1. 1 The Interview of Gabriel Calar Presentation by Joshua Smith

2. 2 Introduction  The person interview was Gabe Calar  He is an ISE graduate from Mercer University  He is currently working for General Dynamics, and is a production engineer for them.

3. 3 General Dynamics  It was formed in 1952  It has four business groups: Aerospace, Combat systems, Marine Systems, and Information Systems and Technology  The company does business involving vehicles, systems, tools, and munitions  They are involve in aviation, marine, and land type situations

4. 4 His Job Now  Gabe was able to get this job lined up a month before he graduated  He works with mostly mechanics and managers  There is some traveling in his job. He may go on business trips ranging from 3-4 days up to 2-3 weeks.

5. 5 Industrial Stuff  Lean and six sigma are know and practiced at the company Gabe works at, but he doesn’t use it to much himself.

6. 6 Internships  First internship was with Rheem (Deals with AC and heating units)  The second was Boeing( Does aerospace type stuff)

7. 7 School Involvement  Gabe followed the ISE track  He was not involved in any programs  He has also read The Goal

8. 8 Life Now  Gabe said that his education was enough sufficient for his career  His job does not keep him from a social life, except for the occasional business trips.

9. 9 Questions and Discussion  Contact Information Josh Smith: Joshua.Michael.Smith@student.Mercer.eduJosh Smith: Joshua.Michael.Smith@student.Mercer.edu Joshua.Michael.Smith@student.Mercer.edu Gabe Calar:Gabe Calar: Gabriel.Calar@gd-ots.com Gabriel.Calar@gd-ots.com