Oscar Castillo

About Oscar Castillo

With over two decades of leadership experience in aerospace design, manufacturing, and digital transformation project management, I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my expertise in the dynamic and broad field of renewable technology. I\'m most excited that this industry is still in its formative stages and presents a unique opportunity to influence its evolution and significantly impact sustainability and efficiency practices.My 20 year career has been marked by a commitment to fostering innovation and driving projects that break new ground. I have led teams through complex digital transformations, integrating cutting-edge technologies with business operations to streamline processes and enhance decision-making. These experiences have prepared me to effectively contribute to and lead in an industry as pivotal as renewable energy.The chance to be part of a sector that is not only innovating but also shaping the future of global energy generation and consumption is both humbling and motivating. I am dedicated to applying my skills in project management, strategic implementation, and team leadership to advance renewable technologies. Personally speaking, I pride myself on being a lifelong learner. In my spare time I am learning Japanese and taking courses in Machine Learning. Also, I operate two small but growing e-commerce businesses. Both ventures have been incredible vehicles of discovery and learning for me.In summary, I am a dynamic, passionate, and accomplished leader eagerly looking forward to the next phase of my career!

Experience

1. Factory Modernization & Digital Transformation Project Manager

   Northrop Grumman

   Jan 2019 — Present · Redondo Beach, CA, US

   Spearheaded small, agile teams identifying and addressing manufacturing pain pointsResponsibilities vary but include customer discovery and opportunity identification, brainstorming solutions, and managing the full lifecycle of solution implementation—from vendor selection and/or software development, to piloting, scaling, and continuous improvement. Projects include digital signage, Active/Passive RFID, virtual and augmented reality applications, CNC machine connectivity, and enhancing access to 3D modeling tools.Managed the design & implementation of a next generation solar panel testing facility.

Education

• Florida State University

  Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2002 — 2004

• Florida State University

  Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Gd&T
• Manufacturing Planning
• Product Development
• Close Attention to Detail
• Unity3d
• Engineering Management
• Knowledge Transfer
• Vba for Excel
• Sharepoint
• Windchill
• Streamlining of Processes
• C#
• Standardization
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Rapid Prototyping
• Pro/Intralink
• Mechanical Engineering
• Solid Modeling
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Program Management
• Knowledge Sharing
• Product Requirement Definition
• Technological Innovation
• Ptc Creo
• Management
• Nonconformance Analysis and Disposition
• Virtual Reality
• Automation
• Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Personal Development
• Design for Manufacturing
• Systems Engineering
• Public Speaking
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Leadership