PERVEZ J.

SIDHWA
(972) 956-9650
psidhwa@hotmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pervez101
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR / PROJECT COORDINATOR
Highly motivated, analytical and detail-oriented engineer with experience in aerospace, electronics
and manufacturing industries. Excels in accepting new challenges and consistently delivering on
commitments to meet customer needs, business opportunities and objectives. Productive and
motivated team builder employing good teamwork techniques; demonstrates excellent active
listening, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Performs tasks under pressure; effectively
multi-tasks and prioritizes priorities and duties. U.S Permanent Resident.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Engineering Program Administration Engineering Data Management - Process control - Lean
Manufacturing - Systematic 6 Sigma problem solving Supplier Relationship - Customer
Satisfaction - Continuous Improvement - Leadership and mentoring skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft SharePoint and Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio;
ENOVIA Matrix One PLM System
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parker Aerospace, Fort Worth, Texas
2011 July, 2015
Sr. Program Administrator - Engineering
Airbus Fuel Cell Program (2012 2015)
Engineering Program Coordinator (Contract) (2011 2012)
Gulfstream GVII: P42 Advanced Aircraft Program
Coordinated, supported and maintained synchronized engineering program between Parker
teams, customer and supplier.

Provided engineering support in creating the high level BOM, Wire Harness drawings,
Engineering processes, Engineering Coordination Memos and maintained the SharePoint
program site.

Established Master Data Management Database for national and international retrievability on
read-only basis, and ensured data restricted outside US met all ITAR regulations.

Maintained, archived and retrieved all documents, drawing releases for technical
documentation work packages. Collaborated and interacted daily with configuration
management, product support, and program management teams to ensure all work
assignments and general direction with procedures and documentation were reviewed and
completed on schedule.

Proficient in the use of ENOVIA Matrix One as the Product Lifecycle Management system
(PLMS) to manage, vault, view, signoff, release, and distribute all deliverable data.

Collaborated with Gulfstream in managing their Serena Business Management system.

Monitored program schedules and commitments. Interface with customer and engineering on
a day to day basis regarding technical data clarification and updates, notify appropriate
personnel of possible impacts or changes. Participated in telecoms, proposals and program
reviews with customers and subcontractors, internationally as well as within U.S.

Supported program management with milestones, RAIL, SDDP, gate reviews, CDRL and
team meetings. Tracked action item to closure for customers: Airbus and Gulfstream.

Implemented the Action Item List - RAIL in SharePoint that assured data integrity/accessibility
eliminating inconsistencies and reducing workload.

ST Microelectronics, Carrollton, TX
Process Control Engineer

2004 2009

Monitored inline process defect baseline of mixed signal semiconductor products to improve final
yield. Provide technology development and production support engineering with respect to yield
problems.

Program champion for introducing and setup of Automatic Defect Classification ADC
software for early detection of manufacturing process problems, thereby maximizing
throughput with accuracy above 85%.

Developed and integrated new and upgraded programs to better manage production lots and
reduced cycle time by 15% effectively using six sigma and DMAIC methodology.

Active member of Photolithography zero excursion team. Responsible for reduction in

excursions, eliminating major scrap events and customer recalls.
CELESTICA Inc., Toronto, Canada
1997 2004
Manufacturing Cell Leader (2002 2004)
Managed a team of 20 Technicians and 3 production lines, to produce Panel based Multi-mode
Telecommunication platforms for stationary and mobile wireless switching applications.

Coordinated transfer from Celestica Oklahoma of complete front-end manufacturing

processes, audits and successful startup of the electrical Assembly and panel wiring shop.

Trained new team and started production ahead of planned schedule, achieving savings of
$700,000.

Developed Manufacturing Process Instructions, Quality and inspection check forms, sector
and tool utilization methods. Introduced lean Manufacturing methods in the sector to reduce
material scrap.
SMT PCBA Manufacturing Sector Leader (1997 2002)
Focal point for four SMT Printed Circuit Board Assembly production line and 17 operators.

Coordinated manufacturing process; improved production methods including: process flow,

tooling, materials and manpower requirements.

Streamlined production line operations and reduced takt time by integrating improved
methods of line setup and utilization, reducing product changeover time by 20%.
SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, Karachi
1994 1996
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Led team of 3 Engineers and 25 technicians to produce diesel generator sets from 30 kVA 1200
kVA and associated low voltage control panels.

Project lead for development and execution of remote telecommunication standby generator
project. Provided on-going support to manufacturing during trouble shooting and modifications
of prototype units.

Interacted and negotiated with customers, vendors and part suppliers during development and
introduction of locally manufactured generator and alternator parts which resulted in initial
savings of $120,000 annually.

Streamlined department operations on a continual basis through operator development, cross

trained technicians in different skills which reduced cycle time by 15%.

Retrieved and used material from by-product produced by different Siemens manufacturing
plants reducing the annual material inventory.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering), NED University of Engineering, Karachi.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
ARP 4754A Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems.
RTCA DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware.
Supply Chain Management, University Of Dallas, TX.
Green Belt, Six Sigma Certification.
Semiconductor Processing Technology, Collin County College, Dallas, TX.
Fiber Optics Communications, Seneca College. Toronto. Canada.