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Glen Bell

Sicklerville,NJ

Summary

Currently employed with NAVSEA PMS397 / Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia in Code 324, as a GS-13. I am a 0801 General Engineering Series employee with a 40 hour work week. I have over 33 years of experience at NAVSEA and I am highly qualified for this position. I am an Enterprising Team Leader successful in leading team's new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving my command and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change. Skilled Program Lead with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills. Self-directed Team Leader with adaptability to meet changing operational needs. Energetic and resourceful professional proficient in team leadership. Dedicated Naval professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizations mission.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Area Team Leader

NAVSEA PMS397
06.2014 - Current
  • Delegated and Executed Ship Design Manager (SDM) - COLUMBIA CLASS technical authority in accordance with applicable PMS397 and SEA05 procedures.
  • Delegated and Authorized to execute the duties and responsibilities of the Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) for COLUMBIA Class (CLB) Ship Design Manager (SDM).
  • As Major Area Team Leader (MATL) for the Forward Compartment on COLUMBIA I provide leadership and oversight for System Integration Team (SIT) leaders and other MATLs.
  • Provide information and concurrence to inform and influence the decision of Major Area Integration Team Leads (MAITL).
  • Facilitate timely decisions by team members and cognizant personnel in the review and adjudication of design products and correspondence by the appropriate technical stakeholders, in accordance with Ship Specifications, to meet commitment completion dates.
  • Identify, manage and report on risk and risk mitigation plans for projects, arrangements and tasks on significant issues/problems.
  • Coordinate with POs, MAITs from EB, PMS397, NNS and SUPSHIP to ensure successful resolution of integration interfaces.
  • Worked on technical issues with Naval Reactors and Strategic Systems Programs for technical issues associated with the design of OR.
  • Serve as the approval authority for general arrangements for cognizant team members that are under my area of responsibility.
  • Monitor parts of the engineering support staff and associated budget. In a previous task I was responsible for filling out and turning in the Integrated Task Management Plan (ITMP) to budget for engineers from the Navy and contractors.
  • Viewed and studied Team's Center and Vis Mockup, for real-time interactive 3D viewing and advanced manufacturing of the newly designed COLUMBIA CLASS submarine.
  • Managed submarine arrangements were completed nearly a year ahead of schedule, directly supported on-time completion of the COLUMBIA CLASS design, and resulted in authorizing construction of the lead ship of the class of the DOD's #1 priority acquisition program with the highest design maturity of any Navy platform.
  • Collaborated with government agencies, tech authorities, contractors and subcontractors to define legal and operational parameters and to create positive, trusting and professional relationships. Through this effort, my team successfully designed several rooms of the new COLUMBIA CLASS submarine.
  • Tracked employee turnover to identify the need for reassigning or hiring personnel.
  • Identified resources such as facility requirements for sustainability, material requirements for specifications, and fiscal requirements to support the 80 year lifespan of the COLUMBIA CLASS.
  • Demonstrated clear oral and written communication via meetings and briefings with senior NAVSEA, industry leadership, team members in organization, tech authority, and stakeholders providing precise direction and task specificity.
  • Provided courteous, friendly and expeditious service to contractors, sub contractors and associates and fostered teamwork and collaboration for employees.
  • Trained new team members thoroughly in operational duties, supporting completion of engineering design sales, adherence to specification requirements and developing consistency in support and product model verification before granting approval.
  • Applied appropriate specification sections to arrangement summaries and documented any liabilities and actions for team leaders.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Motivated co-workers to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced approval deadlines.
  • Encouraged career advancement, educating employees on potential career paths and identifying development needs for team members.
  • Reviewed established policies and procedures to take on temporary leadership positions, motivate employees and facilitate smooth contractor sales to Headquarters.
  • Effectively managed employee mishaps to decrease errors and rework.

Advanced Machinery Systems Integration / Silencing

Naval Surface Warfare Center,Philadelphia Division
01.1991 - Current
  • Lead Engineer and technical authority for understanding objectives of the task and the goals set forth in the specs and drawings. Responsible for policy and for making sure that the cognizant individuals are available and understand the direction of Research and Development for their technology areas.
  • Program Lead responsible for contacting appropriate personnel, for ensuring that all material is acquired and available, and for ensuring that the facility has all necessary services. I ensure that all long and short term projects are fiscally sound by maintaining schedule, and tracking cost and technical metrics.
  • As team lead I contact contractors, subcontractors, naval personnel, technical warrant holders, cognizant engineers, academia and other team members to ensure that my group has full coordination across the command. I monitor and track the performance of the team to make sure that all program planning is effectively integrated and implemented.
  • I have developed, directed and coordinated machinery research projects from the Auto CAD stage, to working with the shops on building the part, to the hands on installation and lab testing of advanced machinery equipment. Having full technical competence of the work being done, I have directed test and evaluation programs and professors from multiple universities to achieve accurate results of our testing and evaluation of naval ship systems and components.
  • While planning technical approaches and procedures to solve advance machinery and integration problems, I include co-ops, interns, students, and young or new engineers in the process to mentor them and to help guide their professional development. I also serve as the expert advisor and consultant to these individuals by providing technical review, direction and guidance of the overall technical effort.
  • As Major Area Team Lead, my design work and reviews are done exclusively via a 3D model. I directly manage a team of engineers for this effort and this three-dimensional data is currently being used to support digital transformation and to support the construction efforts of the Fleet.

