1. NORMAN C. ALLEN|435-339-3631 | norman.allen111@gmail.com |https://www.linkedin.com/pub/norman-allen
Summary
Over 20 years of Program (Logistics) Management and Engineering experience in the aerospace
solid and liquid propulsion industries. Managed annual budgets of over 50 million on the Space
Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Program. Created and maintained an Integrated Master
Schedule (IMS) schedules using Primavera for the Space Launch System (SLS) program.
Demonstrated excellent oral communication through regular high level presentations to Corporate
V.P. and Customer Personnel. Provided vendor oversight and control. Recognized for problem
solving and being calm under pressure. Previously held DOD security clearance.
Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Technical Oversight
• Program/Project
Management
• Customer Support
• Earned Value
Management
• 5S/Kaizen
• Proposals
• Scheduling
• Sub-Contract
Management
• Process Planning
• Change Management
• MS Office Suite
• Cost Reduction
• Presentations
• Supplier Interface
• Primavera
• Procedure
Development
• Process Improvement
Experience
Orbital ATK/Thiokol, Brigham City, Utah
Program Manager, Space Launch System (SLS) Nozzle Program 2013-4/2015
Managed the SLS Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle program. Led the effort to qualify a new nozzle
through NASA’s qualification process. Implemented significant cost and reliability improvements on
the nozzle as part of the redesign effort. Performed risk management to understand and mitigate
program risks.
• Implemented additional cost savings ideas of over $1 Million/nozzle, $6 Million total
• Managed $2.5 Million dollar annual material procurement for nozzle program
• Earned Value Management schedule creation and maintenance using Primavera
• Directed resolution of technical questions and discrepancies generated during Critical Design
Review (CDR)

2. Orbital ATK/Thiokol, Brigham City, Utah cont.
Program Manager Chief, Reusable Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Program 2007-2013
Responsible for entire Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Program. Managed a team of 5
Program Managers overseeing day to day operations including cost, schedule, quality, technical
resolution and change management. Prepared and Presented Flight Readiness Review
presentations to Flight Readiness Review boards. Led effort to design, propose and build the first
Ares nozzle planned as the replacement for the space shuttle. Managed transition from Ares to
SLS program involving significant downsizing.
• Led a $10 million program to replace two large linear accelerator X-ray machines
• Voting member of Flight Readiness Review Board for Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor
• Managed annual budget in excess of $50 million dollars
• Chaired change review board to evaluate and approve process and design changes
Program Manager, RSRM Nozzle Program 1998- 2007
Managed the bond and assembly portion of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle
program. Led the effort to replace all the nozzle adhesives with one new adhesive due to
obsolescence. Implemented significant cost and reliability improvements in the nozzle joints by
replacing RTV back fill with a carbon fiber rope thermal barrier.
Program Manager, RSRM Final Assembly Program 1990-1998
Directed the activities of the Final Assembly and procurement portion of a 40 million dollar
enhancement program. Oversaw construction and implementation efforts for new space shuttle
solid rocket motor manufacturing facilities. Presented cost and schedule status to NASA and
Company management. Coordinated vendor support of aggressive schedules. Developed and
executed implementation and qualification plans to bring new facilities online. Transitioned from
facility implementation to Program oversight.
Manufacturing Engineer, RSRM Insulation 1988-1990
Led facility teams in the implementation of new tooling and equipment for the Redesigned Solid
Rocket Motor. Developed and improved manufacturing processes. Documented new and
improved processes in manufacturing planning
Test Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Re-Design TPTA Test, Huntsville, Al 1987-1988
Wrote procedures for receiving, handling, assembly, dis-assembly, and refurbishment of a full
diameter Transient Pressure Test Article for the redesigned space shuttle solid rocket booster.
Provided integration between tooling, facilities and test hardware for startup on a new test stand.
Presented new procedures to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center representatives for approval.
Supervised critical handling operations and crane moves.
Manufacturing Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor, Insulation 1984-1987
Led facility teams in the implementation of new tooling and equipment for the Space Shuttle
Solid Rocket Motor. Wrote manufacturing planning for case assembly and insulation.
Developed cost savings such as automated flap sewing and sling liner maintenance.
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3. Rocketdyne Div. Rockwell Intl., Canoga Park, CA
Welding Engineer, Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) 1983-1984
Provided engineering support for welding problems during the fabrication of Liquid (SSME’s).
Wrote procedures, specifications, test plans, and reports. Programmed CNC electron beam, laser,
and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment. Supervised operation of electron beam and laser
welders. Reviewed NDT results and determined repairs required. Provided support to sub-
contractors on welding related problems.
EDUCATION
B. S. Industrial Technology, Business Administration Minor,
3.5/4.0 G.P.A., Utah State University, Logan Utah
AWARDS
• SILVER SNOOPY
o Individual award given by NASA Astronauts to less than 1% of the entire Space Shuttle Team
• NASA GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
o Given to small groups for significant contributions to NASA Programs
• LAUNCH HONOREE
o Highest award given by ATK to Employees included a trip to Florida to view a Shuttle Launch
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
• Earned Value Management System
• Program Management
• Communicating to External and Internal Audiences
• Protecting Proprietary and Competition Sensitive Information
• Merchant Supplier Confidentiality and Fair Pricing
• Hazardous Waste and Environmental Awareness
• Radiation Area Access
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