R&D Quality Engineer (2017 – 2019)Associate R&D Quality Engineer (2015 – 2017)Associate Quality Development Engineer (2013 – 2015)Reliability Technician (Internship/Contractor) (2011 – 2013)• Member of the quality element team for New Product Development (NPD). Manage multiple projects, insuring reliability testing is conducted properly and completed within the established timeframe.• Member of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team. Responsible for reviewing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and monitoring customer complaints and failure trends. • Manage third party test resources for market specific electrical safety, electromagnetic compliance (EMC), and radio frequency (RF) certifications and regulations. Research, contact, and coordinate with outside test labs to acquire quotes and select test labs based on internal requirements (e.g. evaluated supplier list and confidential disclosure agreements) to perform testing for test methods that could not be completed in-house. • Conduct various quality tests such as mechanical vibration, thermal shock, environmental temperature and humidity, free-fall drop, etc. Possess working knowledge of high-powered stereomicroscope for assistance in failure analysis; general knowledge on additional types of highly technical lab equipment. • Member of the external standards committee. Responsible for managing external standards from various organizations such as ISO, IEC, and ASTM; completed gap analysis between new and previous versions of external standards.• In charge of procuring capital equipment for the Reliability group. Responsible for defining and identifying the equipment requirements, getting approval from the Capital Committee for acquisition, and serving as the project manager for the equipment up until arrival, installation, and validation.

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (2A373B) (2006 – 2007)Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman (2A353B) (2003 – 2006)Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (2A333B) (2001 – 2003)Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper (2A313B) (2001)• Crew chief on F-16 aircraft valued at approximately $20+ million. • Supervised and assisted in launching and recovering aircraft. Performed End-of-Runway (EOR) inspections responsible for the last safety check prior to takeoff. Supervised and performed aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.• Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.• Supervised aircraft engine removal and installation. Performed engine intake and exhaust inspections. Conducted aircraft engine operational checks. • Removed and installed aircraft components. Inspected and checked components for clearances, proper installation, and operation. Conducted functional tests of repaired components and systems.• Deployed and served in combat operations for Operation Southern Watch (OSW) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).• Frequently traveled to temporary duty (TDY) locations throughout the world performing normal duties in foreign environments under accelerated flying schedules. • Selected for 14th Fighter Squadron (Misawa, Japan) ADVON (Advanced Echelon) team. Responsible for transition between squadrons deployed for Operation Southern Watch.