Program Lead For Sound Silencing Task

NAVSEA
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Lead on Vibration Calibration Laboratory.
  • Responsible for Calibration of Microphones, Hydrophones, Manometers, Accelerometers and Flow Meters used in laboratory shipboard testing.
  • Use 3D models to trace and report on deficiencies in the construction of DDG CLASS ships.
  • Lead tours to explain the usefulness of the "CAVE", a Visual 3D facility, that was once located in building 87 at the Philadelphia Naval Business Center.
  • Awarded for work on the LCS, installed telemetry equipment on several ship's shafts, and worked various jobs that aligned with both Code 32's and Code 40's mission.
  • Directed activities of several teams of six to ten skilled mechanical and electrical engineers for obtaining data and preparing exit briefings.
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
  • Identified system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
  • Mentored and supported several department employees to create strong workplace knowledge and culture.
  • Trained and mentored dozens of teams in sound silencing and vibration detection, training and reporting to accomplish set goals and benchmarks, and methods to improve safety.
  • Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
  • Collaborated with government agencies, tech authorities, contractors and subcontractors to define legal and operational parameters and to create positive, trusting and professional relationships. Through this effort, my team successfully detected submarine installation failures, recommended solutions for these failures, and provided trainings to the Captain and crew to reduce future failures.
  • Designed infrastructure solutions and tools to resolve business issues and improve delivery processes.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Tracked and reported program results to stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Accurately completed end-of-fiscal year financial tasks.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development of components.
  • Established performance goals for staff members and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules, evaluated performances and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive contractor relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned programs valued at $260,000 annually.

Mechanical Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, CD
01.1991 - 01.2010
  • 32 years of conducting research and development in the area of machinery silencing for several systems, propulsion and auxiliary machinery for naval and some army applications.
  • Use System Engineering principles to design, mange and integrate ventilation fan and pump systems for submarines.
  • Conducted hundreds of test to locate machinery acoustic deficiencies on all current classes of submarines and some surface ships.
  • Conceptually and physically identified and designed new architectures and system concepts for many auxiliary fans, pumps and other equipment.
  • 32 years of using machinery silencing technologies to reduce structureborne and airborne noise being generated and transmitted by main propulsion and submarine and surface ship auxiliary machinery systems and components.
  • Collaborated with government agencies, tech authorities, contractors and subcontractors to define legal and operational parameters and to create positive, trusting and professional relationships. Through this effort, my team successfully used an electromagnetic actuator to launch aircraft.
  • Served as the point of contact for other Warfare Centers as well as professors from the Naval Academy, Oral Roberts University, Penn State, and Johns Hopkins University. Maintained effective liaison in a joint effort to develop new methods of machinery sound silencing.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and engineering teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines.
  • Presented results to hundreds of engineers and scientist at symposiums.
  • Worked for several years at contractor facilities as the government oversight for the operations of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch (EMALs) System.
  • Utilized job-related software to produce outline designs.
  • Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
  • Designed ventilation systems for naval submarines.
  • Produced CAD drawings and reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Researched novel processes and fabrication techniques through academic and professional literature reviews.
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
  • Interfaced with development engineers, scientists and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
  • Reviewed models, assemblies and drawings produced using Pro-Engineer, and AutoCAD.
  • Delegated tasks to entry-level engineers, closely monitoring work to monitor quality, maintain speed and exceed daily project goals.
  • Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.

Education

Credit Hours Towards Master's Degree - Acoustical Engineering

Penn State Univeristy
State College, PA

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.1993

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Inventory controls
  • Recruitment
  • Problem-Solving
  • MS Office
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Planning and Coordination

Mentorship

Over the course of my career I have been the chosen mentor for Science and Engineering Students. I was successful in guiding them and giving them a full understanding of the type of research and development that is conducted on the job. I was the chosen trainer for the Egyptian Navy for several years. I trained Egyptian Naval personnel on submarine acoustics and machinery silencing practices and techniques. I've mentored more than a dozen employees during the course of my career.

Financial / Budgeting

  • Obtained funding thru a 219 effort to upgrade the laboratory - Funded personnel to help with this effort
  • Obtained funding to upgrade the Navy Standard Ventilation Test Duct - Funded personnel to help with this effort
  • Worked with code 20 and completed several Funding Documents to procure funding for the NAVSEA Audit Program - Funded dozens of employees for this effort
  • Currently working with code 24 and have obtained and managed funding for the past 9 years for my Major Area Team Lead task

Volunteer / Awards

  • Performance Award - Department of the Navy - Several Years
  • Special Act or Service Award - Department of the Navy - Several Years
  • On the Spot Cash Award - Department of the Navy - Several Years
  • Design, Purchase and Build team for the Human Powered Submarine. This Submarine was launched in NSWCCD's Model Tow Basin
  • Represented NSWCPD in downtown Philadelphia for the SeaPerch Robotics Competitions
  • College Recruiter for my command
  • Represented NSWCPD as Guess Speaker at High Schools
  • LAB Tour Guide for several Captain Visits and other events
  • Treasurer for NSWCPD's AAERG
  • Treasurer for University of Maryland's American Society for Mechanical Engineers

Timeline

Major Area Team Leader

NAVSEA PMS397
06.2014 - Current

Program Lead For Sound Silencing Task

NAVSEA
01.2010 - 06.2014

Advanced Machinery Systems Integration / Silencing

Naval Surface Warfare Center,Philadelphia Division
01.1991 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, CD
01.1991 - 01.2010

Credit Hours Towards Master's Degree - Acoustical Engineering

Penn State Univeristy

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland - College Park

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