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JOHN A. GUERRA

Vail,USA

Summary

Current Technical Documentation Lead, AIM-9X; Common Product Data Management, CABS (Common As-Built System), PRISM-Shop Floor tool, CREO (Computer automated design. 18+ years at Raytheon/RTX. WLSE (Weapons Logistics Support Engineering). STINGER, KEI, David Sling, TBG, SM-6, AIM-9X®, AMRAAM, Special Access Programs. Bilingual: Speak, Read and Write, Spanish. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 6 Sigma/CORE; CM/DM NDIA Specialist certified. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Engineering Services

Raytheon
05.2023 - Current
  • Technical Documentation Lead: Solid in technical writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills with all involved customers/stakeholders.
  • Pivotal in reducing business impact negative trends (manual late deliveries) with the customers. Encompasses USAF, US NAVY & foreign military sales (FMS) technical manuals for the AIM-9X program.
  • Worked with RTX Country Managers, PMA-259, USAF & US NAVY Equipment specialists on Technical manual deliveries & multiple projects.
  • Traveled to Australia, Canada and Denmark to train International Air Forces on the Sectionalization/Maintenance of the missile in accordance with the technical manuals and all required consumables, kits, special tools and chemicals.
  • The RTX 9X Logistics Container POC, coordinated ALL logistical effort worldwide (travel, consumables, location/availability) for installing drainage holes that were missed during manufacturing.
  • Devised a revolving travel schedule with all affected stakeholders, pre-coordinated with Air Combat Command (ACC/USAF), USAF Equipment specialist to get required modification done.
  • Forward-thinking mindset in leading technical reviews to identify content, format issues and provide recommendations to improve process flows towards schedules and meeting customer deadlines.
  • Released/published all FMS technical manuals, by the end of CY 2024, Missile Sustainment Guides (MSG), US NAVY manuals.
  • Worked on Validations/Verifications for Software, Container modifications, Test Equipment (CMBRE) and other missile items to ensure parameters met the requirement/specifications documents.
  • Key player in the release of numerous Special Process Instructions (SPI) since 2018, allowed for immediate corrective actions to the field/fleet in lieu of technical manual generation as a permanent solution.
  • Instrumental in CNU-609/E, CNU-609A/E containers, cost savings project, resulted in an estimate of ~ 35 units times $3,500 = $122,500, which if not implemented would have created substantial down time in storage, awaiting repair funding, thus unavailable to customers for valuable use.
  • In total, 76 inspected, defects located, RTX able to repair all but 1, totaling 75, returned to service, avoided segregation for disposition, for a total cost savings of over 250K.
  • Worked directly on Telemetry (TM) unit conversions, Special Training missiles at Eglin AFB, Florida. Wrote missile flag instructions for a software escape, reduced possibility of repeat occurrences during future test flights.

Senior Principal Logistics Specialist II

Raytheon
10.2017 - 05.2023
  • Key skills to generate reliability (depot) reports. Worked with Chief Engineers, Program Managers & Integrate Product Teams (IPT), forecasted trends for when program would run out of spare parts, and drive a need for "life-time" part buys, urgent procurement to sustain production/depot levels.
  • While assigned to AMRAAM, key in the Launch Sequence Protection (LSP), Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO), added a safety connector, on-time completion total worldwide scale, received a letter of appreciation from USAF Leadership.
  • Tasked with missile conversions at Eglin AFB, FL. Worked with customers, suppliers to coordinate all required consumables were in place, hazardous materials, parts kits & 9X assets themselves, prior to arrival.
  • Trained USAF personnel in replacement of data collecting, Telemetry Units, Special Training missiles on multiple occasions.
  • Training basis of various countries creating a depot, maintenance facility in country, thus not ship assets as a result.
  • Wrote multiple Special Process Instructions (FMS), USAF Time Compliance Technical Orders, so specific assets could be returned to service and avoid costly returned shipment to Raytheon, Tucson.

Senior Configuration Analyst, Configuration Management

Raytheon
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Vast technical knowledge, expertise of Configuration Management (CM), supported various programs in Technical Data Package (TDP), developed CM planning documentation and coordination of multiple Configuration Control Boards.
  • Pivotal in transition of PDM Sherpa (2014) to current, Product Data Repository system.
  • Achieved proprietary program success, back-to-back successful launches, June/July 2014, assisted IPT teams with developmental engineering changes and variance releases, up to launch date.
  • Worked with engineering teams to identify issues with specification, requirement documents, allowing successful IPDS Gate progression to Critical Design Review.
  • CM best practice, “Hot Topic” emails with AIM-9X, for 3 years, assisted engineering to identify abnormal trends, allowed for a proactive approach to resolving immediate CM issues.
  • Received an award from David Sling for developing a streamlined process for Engineering Review Board (ERB).
  • Developed CM Planning strategy for Tactical Boost Glide (TBG), generated/devised a Configuration Management Operating Plan (CMOP) from inception.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation for configuration processes and standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements and resolve issues.
  • Led projects to streamline configuration management practices, reducing turnaround times.
  • Mentored junior analysts on best practices in configuration analysis and system integration.
  • Implemented automation tools to enhance efficiency in configuration workflows and reporting.
  • Established clear procedures for configuration management, ensuring consistency in product development stages and enhancing overall quality.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.

Technical Sergeant

United States Air Force (Retired)
06.1986 - 01.2007
  • Deficiency Analyst, Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Craftsman, May 2004 to June 2007
  • Analyzed data for accurate to ensure pilot and aircraft safety. Inspected, repaired F-16 blocks 25, 32 & 52 post phase inspections, signed off all required form entries for aircraft safe for flight, returning aircraft to full mission capable (FMC) for future sortie missions.
  • Oversaw 8 data monitoring personnel while assigned to Deficiency Analysis, supervised maintenance data collection of 8 operational, training units on base.
  • Identified areas of upward trends developed before critical stage using latest metric tools; uncovered preventable maintenance discrepancies before they became real issues.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Specialist/Manager Cert. - Configuration/Data Management Courses

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Alexandria, VA
09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL
10.2000

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Task delegation
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through customer testing via validation and verification processes.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to modify over 1,000 missile containers. Tracked project from inception to closure.
  • Supervised team of 6 staff members in CM and Logistics capacities.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Variance processing effectivity improvement project.

Certification

  • CM - Certified Configuration Manager Certification, National Defense Industry Association, NDIA
  • 6 Sigma Training - 2009
  • CORE Apprentice Certification 2020

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Music
  • Team Sports
  • Drums
  • Cars

Timeline

Manager Engineering Services

Raytheon
05.2023 - Current

Senior Principal Logistics Specialist II

Raytheon
10.2017 - 05.2023

Senior Configuration Analyst, Configuration Management

Raytheon
01.2007 - 01.2017

Technical Sergeant

United States Air Force (Retired)
06.1986 - 01.2007

Specialist/Manager Cert. - Configuration/Data Management Courses

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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