Experience

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  National Institute for Aviation Research

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Crash Dynamics Laboratory Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Present

    Manager - Crash Dynamics LaboratoryNational Institute for Aviation ResearchWichita State University- Managed operations of the Crash Dynamics and Calibration laboratories including overseeing full time employees, graduate and undergraduate students - Developed and maintained proficiency of entire laboratory operation- Recommended procurement and maintenance of laboratory facilities, tools, and equipment- Trained and recommended training for laboratory staff- Generated quotations and invoicing for laboratory clientele - Controlled and maintained calibration database

  • Research Engineer

    • Oct 2008 - Apr 2011

    - Completed Thesis on Evaluating Spatial Orientation and Position of an ATD Head Using Accelerometers and Angular Rate Sensors in Dynamic Impact Testing- Designed and implemented various fixtures for testing and lab improvements- Wrote multiple VBScripts to improve report generation efficiency and functionality

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  Pierce Manufacturing

  • Reseach & Development Engineering Co-op

    • Apr 2006 - Jun 2008

    - Completed Thesis on Fire Suppression Cooling Systems Consolidation- Designed and tested exhaust diffusers to meet safety standards now in use on production chassis- Operated cooling tests to verify ability of the combination of components of the engine cooling system- Tested and analyzed new cabs using strain gages to compliment data received from Finite Element Analysis

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  Humanetics Innovative Solutions (formerly FTSS)

  • Engineering Co-op

    • Apr 2005 - Dec 2005

    - Tested and calibrated crash testing products to ensure quality and functionality standards were met- Assisted with implementation of lean manufacturing