft
- Planned and managed work priorities and deadlines.
- Formal readiness reviews throughout all phases of testing
- Full Scale Static or Fatigue testing
- Contributed to a Test Execution Team that performed structural tests on component-level and full-scale test articles.
- Managing technical risk, cost and reporting regularly to Flight Test
- Flight Test Lab Testing
- Oversee Test set up and execution.
- Active in Test planning, systems integration, verification, and validation
- Coordinate integrated testing activities working in a dynamic people-focused environment.
- Interface with internal and external customers
- ASTAR Adjunct Trainer for B3010, B5010, B6001, B6003 & B6004 Certs
- Building 230 Training and qualifier focal point
- Deputy oversite of all Lab Operations and Engineers on 2nd shift
- Mentoring of technicians and Engineers.
- Project Lead over MFG Critical Modifications
- Project support lead over AFB Trainer
- Facilitated test and integration processes to validate system performance.
- Managed flight line operations, ensuring aircraft readiness for critical missions.
- Performed aviation maintenance tasks to uphold aircraft safety standards.
Manufacturing Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Special Programs Manager
- Staffing and Mentoring
- Managed certifications and supervised employee training sessions to enhance workforce skills and compliance.
- Facilitated the training process for all new employees
- Directed tool accountability, certification expirations, and factory compliance on 3x10 shift to ensure operational readiness.
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Performance reviews and mentoring
- Electrical Manager SP2 Program
- Managed all electrical installations
- Matrix operations and timelines for completions
- Utilized CPLM and Vis-pro to support technicians in their tasks.
- Upheld internal standards and productivity goals to achieve key milestones and meet production targets.
- Evaluated supplier operations for quality assurance, delivery timelines, and adherence to contract specifications.
Senior Manager of skin fabrication and chemical milling shops
Spirit AeroSystems
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw 8 managers and 100+ technicians, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Oversaw quality management processes to ensure product standards.
- Oversite and leadership of 45 Technicians and 10 Engineers
- Performed 30- and 60-day reviews for technicians and engineers.
- Worked closely with Union and HR
- Monitored employee certifications and training to maintain compliance and enhance workforce capabilities.
- Validated quality assurance measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and enhancing product reliability.
- Evaluated current production processes and made forward-thinking adjustments to improve output.
- Led production processes, including machine and plant activities and human resources management to achieve positive results.
- Complex Machine Center South Senior Management
- Oversite over 10 Managers and 100+ Technicians
- Engineering oversite and guidance
- Managed 92 technicians and engineers.
- Managed operations of lathe, 5-axis, and magnetic machines in the shop.
- Managed activities in bushing and jig bore shops to meet production goals.
- Enforcement of all safety and Spirit policies
- Control steady movement of all parts through the shop
- 2 day 5, BMT, Expedite, and bond room shortage operations.
- Oversight of 1011 and TPC paint booth
- Line of Balance reports
- Experience leading/managing/supervising a cross-functional team.
- Quality Assurance
Senior Production Manager
Cox Machine
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Led quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards
- Running a Break Machine and a Dye Machine and forming parts to specs
- Use of Calipers, Protractors, Gauge pens, Pharo Arm
- Countersink holes to Aerospace specs
- Use of Aerospace blueprints and Mylars for forming and drilling
- Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures
- Training of new employees
- Monitored product quality standards to maintain adherence to specifications and improve overall product reliability
- Served as primary liaison between production and customer to facilitate communication and resolve issues
Customer Service and Sales Senior Manager
Jacam Chemical
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Achieved sales targets through strategic planning.
- Maintained strong customer relationships through proactive communication and support
- Managed logistics to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversight of 40 Managers and 150 Technicians
- Quality Assurance and Management
- Coordinated chemical deliveries to ensure timely and safe distribution
- Inventory and Warehouse Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Material goods movement and acquiring
Production Manager
Royal Dutch Shell / Shell Exploration
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Managed billion-dollar asset, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Supervised 80 employees across three states to achieve operational goals.
- Oversaw 25 individual budgets totaling 40 million dollars.
- Managed procurement processes for materials and services
- Trained and mentored new operators
- Trained new contractors on company procedures and policies.
- Supervised contract operators in their duties
- Performed daily maintenance of production systems.
- Commissioned and started all new wells in Arrowhead Asset
- Facilitated movement and acquisition of material goods
- Coordinate with Logistics to have oil and water hauled
- Worked closely with Engineers to better the facilities design
- Authored numerous Work Procedures
- Leadership and Managing New Employees and Engineers
- OSHA Safety Training
- Quality Assurance and Management
Production Manager
Val Energy
03.2008 - 08.2011
- Managed production activities in 2 states.
- Manager of all Chemical Engineers and operators on site
- Managed logistics processes to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Oversaw safety compliance with industry regulations, ensuring safe operations.
- Commissioned New Well startups.
- Trained and mentored new operators, facilitating smoother onboarding and integration.
- Quality Assurance and Management
- Authored numerous Work Procedures
- Material goods movement and acquiring
Education
B.S - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle
12.2026
A.S - Business
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KSSkills
- Engineering design
- Aircraft testing
- Quality assurance and management
- Quality assurance controls
- Quality control implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance testing
- Design evaluations
- Design optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Work plan and budget management
- Budget estimation
- Materials procurement
- Technology integration
- Cross-functional team supervision
- Management and leadership
- Team building
- Training and mentoring expertise
- Coaching and mentoring
- Kansas leadership training
- Employee scheduling
- Recruiting
- Business development
- Proposal creation
- Strategic planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Decision-making skills
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Change management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Active DoD top secret clearance
- Customer relations and service
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Change management
- Materials procurement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active DoD top secret clearance
Accomplishments
- Winner of two separate OSHA Safety awards in Shell operations US.
- IT and Safety Focal point for Shell Kansas.
- Northrop Grumman Program FHR recognition of achievements in 2022.
Experience Years
18 years of Leadership experience
Clearances
- Active Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance with a T2 SAP Clearance.
- Special Programs Access (PARS)
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation
12.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Manager of skin fabrication and chemical milling shops
Spirit AeroSystems
08.2017 - 04.2020
Senior Production Manager
Cox Machine
06.2015 - 08.2017
Customer Service and Sales Senior Manager
Jacam Chemical
07.2014 - 06.2015
Production Manager
Royal Dutch Shell / Shell Exploration
08.2011 - 07.2014
Production Manager
Val Energy
03.2008 - 08.2011
B.S - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle
A.S - Business
Pratt Community College