Tim Andrews
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CTH at GE Additive- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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GE Additive
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CTH
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Senior Additive Machine Design Engineer
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Apr 2021 - Present
- Design and develop next generation additive machine tools- Own design, build, and assembly of multiple Binder Jet Machine sub-systems (Pneumatics, Fluid Handling, & Print Head cleaning)- Successfully completed multiple high level design reviews (CDR, PDR, DDR, Tech Reviews)- Submitted a variety of patents related to additive technology- Led outside vendor on post processor development for GE Additive's DED cell
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Lead Additive Machine Design Engineer
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
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GE Aerospace
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Non-Conventional Manufacturing Team Lead
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
- Guiding a team of 6 engineers in turbine cooling hole development and small-scale production- Developed machining principles and created machine buy specifications for next generation laser machine tools- Ensure a smooth transition of a productionized process from the lean development lab to the large-scale production facility- Coordinate with multiple machine vendors on machine and laser development to ensure the final product meets cost, quality, and delivery goals- Generating 6-axis intelligent CNC codes which allows for adaptive machining of components- Mentored engineers and interns to help their work-related development- Adapting methods and software tools to utilize digital data for closed loop laser machining Show less
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CMC/Laser Manufacturing Engineer
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
- Developed techniques for using long pulse laser drillers to create precision cooling holes in CMC components- Leading advancement of green laser ablation technology for shaped cooling holes applications- Adapted methods and software tools to utilize digital data to reduce programming time from ~ 2 weeks to ~4 hours- Generated technical process work instructions- Created inspection procedures for measurement of shaped cooling holes on airfoils- Mentored engineers and interns to help their work related development Show less
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Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP)
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
- Completed three years of GE's Engineering Advanced Course- Earning Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree at University of Cincinnati- Completed Jet Engine Tear Down School (JETS)- Pursued Green Belt and GD&T training
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CMC Mechanical Design Engineer
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
-Owned design and build of next generation engine components-Developed methods of inspecting and tracking quality of hardware-Coordinated with design, analysis, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent was met-Led team in RCA of part quality drop and determined methods to recover
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Engineering Coop/Project Engineer
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
• Led the development of GE's first Ceramic Matrix Composite Doublet Nozzle • Utilized NX UniGraphics to design and create tooling using GD&T practices to meet specifications set by design engineers • Coached technicians on the use of machining fixtures, lay-up tooling, and lay-up procedures • Created adaptations to in-use tooling in order to achieve desired design parameters • Submitted lean manufacturing proposal to reduce cutting time on the Gerber ply cutter • Led the development of GE's first Ceramic Matrix Composite Doublet Nozzle • Utilized NX UniGraphics to design and create tooling using GD&T practices to meet specifications set by design engineers • Coached technicians on the use of machining fixtures, lay-up tooling, and lay-up procedures • Created adaptations to in-use tooling in order to achieve desired design parameters • Submitted lean manufacturing proposal to reduce cutting time on the Gerber ply cutter
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A&P Construction
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Atco, New Jersey
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Owner
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Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
- Owner of remodeling company - Managed 3-5 employees - Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure work was performed to intent and on time - Created budgets for each job to ensure contracts met cost requirements - Interacted with customer on daily basis to ensure satisfaction - Owner of remodeling company - Managed 3-5 employees - Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure work was performed to intent and on time - Created budgets for each job to ensure contracts met cost requirements - Interacted with customer on daily basis to ensure satisfaction
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Best Buy
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Inventory/Loss Prevention Specialist
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Nov 2008 - Aug 2011
· Planned and constructed security displays which decreased losses by over $1000 per week · Observed customer & employee behavior and monitored inventory to prevent expensive losses · Cooperated with teams of 8-12 employees in store setup · Planned and constructed security displays which decreased losses by over $1000 per week · Observed customer & employee behavior and monitored inventory to prevent expensive losses · Cooperated with teams of 8-12 employees in store setup
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BP's Home Improvement
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New Jersey
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Lead Carpenter
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May 2009 - Jun 2010
· Collaborated with team to perform various remodeling tasks to customer specification · Supervised work during owners absence · Ensured client satisfaction through attention to detail and timely completion of contract · Collaborated with team to perform various remodeling tasks to customer specification · Supervised work during owners absence · Ensured client satisfaction through attention to detail and timely completion of contract
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Carpenter's Apprentice
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2007
· Read, evaluated, and assisted in customization of building plans · Performed remodeling tasks on upscale residential properties to client's design · Framed, finished, hung cabinets, tiled floors, as well as performed electrical and plumbing tasks · Read, evaluated, and assisted in customization of building plans · Performed remodeling tasks on upscale residential properties to client's design · Framed, finished, hung cabinets, tiled floors, as well as performed electrical and plumbing tasks
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Education
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University of Cincinnati
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering