Tamara Upton

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About Tamara Upton

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSHighly effective Manufacturing Engineer Planning Lead experienced in aviation heavy maintenance and custom FAA Supplemental Type Certificate modifications from proposal preparation estimating through installation to delivery with 35+ years experience. A strong desire for continuous learning and development, within and outside areas of expertise with an initiative to take on additional responsibilities. Exceptionally proficient in part assembly fabrication and installation planning on Boeing airframes. Comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering experience within the disciplines of Electrical (Subject Matter Expert SME), Structures, Systems and Test.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEThe Boeing Company 1987 - Jan 2014Boeing Defense Systems - Wichita, Ks• Leads development of complex work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments via creation of Manufacturing Build Plan.• Maintain Manufacturing Build Plan for configuration verification for multiple statements of work requirements of heavy maintenance and custom modifications during program execution to customer delivery for Air Force One Presidential Aircraft.• Plan and lead department / organization processes for developing, implementing and maintaining various manufacturing plans, bill of materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration, encompassing Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) safety of flight (SOF) critical approvals, and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) conformity inspections, incorporating Earned Value Management (EVM).• Assist and lead teams in developing and documenting processes and procedures that utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques and Employee Involvement Teams, resulting in increased quality and cost reductions.