Lead Mechanical Engineer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Lead the Mechanical Engineering department consisting of four engineers and two drafters. Coordinate four NPD projects simultaneously at various stages of development. Coordinate engineering and drafting support for issues presenting risk to meeting production targets. Manage team resources based on company priorities established with VP of Engineering. Work with PM, EE, QE & Engineering Technician teams to support project and production needs. Lead implementation of RF welding machine for use in production. Identify and integrate improvements for processes including product development and ECOs. Guide team in establishing individual goals aligned with the annual company targets. Mentor junior engineers regarding personal development and continuous learning. Create ME skills matrix and leverage to update job descriptions and titles. Work to transition ECO process ownership from Quality to Engineering department. Establish plan to transition ECO process from paper signature to automated PDM process. Show less

Mechanical Engineer III

• Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

Lead engineer coordinating delivery of all common parts shared across generator configurations. o Coordinated the work of four junior engineers on the HSB team. Systems integration specialist supporting delivery of next generation HSB generators to market. o Coordinated integration of three systems groups across eight platforms. o Led integration meetings, identification of project risks and tracking to resolution. Established best practices for DFMEA creation and maintenance on HSB team. Led resolution of design and assembly issues affecting the production line. Created surface and solid models using Creo integrated with PLM Windchill. Show less

Senior Design Engineer

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

Led design and development of various lighting, structural, and cosmetic components. Progressed the designs from concept through production, completing various functional, styling, and reliability design reviews throughout the development process.Designs included cosmetic injection molded plastic covers and light housings, cast aluminum swingarms, steel forgings and weldments.Reviewed design documents including FEA, mold flow simulations, bolted joint analyses, DFMEA & PFMEA, test plans, inspection reports and development timelines. Created and reviewed engineering drawings and applied GD&T to communicate design intent.Supported vehicle assembly builds during the development cycle to identify and resolve DFM issues. Show less

Design Engineer

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2019

Mechanical Engineer

• May 2011 - Oct 2014

Designed mechanical components for internal and external aviation lighting. Led development of components and assemblies from concept, through development and testing, and into production. Parts included machined metal housing structures, injection molded plastic lenses and optics, and simple mechanisms. Worked with SolidWorks software to create designs, 3D printed prototypes, and create and review engineering drawings. Led of team of engineers and procurement professionals that created a standard CAD fastener catalog. Succeeded in eliminating waste in the selection and sourcing of fasteners for design development. Developed standardized documentation for documenting design review feedback that was implemented throughout the Engineering department. Worked with government and commercial clients to develop custom products both as replacements for existing products and new designs for future aircraft. Show less

Student

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2011

Awarded 1st Place for Senior Design Project - Gas Turbine Blade Cooling - Spring 2011 Donald Borden Design Award In conjunction with Prof. Dilip Kohli Memorial Award Worked in the Materials Engineering Department as a Research Assistant under Professor Ryochi Amano. Completed review of published papers relevant to the area of research. Awarded 1st Place for Senior Design Project - Gas Turbine Blade Cooling - Spring 2011 Donald Borden Design Award In conjunction with Prof. Dilip Kohli Memorial Award Worked in the Materials Engineering Department as a Research Assistant under Professor Ryochi Amano. Completed review of published papers relevant to the area of research.

Engineering Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Worked as an engineering intern in the manufacturing department on several sustaining engineering projects. Created an improved the weld fixture design for the welding of a six-ton, three-piece gear rack. Maintained record of daily preventative maintenance on department equipment as well as setup/downtime. Attended weekly meetings with department head engineer to review project goals and timelines. Gave a final presentation at the end of the term summarizing improvements in preventative maintenance schedule and weld fixture design. Show less