John E. Barnes
Adjunct Faculty, Materials Science, College of Engineering
Bio
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
I have held a number of positions that have had increased responsibilities including budget, people and span of control. Starting as a Materials and Process engineer in a production environment, I have trained at two leading companies which enabled me to start a new research program at a national science agency and build a team around it. I have experience developing low TRL technology and implementing it on extremely demanding vehicles. My roles have required that I be media savvy in both interviews and social media strategy. I have provided change leadership to transform underperforming teams and have improved the financials and international customer base repeatedly. I promote and demonstrate leadership in program management and product development and ensure coordination between researchers, senior management and government officials. I understand the technical/ business/ political relationships to build the right industry teams and consortiums for the correct balance for each project. I have implemented technology on the F-22 and F-35, launched several new initiatives such as the CSIRO Titanium Challenge, the Lab22 Centre for Additive Innovation, the Australian Additive Manufacturing Initiative and Caffeinovation. I hold an appointment as Adjunct Professor in Additive Manufacturing at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, in Materials Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and am an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Founder & Managing Director, The Barnes Global Advisors 07/2017 - present
- A global engineering firm providing consulting, advising and training in materials, systems, technoeconomics, digital, equity and economics of additive manufacturing as well as advanced manufacturing
- Active in metal powder production, atomizing, AM equipment design, post processing and characterization and subsequent application in downstream processing
- Grown client base to 50+ in 24 months with customers on 5 continents
- Raised capital to fund creation of world class training materials in additive manufacturing
Founder & CEO, Metal Powder Works 07/2017- present
- A start up in “stealth mode” to re-think how metal powders are made.
Non Executive Board Member, Titomic Limited 02/2018 - 05/2018
Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing & Strategy, Arconic 03/2015 - 07/2017
- Worked the 1st Airbus metal AM series production part from proposal to process qualification
- Built engineering team to support additive manufacturing transition from prototype to manufacturing
- Architect and champion for 3D Printing facility in Austin, TX
- Created an organic team to establish a comprehensive strategy and investment plan in 3D Printing
- Established specifications, procedures and guidelines for multiple processes within the AM facility
- Developed an factory mindset and concept of operations, processes & specifications for AM operations
- Negotiated terms for MOUs and long term supply agreements
- Utilized my global network to facilitate business development and customer engagements for AM
- Responsible for global research and development activities and international consortia - Developing strategy for R&D spending and integration
- Responsible for novel metal production, powder manufacturing and additive manufacturing growth plan
- Increased investment into 3D printing and coordinated resources with corporate assets
Director, High Performance Metals Technologies, CSIRO 01/2011 - 03/2015
- Leader of 100 engineers and scientists
- Stood up a new organization from scratch July 2014
- Direct reports included Group Leaders, Finance, Projects, Communications and Business Development
- Accountable for sales, licensing and management of internal investment, total annual budget $20+M
- Launched and developed the operating model for the Lab22 Australia's Centre for Additive Innovation
- Scaled technology to establish first domestic production of titanium metal
- Lodged 12 new patents and grew an additive manufacturing research program from scratch
- Established additive manufacturing capability and strategy including powder metal technology - Negotiated collaboration agreement with Singapore's SIMTech
- During my tenure, we produced “world’s firsts” in human 3D printed Ti heel, rib cage, & orthopedic horse shoe, and helped Oventus innovate their sleep apnea device from concept
-Media campaigns brought more than 10 million viewers around the world
- Crafted and deployed new group strategy and organization
- Increased profile and visibility of Group via web traffic by 400%, presentations, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Group has the most viewed video on CSIRO's YouTube channel by a margin of over a million
- Initiated skip levels, one on ones, and project reviews
- Significant experience in relationship management in both external and internal forms - Featured on the Minister of Innovation’s “Under the Microscope”
- Invited member to the senior aerospace delegation by the Hon. Minister Robb to Singapore
- Member of Aviation Aerospace Australia's Commercial Aerospace Advisory Board
- Featured in the Science Alert and CSIRO Podcast on additive manufacturing and titanium
- Presented to Members of Parliament on Titanium and Additive Manufacturing
- Launched the “Titanium Challenge” to encourage study of titanium and additive manufacturing
Senior Manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works 04/2002-01/2011
- Program Manager involving proposals and management of $22M+ programs over 7 years
- Leader of 10-15 engineers at three sites
- Principal research areas: Titanium, Metal Powders, Structures, Manufacturing and Low Observables
- Grew annual budgets from $250K to +$6,000K
- Established metrics and methods to manage budgets and project teams
- Implemented technology and cost reductions on F-22 and F-35 ($60M savings)
- Crafted and implemented group funding and assessment strategy and planning
- PM1 Rating for Lockheed Martin Program Management Qualification System
- LM21 Green Belt Certification
- Rated Exceptional Contributor and/or High Contributor five out of eight years
- Recipient of Richard T Whitcomb & Paul F. Holloway Technology Transfer Award, NASA
Marine Engines Product Manager, Vericor Power Systems 11/1999-04/2002
- Responsible for product line of aero-derivative turbine engines for marine applications
- Managed profit and loss for commercial programs & oversaw basic operations functions
- Led international supplier & customer teams in UK, Sweden, Finland and Norway
- Qualified Six Sigma Green Belt
Principal Engineer, Honeywell Engines & Systems 04/1995-11/1999
- Primary materials engineering contact with international research & technology corporation
- Team leader for Low Cost Materials and Titanium Technical Excellence Teams
- Primary materials engineering contact with international research & technology corporation
Instructor MET300, Arizona State University 08/1997-12/1998
- Provided lectures and material for adult education program
- Graded exams and all material for final grades
Education
M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Purdue University 12/1994
B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Purdue University 12/1992
- Member of Purdue University Engineering Dean’s Club
- Member of Alpha Sigma Mu Honorary
Projects
- Adjunct Professor, Materials Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
- Adjunct Professor of Additive Manufacturing, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Materials Science and Engineering
- 2014 Purdue University Outstanding Materials Engineer of the Year
- America Makes AM Ambassador
- Chair of the Executive Committee for America Makes
- ASTM-F42 and SAE AMS-AM member
- Co-Chair of the ANSI Additive Manufacturing Steering Committee for Process Control Working Group Graduate, Executive Leadership Development Program, Defence Sciences Technology Office 2013 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Member Additive Manufacturing Steering Committee 80+ Presentations, publications and appearances
- Inventor on multiple U.S. & Int’l Patents
- US Citizen - US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
- Advisor to University of Waterloo’s MSAM