Modeling and Simulation Engineer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Performance Engineer

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2020

 Landing gear performance methods development and documentation. Performance simulation (extension/retraction, shimmy, hydraulic system modeling, mechanism and actuator analysis) for the Dornier Seastar program using Adams and Easy5 software. System and component level FEA (stress prediction, stiffness and natural frequency estimation, flexible body generation) for the Dornier Seastar and Bombardier CRJ programs using Abaqus software. Mass property estimation using Catia software, weight report preparation. Management of compliance matrices, bills of materials, and parts lists. Review of engineering drawings and reports for accuracy and consistency. Collaboration on the preparation of landing gear system technical proposals.

Structures Engineer

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2014

 Full vehicle (ride and handling events, lap time prediction) and suspension (kinematics and compliance) simulation for road and race car programs using Adams software. Dynamic (load estimation) and kinematic (effort prediction) simulation of mechanisms for road and race car programs using Adams software. System and component level FEA (strength, stiffness, and natural frequency prediction, weight optimization, flexible body generation) for road and race car programs using Abaqus and HyperMesh software. Test data processing and correlation for the validation of analysis models. Development of new customer relationships through successful management and execution of engineering consulting projects. Improvement of engineering department efficiency through development of macros/utilities for automation and standardization. Training and mentoring of junior engineers.

Engineering Intern

• May 2000 - Aug 2002

 Support of senior engineers on multibody dynamics consulting projects for various industries using Adams software. Beta release testing for Adams software and provision of user experience feedback to development team.  Support of senior engineers on multibody dynamics consulting projects for various industries using Adams software. Beta release testing for Adams software and provision of user experience feedback to development team.