email: jbonanno1@verizon.net
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-bonanno/9/697/641
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Planned, directed, and coordinated activities of designated projects
Ensured that aims, goals and objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined
priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions
Analyzed results of operations for substantial gains and more efficient utilization of
resources
Developed staffing plans, work schedules, budgets, and time lines
Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of several projects
Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and met standards
Recruited or requested assignment of personnel
Reviewed project reports and schedule status at each phase
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager – (February 2005 to February 2009)
Endwave Corporation, Salem, New Hampshire
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Responsible for all aspects of assigned programs/projects through the entire life cycle
(initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and bring to a close).
Established a common understanding among stakeholders on projects scopes, timelines,
milestones, budgets and expectations on delivery.
Managed and implemented multiple large project schedules to ensure continued
alignment with budget and contract requirements with project team members.
Responsible for partnering with Sales and Project sponsors to develop long term strategic
plans to increase and maximize business opportunities.
Accompanied Sales on travel to maintain an understanding of the market and to help
drive product innovation and process improvements
Evaluated and approved design changes, specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM) and
drawing package releases for the central staff.
Managed multiple programs including domestic and international stakeholders, as well as
offshore contract manufactures within Asia.
Mechanical Design Engineer – (September 2004 to February 2005)
Endwave Corporation, Andover, Massachusetts
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Applied design skills using Solid Works 2007 and AutoCAD
Implemented conceptual designs for commercial wireless microwave/RF radios 15GHz
thru 38GHz
Implemented a new set of procedures and standards for customer Build to Print (BTP) or
Capture and Convert programs.
Created electronic designs of circuit boards and components, mechanical enclosures and
precise machined parts based on ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994.
Create, maintain and upgraded CAD solids model library and related procedures.
Accountable for electro/mechanical designs and drawings of communication components
and equipment for commercial and military applications
Responsible for entering engineering Bill of Materials (BOM’s) into SAP MRP/ERP
systems
Coordinate; organize a new Engineer Change Notice procedure (ECN) for the entire
company
Mechanical Eng./Configuration-CAD Manager – (September 1998 to September 2004)
Crane Corporation, Beverly, Massachusetts
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Successfully managed two departments with ten direct and one indirect report.
Initiated a new set of procedures and standards using DoD specifications and
requirements.
Contributed in reducing (ECO’S) Engineering Change Orders, within the company.
Improved worker productivity and maintaining departmental budget.
Hired, supervised and trained staff of 11 employees including engineers.
Trained and developed new design software and MRP system for ISO 9001.
Implemented filing system from hard copy to soft copy electronic data.
Implemented and executed new smart part numbering system company wide
Supervised wireless design group of designed new products to manufacturing.
Applied design skills using AutoCAD 2000 and using Alliance for MRP system.
Coordinated/organized documentation for commercial applications with the Mechanical
Engineer Manager.
Coordinated and organized offshore documentation for manufacturing company.
Design/Drafting Specialist /Configuration Supervisor– (Sept. 1993 to Sept. 1998)
BAE Systems/Lockheed Martin, Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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Work closely with the electrical engineers and designers to generate and revise a wide
variety of drawings using initiative, judgment and knowledge of company standards and
DoD specifications
Work with block diagrams, schematics, parts list, engineering concepts and customer
requirements to plan a design layout.
Apply basic engineering principles and practices as well as manufacturing materials and
methods to solve a wide variety of detail design problems.
Revise and scale detail drawings according to the engineer’s written and verbal
instructions
Proficient at ACAD, Release 13.
ISO-9000 Certified and Government Security Clearance at a SECRET level.
Develop and maintain Security Control for all classified documentation in accordance
with DIS regulations.
Responsible for the Master Configuration Baselines for all production programs and
coordinates the Physical Configuration Audits with Customers.
Review drawings to ensure that the intent of the Engineering Change Orders (ECO) has
been met prior to approval and incorporation into the documentation.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
BSBE Bachelor in Business, Minor Business Administration Merrimack College, Andover, MA
Currently enrolled with 3.7 GPA
PMI Certified (ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004/2008) Boston University, Chelmsford, MA
 Six Sigma Training Kaizan Events/Yellow Belt Training
 Completed (SEA) Supplier Excellence Alliance training for Lean Enterprise “Master Trainer”
 Completed (SEA) Supplier Excellence Alliance training for Lean Enterprise “Facilitator”
 ISO-9000 Certified and Government Security Clearance at a SECRET level.
SKILLS
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Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SAP, MAX, Ematrix
MRP/ERP Software, Solid Works, AutoCAD
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST