MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Highly-effective mechanical engineering professional with over 9 years engineering experience including the design, manufacture and test of aircraft with an emphasis in composite structures. Problem solver with proven ability to oversee challenges in engineering, certification/ production and development and implementation of new technologies. Organized leader skilled in developing trusting relationships with customers, colleagues and executive authorities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Test Engineering • Project Management • Research & Development • Composite Design & Manufacturing • Aircraft Design • Aircraft Structural Design Optimization • Airworthiness Liaison • Failure Analysis
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Applications: Microsoft C++, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word
Computer-Aided Design: AutoCAD, IronCAD, Pro/E, SolidEdge, Catia V5, SolidWorks
Finite Element Analysis: MSC Nastran/Patran, ANSYS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY – LAFAYETTE, CO August 2014 – Present
Design Engineering Manager
Leading a team of engineers responsible for the design of new and existing switchable magnet products. Implementing proper structure within the organization to ensure a streamlined engineering process from in-house concept to hand-off to overseas manufacturing and concluding with customer service follow-up.
SELF EMPLOYED – DENVER, CO March – October 2014
Engineering Contractor
Provided outsource engineering and design solutions to companies. Delivered project management test support for development, qualification and structural testing of new products. Offered 3D CAD support for new and existing components. Specialties included aerospace, manufacturing, analysis and composite materials.
BYE ENGINEERING – ENGLEWOOD, CO May 2012-March 2014
Lead Engineer
Led a team of engineers to provide outsource aerospace and composite related engineering solutions to customers. Developed and tested all composite, solar electric UAS for long endurance ISR missions. Assisted in aircraft engineering design and analysis in support of internally developed projects. Managed small service contracts and supervised junior engineers.
AIR MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. – ENGLEWOOD, CO Oct. 2011-May 2012
Project Engineer
Designed, supported fabrication, and tested mechanical aircraft air conditioning components in support of existing and new product development. Developed test plans, reports and stress analysis documents in support of FAA Supplemental Type Certificated projects. Participated in program management of complete projects including business related tasks.
BYE ENGINEERING – ENGLEWOOD, CO Dec. 2010- Oct. 2011
Lead Engineer/Engineering Contractor
Led design efforts on an all composite structure solar electric unmanned communications and surveillance vehicle. Tested prototype propeller configurations for internally developed UAVs.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully completed full structural assembly design of an all composite unmanned vehicle. This effort represented the first project Bye Engineering had worked on from concept to completion of manufacture.
(SELF EMPLOYED) – DENVER, CO July 2009 – Oct. 2009
Engineering Consultant
Delivered engineering solutions in support of aviation testing at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds. Administered engineering modifications to aircraft in collaboration with contractors, onsite test team and Army officials. Defended engineering solutions before Army airworthiness authority.
Accomplishments:
• Delivered a systemized airworthiness documentation package that can be re-used with future modifications to the aircraft.
TRAX INTERNATIONAL – YUMA, AZ Jan. – July 2009
Test Engineer
Executed developmental tests on Army aviation related equipment. Balanced customer, contractor and Army requirements ...
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