Derek Harris
Madison,USA
Summary
Focused Engineering Manager successful at working with all disciplines to accomplish project objectives. Strategic planner, analytical thinker, and decisive leader who is accomplished in team leadership and program management. Hard-working Engineering Manager talented in satisfying client needs in fast-paced, high-volume settings. Successfully oversees teams of personnel completing challenging projects. Seasoned Engineering Manager with a solid foundation in planning, executing and overseeing engineering operations. Strengths lie in leadership, team management, and strategic problem-solving abilities. Successfully led complex projects to completion while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring operational efficiency. Committed to driving innovation and fostering teamwork for optimal productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL
11.2019 - Current
- Generated concept designs, collaborated with customers to gain feedback, and directed the entire design process.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Interacted with management to ensure accurate monitoring of project status.
- Guided technical teams to achieve project objectives.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to bring complex projects from initial design to completion.
- Ensured compliance with internal specifications and design standards.
- Reviewed design plans and implemented techniques, resulting in better optimization.
- Managed team-based design tasks for electronic and power circuits, meeting specified performance and reliability standards.
- Supervised product qualification testing, evaluated failures, and implemented corrective action.
- Coordinated risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for projects.
- Recruited high-performing professionals to address staffing needs.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Managed project schedules to ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones.
Lead Electrical Engineer
Austal USA
Mobile, AL
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Performed design and analysis tasks for power distribution, lighting, automation, control, and communication systems following Navy guidelines.
- Responsible for design calculations, electrical schematic and cable schedule development
- Supervise: Engineers, Designers and Drafters
- Peer review, performance evaluation and resume screening
- Inspected installations for compliance with design and equipment specifications.
- Experienced in development of technical studies and cost estimates
- Preliminary design review, system requirements design review and critical design review from component to sub-assembly level
- Utilized CAD drawings to provide design documentation.
- Provided troubleshooting and analysis for discovered electrical faults
- Performed electrical design analyses and tests for proposed systems.
Project Engineer/Site Manager
Schneider Electric
TX, TX
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Supported project managers with purchasing, RFIs, and submittals to increase productivity.
- Directed fieldwork operations to ensure seamless execution.
- Coordinated installation procedures among engineering.
- Supervised jobs on-site, commissioned, and solved operational problems.
- Assisting in contracts and change orders related to the project.
- Conducted field investigations to address design challenges.
- Delivered status reports to senior management regularly.
- Directed on-site projects worth over $4M, facilitating efficient hand-over from construction phase to operations.
Senior System Support Engineer
GENERAL DYNAMICS
FL, FL
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
- Maintain system logs to document testing and operation of equipment.
- Assemble and test electronic components according to technical specs.
- Delivered technical support for user applications and engineering processes.
- Evaluate systems to ensure designs meet governmental specifications.
- Managed integration processes to ensure seamless software and hardware functionality.
- Provided systems analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution.
- Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports.
- Ran operational tests on systems to reinforce proper processes.
Education
Master - Business Administration
Webster University
10.2017
M.A - Information Technology Management
Webster University
07.2008
B.S - Electronic Engineering Technology
Savannah State University
05.2005
Skills
- Test and Integration
- Design Optimization
- Concept Development
- Configuration Management
- Project Management
- Design Evaluations
- Problem Resolution
- Field Operations
- Personnel Management
- Budget Coordination
- Project Oversight
- System Design
- Product Development
- Systems Implementation
- Agile Methodologies
- Technical Presentations
Timeline
Electronic Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin
11.2019 - Current
Lead Electrical Engineer
Austal USA
11.2015 - 11.2019
Project Engineer/Site Manager
Schneider Electric
01.2011 - 09.2015
Senior System Support Engineer
GENERAL DYNAMICS
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master - Business Administration
Webster University
M.A - Information Technology Management
Webster University
B.S - Electronic Engineering Technology
Savannah State University