John Bobelak
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Manager with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful aerospace projects. Skilled in strategic planning and risk management, consistently enhancing product quality and team productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Melbourne, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace engineering projects on schedule.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce production timelines.
- Coordinated project milestones and resource allocation in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Fostered a collaborative environment to drive innovation in aerospace design and development.
- Managed technical documentation ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Engaged stakeholders throughout project lifecycle to ensure alignment with strategic goals and customer requirements.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
Logistics Program Manager 2
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Melbourne, FL
04.2016 - 01.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
- Developed and implemented program plans to meet organizational objectives.
- Managed risk assessments and mitigation strategies for project success.
- Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency across multiple projects.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Supervisory Logistics Manager
U.s Air Force Reserve Command , 920th Rescue Wing
Patrick AFB, FL
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of personnel and equipment.
- Developed and implemented efficient supply chain processes for mission readiness.
- Managed inventory control systems to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Oversaw transportation planning, ensuring compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed contingency plans for logistics operations, minimizing disruptions during unexpected events.
Education
MBA -
University of Maryland, University College
Adelphia, MD12-2010
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland, University College
Adelphia MD06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aerobautical University
Daytona Beach, FL04-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Engineering design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Top Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Project Management lead developing computer system tools for supply chain management integrating several database systems to provide comprehensive dashboard of real time status of parts inventories, reliability performance, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages
Timeline
Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
01.2025 - Current
Logistics Program Manager 2
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
04.2016 - 01.2025
Supervisory Logistics Manager
U.s Air Force Reserve Command , 920th Rescue Wing
03.2007 - 12.2015
MBA -
University of Maryland, University College
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland, University College
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aerobautical University