PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Engineer with 17 years of experience in the aerospace/defense industry and a strong background in electro-mechanical systems. Talented and self-motivated engineering leader with a proven track record of successful product development. Enthusiastic and professional attitude with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Cross-functional leadership of complex engineering programs
* Research & Development projects
* Design, schedule, documentation, cost estimation, testing, and execution
* Testing and qualification
* Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project
* Experience using AutoCAD
* Root cause analysis
* Multi-project management
* Customer needs analysis and problem resolution
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Design proposals, analysis and labor estimation
* Strong ability to present complex data to diverse groups
* Professional Engineering License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL ENGINEER (Contractor) 2007 - Present
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Everett, WA
* Develop functional design requirements for aircraft autopilot systems.
* Present design changes before engineering review board.
* Ensure consistency of autopilot requirements among the different aircraft models.
* Plan and perform detailed tests utilizing automatic approach and landing simulations to evaluate performance.
* Compare test results with intended performance and make necessary changes to the specification.
* Partner with supplier in the software implementation of specified autopilot requirements.
* Author and maintain detailed records of the development of landing system requirements.
PRINCIPAL PROJECT ENGINEER 1997 – 2007
HR Textron, Valencia, CA
* Directed the work of approximately 10 engineers.
* Led the completion of multiple engineering projects for electro-mechanical control actuation systems.
* Responsible for the system integration of structural components, mechanisms, and electronics.
* Handpicked to oversee the engineering for the company’s key product line, worth $100 Million in annual sales.
* Ensured compliance with customer requirements, and industry/government standards.
* Provided technical leadership of projects from proposal/preliminary design through production.
* Negotiated customer requirements and recommended changes with sustentative test data and analysis.
* Directed and monitored development and qualification test efforts.
* Created and maintained engineering project schedules using MS Project.
* Oversaw the design and delivery of proof-of-concept control actuation systems leading to a full scale development contract.
* Provided design proposals, analyses, engineering labor estimates, and schedules with backup documentation.
* Managed completion of a high profile actuation system redesign which included significant technical and schedule challenges.
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