Sungjun Park Email & Phone Number

OPEN TO WORK• Aerospace and Mechanical industry experience with about 5 years of experience in computer-aided design (CAD) for prototyping, stress/strain testing and finite element analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks, and manufacturing processes, complemented by approximately 2 years of aviation maintenance expertise.• Proficient in aeronautical design processes, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, flight dynamics, controls, and structural analysis principles.• Possess a strong mathematical foundation in modeling, numerical methods, and optimization techniques.• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at fostering positive working relationships.• Supervised aerospace laboratories focused on prototyping, materials testing, CAD/CAM training, and finite element analysis activities. • Prepared test specimens in accordance with ASTM standards including A370-14, D638, and C1557-14 for mechanical testing.

Auburn, Alabama, United States

• Oversaw equipment upgrades and maintenance planned & unplanned activities, including testing, evaluation, fabrication, and modification of components as required.• Collaborated with internal engineering teams and/or subcontractors through meetings and feedback loops to refine machine designs and ensure compatibility with the working environment.• Supported the development, maintenance, or modification of hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid system components such as electromagnetic servo motor, SKP air pressure regulators, amplifiers, and other components, etc., as well as installation designs/proposals, providing necessary design documentation.• Implemented mechanical and fluid system installations and made modifications to detailed designs as needed.• Conducted inspections, diagnosed issues, and resolved problems with robots, CNC machines, and other equipment, replacing or modifying parts as necessary.• Analyzed and corrected electrical problems utilizing programmable logic controllers (PLCs), multimeters, and fabrication techniques; modified electrical components and wiring as required.• Operated CNC metal lathes and welding equipment for repair and fabrication tasks; pursued continuing education opportunities to remain current with the latest techniques.• Designed mechanical components using computer-aided design (CAD) – SolidWorks and CATIA V5; performed stress/strain analysis in SolidWorks Simulation to optimize performance, and validated designs through 3D printing prior to production.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Boeing/WSU Bronze Propeller Competition Jan 2020 – May 2020• This year's design competition challenged participants to develop a "Storable Semi-Autonomous Emergency Supply Aircraft" capable of accurately delivering a significant payload over an approximate 4-hour operational period.• Although the airplane was constructed using simple components, our team dedicated two semesters of the Senior Design/Capstone course to follow a comprehensive design process akin to an industry product development cycle.• As the structural lead, my responsibilities included ensuring the accuracy and optimizing the weight of the structural analysis during the design phase, with a strong emphasis on minimizing the overall weight as much as feasible.• A safety factor of 1.2 was incorporated into the structural analysis to account for potential uncertainties and ensure adequate design margins.Airbus/WSU A.E. Wing Box Contest Jun 2018 – Dec 2018• Designed an optimized wing box structure with the objective of maximizing the stiffness-to-weight ratio, and conducted predictive analyses to evaluate shear, bending, and torsional stresses, ensuring optimal performance characteristics.• Performed structural analysis to determine deflection behavior and failure load thresholds, and assembled a wing box utilizing balsa wood sheets and sticks, adhering to a stringent total weight constraint of 1 lb.• The structural model demonstrated exceptional load-bearing capabilities, successfully withstanding loads up to 48 lbs, which exceeded the design requirement by a substantial margin of 300%.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Provided mentorship to students on hands-on prototyping projects, facilitating hands-on training with various materials and machining processes. • Instructed in additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, as well as subtractive processes including laser cutting with a Fusion 40 laser, CNC routing on a Forest Scientific 4' x 8' CNC router, CNC turning on a Tormach 15L CNC lathe, and metal inert gas (MIG) welding.

Wichita, Kansas, United States

• Supervised student laboratories, providing hands-on guidance and training in computer-aided design (CAD) software and laser cutting operations for project work.• Implemented ASTM A370-14, D638, and C1557-14 standards for the preparation of test specimens for tensile, impact, and creep testing.• Performed discretization of structural components to enable finite element analysis.• Created CAD geometry models for structural components.• Assisted senior staff in the development of numerical models, including defining material properties, component connections, and other analysis parameters.

Everett, Washington, United States

• Performed inspection, modification, replacement, and relocation of aircraft electronics, wiring, connectors, and components on Boeing 777, 737 MAX, and 737 models in accordance with approved procedures and documentation.• Conducted inspections and testing of flight instruments for the First Officer's station, including GPS, DME, radio navigation, altimeters, lighting systems, hydraulic pumps, and carried out ground evaluations of aircraft and components as assigned.• Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects, managing multiple assignments concurrently while ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.• Exhibited proficiency in the proper use of tools and techniques required for wire termination on modified aircraft.• Assisted supervisory personnel in resolving parts and drawing discrepancies for assigned installation and repair work scopes.

Bachelor'S Ae Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering, 3.42

• Aerospace Engineering with over 2 years of experience in aviation maintenance specialized in part design, prototyping, and testing.

Associate'S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, 3.48

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