Experience

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  GE Aviation

  • Dayton OH

  • Lead Mechanical Engineer

    • Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
    • Dayton OH

    Performs structural, thermo, and dynamic analyses to support PDR/CDR for 777x and ECLPSE Generator “main, exciter, and PMG”. Anchored finite element models to test data. Support material testing. Analyzed complex structures using finite element methods, using for analysis and design programs such...

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  VOLT/BOEING

  • STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

    • Dec 2010 - Dec 2013

    - Perform structural analysis to support 777 GRP Nacelle Service Requests. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, Finite Element Models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural envi...

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  Rocketdyne /Pratt & Whitney and Boeing Cano...

  • Structural/Stress Engineer

    • May 1987 - Dec 2010

    Perform structural analysis to support Space Shuttle Main Engine Turbo machinery and J2X Turbo machinery, and Nozzle design, fabrication, test and flight activities. Define hardware structural limitation, for hardware build, refurbishment, testing and flight. Provides alternatives solutions to fa...

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  Sargent & Lundy Engineering

  • Structural Engineer

    • Feb 1985 - Feb 1986

    Monitored loads on beams, columns, and connections.- Developed methods to combine bending, axial, shear, and torsion stresses in complex connections. Performed inspection, reviewed packages and prerelease walk down. - Conducted static, dynamic, and thermal analysis for mechanical pipe hangers, co...

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  Planning Research Corp

  • Kennedy Space Center, FL

  • Engineer

    • May 1984 - Feb 1985
    • Kennedy Space Center, FL

    • Performed structural analysis using a finite element programs (NASTRAN) to generate specifications for crane load limits. • Prepared and wrote intricate programs for design and analysis of beams, step columns, girders, connections, plates, and thin shells. Computer languages used: FORTRAN and B...