Lead Engineer Research and Development in composite processes and automation.

•Lead engineer for 10-person integrated project team to industrialize composite stringer process for high volume production of 1,000 parts per month.•Implemented automated work cell to reduce labor 90% compared with hand layup.•Active management of budget, schedule, cost and technical risks. •Improved German and French customer engagement with face-to-face meetings and active resolution of concerns.

•Invented novel process and machine to manufacture composite aircraft engine aft fan case. -Forms BMI fabric into case with turned up flanges; eliminated debulks; patent pending.•Developed automated process to manufacture aircraft frames and stringers with pre-preg tape utilizing hybrid fiber placement / forming process. -Successfully planned and executed manufacturing of first four pre-production runs of composite stringers for A350 qualification; raised readiness level from MRL 2 to MRL 9. -Authored specifications and technical oversight for $15M in orders for automated composite manufacturing equipment.•Created ATL machine that produces rolls of cross ply tape; in production; patent pending.•Lead engineer in fabrication of fiber-placed high modulus M55J composite satellite structure, including process development, flight qualification, unit fabrication, machining, and testing.•Worked closely with technicians on development and production programs to achieve results.•Managed 12 rapid R&D projects, proposals, planning, manufacturing, and documentation. •Fabricated novel composite tooling with carbon foam and BMI face sheet.

• Design of seal panels and ribs on fixed trialing edge of 747-8• Development and definition of interfaces between structure and subsystems

•Design and development of seven life sciences experiments for the International Space Station (ISS) and Space Shuttle – four successful flights of hardware •Analysis of structural and thermal systems including interfaces with Shuttle and ISS•Mechanical design components, creation of solid models and engineering drawings•Tested and qualified components for four flight experiments.•Operated eight remote experiments on ISS and Space Shuttle.•Troubleshot remote and onsite space flight hardware and software in real time.