Experience

National Institute for Aviation Research

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Crash Dynamics Laboratory Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Manager - Crash Dynamics Laboratory National Institute for Aviation Research Wichita 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… Show more Manager - Crash Dynamics Laboratory National Institute for Aviation Research Wichita 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



Pierce Manufacturing

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• 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 - 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



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