THOMAS LOMBARD
Harvest,AL
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Project Engineer leading and implementing a wide range of projects. Successful in determining project scope, creating project schedules, leading technical teams to meet objectives and building project deadlines that lead to on-time completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer
Aerojet Rocketdyne
02.2022 - Current
- Current Senior Project Engineer for MDA's Next Generation Interceptor leading a team to design, analysis, build and test the Divert Thruster Assembly.
- Lead a team of multiple engineering disciplines through successful SRR and PDR while progressing towards CDR.
- Control Account Manager responsible for the cost and schedule using Earned Value Management while also supporting a DCMA audit to certify Aerojet's EVM system.
- Support the design and procurement of multiple development test which included tracking over 100 piece parts from drawing release, POs in place and assembly of the hardware.
- Lead test team to plan and execute development tests which include mechanical design, avionics integration, government test site utilization on Redstone and hazardous propellant shipping.
- Stand-up new suppliers to support the development of rare metal and complicated composite hardware required to survive the harsh hot fire environment.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities flown down from the prime customer.
Project Manager
Dynetics Inc.
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Structural Systems IPT Lead for NASA's SLS Composite Universal Stage Adapter responsible for management and coordination of Structural Systems Integrated Product Team through major project milestones
- Structural System Team includes internal Dynetics support for Design, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, as well as support activities from major subcontractors
- Responsible for cost, schedule and leading the technical team through cross-functional design challenges, direct interface with NASA lead, support ERB, Risk Management, Integrated Master Schedule Support, Control Account Manager for Earned Value Management and leading monthly Program Management Reviews
- Previously served as the Integration and Test Lead responsible for maintaining adherence to the design, build and test schedules for an on time delivery date
- Multiple development and qualification tests, such as component damage tolerance testing required by NASA-STD-5019, which requires writing test plans, design reviews, oversite of hardware procurement and prioritizing design efforts
- Support proposals for Dynetics as a Proposal Manager for a Mobile Launcher Platform Umbilical Boom Design and served as the Risk Reduction and Compliance Lead for multiple proposals which include NASA's Lunar Lander (Artemis) Program.
Project Engineer
Par Pharmaceuticals
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Served as a Project Engineer for the Capital Project Team at Par Pharmaceuticals responsible for the design, purchasing, installation and startup of any equipment and facility projects
- Lead Project Engineer for various projects such as the Class 100,000 Facility Upgrades, Intermediate Bulk Container Wash Room Build and Dust Containment Upgrades
- All projects require development and execution of a project scope documents, user requirement documents, factory acceptance tests, and equipment, facility and software qualifications
- Project Engineer for the Tablet Press Upgrade Project to mechanically upgraded with state of the art technology and the outdated control systems to minimize setup time, reduce reject and quality related issues
- Project Engineer on the Potent Compounds Facility Build which involved detailed research on required engineering controls for the level on potent compounds to be manufactured
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL07.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Windchill
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Schedule Management
- People Management
- Purchasing and procurement
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer
Aerojet Rocketdyne
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Dynetics Inc.
07.2018 - 02.2022
Project Engineer
Par Pharmaceuticals
05.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Alabama At Huntsville
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