Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Highlights
Software
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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JONATHAN HERRERA

San Diego,CA

Summary

Driven, dependable, and personable professional respected for intense dedication to complete projects on time. A knowledgeable and assertive mind capable of training team members on new and existing processes to promote operational efficiency. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to continuously improving business planning, budgeting, and program execution to promote organic company growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Production Engineer Liaison

General Atomics
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
  • Assisted internal audits team in collecting and compiling data for AS9100 audit.
  • Supported manufacturing process development to improve safety, enhance quality, reduce cost, and improve productivity and schedule.
  • Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.

Advanced Programs Technician

General Atomics
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with Engineering during prototype, development, and first article manufacturing.
  • Ensured 100% adherence to project deadlines while executing within defined scope.
  • Conferred with shareholders and supervisors about project progress and explained setbacks to minimize worry and secure project funding.

Sr. Composite Technician/Peer Inspector

General Atomics
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Implemented innovative strategies targeting labor time inefficiencies reducing process labor by 50%.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

Prototype Composite Fabricator II

Scaled Composites
Mojave, CA
10.2014 - 07.2018
  • Exemplified positive attitude as team member in dynamic, fast-paced environment and remained composed and professional during complex challenges.
  • Successfully identified malfunctions' root causes by performing accurate troubleshooting and diagnosis
  • Analyzed aircraft structural testing trends to determine inefficiencies and develop intuitive strategies.

Aircraft Technician

Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA
06.2012 - 04.2014
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2014 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Aircraft Design

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
06.2011 - 06.2012

Skills

    Lean Manufacturing

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Career Highlights

  • Increased realization by implementing new lamination processes.
  • Developed new manufacturing process resulting in 50% labor reduction.
  • Entrusted to coordinate the transfer of classified parts.
  • Granted Secret Level Clearance and SAP from the Department of Defense.
  • Created a 10-page troubleshoot/repair manual to help reduce waste.
  • Earned a place on Antelope Valley College's Dean's List and graduated with a 3.8 GPA at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University during a master's program.

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Jira

Visio

SharePoint

Certification

CAPM - PMI

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute

Timeline

Production Engineer Liaison

General Atomics
05.2022 - Current

Advanced Programs Technician

General Atomics
04.2020 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Project Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2019 - 05.2022

Sr. Composite Technician/Peer Inspector

General Atomics
07.2018 - 05.2022

Prototype Composite Fabricator II

Scaled Composites
10.2014 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
01.2014 - 12.2018

Aircraft Technician

Lockheed Martin
06.2012 - 04.2014

Associate of Science - Aircraft Design

Antelope Valley College
06.2011 - 06.2012
JONATHAN HERRERA