Brandon Klekar
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at STELLAR BLU Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified SolidWorks Associate
DS SolidWorks CorporationDec, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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STELLAR BLU Solutions
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mar 2022 - Present
Design and develop next-gen Satcom antenna installations to deliver the fastest and most reliable wifi for aircraft. Utilize CATIA 3DExperience CAD software to develop provisions for the mounting of antenna and associated LRU’s. Design and develop next-gen Satcom antenna installations to deliver the fastest and most reliable wifi for aircraft. Utilize CATIA 3DExperience CAD software to develop provisions for the mounting of antenna and associated LRU’s.
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GDC Technics, LLC
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mechanical Systems Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2022
Mechanical Systems Lead Engineer of Oxygen System for Boeing 747-8 VIP interior program. - Managed 4 engineers by communicating tasks, developing budgets, and supplying critical information - Coordinated with Boeing and component manufacturers for design requirements and component specifications - Reviewed engineering models and drawings for drafting and design per ANSI/ASME, company standards, and contractual requirements Mechanical Systems Lead Engineer for Boeing 777-300ER and two Boeing 787-8 VIP interior programs. Used CATIA 3DExperience CAD software to design 3D models and draft drawings Used Bluebeam REVU pdf editing software for engineering redlines Show less
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Robinson Aircraft Interiors Inc
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Coppell, Texas
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Mechanical Systems Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Designed and drafted lavatory water/waste plumbing for 7 lavatories in a 747-8 VIP Interior Completion using SolidWorks CAD software. Reviewed and revised existing plumbing models and drawings to ensure they meet company drafting standards and FAA design standards. Designed and drafted lavatory water/waste plumbing for 7 lavatories in a 747-8 VIP Interior Completion using SolidWorks CAD software. Reviewed and revised existing plumbing models and drawings to ensure they meet company drafting standards and FAA design standards.
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Associated Air Center
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Systems Engineer
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Feb 2013 - May 2017
Designed and drafted VVIP and VIP aircraft interior systems utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD on Airbus A330, Boeing 747-8, and 787-8. Aircraft systems experience include:- Potable and gray water, vacuum waste, air conditioning, ventilation, equipment cooling, smoke detection, and oxygen systems.Navigated Airbus and Boeing online resources for Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, and OEM drawings database.Ensured engineering design met the approval of Organization Designated Authority (ODA) Unit Members (UM) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Created test plans and supported ODA in aircraft ground and flight testing for FAA certification of new aircraft interiors on A330, 747-8, and 787-8. Test plans include:- Equipment cooling, gaseous oxygen proof pressure and leak test, gaseous oxygen substantiation, oxygen mask drop, ventilation, potable water leak and functional check, and gray water leak check.Facilitated bidding process for acquisition of new projects by forecasting engineering budgets utilizing historical data and personal experience. Prospective aircraft include: A318, A319, A320NEO, A340, 737, 737MAX, 747-8, 757, 767, 777, and 787. Show less
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Designed and drafted VVIP and VIP aircraft interior components utilizing SolidWorks and AutoCAD for an A330.Assisted Mechanical Systems Engineering in creating equipment cooling test plan and supporting ODA certification testing for a 737.Communicated with production team for liaison engineering.Example aircraft installations include:-Entertainment Centers-Bedrooms-Conference Rooms-Lavatories-Galleys-Medical Bays-Cabinetry
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Education
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering