James Edwards
Senior Designer Specialists at Spintech Holdings, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Spintech Holdings, Inc.
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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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Senior Designer Specialists
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May 2018 - Present
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Aerotek
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Cincinnati Area, KY
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Apr 2017 - May 2018
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GE Aerospace
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Technical Engineer
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2016
As Digital Engine Owner(DEO) and as part of Configuration Management team, MBE/TDP/MBD Admin, CAD data Interoperability processes for C919, PP20, CF34-10A/10E and, as well as supporting all other Middle River Aircraft System programs. This role requires a wide range of skillsets, attention to details, multiple tasking, and the ability to think on the go. It also requires the review of all CAD Data prior to release, verify that it is in-line with the Program’s Data Exchange Agreement (DEA), meets the latest configuration matrix. All verify prior to submitting CAD Data to the customer or design partners. Assuring that it meets customer’s DEA for naming requirements, CAD Version, and assemblies’ formatting/structure are compliant, to name a few. Most importantly, doing whatever it takes to get the job done right, ethically, and on time, in order to exceed the customer expectations. As the Digital Engine Own Technical Lead, My team developed a change to our process and to our global partners process, that saves GE $250,000 yearly. This all achieved with in ITAR regulations. reduction-in-force (RIF), DMU Admin Role was moved overseas Show less
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Triumph Engineering Services, Inc.
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. System Designer/Configuration Manager/ CAD Admin
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Apr 2005 - Nov 2011
As the Configuration and Document Control Manager on Triumph’s main projects. I have setup and implemented SmarTeam for PLM management of Triumph projects. Worked with GE DPA group on the A350, GP7200, managing the DMU and conversion of CAD formats between customers. Lead Designer for MRAS on the CH46 IR development, managing the design, Configuration and Document Control. Created and maintained Engineering DMU, Engineering, Manufacturing and Tooling Drawing. I designed Tooling and fixture to meet the needs of development and production. Lead contacted with international customers on ICD, Interface Control Documents. Work on the GE’s F136 Engine Envelope, maintaining the Engine Envelope and troubleshooting conversion issues. As Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CATIA V5, SmarTeam, Configuration and Document Control for Triumph, I provide technical support to Triumph’s contractors. Show less
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Aeronca Inc
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Middletown, Ohio
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Sr. System Designer/CAD Manager/Configuration Manager Admin
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Nov 2000 - Apr 2005
Aeronca is a small company requiring you to wear many hats, as the saying goes. As the only Sr. Designer, and working with two Jr. Designers directed and coordinates, using CATIA V5 and SmarTeam to design aerospace products, primarily nacelle’s Nozzle and Cowls. Worked with material like 21S Titanium Beta Alloy, Ti-6al-4v Titanium Alloy and 321 Stainless to name a few, at all time considering the impacted to the overall units' weight. Created and maintained Engineering DMU, Engineering, Manufacturing and Tooling Drawing. I designed Tooling and fixture to meet the needs of development and production. Lead contacted with international customers on ICD, Interface Control Documents. Directs and coordinated activities concerned with production of company product(s), utilizing my knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment Show less
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PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
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Biotechnology Research
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300 - 400 Employee
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Production Supervisor
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Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
I directed and coordinated, through direct action or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with production of company product(s), to establish production and quality control standards. I developed budget and cost controls systems. Analyses product data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. I revised production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems. (This position required a DOE and DOD security clearance.) Show less
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Research and Development Technician
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Aug 1989 - Jan 1995
I worked closely with the engineers on development, fabrication, of prototype explosives devices. R&D projects for the DOE. Duties included; Development and tests machinery and equipment, applying knowledge of mechanical engineering technology, under direction of engineering and scientific staff: Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Created detail drawing or sketch for parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops. Developed, fabricated, and assembled new or modified mechanical components or complex one-of-a-kind prototype assemblies for R&D or production. Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. Analyzes test results in relation to design or specifications and test objectives, making modifications or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. (This position required a DOE and DOD security clearance.) Show less
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US Army Support Command Hawaii
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Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
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95-B Military Police US Army
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Feb 1978 - Feb 1981
Provided exceptional law enforcement as a member of the USASCH Military Police Detachment. • Minimized confrontations when handling criminal infractions. • Performed document handling and distributed operational reports for the Military Police Company Section Leader. Honorably Discharged E-4 Provided exceptional law enforcement as a member of the USASCH Military Police Detachment. • Minimized confrontations when handling criminal infractions. • Performed document handling and distributed operational reports for the Military Police Company Section Leader. Honorably Discharged E-4
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Education
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Miami University
Associate’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians