Lionell Portis has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality control, and aircraft maintenance. He is currently the Manufacturing Engineering Lead and Business Metrologist at Siemens Energy, where he leads teams and manages a budget. Prior to this, he held several roles in aircraft maintenance and quality control at companies like Rolls-Royce, NetJets, and JetBlue. He has a bachelor's degree in aerospace technology and engineering from Purdue University and an associate degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.

1. Lionell Portis
Pickerington, OH
monzia63@gmail.com - 614-571-7989
Willing to relocate to: Pickerington, OH - Indianapolis, IN
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Engineering Lead Business Metrologist
Siemens Energy, Inc. - Mount Vernon, OH - April 2012 to Present
Responsibilities
• Experienced leader in leading cross-functional teams of engineering professionals and capable of managing
diverse operational task such as calibrations, GD&T dimensional inspections, and engine system operational
power checks. Also well versed in NDT inspection procedures, Metrology ISO standards, and Faro Laser
Tracker applications.
. Participate in new product design meetings with Design engineering, Quality Control, and Test engineering
for the development of new engine product types. Properly manage departmental $250000 annual cost budget
for asset calibration, maintenance service, and employee training.
SSupervise a team of NPL-II calibration technicians/Inspectors that provide calibration coverage for all RB211/
Trent 1000 engine test equipment, tool repair and engineering daily inspection, measurement, NDT, and test
equipment support needs.
Personal goals are to introduce the use of new technologies such as Faro laser tracker, ultra sonic flow meters,
and piezo electric shock mount logs to the to the Rolls-Royce
Accomplishments
Help implement company lean management LEAP program for equipment and precision instrument kitting.
Lead technical adviser for the Energy sector for NDT application, measurement techniques, instructor for GD&T
training. Also known for consistently managing my department and cost under budget providing noteworthy
cost savinng annually 4 years straight while in this role.
Skills Used
Certified internal and external company experience auditor ability, NPL-II rated trainer in Metrology and
measurement techniques, NDT level -II awarness, leadership as the Metrology department manager and
supervisor
Service Engineer
Rolls-Royce Incorporated - Indianapolis, IN - October 2010 to April 2013
Responsibilities
AE2100/1107 Service Engineer
• Manage daily defense sector inquiries from company military and civil customers by providing technical
information, repair support, and field service.
• Analyze engine component cost structure to find effective ways to reduce cost, and advise military customers
of Airworthy Directives, Service Bulletins on suggested for their engine type, develop accurate repair schemes
and fault mode analysis for damage engine parts.
• Continuously seek ways to improve service maintenance, and trouble-shooting procedures of company
manuals to reduce aircraft engine down time.

2. Accomplishments
Project Lead on the AE2100 defense sector engine oil irregular operation recovery team. Help develop
troubleshooting procedures to save military aircraft from experiencing in-flight shut-downs or delayed ground
down time.
Skills Used
Leadership, engine system operation knowledge, troubleshooting ability.
Aircraft Maintenance Controller
NetJets - Columbus, OH - August 2005 to September 2009
Responsibilities
Aircraft Maintenance Controller, Falcon 2000/2000EX and Gulf Stream G200 Fleet
• Managed and supervised the direction of maintenance functions for all work performed on Net Jets line and
base operation aircraft.
• Motivated teams to superior performance; coached and developed employees; assigned workload; and
provided metrology and calibration engineering support to staff and customers as needed.
• Ensured that all work done on a fleet of 98 aircraft was done in accordance with company policy and FAA
CFR14, FAR’s 121, 135, and 145 regulations in a safe and efficient manner.
Accomplishments
Certified RII Inspector and Return to Service fleet manager of the Falcon 2000/2000EX and GulfStream 200/
G400/G500 fleet
Skills Used
Leadership as a fleet manager for my aircraft fleet, team member of the maintenance control team, supervision
of third party 145 repair station A&P mechanics and electricians
Quality Control Inspector
JetBlue Airways Corporation - New York, NY - February 2004 to July 2005
Responsibilities
QA/QC Inspector, Airbus A320/A321 and Embrear E190 Aircraft
• Headed a special maintenance project audit team of compliance auditors for monitoring the maintenance
function of third party company contracted 145 maintenance facilities.
• Monitored compliance with quality control system requirements and maintained metrics to track performance
against internal company customer needs.
Accomplishments
Help return Jetblue aircraft back to service after heavy HMV intrusive maintenance was conducted
Skills Used
Inspection awareness, quality control skills as an auditor over the aircraft maintenance logbook and C-Check
maintenance work package for correctness.
Component Engineer/Aircraft Supervisor/ Aircraft Inspector/Line mechanic
United Airlines - Chicago, IL - May 1984 to October 2003
Responsibilities
Material Receiving Inspector/Aircraft Inspector 1996 to 1999 and 2002 to 2003
Component Engineer / Aircraft Line supervisor 1999 to 2002

3. *• Headed the 737 Hush Kit program which performed detailed testing and inspections using metrology and
testing equipment to identify defects.
o Collaborated with the machine shop and designed a solution to solve the EPA standard for noise suppression
and saved $50 – $60 million.
• Designed and developed measurement processes, methods, and procedures for calibration of inspection
measurement and test equipment, including EDDY current, Boroscope, and Ultrasound test practices.
*• Supervised over 100 mechanics; managed workload, personnel, and assets to assure financial goals; budget
targets; and customer needs were met.
• Developed skill set with precision tooling and inspection techniques to identify defects and create solutions
prior to becoming unserviceable.
• Created and published technical manuals, documents, and generated FAA 8110 structural repairs for
shop sheet metal/ composite laminate structures; provided technical training on calibration processes and
procedures.
Accomplishments
Headed the 737 Hush Kit program and developed a repair scheme that help silence and reduce sound audibles
and extended PWJT9D engine service and noise suppression and saved $50 – $60 million.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Aerospace Technology and Engieering
Purdue-West Lafayette - West Lafayette, IN
2006 to 2010
Associate in Aerospace Technology
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - West Mifflin, PA
1982 to 1984