MARY SHAHINIAN
Downey,CA
Summary
Results-driven Product Structure Specialist offering over 15 years of expertise in configuration and project management. Implemented strategies resulting in an 50%-time reduction in managing the configurations of products. Eliminated superfluous process steps and helped drive improvements leading to 30% efficiency gains. Proven record of successfully managing major product lines, focusing on project goals, and optimizing output.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Structure Specialist
SpaceX
04.2013 - Current
- Manage and maintain the configuration of multiple products throughout its lifecycle
- Implementation of configuration management processes
- Closely interact with broader engineering teams to ensure execution of configuration control processes
- Assess and incorporate design changes to the configuration of a product
- Actively manage the engineering Bill of Materials
- Foster working relationships and communication with cross-functional teams to problem-solve collectively
- Contribute to the development of data management tools
- Effectively interface with team members to achieve company and customer objectives
- Initiate, maintain, update, and support the release of engineering drawings
Process Planner
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Interpreted drawings and processed specifications to generate work instructions
- Optimized and improved build processes to maximize efficiency
- Incorporated redline changes from engineering into work instructions or procedures
- Created and maintained illustrations for standardized build templates
- Interacted with engineers and technicians regarding work instructions
- Processed and incorporated engineering change notices into work instructions
- Trained new employees on procedures, processes, systems, and database
Program/Production Control Manager
Stratoflight Corporation
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Managed production schedules and monitored production processes
- Coordinated inter-departmental projects and activities
- Led a group of seven employees
- Worked with management to implement company policies and goals
- Conducted quality audits and Implemented 5S practices
- Prepared and presented reports in management meetings
- Interacted with suppliers and vendors
Program Manager
Metric Precision Machine & Engineering, Inc
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Tracked the progression of the customer's order until product shipment
- Responsible for managing multiple client accounts
- Developed good rapport with clients, management, and co-workers
- Guided colleagues through the MRP system and business processes
- Reviewed reports in staff and client meetings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2002
Skills
- Advanced in Teamcenter, Word, Outlook
- Proficient in NX, Confluence, Jira, OneNote
- Intermediate in Excel, PowerPoint
- Adept in ERP systems
- Basic SQL experience
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Team-oriented and autonomous
- Excellent time management
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptable
Timeline
Product Structure Specialist
SpaceX
04.2013 - Current
Process Planner
04.2011 - 04.2013
Program/Production Control Manager
Stratoflight Corporation
08.2009 - 04.2011
Program Manager
Metric Precision Machine & Engineering, Inc
06.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University Fullerton