Ryan A. Lamantia
Cockeysville
Summary
Dynamic IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman Corporation with a proven track record in manufacturing and engineering development. Expert in process control and supplier quality management, successfully leading teams to resolve complex technical challenges. Adept at enhancing product performance and driving improvements, leveraging skills in SAP and team leadership to achieve program goals. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IPT Lead - Antenna Program
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Active Secret Clearance
- Leading the manufacturing, test, and integration for 10+ systems worth of Antenna hardware for a high visibility program. Supporting both EMD & LRIP.
- Leading a team of 13+ FTEs.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Resolving complex technical issues seen at this stage of the program and successfully completing EMD will allow the program to reach goals of increased quantities driven by customer needs
- IPT Lead of the Antenna LRMs (HVPS, MVPS, Array Driver, IPFA) and BSC with goal to complete hardware build, test, and system integration and paving the pathway for the LRIP phase of the program
- Executing producibility redesigns, critical performance redesigns, and working with manufacturing/test teams to improve yields for future product
- Active Secret Clearance
Manufacturing Engineer - Surface Mount Technology Autoline
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Linthicum
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Process owner of Airvac DRS27 for complex BGA/body soldered part reworks on circuit card assemblies
- Performed PRR for second Airvac machine (AVX1000) that is a highly automated machine for Rework
- Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection of products to meet customer requirements.
- Work closely with test to troubleshoot failures and ensure rework success
- Close support with programs for high priority reworks in critical schedule situations
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.
Manufacturing Engineer – Power and Control Systems (PCS)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sykesville
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Brought in as soldering/PWB/circuit-card assembly SME in Sykesville Manufacturing for power and control cabinet systems
- Created dedicated area for all CCA work
- Point of contact for CCA designs across all programs at Sykesville and involved in reviews for complex design changes occurring during production
- Involved in program MRRs/CDRs to aid in producibility of circuit card assemblies
- Assisted in IRAD project for connector based power brick on new designs
- Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
Manufacturing Engineer – Surface Mount Technology Manual Area
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Linthicum
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Daily floor support for operator questions/issues during Manufacturing of complex SMT product for ~50 programs
- Experience with non-production programs and WUWOs (walk up work orders)
- Technical knowledge of J-STD-001 and internal NGC process specs through experience in working with Mission Assurance (Quality Engineering and Inspection) on a regular basis
- Determine rework process for QNs to fix defective product and avoid unnecessary rework
- Write standard repairs for assembly defects and work with programs on complex MRB repairs
- Train/support 70+ operators on common issues in the cell and create Work Instructions for complex parts
- Attend CAB for various programs and support in RCCA activities
- Reach out to programs for RNs to ensure assemblies are compliant to drawing and intended design
- Tooling design for various programs where needed
- Perform design reviews for new assemblies to catch manufacturing issues before product hits the floor
- High interaction with program engineering, IPT leads, drafting, cell management, operators, technicians, material control specialists, production support, inspection, industrial engineers, test, and cell quality
Supplier Quality Engineer– Mission Assurance
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Linthicum
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Travel to suppliers throughout the country for source inspection/FAI
- Inspect parts to ensure no defects based upon process specifications, industry standards, drawing requirements, and test data
- Focus on CCA/PWB suppliers and some experience in RF Products, Ceramics, MMICs, Cables, and Distributors
- Assist in First Article Inspections (FAI) to verify design, process, and material changes for supplier parts
- Issue Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) when defects are systemic
- Work with the supplier to ensure that defective parts are contained and that the corrective action will fix any problems that may occur
- Participate in Material Corrective Action Board (MATCAB) to discuss supplier issues occurring throughout NG
- Complete process audits in supplier facilities to ensure quality of the product they are manufacturing
Estimating Intern – Conti Solar
The Conti Group
Edison
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Contacted nationwide electricians, solar racking suppliers, and racking installers for project pricing based on site drawings and other project documents
- Compared pricing and performed supplier capability/risk analysis
- Completed full project pricing with the aid of programs such as On Screen Takeoff (OST) and Heavy Construction Systems Specialist (HCSS)
- Factored in site work, equipment, procurement/shipping, and labor
- Completed an analysis between tracker and fixed tilt ground mount systems using PVsyst software data to compare the cost to power output ratio of each option
Education
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- SAP
- PowerPoint
- Manufacturing
- Design Concepts
- Process Control
- Work Instructions
- Supplier Quality Management
- Engineering Development
- Corrective and Preventative Action
- Auditing
- J-STD-001
- MIL-STD-883
- IPC-A-610
- Team Leadership
- Schematic Diagrams
- Troubleshooting
- Scheduling
- Product Performance
- Visio
- SharePoint
- SAP
- MATLAB
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- On Screen Takeoff
- Heavy Construction Systems Specialist
Hobbies and Interests
- Technology
- Nature/Hiking
- Sports
- Music
- Reading
- Finance
- Fitness
- Spending Time with Family/Friends
Technology Knowledge
- Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
- Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs)
- Inductor/Transformer/Magnetic components
- BGA/FPGAs
- Integrated Circuit Design
- Mechanical Assemblies (Heatsinks, Coldplates, etc.)
Timeline
IPT Lead - Antenna Program
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer - Surface Mount Technology Autoline
Northrop Grumman Corporation
05.2022 - 06.2023
Manufacturing Engineer – Power and Control Systems (PCS)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2021 - 05.2022
Manufacturing Engineer – Surface Mount Technology Manual Area
Northrop Grumman Corporation
08.2019 - 07.2021
Supplier Quality Engineer– Mission Assurance
Northrop Grumman Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2019
Estimating Intern – Conti Solar
The Conti Group
05.2016 - 08.2016
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Rutgers University
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