Angel Gracia Cañestro

Product Manager at General Dynamics European Land Systems
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(386) 825-5501
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Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, ES

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Experience

    • Spain
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Product Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • Spain
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Tactical Data Link Project Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

      Manager of TDL, taking on the responsibility of the efficient delivery of multiple TDL development & support contracts. Managing a number of work streams; developing project schedules, budget management, project delivery in a manner consistent with standard Defense PM methodologies. Defining the overall project approach, risk identification and management, and resource and skills management, all within the agreed parameters of cost, timescales and managing quality. Manager of TDL, taking on the responsibility of the efficient delivery of multiple TDL development & support contracts. Managing a number of work streams; developing project schedules, budget management, project delivery in a manner consistent with standard Defense PM methodologies. Defining the overall project approach, risk identification and management, and resource and skills management, all within the agreed parameters of cost, timescales and managing quality.

    • Spain
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Systems and Design Engineer
      • Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

      Chief Engineer ASCOD Engineers Combat Vehicle (VCZAP) Technical Head for development, design and manufacturing of Engineers Combat Vehicle, involved since the beginning of the project, managing stakeholders requirements and developinng technical specifications for diferent vehicle systems, such ancillaries, armour and automotive. Leading design meetings with Army Representatives along all design stages (SDR, PDR, CDR y TRR) taking the decission of technical solution for each system agreed with main Contractors for the VCZAP, reviewing and approving technical proposals in accordance with requirements, Head of VCZAP Architecture, defining main design lines of vehicle configuration with all Design Areas (Hull, Automotive, Ancillaries and Electric& SW Systems. Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ILS Engineer
      • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

      ILS and Maintenance Engineer for SV-AJAX Prototypes for the British MoD, involved in test and trials required for prototypes validation, initial set up, roll out, initial trials, User and Maintenance Operator manuals validation with SV prototypes. FRACAS Engineer involved in design policies and procedures as well as roles, goals, and responsibilities for all who are involved in reporting and correcting failures. ILS and Maintenance Engineer for SV-AJAX Prototypes for the British MoD, involved in test and trials required for prototypes validation, initial set up, roll out, initial trials, User and Maintenance Operator manuals validation with SV prototypes. FRACAS Engineer involved in design policies and procedures as well as roles, goals, and responsibilities for all who are involved in reporting and correcting failures.

      • Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

      Design Engineer for ASCOD Pizarro Tracked vehicles, Technical specifications development of Technical specifications of Ancillary systems such fuel system, hydraulics, Auxiliary Power units and Fire Detections and Suppression Systems. Also involved in set up of the the systems in prototypes.Head of Design team involved in the assembly and set up of the first Prototype SV handed over for the British Program SV-Ajax. Head of Design team involved in the assembly, set up, tests and validation trials of the tracked prototype Pizarro Forward Artillery Observer (VCOAV) successfully tested and delivered to the Spanish Army. Show less

      • May 2010 - Aug 2011

      Especialista en planificación, colaborando y asesorando a la PMO en los diferentes programas y en la toma de decisiones. Planificación acorde a las técnicas y estándares de la industria de defensa y aeroespacial. Experiencia en el uso de Técnicas de Gestión del Valor Ganado (EVM) para la gestión de Proyectos.Asistencia durante el programa, definiendo interrelaciones y dirigiendo las reuniones de planificación: ciclo de vida, hitos clave, gestión de recursos y análisis de riesgos.Definición del ámbito del programa: Estructura de descomposición del trabajo (WBS), entregables y planificación orientada al éxito del programa. Realización de la Estructura de Descomposición de Costes (CBS) y su distribución temporal. Previsiones de presupuesto a corto/medio y largo plazo, identificando futuros paquetes de trabajo. Revisión del ETC (Estimated to Complete) y EAC (Estimate at Completion) del Programa, gestionando las desviaciones presupuestarias en las cuentas de control del programa. Seguimiento del programa, actualización de planes, identificando el camino crítico y las medidas destinadas a minimizar riesgos. Informes de imprevistos y cambios de alcance, con el seguimiento de las soluciones adoptadasExperiencia en uso de técnicas EVM. (ANSI/EIA-748A) y Estándares de PMBOK 2004. Show less

  • VERINSUR, S. A.
    • Jerez de La Frontera y alrededores, España
    • Director de Ingeniería
      • Apr 2007 - May 2010

      Dirección del Departamento de Ingeniería en una instalación para el tratamiento de residuos industriales y urbanos, dirigiendo un equipo de 15 personas formado por técnicos y operarios. Planificación, ejecución y control de proyectos, asumiendo la Dirección Técnica de las diferentes instalaciones: puesta en servicio de una Instalación para residuos oleosos y, el desarrollo y la construcción de una Planta de Tratamiento de Residuos de envases plásticos y metálicos. Responsable de la organización del mantenimiento, asumo la gestión de compras y suministros, negociación con contratistas y proveedores, así como la gestión de almacén. Asimismo, dirigí las secciones de mecánica de vehículos y maquinaria, con un parque superior a los 70 vehículos, la sección eléctrica a cargo de las instalaciones en BT, con una potencia instalada superior a los 700 kW y del Taller de calderería. Planificación de las acciones de mantenimiento preventivo y correctivo realizadas en las instalaciones. Asegurar el cumplimiento del Sistema de Calidad ISO 9001:2000 e ISO 14001:2004. Show less

Education

  • Universidad de Sevilla
  • Universidad de Sevilla
    Ingeniero Industrial, Ingeniería
    1993 - 2001

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