Propulsion Engineer and Flight Test Equipment Manager with twenty eight years of design experience in the aeronautical, automotive, and tool and die professions. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) completing a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with Magna Cum Laude honors. Certificates in Composite Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) and Additive Manufacturing for Innovative Design and Production from Massachusetts Institute of… Show more Propulsion Engineer and Flight Test Equipment Manager with twenty eight years of design experience in the aeronautical, automotive, and tool and die professions. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) completing a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with Magna Cum Laude honors. Certificates in Composite Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) and Additive Manufacturing for Innovative Design and Production from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fourteen years of Engineering and Technical Design experience in the aeronautical field, with emphasis in propulsion development and flight test equipment management, establishing Boeing-Supplier concurrent design processes, Automated Data Exchange, Negotiated Interface definition, Test Enabling Hardware Interface and design data to support commercial airplane propulsion system development. Ten years of automotive design experience including three years as a Lead Designer and subject matter expert in Class “A” Surface, research and development, prototype and production components in materials ranging from plastic mold injection, vacuum form, role form steel, aluminum, sheet metal stamping, expanding foam and glass components. Possesses excellent problem solving skills with focus on opportunity. Three years of Lead Tool Design experience with plant layout, assembly line optimization, clamp and weld fixtures, robotic arms, transfer units, B.I.W. and product assembly processing. Intimate knowledge of working environments within The Boeing Company, General Motors Corp., Robert Bosch Corp., Navistar International, and Utica Eng. on CATIA-V5, IVT-IM, CATIA-V4, ENOVIA, PartSolutions, UGNX3, UGNX2, Teamcenter, Iman, Product Vision and CGS. Show less

Technical Designer supporting 787 and 777X and Programs propulsion system design development, with focus on establishing Boeing-Supplier concurrent design processes and producing design data utilizing CATIA-V5, ENOVIA LCA, IVT-IM tools. Prime responsibilities include working with Boeing and Supplier Design teams to define, implement and execute a joint hardware interface definition agreement process, and to also establish with Suppliers and BCA-IT a digital model exchange process. In addition… Show more Technical Designer supporting 787 and 777X and Programs propulsion system design development, with focus on establishing Boeing-Supplier concurrent design processes and producing design data utilizing CATIA-V5, ENOVIA LCA, IVT-IM tools. Prime responsibilities include working with Boeing and Supplier Design teams to define, implement and execute a joint hardware interface definition agreement process, and to also establish with Suppliers and BCA-IT a digital model exchange process. In addition, also support BCA Design teams by performing on-going clash and clearance analysis. Authored several concurrent design process definition and guidance documents. Technical Designer and LEAN Process Focal for the Marker Responsibility Center, CAD Retrieval Applications and Profile Knowledge Center on CATIA-V5, PartSolutions, Microstation, PDM, ENOVIA and CATIA V4. CATIA design solid modeling using advanced Knowledgeware and functional based sketch driven standard parts and fasteners. Working knowledge of REDARS, PSDS, Boeing policies and procedures regarding export, ethics, and the Boeing values. Show less

Senior Designer on Headlamp Assemblies for II Stanley on UGNX3. Responsible for collaborating and coordination of manpower, development of R & D product savings in price, weight and maintenance costs, conceptual design, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer to II Stanley and General Motors Corp. Responsible for Class “A” surface development solid model design, function feasibility, light requirements, tooling and packaging requirements and preliminary… Show more Senior Designer on Headlamp Assemblies for II Stanley on UGNX3. Responsible for collaborating and coordination of manpower, development of R & D product savings in price, weight and maintenance costs, conceptual design, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer to II Stanley and General Motors Corp. Responsible for Class “A” surface development solid model design, function feasibility, light requirements, tooling and packaging requirements and preliminary surface study. Design responsible for Outer Lens, Housing, Bezel, Side Reflex, Inner Lens, High and Low Beam Reflectors, Turn Reflector, Bulb placement, internal and external attachment and adjustment mechanisms for Saturn VUE. Show less

Lead Senior Designer on Fuel Injector Assemblies and Fuel Injection Rails for Robert Bosch Corporation on UGNX2 in Teamcenter. Responsible for design, engineering change requests, engineering collaboration and coordination of manpower, data files and timing information to Robert Bosch Corporation. Responsible for design and some engineering aspects for EV 14 Fuel Injector Assembly and all components including, but not limited to Orifice Plate, Valve Seat, Needle Asm., Spring, Lower Jacket… Show more Lead Senior Designer on Fuel Injector Assemblies and Fuel Injection Rails for Robert Bosch Corporation on UGNX2 in Teamcenter. Responsible for design, engineering change requests, engineering collaboration and coordination of manpower, data files and timing information to Robert Bosch Corporation. Responsible for design and some engineering aspects for EV 14 Fuel Injector Assembly and all components including, but not limited to Orifice Plate, Valve Seat, Needle Asm., Spring, Lower Jacket, Coil Asm., Filter Basket, Over Mold Asm., Support Tube, Terminal Clips, Connector Asm., Adjustment sleeve, Main Housing, O-rings, Coil Asm. Cover and Support Disk. Also responsible for checking fixture design and drawings. Show less

Lead Senior Designer, Technical Team Leader and Stylist on Interior Trim for Advance Design And Prototype Technologies Inc. on UGNX2. Responsible for collaboration and coordination of manpower, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer to Findlay Corporation and Navistar International. Responsible for all Class “A” Surface development and submittal to Navistar International Design Studio, manufacturing criteria, attachment design and engineering aspects… Show more Lead Senior Designer, Technical Team Leader and Stylist on Interior Trim for Advance Design And Prototype Technologies Inc. on UGNX2. Responsible for collaboration and coordination of manpower, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer to Findlay Corporation and Navistar International. Responsible for all Class “A” Surface development and submittal to Navistar International Design Studio, manufacturing criteria, attachment design and engineering aspects for Interior Manual and Power Door Trim Panels, Switch Bezels and Map Pocket Closeout Panel for Navistar International on the Bluestar Cooperative Venture Low Cab Forward (LCF) Medium Duty truck program. Also responsible for A Pillar and B Pillar B side features and attachments. Catia v5 instructing assistant and training mentor. Show less

Lead Senior Designer, Technical Team Leader and Stylist on Interior and Exterior Trim for Decoma and The Magna Group on UGNX2 through Teamcenter. Responsible for Class “A” Surface development, collaborating and coordination of manpower, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer and submittal to GM Design Studio, manufacturing criteria, attachment design and engineering aspects for GM on all door Appliqués for GMC Envoy and Chevy Trailblazer models… Show more Lead Senior Designer, Technical Team Leader and Stylist on Interior and Exterior Trim for Decoma and The Magna Group on UGNX2 through Teamcenter. Responsible for Class “A” Surface development, collaborating and coordination of manpower, engineering change requests, data tracking, timing information and data transfer and submittal to GM Design Studio, manufacturing criteria, attachment design and engineering aspects for GM on all door Appliqués for GMC Envoy and Chevy Trailblazer models. Responsible for Class “A” Surface development and submittal to General Motors Design Studio, attachment design and engineering aspects for Spat and Running Board Covers for General Motors on GMT 900 GMC and Chevy Hybrid Trucks. Responsible for design and engineering aspects for Auto Deploy Running Board for General Motors on GMT 900 GMC and Chevy Trucks. Responsible for Class “A” Surface development and submittal to Navistar International, attachment design, vacuum formed manufacturing, lighting requirements and available packaging area, engineering aspects for Leather Interior Trim Panel, Rear End Panel and Tailgate Appliqué for Navistar International on RXT Medium Duty truck program. Show less

Lead Senior Designer, SME Class “A” surface and Design Team Leader on Bumper Systems for General Motors Corporation North American Engineering on UGNX2 through Teamcenter and Iman. Responsible for Studio Engineering collaboration, delegation and coordination of manpower, Engineering change requests, data tracking, and timing information to program team. Design representative for GM Best Practices Committee focused on cost reduction, part quality, part integrity and repeat manufacturability… Show more Lead Senior Designer, SME Class “A” surface and Design Team Leader on Bumper Systems for General Motors Corporation North American Engineering on UGNX2 through Teamcenter and Iman. Responsible for Studio Engineering collaboration, delegation and coordination of manpower, Engineering change requests, data tracking, and timing information to program team. Design representative for GM Best Practices Committee focused on cost reduction, part quality, part integrity and repeat manufacturability. Experience with development of Class “A” Surface, advance attachment concept for two piece Front Fascia design, Headlamp Bezel development, Headlamp Fascia support features and Headlamp mounting hardware, Fog Lamp placement, Fog Lamp heat zone investigation, Fog Lamp adjustment development study, Grille Class “A” Surface, Grille mounting scheme, Impact Bar design and development, assisted development of Fascia resonance study and Fascia support development for GMC Lambda crossover SUV. Fog Lamp placement, Fog Lamp housing development, Fog Lamp heat zone investigation and Fog Lamp adjustment development study development for Buick Lambda crossover SUV. Development of Class “A” Surface, advance attachment concept for two piece Specialty Car Rear Fascia and Extractor design, Tail Lamp mounting, Tail Lamp housing development, Lower Grille design and development, Energy Absorber design and packaging development for Chevy Cobalt. Additionally responsible for Class “A” Surface development and submittal, design and some engineering aspects for fascia, impact bars, grilles, fog lamp mounting, positioning and impact guidelines, headlamp lens development, headlamp housing packaging requirements, tail lamp packaging and energy absorbers. Show less

Technical Designer on Wire Installations for The Boeing Company on CATIA V4. Responsible for design, build schedule and part tracking of brackets and wire installation, wire routing and wire connection assemblies mid passenger cabin including details and layouts for all Boeing 777 passenger models.Designer on Door Systems for General Motors Corp Corporation on CGS. Responsible for design, layout, and assembly of door inner panel, body-in-white, interior handles and hardware systems for… Show more Technical Designer on Wire Installations for The Boeing Company on CATIA V4. Responsible for design, build schedule and part tracking of brackets and wire installation, wire routing and wire connection assemblies mid passenger cabin including details and layouts for all Boeing 777 passenger models.Designer on Door Systems for General Motors Corp Corporation on CGS. Responsible for design, layout, and assembly of door inner panel, body-in-white, interior handles and hardware systems for front, rear, and third doors CK truck program. Co-inventor of the interior third door release handles, lockout mechanism and trim panel. Experience with Mock Up and prototype part and conceptual design.Layout designer on Deck Lid Assemblies for General Motors Corporation on CGS. Designer of body-in-white and hardware systems including details and layouts for General Motors Corporation.Tool Design Leader on the wheelhouse inner and body side assemblies for the Aurora program. Mechanical Layout Lead and Concept Designer on body side assemblies for Saturn. Show less