Chemical engineer with 10+ years of experience in product development, process optimization, and program execution. I possess rapid learning skills producing accurate results and am equally competent working in cross-functional groups or grinding through problems myself. I'm an effective communicator with a unique ability to build trusting relationships and empower my peers to be successful. My comfort level is the same whether I'm interacting with customers, executives, or the shop floor. I have a proven ability to drive processes from concept to readiness and strive to operate as an extreme owner who is willing to challenge and change the status quo.In my previous role at SpaceX, I was a senior manufacturing engineer specializing in thermal protection systems with responsibility for the Crew Dragon Primary Heatshield raw material manufacturing, production planning, and subassembly build. I also developed the initial paint formulation and application procedure for the exterior of the capsule and supported returning crewed spaceflight back to the United States for NASA In-Flight Abort, Demo-2 and Crew 1.In my current role at Collins Aerospace, I'm responsible for cradle-to-grave program management of C-130 wheel and brake programs to include Quality, OTD, Configuration Management, SIOP, and Continuous Improvement. I'm also responsible for Business Development, Strategy, and NPI for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Programs.I keenly understand the importance of reliability when it comes to mission critical systems and have developed a passion for product and process quality. Significant professional experience in polymers and composite bonding, as well as high temperature composites. I seek to utilize first principles engineering, design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), and lean methodologies wherever applicable to support efficient and effective products, processes, and programs.
Listed skills include Product Development, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and 17 others.