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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

London, England, Gb

• Lead a New Production Introduction (NPI) project as the component owner for a technology implementation program of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMCs) components• Acting as the component owner included responsibilities such as delivery of engine development hardware, leading design for manufacturing efforts, supply chain integration, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Product Approval Process (PPAP), AS9100 integration, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Method Verification Approval (MVA) implementation, Introduction of production specifications, and concession generation and sign off• Digitized and expanded a process to become the first fully automated process area on the site • Onboarded and implemented a new data visualization software from backend architecture design to live trending graphic user interfaces to automated reports and control charts in addition to being the first process to implement Overall Equipment Efficiency and Defect Management reporting• Spearheaded a team to create a fully digital process model including developing the project plan, generating the site wide input data necessary, working with design team to generate the model, and validating the outputs• Increase output of the slurry infiltration process by 375% by increasing batch size utilizing new fixture designs, health and safety improvements, and rapid prototyping• Launched a dedicated process area for production level loads of a new processing step including equipment downselection, facility design, LEAN process flow, and implementation• Directed several root cause analysis to error proof the new process area by investigating and implementing fixes site wide to ensure a better product from improving material perform, enhanced cutting operations, and increased data analysis for process monitoring• Lead a project to utilized a defunct pre-production equipment for chemical vapor infiltration process to a usable and validated method for the site

London, England, Gb

• Acted as the subject matter expert for multiple manufacturing processes to ensure day-to-day operations targets were met in addition to advancing manufacturing capability and material readiness for each area• Pioneered and implemented full process documentation overhaul to incorporate newest practices and digital tools into Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Instructions, Process Specifications, Material Specifications, Process Logs, Data Collection documents, Control Charts, CAD models, Consumable’s list, P&ID, wiring diagrams, and Spares List• Imagined and executed a project to transform a manual process into a fully autonomous procedure including identifying and sourcing the hardware, formulating technical drawings, cabinet design and fabrication, installing field equipment, running, and labeling electrical wires, affiliated programming, process training, and documentation improvements to successfully reimagine an existing process. • Overhauled bottleneck steps in a process by identifying, implementing, and validating a new technology to progress manufacturing capability reducing process time by 90%. • Developed and validated a new process to mitigate the leading program concern to the successful implementation of the technology which includes rapid prototyping and proof of concept experiments for different solutions, down selecting a process, documenting the new procedures and requirements, and validating the success of the process• Designed the development scale production cell and created a full scope of requirements for the successful implementation of the new process to handle the product load with a LEAN footprint and flow• Spearheaded organizational change for the sites digital manufacturing blueprint through developing a high-level plan and implementing it vertically throughout the program• Engineered multiple fixture designs to decrease variability and create robust solutions for industrialization of the processes

London, England, Gb

• Oversaw outsourced parts being manufactured by suppliers with a cross functional purchasing team• Acted as technical authority for the turbine casting team specializing in nozzles, vanes, and seal segments• Conducted weekly meetings with my assigned suppliers to aid in any issues that occurred and keep shipments on schedule• Created in-depth quality analysis to help identify frequently scrapped parts and kick start targeted problem solving activities• Reviewed first article inspection reports for any technical variances and issues that need adjustment before initiating mass manufacturing runs• Instituted necessary design alterations to help error proof or streamline existing fixes when applicable

London, England, Gb

•Collaborated with a design team to produce a core build for a next generation missile propulsion system through rapid prototyping• Created assembly instructions for tooling, fixtures, and instrumentation of an M202 core for a small disposable jet engine• Analyzed general assembly stacks in variable conditions to guarantee accurate fits and location of components

London, England, Gb

• Aided in the research and development of ceramic matrix composite material for next generation aircraft engines specializing in the chemical vapor infiltration process through manufacturing capability and technology readiness.• Developed an automated process to agitate caustic tank with a pneumatic propeller in order to increase technician efficiency• Created custom tooling to ensure gas injectors were centered in a repeatable and reproducible position to eliminate varianceof positioning• Refined a clean-in-place method for furnace exhaust tubing by implementing a pneumatic snake with multiple cleaningattachments to ensure systematic quarterly cleanings• Designed custom insulation to counteract uneven heating, which led to valid results for all parts input into the furnace.• Introduced laboratory grade measuring scales into the constant monitoring of process supply for inventory and flow purposes• Standardized interior furnace placement location by creating poka yoke fixtures, which increased reproducibility andrepeatability of runs• Implemented changes in technical instructions, CAD models, and drawings by identifying gaps and utilizing revision control• Updated piping instrumentation diagram to reflect recent upgrades to the system for plant-wide awareness• Achieved certification for lean/six sigma green belt by conducting multiple kaizen activities and implementing solutions toachieve a significant decrease in technician maintenance time• Developed recruitment techniques to increase the diversity of the applicant pool as a member of the early career recruitmentworking group

London, England, Gb

•Aided the Naval Defense division through the manufacturing, assembling and testing of propeller blades, hubs, and components•Lead the implementation of a new measurement system, focusing on programming of Polyworks software to conduct measurement system analysis and validation of a Faro laser tracker• Organized a Kaizen event to eliminate an in-process CMM dimensional check, which resulted in a formula that utilized current manufacturing machine capabilities• Established a new automated washing process by analyzing cleaner ratios, runtimes, temperatures, locations, which upgraded the previous inefficient system• Generated a new fixture for a propeller class to undergo pressure testing and balancing in order to pass quality inspections•Created manufacturing fixtures, tooling list, custom form tooling, and routing for new propeller class hubs to alleviate theworkload of the senior engineer• Collaborated with operators to incorporate improvements for a duplication of a valve rod pressure test stand• Overhauled an underpowered assembly tool in order to upgrade capabilities to current production needs after stress impactanalysis• Implemented a new process for legacy lifting fixtures by recreating the part drawings, performing calculations, load testingand labeling to confirm to OSHA safety regulations• Digitized legacy documentation to aid in the ongoing 5S effort of the manufacturing engineering team• Lead the internship hiring process and improved retention rates among interns through mentorship

•Developed proper HVAC planning for commercial building, which included necessary ductwork, piping, and equipment•Anticipated and resolved potential problems that could be encountered in the field during installation, after reception of engineering drawings•Surveyed existing site conditions to ensure that plans were accurate and viable

• Prepared floor plans of four extensive properties on Smartdraw software• Designed evacuation routes and labeled emergency features to aid in safety planning for the Recovery center• Collaborated with Recovery center employees to create easily readable evacuation routes that passed the California JointCommission Life Safety Code

Boston, Ma, Us

• Adjusted a failed blisk-edge-radius part tolerance after examining data, running statistical analysis and interpretingstatistics• Endorsed a new dust collection system after creating a data collection process adhering to safety guidelines; Managedthe buying process for the new dust collection system by reaching out to vendors and setting up purchase meetings• Restructured cutting tools to fit new design requirements by collaborating with senior engineers

Lynn, Ma, Us

• Revamped preventative maintenance program by merchandizing all equipment and tested for quality control• Installed a new injector machine through programming, maintenance and handling• Spearheaded the project to achieve OSHA certification for the entire plant by adjusting and classifying variouscomponents within the plant

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering