Timothy Barnhart

About Timothy Barnhart

I’m an engineering and operations leader with a passion for building collaborative, high-functioning teams that deliver results. With deep experience in power systems and manufacturing, I’ve led multidisciplinary groups through complex challenges—always with a focus on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.Currently, I serve as the IPS Integration Lead for DDG(X) at R&P Technology, where I provide strategic engineering leadership in naval electrical power and propulsion systems. My role bridges technical innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, guiding the integration of complex shipboard systems. I lead the development of IPS concepts of operations, manage lifecycle requirements, and drive alignment across technical working groups. My work supports decision-making through trade space analysis and configuration management, ensuring cohesive design integration and performance across domains.Previously, I was a Senior Systems Engineering Manager at Hepburn and Sons, where I led engineering teams conducting SBIR research into advanced naval power systems. I applied Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to drive innovation and rigor in electrical R&D, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.At GE Vernova, I managed manufacturing operations at our Findlay, PA facility, growing the site from a startup into a fully operational business unit. I implemented lean principles and performance metrics that elevated safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while fostering a culture of disciplined execution and open communication.Earlier, I led a team of over 20 engineers focused on customer delivery and organizational development, introduced systems for measuring engineering performance, and drove continuous improvement. My background also includes managing a PMO at Alcoa/Arconic’s R&D Center and leading global engineering teams at GE to deliver retrofit and automation upgrades for industrial clients.Whether I’m guiding shipboard integration, leading factory operations, or managing complex R&D programs, I bring consistent focus on people, process, and performance.

Experience

1. Senior Power and Propulsion Lead

   Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P )

   Aug 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   As the IPS Integration Lead for DDG(X), I provide strategic engineering leadership and subject matter expertise in electrical power and propulsion systems for advanced naval platforms. My role bridges technical innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration to drive the successful integration of complex shipboard systems.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Lead the design and development of IPS concepts of operations, defining lifecycle requirements, acceptance criteria, and system dependencies across shipboard architecture.Serve as Machinery Integration Lead across multiple technical working groups (IPS WG, Auxiliary/Deck WG, HME Controls WG), ensuring cohesive design integration and technical alignment.Deliver expert-level engineering solutions to resolve complex design challenges, support ship design teams, and guide decision-making through trade space analysis and configuration management.Collaborate directly with the Ship Design Manager and Design Integration Team to ensure seamless coordination and technical execution.Conduct engineering calculations, apply marine and electrical engineering principles, and perform quality assurance reviews of US Navy ship design artifacts.Communicate complex marine engineering architectures and system dependencies to stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and program alignment.Provide cross-program support across IPTs, including IPS, Auxiliary, Survivability, and Affordability, ensuring integration and performance across domains.Manage technical documentation, meeting minutes, and stakeholder communications to maintain transparency and accountability.

Education

• United States Merchant Marine Academy

  Bachelor's degree, Marine Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• University of Virginia

  Master's degree, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Program Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Energy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Electrical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Engineering Management
• Microsoft Project
• Power Generation
• Engineering
• Primavera P6
• Earned Value Management