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JOHN RIEFF APPOINTED NEW CHAIR FOR THE SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL (SE&TC)
Raytheon Engineering and Technology is pleased to announce
that John Rieff has been named chair, Systems Engineering and
Technology Council (SE&TC).
As the SE&TC Chair, John’s responsibilities will encompass a
variety of tasks all aimed at promoting One Company solutions
while meeting the needs of our customers and businesses. Tasks
include the coordination and facilitation of the SE Council meetings,
representing the SE Council on the CMMI Steering Team,
functioning as a liaison between the various business units, and assisting in local SE
resources throughout Raytheon that can provide assistance during pursuits and proposal
preparation.
John is the section manager for Systems Engineering Process and Operations for the
Garland site, which is part of the Intelligence and Information Systems Business. John
supports engineering-wide initiatives related to systems engineering, cost estimation,
process improvement, object-oriented technologies, and architecture-based development.
He is one of the co-authors of the Raytheon Enterprise Architecture Process
(REAP). John is also a member of the COSYSMO Working Group which is developing a
parametric cost estimating model for Systems Engineering as well as a representative on
the INCOSE Corporate Advisory Board.
John received his Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University, and his
graduate and post-graduate degrees from Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and
University of Texas.
John is replacing Dan Dechant who has completed his term. Dan will continue to work
as director of the 1000-person, IDS Systems Architecture, Design and Integration
Center. He will also continue on the council as the IDS representative.
Please help us in congratulating John in his newly appointed role and in thanking Dan
for his dedication and commitment.
J. Brian Morgan
Raytheon Six Sigma
Master Expert
New Look for
Engineering, Technology,
Manufacturing and Quality
The Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing
and Quality Web site has a new look
thanks to a recent makeover. The site
(http://home.ray.com/rayeng/) now includes
spotlight features, improved navigability and
better organization of featured content and
One Company initiatives. The update to the
Web site also includes Manufacturing and
Quality pages.
Brian will report directly to Greg Shelton in his newly appointed position with Corporate
Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, and Quality. Brian’s duties will be to provide
Raytheon Six Sigma support to address urgent issues as well as enhance performance of
the operations and quality communities at a systemic level. Additionally, Brian will remain
with the Raytheon Six Sigma Institute where he will continue to oversee the deployment
of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) throughout Raytheon.
We will continue to upgrade and improve our
site as well as provide new features in the
coming months. We invite you to visit the
Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing and
Quality site and to share your comments and
suggestion with us using the feedback link on
the left side navigation pod or directly at:
RayEng_Communication@raytheon.com
Brian has been a devoted employee since 1984 when employed with the former Texas Instruments, at which
time he began his career as a mechanical design engineer. Throughout the years his experiences have spanned
positions such as design engineer, program manager, and finally as a Raytheon Six Sigma Expert. Before assuming
his current position, Brian was Program Manager for both the Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS-B)
development program and the Predator Rapid Reaction Program. Brian holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering
from Tulane University.
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