Ismael Gonzalez
Greenville,SC
Summary
An accomplished and reliable professional in Testing Environment Engineering, Supervision, Quality Assurance, and Process Improvements with 13+ years of experience supporting leaders and day-to-day business operations by demonstrating year-over-year improvements in quality, cost, personnel improvement, and delivery functions. Selected for knowledge and ability to collaborate across departments and manage shifting priorities and timelines. Brings a proactive, business-minded approach to any organization. Enthusiastic professional adept at organizing information, streamlining communications, and keeping things running smoothly. Notable success in directing a broad range of initiatives and implementing solutions that support overall objectives. Honorably discharged Marine Corps Veteran with an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer (F-16)
Lockheed Martin
06.2023 - Current
- Accomplished government operational standards for DCMA and assured completion for each test.
- Gathered and documented data for technical reports, including status, utilization, failure, and troubleshooting.
- Coaches team members and trains new staff in testing methodologies and standards.
- Utilizes Authorized Engineering Instructions and program-specific Technical Orders to repair and modify assigned avionics systems while ensuring company, customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met.
- Provided accurate diagnoses and repair methods of complex avionics problems.
- Developed Manufacturing Test Procedures to simplify complex tasks and reduce span timed on the production line.
- Bridged communication gaps across diverse engineering teams; ensured troubleshooting/repair projects were delivered on time.
- Analyzed flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and study the operations of the electrical components to develop more efficient tests.
- Submitted planning changes to accommodate new test equipment and instructions thus streamlining the build.
- Reports on any issues that may arise during the shift thru proper channels and management to avoid conflict with other organizations.
COMPLETION SUPERVISOR (F-16) FMS
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Serves as a Team Leader responsible for assigning, overseeing, and viewing the work of 12 union members.
- Plans, directs, coordinates, manages, markets, and reviews assigned areas of the department.
- Supervises employees; assigns duties; and creates a shift schedule.
- Monitors team performance and ensures duties are performed efficiently.
- Manages employee requests and transgressions.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, health, and safety standards.
- Manages and evaluates diverse crews of represented mechanics and technicians to repair aircraft discrepancies, identify troubleshooting methods, and complete aircraft builds and flight tests.
- Works closely with Quality Assurance, Engineers, and other leaders to provide safety and established standards of workmanship to exceed customer expectations by adjusting work assignments and meeting strategic goals.
- Supervises aircraft system and sub-systems troubleshooting, software updates, and modifications; ensures tasks are completed on time and within budget by resolving constraints while following policies and procedures.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN (F-16) FMS
Lockheed Martin
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured that all avionics equipment worked properly before take-off and did not interfere with any other devices.
- Removed, repaired, and installed any problematic avionics equipment before an aircraft was cleared for take-off.
- Performed intricate and highly reliable soldering on components for navigation and communication.
- Fixed aircraft discrepancies and identified different methods of repairs utilizing program-specific Technical Orders, Engineering Directives, diagrams, drawings, schematics, and other applicable publications to repair, modify and replace assigned avionics/ electrical systems.
- Provided data and methodical steps to engineers for analysis.
- Loaded aircraft crypto keys and performed COMSEC inventory.
- Completed preventive maintenance on schedule and harmoniously worked with other employees to promote cooperation and ensured flight safety when performing launch and recovery activities.
FIELD AVIATION TECHNICIAN (Gray Eagle)
General Atomics
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Supported repairs, testing, and operation of Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Ground Control Stations, Ground Support Equipment, and associated electronic equipment.
- Performed limited functional checks on existing and newly installed aircraft electrical systems and equipment.
- Operated automatic test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair defective parts.
- Fabricated, upgraded, routed, and installed wiring harnesses. Disassembled, assembled, and adjusted electronic equipment
- Interfaced with engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines of UAV operators, Army personnel, and civilian customers.
- Provided complex maintenance, repairs, and testing equipment on the Gray Eagle platform for the Army.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on four new aircraft, $25M each, every month while training new technicians.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN (Huey, Cobra, MV-22)
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Led teams to conduct, track, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems of various helicopters.
- Directed tasks and deliverables, guided staff members on how to repair non-routine malfunctions, supervised preventative maintenance and inspected completed work assignments of subordinates and peers.
- Served as a liaison to leaders in higher positions and civilian engineers and officers obtaining needed resources for our fleet; served as a Subject Matter Expert to manage technicians daily.
- Delivered technical presentations for a broad, non-technical audience and superiors; created documentation to track staff training/certifications, aircraft maintenance, and repair projects.
- Oversaw and managed a 2-year fleet-wide project to implement, build and modify over a thousand Helmet Extension Harnesses for pilots, which amounted to $50M saved for the United State Marine Corps.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Airspeed Green Belt Course
Pensacola
Aviation Electrician’s Mate Course
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Electricity and Electronics School
Skills
- Operations Management
- Lean Methodologies
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Personnel Management
- Data Analysis
- Training & Coaching
- Project Management
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Manufacturing Test
- Critical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
LEADERSHIP IMPACT
- Trusted Partner who consistently delivers quantifiable value by leveraging emerging technology and organizational insights to optimize value.
- Strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and a contemporary approach to solving diverse problems through innovation, scalability, and reliability.
- A results-driven, decisive leader who is highly skilled at building stakeholder relationships, managing change, developing measurable procedures, and counseling/developing individuals and teams.
- In-depth expertise in Production processes, business continuity and leading projects through the complexities of varying priorities.
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer (F-16)
Lockheed Martin
06.2023 - Current
COMPLETION SUPERVISOR (F-16) FMS
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - 06.2023
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN (F-16) FMS
Lockheed Martin
02.2020 - 05.2021
FIELD AVIATION TECHNICIAN (Gray Eagle)
General Atomics
07.2018 - 11.2019
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN (Huey, Cobra, MV-22)
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 07.2018
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Airspeed Green Belt Course
Pensacola
Aviation Electrician’s Mate Course
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Electricity and Electronics School