Kevin Newell
Linthicum,USA
Summary
Dynamic Space Module Specialist at Northrop Grumman with proven leadership in training and process improvement. Expert in SAP and technical writing, I drive team performance and enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for resolving complex issues and fostering collaboration, I ensure the production of mission-critical space products meets the highest quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Space Module Specialist
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Competitively selected as Group Lead to delegate tasks, oversee a team of six technicians, and provide training and support in building space panels in strict adherence to established processes and quality standards.
- Assumed full ownership of daily tasks for self and team, ensuring production of detailed, mission-critical space products for panel installation.
- Lead trainer responsible for onboarding and training seven second-shift technicians, while also supporting training initiatives and providing guidance across multiple shifts.
- Recognized as one of two trusted operators qualified to perform complex rework and repairs.
- Conducted assembly and flight-worthiness testing of mass production space panel assemblies.
- Collaborated with program management, planning, quality engineering, and manufacturing engineering to meet short- and long-term production goals.
- Work collaboratively across teams and shifts—including Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Program Management—to improve existing processes and develop new procedures.
- Contributed to establishment of MSAT2, aiding in process development and implementation.
- Generated quality notifications to address identified product issues.
Electronics Manufacturing Specialist
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum, MD
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Selected competitively as Group Lead in the RE Cell to delegate tasks and oversee a team of 18 operators, ensuring daily production goals were consistently achieved.
- Strategically assigned workflow across the team, aligning tasks with individual skill sets to optimize efficiency and maintain high-quality standards for sub-assemblies used in Radar arrays across multiple programs.
- Guided operators with constructive feedback to troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues, enhancing overall team performance.
- Trained eleven new operators on processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
- Adapted communication style to suit diverse learning preferences, improving team understanding and collaboration.
- Supported shifting priorities while proactively assisting team members with questions and challenges to maintain smooth operations.
- Collaborated closely with upper management to identify, implement, and follow up on new processes and resolve ongoing issues.
- Communicated daily with management, production staff, and team members on workload, priorities, and obstacles to ensure alignment and address challenges promptly.
- Assisted team members with complex tasks, serving as the primary point of contact within the room.
Overnight Stocker
Wegmans
Columbia, MD
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Checked in nightly shipments, broke down shipments of 1000+ cases, restocked, and reconditioned shelves for section generating $400,000+ in weekly sales.
- Worked overnight in a fast, physical environment where we restocked and made presentable the grocery sections in a six-hour window.
- Led team effectively during management absence, ensuring smooth operations and task completion.
- Was tasked with assigning work to up to 13 employees strategically based on the incoming shipment, speed, and number of employees present.
- Managed inventory of hundreds of unique items, ensuring accurate counts and appropriate stock levels.
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires to ensure effective integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05.2026
High School Diploma -
Howard High School
Ellicott City, MDSkills
- SAP and Microsoft Office
- Technical training
- Programming and technical writing
- Process improvement
- Business reporting
- Logical thinking and critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and multitasking
- Performance collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Detail-oriented and respectfulness
- Empathetic communication
Websites
Accomplishments
- Group Lead Tiger Team Worked together in a small group comprised of upper management, director, HR, and two other select group leads to put together a training program for current and future group leads. It was then rolled out site wide to high success. Due to the significance, management asked for their own training program to be developed.
- QN Challenge While acting as lead in the RE cell, the QN challenge was created and implemented to success. We challenged operators to get a total of two or less QNs in a month. They would then be entered into a random drawing where the winner would be awarded with a BRAVO. It pushed the operators to strive to be more precise and detailed oriented. Monthly and repeat QN numbers dropped dramatically within the following months of its inception to where we would have ~30 or less manufacturing QNs in a month, significantly reducing cost to the company.
Timeline
Space Module Specialist
Northrop Grumman
01.2023 - Current
Electronics Manufacturing Specialist
Northrop Grumman
01.2019 - 01.2023
Overnight Stocker
Wegmans
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Howard High School