Experience

Virgin Galactic

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Landing Gear and Associated Systems.

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Conducted business meeting for the Landing Gear and Interiors Teams using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.• Created ER or “Engineering Request” Manufacturing Work Order plans for the Installation of the Main and Nose Landing Gears, Hydraulics Installations and Composite Structural repairs.• Personally, oversaw the production of the Main Landing Gear, Nose Landing Gear, Hydraulics Installations, and Composite and Machined Part by working closely with Production Teams.• Reviewed and made recommendations pertaining to Main Landing Gear drawings and Tool Design drawings. • Created detail and assembly plans for composite detail parts and assemblies. • Developed SOWs (Statement of Work) for Interiors Cabin Mockup Model and the Seat Sizer by working with the interiors team and the Suppliers. Show less



GKN Aerospace

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021



Wild West Collectables

• Huntington Beach, California

• Owner

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Buying and selling western collectables from the 1860's to present date. Buying and selling western collectables from the 1860's to present date.



Boeing

• Huntington Beach California

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Provided Manufacturing Engineering shop support between Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering for CCtCAP and C-17 programs. • Provided Assembly level Pre-Plans for C-17 Composite Structures Assemblies. • Co-ordinated with Tool Design for reactivation of C-17 tools for building spares. • Co-ordinated with Project Planning for revisions of released C-17 planning to facilitate manufacturing of C-17 Composite Structures Assemblies,. • Provided guidance to Production Departments for the building of new C-17 Composite Structure Assemblies. • Provided guidance to Production Departments for the use of new layup and trimming tools for C-17 Composite Structures Assemblies. • Reviewed new Tool Design concepts, Drawings and Mylars for producibility and implementation into the build process for C-17 Composite Structures Assemblies. • Aided and assisted Production Departments in analyzing new Engineering Drawings and Models by utilizing Unigraphics 8 and 10. Show less



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• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016



Zodiac Aerospace

• France
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Manufacturing Engineer for KLM and Cathay Pacific Seat Shells • Supported Project Management by developing, maintaining and modifying build schedules for the delivery of Seat Shells to Airline Customers and Test Laboratories. • Attended Design Build IPT (Integrated Product Teams) and Change Board IPT meetings with Engineering and other departments for review and incorporation of ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices). • Performed Continuous Quality Improvement by trouble shooting production floor issues and initiated NCR’s (Non Conformance Records) for resolution. • Reviewed and corrected Shop Floor Assembly Planning for Zodiac Seat Shells. • Demonstrated the use of new Trim and Assembly tools for shop floor personnel. • Attended Change Board meetings for incorporation of new drawing and part configuration changes. • Aided and assisted Production Departments in analyzing new Engineering Drawings and Models by utilizing CATIA V5. Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Planner

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • 787 Manufacturing Engineering Special Projects Group and Ship Side Support. • Created supplemental visual aids using Microsoft Power Point for the installation of internal fuel systems brackets. • Authored and approved manufacturing work instructions for repair and refurb of 787 aircraft. • Participated in cross functional IPT teams with Production, Engineering and Purchasing to enhance build schedules for the 787 Aircraft. • Tracked and completed manufacturing work instructions for NCR’s (Non Conformance Records) in the MRB system. • Aided and assisted Production Departments in analyzing new Engineering Drawings and Models by utilizing CATIA V5. Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Analyst (Part II)

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2013

  • 787 Manufacturing Engineering Ship Side Support • Participated in daily boardwalk IPT meetings and coordinated action items with appropriate effected organizations for resolution.• Created manufacturing work instructions in accordance with Engineering Dispositions to correct discrepant conditions on the 787 Aircraft. Approved and released other individuals manufacturing work instructions prior to being released to Production. • Mentored new employees for familiarization of computer systems and writing manufacturing work instructions• 787 Manufacturing Engineering Change Board Representative• Conducted and ran Change Board IPT meetings to coordinate engineering changes between various departments such as Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Suppliers for obtaining commitments for incorporation of new design changes. • Developed and maintained detailed graphs and charts effecting critical path items. Established phase-in dates of engineering design changes based on work in progress. Show less

