Juan Gonzales

About Juan Gonzales

Engineering program leader with 9+ years of experience driving complex aerospace and manufacturing programs. Managed $100M+ cross-functional portfolios and delivered millions in cost savings through disciplined cost, schedule, and risk execution. Led multi-site teams and navigated ambiguity under tight operational and financial constraints.Built transparent systems for headcount, cost, and resource planning using tools like Workforce Analytics (WFA). Secured customer and executive trust and unlocked savings through lean process changes and business-case-driven investments. Delivered presentations and data narratives that supported contract wins and drove program success. Now focused on bringing that same execution rigor and team leadership to technology, infrastructure, and advanced hardware programs, where clarity, accountability, and operational precision drive long-term value.

Experience

1. Senior Project Engineer (Ch-53k Engineering Program Lead)

   Sikorsky

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Lead production engineering for a multi-billion-dollar helicopter program, managing $100M+ in budget and resources across functions such as design, manufacturing, systems and testing. Responsible for cross-functional coordination, cost and schedule control, and proposal support.• Delivered 10+ AC and contributed to over $500M in program revenue to date• Recovered a high-risk program by overhauling cost, schedule, and resource management, restoring customer trust and earning top business area award.• Created transparent headcount/cost management system, improving engineering utilization and saving millions in early production Lots.• Mitigated supply chain risks by executing cross-functional risk plans and leveraging real-time analytics

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2022

• Purdue University

  Master's degree, Systems Engineering

  2017 — 2021

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Matlab
• Durability
• Damage Tolerance
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Aeronautics
• Microsoft Word
• Power Plants
• Abaqus
• 3d Modeling
• Autocad
• Fracture Mechanics
• Additive Manufacturing
• Intellectual Property
• Engineering Drawings
• Leadership
• Test Engineering
• Catia
• Structural Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Engineering Design
• Distributed Control Systems (Dcs)
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Solidworks
• Durability Testing
• Ansys
• Aircraft Structures
• Public Speaking
• Design Engineering
• Automatic Control
• Rapid Prototyping
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Office