Aviation Energy Engineer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Lead Design & Manufacturing Engineer

• Mar 2019 - Present

Develop production and prototype plans for generator builds. Develop material plans for builds and resource allocation. Develop processes and standard procedures for assembly stages and training.

Mechanical Design Engineer

• 2015 - Present

Design generator components including Rotor/ Stator assemblies and generator cooling systems. Evaluate component and assembly risk and develop risk mitigation planning. Design to cost components. Mentor and coordinate NPI team members and lead products to initial manufacturing development. Develop design standards of generator components for automation and manufacturing needs.

Lead Validation Engineer - Turbos

• May 2014 - Oct 2015

Turbocharger Validation plan development for New products, New Technologies, and current production turbos. Initiate DFMEA planning and glidepath. Troubleshooting turbo issues. Evaluate turbo analysis. Monitor team validation plan progress.

Test Engineer

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

Turbo validation testing. Performance, vibration, and life testing. Non-Intrusive Stress Measurement system specialist. Blade tip timing. Test experience: Thermal Cycle development, performance mapping, burst & containment, bearing test, baseline development, and environmental simulation.

Defense and Federal Products Sales representative

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

Defense & Federal Products Marketing Division, Mossville, IL. Government contracts training. Develop market strategies for Military applications. Customer relations development and networking. Customer quoting and machine sales.

Product Development Engineer

• May 2013 - Jul 2013

Product Development Engineer - Solar Turbines. NSMS or BTT testing for turbine engine compressor stages. Laser vibrometer testing. 3D scanning analysis, reverse engineering and production part inspection integration. Product Development Engineer - Solar Turbines. NSMS or BTT testing for turbine engine compressor stages. Laser vibrometer testing. 3D scanning analysis, reverse engineering and production part inspection integration.

Design Engineer

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Design Engineer - Platform Group, Lafayette, IN. Develop project plan for new engine applications. Design Bill of Material, Develop FMEA, and support component group requirements.

Leadership Training Development Program

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

Application Engineer - Turbochargers, Assess turbo engine application limits and capabilities. Complete turbo validation plan and document analysis results.

Engineering Intern - Test Engineer

• Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

Caterpillar-Large Power Systems. Turbocharges-Lafayette, IN.Facilitated testing, documented reports, and performed analysis on turbocharger testing.

Research Associate

• May 2009 - Dec 2011

NaTeF (National Test Facility), A cooperative agreement with the Air Force to develop a testing facility for turbine engines and fuel testing. Designed a fuel system that to allow for alternative fuel delivery and sampling to a test engine. Emissions testing and analysis experience. Collected data during engine operation and did analysis of particulate matter using FTIR cart and TGA. NaTeF (National Test Facility), A cooperative agreement with the Air Force to develop a testing facility for turbine engines and fuel testing. Designed a fuel system that to allow for alternative fuel delivery and sampling to a test engine. Emissions testing and analysis experience. Collected data during engine operation and did analysis of particulate matter using FTIR cart and TGA.