• Manufacturing Engineering Analyst (Part I)

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2008

  • 787 Manufacturing Engineering Tiger Team Section 47/48• First Manufacturing Engineering responder on first production 787 Aircraft.• Co-ordinated discrepant 787 Aircraft conditions with Engineering, Quality and Production IPT’s for resolution.• Wrote emergent manufacturing plans as required to accommodate discrepant conditions. • Created manufacturing plans in support of program requirements, including serialization. • 787 Project Management for seat tracks and CFRP inventory• Tracked and developed schedules for the manufacture of 787 titanium seat track test articles required for aircraft certification. • Provided statics and reports to management and engineering in regards to seat track test schedules and testing performance.• • CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymers) Inventory Manager for 787 fuselage structural test projects.• Managed disposition of excess material and cleared any material commitments when the program was completed.• Managed disposition of expired material and canceled material commitments when the program was completed. Generated closeout reports and closed inventory. Show less



GKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics (Under Contract Through ATSI)

• San Diego California

• Senior Engineering Planner

  • Nov 2005 - Sep 2006

  • Created operations’ sheets for welded titanium duct assemblies using Unigraphics UNX Version 2.0. • Created tool orders, manufacturing plans, BOMs (Bill of Materials) for noted duct assemblies. • Monitored progress of assemblies and installations as they were being completed by production. • Participated and completed Unigraphics UNX Version 2.0 on-line training course. • Created operations’ sheets for welded titanium duct assemblies using Unigraphics UNX Version 2.0. • Created tool orders, manufacturing plans, BOMs (Bill of Materials) for noted duct assemblies. • Monitored progress of assemblies and installations as they were being completed by production. • Participated and completed Unigraphics UNX Version 2.0 on-line training course.



Middle River Aircraft Systems (Under Contract Through Volt)

• Middle River Maryland

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jun 2005 - Nov 2005

  • Developed manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. • Assured product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. • Provided manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. • Provided manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests. Maintained product and company reputation by complying with government regulations. • Kept equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service. • Maintained product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data. Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians. • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Show less



BOMBARDIER

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Methods Engineer

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

  Experience with Learjet Model 31,35,40,45 and 60 Aircraft. Global Express 5000, Bombardier Challenger. Ensured methodology of flow, methodology of layouts Ensured industrial methods objectives met Participated in launch work and in new projects implementation into production (member of project team). Lead improvement actions on methods, time study, layouts, means, ergonomics, industrial methods, technical solutions) Ensured process design of tools and manufacturing processes to optimize production cost. Cooperated in standardized work and improvement, technical support. Drove Problem solving activities - industrial methods, layouts, flow (Root causes analysis, Fast response) Participate in Layered audits on 5S Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Planner (Under Contract Through Volt)

  • Nov 2000 - Aug 2001

  • Responsible for developing new manufacturing plans for the 777-200 LR and 777-300 ER main and nose landing gear systems and structures. • Developed new tooling and CDSs (committed development schedules) for the 777 aircraft. • Attended Tooling design reviews for the 787 to evaluate new tooling for the Main and Nose Wheel Landing Gears. • Attended change board meetings for incorporation of new engineering changes. • Responsible for developing new manufacturing plans for the 777-200 LR and 777-300 ER main and nose landing gear systems and structures. • Developed new tooling and CDSs (committed development schedules) for the 777 aircraft. • Attended Tooling design reviews for the 787 to evaluate new tooling for the Main and Nose Wheel Landing Gears. • Attended change board meetings for incorporation of new engineering changes.



