Experience

Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer III

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Support development and integration of detection systems on multiple military platforms. Mechanical design work including shock analysis, CAD modeling, and drawing/BOM development for sheet metal enclosures and mounting systems. Support development and integration of detection systems on multiple military platforms. Mechanical design work including shock analysis, CAD modeling, and drawing/BOM development for sheet metal enclosures and mounting systems.



Corning Incorporated

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  Support design, development, construction, and testing of optical fiber manufacturing equipment as a project lead and an individual contributor. • Manage machinery development projects with cross-functional teams ensuring efficient completion of tasks on schedule by direct and contract personnel. • Perform machinery design work including 3D modeling, drafting, performance/process analysis, testing/data gathering, component purchasing, and assembly/installation/troubleshooting. • Produce technical documentation such as procedures, drawings, and technical reports. • Recipient of multiple Recognizing Excellence awards (bonuses totaling > $1,000) for outstanding performance on various projects. • Works on key developmental and cost savings projects with responsibility for project management and design, testing, and installation of mechanical systems including: o Scrap fiber removal device  Lead development of in-house system to remove, chop, and dispose of scrap fiber from spools for the reuse of spools with potential to save $2.7M annually.  Design integration and support equipment for fiber removal device. o High capacity/efficiency fuel delivery system  Integrate equipment into test platform  Perform testing and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting  Lead effort to install production pilot system for demonstration o Automatic glass preprocessing equipment  Take ownership of gas/water systems  Direct trades and participate in installation and commissioning of mechanical process equipment  Analyze and provide recommendations for product measurement system used in automation of process  Develop and procure solution for difficult/unsafe maintenance activity Show less



Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

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

• Mechanical Engineer 3

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2018

  Elevated to position to support the design, development, and construction of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Responsible for non-propulsion machinery design, manufacturing, installation support, testing, and life-cycle support. Gathers and reviews data concerning specifications, company or government requirements, required completion date, and construction feasibility. Coordinates with a cross-functional engineering team and develops design criteria, preparing layout and detail drawings. Prepared and modifies contract documents, procedures, and technical documents. •Served as lead engineer for specific ship systems with comprehensive project management responsibilities; monitors the work being executed against the baseline schedule and budgets while efficiently orchestrating all direct and subcontractor labor to ensure expectations are met. •Operated on key multi-billion dollar contracts with personal responsibility focused on multi-million dollar components including Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine design contract; Ford Class Aircraft Carrier construction contract (boat davits, mooring systems, stores handling equipment, antenna installation); and Ford Class Aircraft Carrier design contract (weapons stowage and handling equipment, combat systems). •Produced analyses for and developed qualifications of dozens of machinery and structural components •Collaborated and communicated with Navy customers, commercial component vendors, testing facilities, and construction trades. •Signed dozens of engineering drawings utilized to fabricate components of a new class of aircraft carrier; improved the design of dozens of components including stowages and pieces of equipment that would enable combat readiness. •Obtained diverse and detailed experience with components such as self-lubricated bearings, threaded fasteners, linkages, power transmission, weldments, castings, sheet metal enclosures, machined parts (GD&T) and more. Show less



John J. Kirlin, LLC

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• Project Engineer

  • 2007 - 2008

  Hired to assist the project manager in the management of mechanical systems installation in a new laboratory building. Coordinated material procurement, scheduling, and deliveries while producing project schedules, assisting with field and subcontractor supervision, and other tasks as needed to enable project to be finished on-time and on-budget. • Involved in an individual component related to the construction of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Genetic Medicine Building; spearheaded installation processes related to the HVAC system. • Modified contract documents and technical drawings as needed. • Successfully conducted quality control measures and safety inspections as the OSHA-Certified employee associated with the task. Show less