Marylyn Chavez
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Accomplished General Manufacturing Manager with active DOD clearance and special program access, offering extensive expertise in aircraft technician leadership. Demonstrated experience in aircraft manufacturing across composites, systems, and structures within fast-paced, critical path environments. Recognized for streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams through collaborative leadership and adaptability to evolving needs. Proven ability to drive project success through effective communication, strategic planning, and operational management while fostering productive work environments and consistently achieving goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager General Manufacturing 1
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Palmdale, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements.
- Assigns and manage staff to maximize efficiency and achieve schedule and target productive yield
- Performs require SAP/CATS/Workday transactions to manage personnel, planning and financials
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives and priorities.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Aircraft Composite/ Bonder Mechanic 3 Lead
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale CA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated bonding equipment to ensure precise adhesion of materials in aerospace components.
- Executed quality control inspections to verify compliance with specification.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve bonding-related issues efficiently.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for bonding techniques and safety protocols.
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Lay out articles, cuts parts or materials to size and apply liquid or solid bonding agents.
- Understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes
- Operates autoclave, hydraulic presses and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
- Control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
- Sand, burs and smooth over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
- Complete repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
- Verifies quality of finished product
- Operated bonding machines to assemble components for aerospace products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Implemented troubleshooting procedures for bonding machinery, minimizing downtime during production runs.
Aircraft Composite/ Bonder Mechanic 2
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated bonding equipment to assemble complex aerospace structures efficiently.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all bonding processes and inspections.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues in assembly workflows.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for bonding techniques and quality standards.
- Improved bonding process efficiency through continuous assessment and implementation of best practices.
- Developed documentation for bonding procedures, enhancing clarity and accessibility for team members.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing workstations for efficient access to tools and materials needed during the bonding process.
- Consistently met production quotas while maintaining high-quality bonds through diligent work ethic and attention to detail.
- Adhered strictly to industry regulations and company policies regarding material handling, disposal, and documentation of bonded components.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards during production processes.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Increased productivity, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines and maintain workflow.
- Evaluated new bonding materials and techniques, recommending changes to improve overall performance and cost effectiveness .
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere by actively participating in team-building exercises or events designed to foster camaraderie among coworkers.
Aircraft Composite/Bonder Mechanic 1
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted quality inspections to verify bond strength and adherence to specifications.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Supported layout of articles, cuts, parts, or materials to size and application of bonding agents.
- Gained understanding of ply orientations and vacuum bagging processes.
- Operated autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
- Managed conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating controls according to specifications.
- Aided in completing repairs on composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
- Operated precision bonding equipment to assemble aerospace components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve assembly issues and improve workflows.
- Conducted regular inspections of bonded assemblies to verify integrity and performance specifications.
Floor/ Web-order desk
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
Lancaster, CA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped customers get access to books for their classes in person/ through phone, stocking.
- Inventory, filing paperwork, writing up special orders, filing books by author and ISBN
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN SCIENCE - FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
Lancaster, CA03.2020
High School Diploma -
LITTLEROCK HIGH SCHOOL
Littlerock, CA01.2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Cross-functional team management
- MS office
- Strategic planning
- Performance management
Certification
- Completed C Bond Training (2018)
- Installation of Bonded Surfaced Mounted Parts & Nutplates per CBPS 206 March 2020:
Timeline
Manager General Manufacturing 1
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
12.2023 - Current
Aircraft Composite/ Bonder Mechanic 3 Lead
Northrop Grumman
01.2021 - 12.2023
Aircraft Composite/ Bonder Mechanic 2
Northrop Grumman
12.2020 - 01.2021
Aircraft Composite/Bonder Mechanic 1
Northrop Grumman
08.2019 - 12.2020
Floor/ Web-order desk
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
08.2018 - 01.2019
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN SCIENCE - FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
LITTLEROCK HIGH SCHOOL