Charlie Verm
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Orbital Traction, Ltd
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
Program Manager for the pursuit and delivery of Government and Small Business contracts Program Manager for the pursuit and delivery of Government and Small Business contracts
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Exterran
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Manager
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2019
Compression Project Engineering Manager Reported to Senior Manager and accepted responsibility of planning and scheduling Project Engineering tasks for the group of 8 engineers. Established an understanding of a Compressor Package (Drivers, Compressors, Coolers). Advanced my technical understanding of ASME pressure vessel codes and ANSI piping specification. Provided Engineering proposal input, schedule and hours. Provided data driven analysis on project/department costs and Quality data from the manufacturing shop. Regularly represented Engineering at Manufacturing stand-up meetings on shop floor to assure minimal impact to production schedules due to Engineering issues. Maintained open lines of communication with multi-functional intra-company customers, to include Sales, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Field Services Production Equipment Engineering Manager Reported to Product Line Director. Responsible for managing/resourcing engineering staff to execute all projects across multiple product forms and facilities. Established an understanding of Oil and Gas equipment used in separation processes such as heater treaters and coalescers, as well multi-phase separators. • Implemented task-oriented schedules within the scope of the product line workflow. • Provided product engineering representation on issues at manufacturing site to resolve engineering/planning/manufacturing issues on the shop floor and from the field. • Introduced new steps in documentation releases to improve accuracy of data delivered to the shop. • Worked to evolve engineering deliverables to higher standard to obtain a complete documentation package, removing reliance on tribal knowledge. Show less
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CrossBridge Group
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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2014 - Mar 2019
- Responsible for the analysis and assessment of vehicle systems and subsystems as they relate to customer requirements. - Compared competitive product lines for strengths and weaknesses ending with a recommendations for improvements. - Responsible for the analysis and assessment of vehicle systems and subsystems as they relate to customer requirements. - Compared competitive product lines for strengths and weaknesses ending with a recommendations for improvements.
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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2013 - 2014
• Led multiple project executions to include scope, schedule, and budget. • Managed $4M Autonomous Vehicle R&D effort through a team of 6 employees and 3 subcontracts producing the design and installation of autonomy kits on 7 military vehicles. • Managed the completion of production armor kits during facility closing to include satisfying customer requirements and transition of efforts to other facilities • Coordinated input from customers and subcontractors to complete design two requirements. Conducted status meetings to assure progress-to-schedules was being made. • Reconciled monthly expense/commitment statements to budget. • Communicated with upper management and customer to keep them informed of the program. Show less
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Engineering Manager
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2010 - 2012
• Coordinated engineering efforts and resources across specific business segment programs • Developed and maintained headcount forecast (approximately 50 personnel) to ensure necessary resources were available • Recognized as Engineering Manager for US Army armored vehicle program supporting all aspects of technical input into program activities. • Evaluated Program requirements for engineering resources. Negotiated scope, schedule, and resources to match customer needs. Mentored subordinates. Reported status of engineering tasks to Program Managers and upper management. Show less
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Engineering
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2007 - 2009
• Directed all Engineering activities and resources at the business site. Managed an engineering department of 200 personnel to include Chief Engineers through Administrative Assistants • Developed budgetary requests and justification for annual budget ($15M) with forward looking forecast which supported site’s profit projections. • Led a cross-functional team from 4 business units on a 60-day proposal effort resulting in an initial $700M award and eventually growing to a total $2B Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle contract with the US government. Accepted PM responsibility for initial delivery of 4 new vehicles within 60 days. • Managed the program as Project Manager through successful US government testing. • Recognized as an auditor and assessor for BAE Systems’ Life Cycle Management processes which ensured programmatic compliance with company requirements • Represented Engineering at Senior Staff Meetings. Directed and followed engineering tasks to support the business plan. Forecasted resource requirements. Analyzed Engineering’s Customer Service. Reconciled monthly expenses. Resolved personnel issues. Show less
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Engineer & Engineering Manager
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1999 - 2006
ARMOR HOLDINGS/STEWART & STEVENSON • Led engineering groups to support the delivery and fielding of multi-billion dollar US Army FMTV program • Prioritized engineering tasks to support production schedules and risks • Analyzed test and field data from failures of potential improvement programs. • Managed input into the submittal of a successful $2B proposal introducing product upgrades such as EPA-compliant powertrain and ABS braking system on an established vehicle platform. ARMOR HOLDINGS/STEWART & STEVENSON • Led engineering groups to support the delivery and fielding of multi-billion dollar US Army FMTV program • Prioritized engineering tasks to support production schedules and risks • Analyzed test and field data from failures of potential improvement programs. • Managed input into the submittal of a successful $2B proposal introducing product upgrades such as EPA-compliant powertrain and ABS braking system on an established vehicle platform.
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Structural Engineer
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Jun 1983 - Mar 1992
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Education
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering