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Multi-disciplinary coordination of data items for certification of Blue Origin BE-4 engine.

Rockford, Illinois

Key team contributor in requirements flow-down, validation, & verification per ARP4754A for the Mitsubishi MRJ-200 Actuation & Electric Power Systems.

Buena Park, Ca

Engineering liaison ensuring successful program execution between Esterline and UTAS for primary power distribution systems on the Embraer E2 & Mitsubishi MRJ-200 Regional Jets.• Providing engineering leadership in program/project direction & execution• Performing requirements flow-down, compliance, validation & verification per ARP4754A• Reviewing qualification test plans, procedures & reports per DO-160 standards• Performing system & component analyses; improving engineering processes & standard work• Striving for highest customer satisfaction, actively listening to voice of the customer

Developed new electrical and thermal technologies for fuel control applications in harsh aircraft engine environments. Required extensive research & analysis of new methods for improving fuel control accuracy. Identified new techniques for prognostic & health management of fuel control systems.• Identified advanced technology innovations to meet demanding electrical & thermal requirements.• Created system requirements, performance specifications, statement of work, performed trade studies for supplier selection, & acted as technical liaison with suppliers.• Developed system test plans/procedures, rigorous proof-of-concept testing to validate algorithm and modeling development, and demonstrate compliance with stringent performance requirements.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Seasoned professional directing up to 25 engineers. Served as liaison to domestic and international customers and suppliers.• Designed, developed, & qualified electric power system & associated components to comply with budget, schedule, and high performance requirements / standards. Witnessed qualification testing.• Earned Special Recognition Award for achieving aggressive customer milestones. • Contributed to problem resolution by effectively addressing system issues, conflicts in design requirements, hardware and software integration, and system and component qualification.• Reduced recurring product costs more than 15% by organizing and participating in Kaizen events.• Reduced development costs by improving and adhering to design assurance processes

Resourceful team player performing system requirements definition, design, development, integration, and qualification of various products. Coordinated engineering activities with other operating units to optimize program success. Served as a liaison to domestic & international customers and suppliers.• Defined system architecture, system and component requirements for electric power systems by engaging in integrated product development (IPD) with the customer. • Performed selection, procurement, integration, and qualification of system components. • Created system & component checkout procedures & performed algorithm development. • Performed system design and provided technical oversight of motor drive system for trimmable horizontal stabilizer assembly, motor-driven ball valve actuator system, & solid-state power controllers.• Received customer and company Special Recognition Award for achieving aggressive customer milestones and used EVMS methods to execute & control cost/schedule performance.• Successfully mitigated production returns by monitoring and analyzing test yield data. Determined root cause & corrective action plans to improve future designs, & mitigate quality escapes by 20%.• Provided engineering support of sales, manufacturing, and purchasing departments as well as on-site technical support for customers and suppliers.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Goal-driven leader managing up to 15 engineers and a $5M annual operating budget for R&D of a new family of high power converters. Created a productive environment, motivated & mobilized workforce.• Designed & developed a new digitally controlled voltage regulation system, speed control system, & PWM control for power converters. Successfully transferred R&D technology to production.• Received Special Recognition Awards for achieving departmental objectives.• Reduced development costs by >20% by maximizing requirements commonality over product family.• Trimmed recurring costs by >15% utilizing design commonality among converter products.• Interviewed & recruited, coached, & mentored staff to achieve high performance objectives.