Steven Ludwig
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Highly trained and well-qualified Test Engineer possessing exceptional testing qualifications related to both software and hardware installations. Knowledgeable about troubleshooting, implementation and ongoing operation of complex systems in collaboration with solid teams. Strong leader well-versed in team management, site leadership and process integration. History of building and maintaining forward-thinking and productive environments focused on teamwork and common objectives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Engineering Technician
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems
Wilson, NC
05.2017 - Current
- Oversee, train, and mentor all manufacturing technicians, including the fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment
- Maintain production equipment uptime to over 96% by using preventative maintenance schedules and matrices
- Implement new preventative measures to reduce or eliminate future failures from happening
- Work directly with design engineers to develop new production automated test equipment to ensure product take time, cost, and on-time deliveries are met or exceeded with an on-time delivery of 94%
- Handle support, repair, and maintenance of all production line equipment and machinery
- Currently the manufacturing technicians under my leadership have equipment uptime on the production floor of over 96% resulting in production meeting on-time delivery schedules.
Manufacturing Test Technician
UTC Aerospace Systems
Wilson, NC
09.2006 - 05.2017
- Daily focal point for all ACE briefings on Smoke line production Cell
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests
- Prescreened circuit cards and recorded and documented results
- Performed vibration and Environmental Stress Screening on production units.
Supervisor/Manager
Recycling Center
Seymour Johnson, NC
03.1992 - 06.2006
- Responsible for setting priorities and goals for 42 personnel and 3 supervisors ensuring business goals were met
- Maximized team skills to tasks to improve team performance
- Trained all personnel in the correct operation of equipment and safety protocols
- Gave new workers orientation walks around the facility, showing them the danger areas and explaining policies
- Kept track of all weights of recycled items, ensuring materials were sorted correctly and managed effectively to ensure compliance with environmental goals
- Briefed newly assigned base and vice commanders on goals, progress, and environmental impact.
Aerospace Security Specialist
US Air Force
12.1987 - 05.1990
- Responsible for the security and prevention of unauthorized entry of personnel to ultra-sophisticated F-16 C/D aircraft with a value over $20 million each
- Trained in air base ground defense, weapons, combat, and search and seizure.
Education
Training
Skills
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- QA/QC Inspections
- Technical Support
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Fabrication and Assembly
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Time management and prioritization
- Reading technical drawings
- Documentation Management
- Debugging
- Performance Improvements
Timeline
Senior Test Engineering Technician
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems
05.2017 - Current
Manufacturing Test Technician
UTC Aerospace Systems
09.2006 - 05.2017
Supervisor/Manager
Recycling Center
03.1992 - 06.2006
Aerospace Security Specialist
US Air Force
12.1987 - 05.1990
Training
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