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Bicycle riding, metal detecting, gym fitness
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Michael Bier

Hicksville,NY

Summary

Highly-qualified Laboratory Manager with strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities. Open and clear communicator with disciplined and thorough approach. Experienced Lab Manager with over 20 years of experience and knowledge of test equipment, lab facilities and procedures. I have made a positive impact in Greenlawn Engineering labs by being highly respected and liked by all levels of management and the staff team that I have lead throughout the years. Resulting in compliant and audit ready labs with zero findings or CARS during internal and external audits. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best suit lab department.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Lab Manager

BAE Systems
09.2015 - Current


  • Helped set and oversaw creation of company policy guidelines for Engineering laboratory work as part of a lab manager review team.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform lab compliance, metrology recall of test equipment and other associated activities.
  • Managed test equipment compliant / maintained, lab facilities clean and organized and Engineering test equipment inventory stocked to maximize availability and functional performance.
  • Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 5-person lab technician group.
  • Kept laboratories in compliance with applicable guidelines and policies to ensure audit ready status at all times.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Interviewed and hired employees and implemented Gold Tagging mentoring program to allow for cross training and continuous performance.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Controlled company and government assets for Engineering lab department to comply with company asset management and government regulations.

Engineering Supervisor II

BAE Systems
01.2002 - 04.2014
  • Led, directed and supervised team of 7 lab technicians to support Engineering prototype builds and program rework support of complex reconnaissance and IFF products.
  • Coordinated activities with other units of organizations such as facilities, security and operations departments to maintain cross-functional strategic alliance to ensure Engineering lab performance.
  • Managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities to maintain cost within labs.
  • Verified lab safety and compliance with quality control and SHE departments to ensure lab readiness for audits.

Engineering Supervisor I

BAE Systems
12.1997 - 12.2001
  • Led, directed and supervised team of 6 lab technicians in the rework and build of complex reconnaissance systems for prototype and production.
  • Managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities such as evaluating deletion of unused labs to lower costs.
  • Coordinated activities with other units of organizations such as facilities, SHE , quality and operations to ensure labs are audit ready and safe
  • Managed the recall of engineering test equipment to ensure equipment is calibrated and functional.

Engineering Technician

Lockheed Martin Fairchild Systems
01.1994 - 11.1997
  • Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
  • Provided technical support for engineering projects by building and testing complex reconnaissance camera systems.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Assisted Lab Manager to ensure test equipment was processed for calibration.
  • Conducted safety assessments to ensure labs were functioning safe and reporting issues to Safety department.

Operations Technician

Loral Fairchild Systems
09.1990 - 12.1994
  • Trained and certified in J-Standard, MIL454 solder and NASA solder spec soldering.
  • Assembled and soldered complex circuit boards for reconnaissance cameras along with the build and installation of complex wire harness and cables.
  • Provided Engineering rework support of circuit boards and assemblies reducing down time of testing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
06.1988

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Lab Procedures / Policy
  • Safety
  • Lab Management
  • Lab Evaluations
  • Corrective Actions
  • Job Assignments
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Resolve conflicts
  • Lab Equipment Calibration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved increased utilization's of lab technicians by working with programs and PEM's to issue proper job charges while performing chargeable lab tasks.
  • Supervised team of 4 lab staff members.
  • Achieved no lab compliance violations through the years by effectively helping lab technicians and lab users to properly understand and comply with lab policies.

Certification

  • Emergency Response Team Member at the Greenlawn BAE facility - 30 years experience
  • Attended and certified Cost Account Management training.
  • Member of the BAE Greenlawn SHE Safety Council

Bicycle riding, metal detecting, gym fitness

Enjoy weekend bicycle riding with fellow co-workers. Participated in community bicycle events such as the Soldier Ride to support disabled military veterans.

Took up the hobby of metal detecting 5 years ago with an interest in relic hunting and beach treasure.

I go to the BAE company fitness gym at least 3 nights a week to maintain fitness and health which helps me to better focus in my daily tasks and gives me a general well being.

Timeline

Engineering Lab Manager

BAE Systems
09.2015 - Current

Engineering Supervisor II

BAE Systems
01.2002 - 04.2014

Engineering Supervisor I

BAE Systems
12.1997 - 12.2001

Engineering Technician

Lockheed Martin Fairchild Systems
01.1994 - 11.1997

Operations Technician

Loral Fairchild Systems
09.1990 - 12.1994

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Nassau Community College

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