Project Manager, Research Engineer III, and Team Leader

• Sep 2021 - Present

Manage a NHTSA task order contract for their dummy management laboratory at the Vehicle Research and Test Center, conduct and support biomechanics research projects, and supervise a team of 10 engineering technicians and drafters.

Research Engineer III

• Nov 2020 - Present

Manufacturing Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

I work with a great team of people. I have contributed to this team by adjusting production systems to increase capacity, increase efficiency, and improve operator safety in production processes. I have accomplished this by relocating and acquiring new equipment, developing more effective communication and data processing methods, and creating new processes to replace higher cost alternatives. Most recently I was part of the team that relocated all production processes from a 255,000 square foot facility to a new 750,000 square foot facility where Airstream can expand enough to meet the market's increasing demand. My specific role was the planning and coordination of resources to relocate all large equipment over 5,000 lbs. I planned accounting to the provided schedule and then executed the plan without missing a deadline. To do this, I communicated with the maintenance manager daily to have equipment prepared, I worked with the rigging company to relocate equipment, I communicated with equipment OEM resources or their liaisons to be on site as equipment was placed where the layout dictated, and worked with the planning resources to have utilities available when equipment arrived for terminations to be made. Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

Assisted in the fabrication, installation, and startup of an electrical control system for an textile reinforced rubber hose extrusion line. Created a production reporting system to capture production data. This data was retained in an Access database to create a production history. This history was analyzed to document historical issues and show financial justification for process improvement projects. Launched company's first 3D printer system to rapid prototype and fabricate small scale brackets and conceptual items to test functionality of designs prior to metal fabrication. Show less

Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

Implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for a fiberglass and steel entry door manufacturer in order to produce quality products. Upgrade equipment to optimize and improve performance. Address manufacturing issues that cause product defects. Quantify machine/employee capabilities. Analyze research data to determine problematic areas. Improve process issues. Implement control systems to prevent resolved issues from returning. Support senior engineers working on plant wide improvement projects. Show less

Associate Process Engineer

• Apr 2012 - Dec 2015

Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-op

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

Support the process engineers to complete company goals. Resolve production issues. Design and create prototype mechanisms to address specific defect issues.

Undergraduate Physics Research Assistant

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

Support a group of engineers and physicists to upgrade a high energy laser from a 40 terawatt peak power to a 400 Terawatt peak power for high energy density interaction research. Primary responsibilities include design and test optical mounts capable of micron precision motion in high vacuum environments for all 6 degrees of freedom. Also, prepare and install vacuum chambers, electrical support frames, and machine prototype mounts. Support a group of engineers and physicists to upgrade a high energy laser from a 40 terawatt peak power to a 400 Terawatt peak power for high energy density interaction research. Primary responsibilities include design and test optical mounts capable of micron precision motion in high vacuum environments for all 6 degrees of freedom. Also, prepare and install vacuum chambers, electrical support frames, and machine prototype mounts.

Mathematics Tutor

• 2010 - 2011

Assistant Store Manager

• 2009 - 2010