Samuel B Douglass, MBA

 

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Drone America

2019 - Current

Senior Aeronautical Engineer

 

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

The Lincoln Electric Company

Demand Planning and Procurement Supervisor

2017 - 2019

 

  • Collected, queried, and analyzed data from a multitude of sources including SAP, manufacturing centers, and Sales Force. This data was used to develop models for capacity analysis, component failure analysis, Key Performance Indicator selection and management, and inventory optimization.

  • Created dashboards in Python and Excel to provide a range of concise information for multiple business teams. These dashboards included capacity analysis at the product level, component failure and warranty analysis, and early warning of potential stockouts.

  • Performed quantitative analysis of internal/supplier capacities and key competencies to evaluate and determine make/buy decisions.

  • Led the redevelopment of a formerly ineffective MRP system by utilizing the above-mentioned data models.

  • Implemented lean manufacturing practices including Kanban systems which are now used for all routinely made parts.

  • Determined the need for and directed the rationalization of lot sizes, BOMs, and routings resulting in a 40% reduction in work orders and significantly lower setup costs.

  • Led a team of buyer/planners in reducing purchase component cost for the flagship plasma cutting product by 16.5%.

Engineer - R&D

2015 - 2017

 
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  • Worked in an integrated product team redeveloping the majority of the business unit’s product lines to fit a new market segment and a significantly different business model.

  • Preformed structural design focused on minimizing weld time and material cost as well as fully utilizing in-house capabilities. 

  • Implemented lean manufacturing systems including kitting, poka-yoke, single-piece flow, and manufacturing floor layout to improve process efficiency.

  • Developed, implemented, and managed engineering change management process.

Alternair

2010 - 2012

Technical Advisor (Aircraft Design and Operations)

 
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  • Worked with the company’s leadership team on selection of aircraft performance and design-space targets to ensure compliance with light sport aircraft requirements and regulations under ASTM F37.

 

Education

Master of Business Administration

 
The University of Nevada; Reno, Nevada

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott, Arizona
 

Research

CFD Research - Investigation on the Effect of Trailing Edge Devices for Drag Reduction on the DU97 Airfoil

Conducted under the direction of Dr. Hayashibara, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

 

CFD Research Student