BF Goodrich Aerostructures, Arkadelphia Arkansas (Under Contract Through TAD Technical)

• Arkadelphia Arkansas

• Senior Engineer

  • May 2000 - Oct 2000

  • Team member responsible for assisting in the transition of the manufacturing of the 737-300 thrust reverser from Kent WA to Arkadelphia AR. • Coordinated the transition of production tools, machinery, parts and engineering drawings between production facilities. • Created manufacturing plans for 737-300 thrust reverser parts. • Educated shop personnel with the use of newly obtained tooling. • Reviewed tools for functionality and safety prior to being released to production for use. Show less



BF Goodrich Aerostructures (Under Contract Through TAD Technical)

• Chula Vista California

• Senior Engineer

  • Jun 1999 - May 2000

  • Developed new manufacturing plans for the X-33 thermal panels. • Developed new tooling concepts. • Provided manufacturing engineering liaison and shop support. • Created and released manufacturing instructions for the building of X-33 thermal panels. • Attended change board meeting for incorporation of new engineering changes. • Provided Liaison support for sheet metal, machined parts, assemblies and composite structures for the 737 engine nacelles. • Educated shop personnel with the use of new tooling and interpreting engineering drawings. Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Instructor

  • Nov 1997 - Dec 1998

  Responsible for teaching new hires an accelerated eight week manufacturing, engineering course consisting of drawing reading and creating new tooling & manufacturing plans. Graded students’ tests. Provided feedback to students’ supervisors and management concerning performance. Implemented commands received from course evaluations by students. Provided input to course developers for curriculum improvement.

• Manufacturing Engineering Planner

  • Aug 1991 - Nov 1997

  Responsible for developing new tooling and manufacturing plans for the 777 Aircraft. Areas of expertise were mechanical, hydraulics, fuels, flight controls, high lift and landing gear systems. Provided shop support for the first 777 aircraft. Participated in change board meetings for incorporation of new engineering committed changes. Attended new drawing and tooling reviews for noted areas of expertise. Approved and released subordinates work prior to being released to production. Member of PATG (Production Engineering Task Group) which provided manufacturing engineering support for the first production 777 aircraft. Member of 777 manufacturing engineering flight line group which dealt with incorporating emergent engineering changes for aircraft out in the field just prior to delivery. Show less



General Dynamics Convair Div

• San Diego California

• Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Under Contract Through B & M and Associates)

  • Mar 1990 - Dec 1990

  Responsible for developing new tooling and manufacturing plans for the MD-11 aircraft. Provided liaison support various production shops. Responsible for developing new tooling and manufacturing plans for the MD-11 aircraft. Provided liaison support various production shops.



General Dynamics Space Systems (Under Contract Through B & M and Associates)

• San Diego California

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Mar 1988 - Dec 1989

  Responsible for creating manufacturing plans for welded structures for the Atlas Centaur and Titan Centaur Rockets. Provided liaison support to the weld shop by resolved QARs (Quality Assurance Reports) and issuing rework manufacturing engineering instructions. Responsible for creating manufacturing plans for welded structures for the Atlas Centaur and Titan Centaur Rockets. Provided liaison support to the weld shop by resolved QARs (Quality Assurance Reports) and issuing rework manufacturing engineering instructions.



Northrop Grumman

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manufacturing Planner

  • Jan 1987 - Oct 1988

  • Developed Manufacturing Plans for systems installations on Aircraft using 2D Drawings and NCAD. • Developed Tooling Concepts for aircraft using NCAD. Monitored progress of details, assemblies and installations being built buy production and performed liaison as required between production, engineering and manufacturing departments. • Performed as onsite representative communication with other sites for clarification of plans, documents and engineering. • Participated in drawing signoff for new tooling and production parts. Show less



General Dynamics Convair Division

• San Diego California

• Tool and Production Planner

  • 1985 - 1986

  • Attended a 12 week Instructor taught Tool and Production training class. • Planned Production of detail, machined, assembly and composite parts in the MPL System using released engineering drawings. • Monitored and tracked the performance of planned products during various stages of build and performed liaison between manufacturing, engineering and production as required. • Attended change board meetings for incorporation of new engineering releases. • Performed as group lead or checker to approve subordinates work prior to being released to the shop. Show less