Khoa V Tran

About Khoa V Tran

Leverages +7 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing programs/projects, contributing to aerospace systems for commercial and business aircraft, including avionics integration and propulsion systems. As the current Sr. Engineering Project Management Specialist, responsibilities include creating and maintaining program schedules, serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM), and overseeing resource and budget planning using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The role prioritizes risk mitigation, collaboration, and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to foster trust and confidence in project delivery and ensure milestones align with strategic objectives.With +14 years of solid engineering and testing/validation experience, I have managed technical product ownership of various airframe structural platforms, system-level requirements, and component development. I have also led complex engineering projects and improved documentation in roles such as Engineering Project Lead, Mechanical System Engineer Lead, Structural Design Liaison Engineer, and Test Component Analyst. Committed to operational excellence, I aim to inspire confidence in my ability to deliver innovative aerospace systems through dedicated leadership and technical expertise.

Experience

1. Sr Engineering Project Management

   Collins Aerospace

   Mar 2023 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   RTX Engineering & Technology, Cabin Monument & Integration, Water Solutions & Waste Systems> Operations & Post-Certification.• Represent the company as technical product owner/oversight and interface with customers, PMO, and senior leadership as OEM technical representative and liaison with engineering to all internal/external stakeholders to drive value stream strategic planning efforts across a collaborative multi-disciplinary team by communicating, coordinating meetings, and presenting progress reports relating to the business aspects of the program/project.• Lead, drive, and promote all phases of customer engagement opportunities (i.e, Assessment, Analysis, Solution Creation, and Implementation)• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources and communicate impact to program stakeholders.• Identifying gaps in business unit capabilities about a customer’s needs, then establishing and developing external partnerships to fill those gaps.• Supervise the logistics of the sustainment teams and field operations. These reports mediate between the chief engineer, PMO, and cross-functional team to foster professional relationships with customers, suppliers, regulators, and partners, thereby mitigating project risks and achieving technical goals.• Collaborate with project managers to develop a comprehensive program plan, including project timeline, deliverables, and necessary program resources.• Keen eyes on details to ensure airworthiness compliance with RTCA DO-160 technical and regulatory requirements for electro-mechanical product design and manufacturing methods. This drives the downstream operation line\'s safety, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.

Education

• Wichita State University- Graduate Studies in Business

  Graduate Certificate, Supply Chain Management

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S), Mechanical Engineering

• Wichita State University College of Engineering

  Graduate Certificate, System Engineering & Management

• Wichita State University

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng), Program / Project Management System

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S), Mathematics and Statistics

• Wichita Area Technical College

  Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S), Engineering Design Technology

Skills

• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Catia
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Networking
• Matlab
• Msc Adams
• Finite Element Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Training
• Microsoft Excel
• Presentations
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Time Management
• Product Development
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Leadership
• Flight Safety
• Data Management