Advanced lead mechanical engineer responsible for supporting design, analysis and testing of GE Aerospace Rockford products. This support includes new product development, field issues, research, and production support. The products include bleed air pneumatic valves and linear actuators, used in aerospace applications.• Subject matter expert on pneumatic, hydraulic, or fuel actuated valves.• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. •Leader in new product development, de-risking of a technology (technology maturation) and directing technical team members.

Manned Aircraft Center of Excellence (COE)

Manned Aircraft Design COE, NGC Aerospace Systems. Aerospace systems sector CAD tools team.Primary Responsibilities:• Support and troubleshoot all new and current sector CAD initiatives and rollouts.• Create and maintain sector best practice documents, creating requirement documents, and validating CAD software.Essential Responsibilities:• Familiarity with Siemens products, Teamcenter Unified, NX, and Teamcenter Visualization.• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of 3D and 2D CAD product definition.• Initiate, design, test, implement, train, and communicate on product or system improvements as a project manager that fulfills customer requirements.• Communicate status and problems to other project leaders and management.• Provide support for Engineering design team within area of expertise.

Product Definition Engineering, Marine & Industrial SystemsSupport in the development of the next generation of GE Aero-derivative turbine programs.Primary Responsibilities:Support in the design and development of high pressure compressor components, such as, cold airfoils, compressor vanes/blades, structural cases, frames, and struts.Key Contributions:• Design and development of the LMX Air Collector & Fan Hub Frame.• Lead Designer for the development of the next generation LMX compressor module.• Lead Designer for all legacy Aero-derivative compressor modules.• Developed the new process for designing and releasing Part Family parts with MBD and Lean Definition.• Developed the PLM solution for creating and releasing Part Family parts.OrganizationJob Family: Design EngineeringTechnical Discipline: New Product Development Engines - Fan & Compressor AirfoilsIndustry: GE AviationSegment: Aviation EngineeringSub-Business: Military Propulsion and Power EngineeringOrganization: Product Definition EngineeringLegal Entity: General Electric Company

Product Definition Engineering (PDE).Development of the next generation of GE commercial engine programs including: GE9X, Passport 20, and LEAP engine programs.Responsible for model and drawing creation and verification for product definition of high-speed rotating turbo machinery high pressure compressor (HPC) module components/assemblies.Primary Responsibilities:PDE HPC designer; responsible for the design and development of Passport 20 and LEAP 1A certification and LEAP 1B flight testing. This includes responsibility for modeling, detailing, changes in design, digital engine (Siemens Teamcenter Visualization Mockup). Affected hardware includes cold airfoils such as compressor vanes/blades and structural cases, frames and struts.Additional responsibilities:•Support in leading advancement in the model based definition initiatives (CAD Design process improvement, NX and Teamcenter). Requires responsiveness through test findings, supports development of PDE design breadth and enables growth in leadership traits through management and execution of deliverables for a diverse and global team. •Execute the creation and checks for accuracy of drawings, including large machine assemblies and individual components.•Participate on conceptual and detail design teams.•Create and maintain detail and assembly 3D models using NX.•Perform tolerance stack-ups on complex hardware assemblies.•Utilize GD&T drawing specifications based on company and industry standards.•Perform detail drawing checks when required.•Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.•Participate on teams assigned to address technical and programmatic challenges.•Manufacturing support,field support, and assembly / test support.•Engineering project management.Key Contributions:• Developed the new process for designing and releasing Part Family parts with MBD and Lean Definition.• Developed the PLM solution for creating and releasing Part Family parts.

The Specialist Designer provides leadership, direction and assistance to work groups in order to meet assigned objectives within the Operations and Processes team. In this role the Specialist will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to complex issues, and resolve issues through immediate actions while contributing to the overall business strategy.Essential Responsibilities• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of 3D and 2D CAD product definition.• Familiarity with Siemens products, Teamcenter and NX.• Initiate, design, test, implement, train and communicate on product or system improvements, as a project manager, that fulfill customer requirements.• Communicate status and problems to other project leaders and management.• Identify the need for and conduct program reviews for internal and external customers.• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and industry developments.• Evaluate and influence new and revised Engineering Standards and Product Definition Operating Procedures.• Provide support for Engineering design team within area of expertise.• Consistent pursuit of program and self-performance feedback from customers.Specialist Designer Characteristics• Familiarity with Product Definition Engineering and customer processes.• Proven project management skills.• Strong oral and written communication skills.• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.• Strong skills in driving change.• Proven teaming skills.• Effective problem and solution identification skills.• Experience in and ability to document, plan, market, and execute process improvement projects.Key Contributions:• Lead and conducted weekly quality meetings for global PDE leadership. Duties included compiling all PDE program metrics for schedule and quality issues.• Developed an automated design tool for the classification and naming of parts.

New Product Integration, Product Definition Engineering.Commercial Aircraft Turbo-machinery, LEAPx programsDevelopment of the next generation of GE commercial and military aircraft engine programs.Responsible for model and drawing creation and verification for product definition of high-speed rotating turbo machinery external configuration system components/assemblies. In this role, utilization of experience and education is to be applied to ensure the completion of accurate technical drawings and 3D models, supporting the products and future of the business. Primary Responsibilities:LEAPx Configurations Externals Designer; responsible for the design and development of external tubing, manifolds, flex hoses, bracketry, and electrical wiring harnesses. Responsibilities include design, analysis, manufacturing support, field support, assembly / test support, and engineering project management.Additional responsibilities:•Execute the creation and checks for accuracy of drawings, including large machine assemblies and individual components.•Participate on conceptual and detail design teams.•Create and maintain detail and assembly 3D models using NX.•Perform tolerance stack-ups on complex hardware assemblies.•Utilize GD&T drawing specifications based on company and industry standards.•Perform detail drawing checks when required.•Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.•Participate on teams assigned to address technical and programmatic challenges.

Contributing member of a 10-person team trusted with developing & testing production database software (UGS Teamcenter) for implementation in conjunction with new business rules for all divisions of the company worldwide. Served as one of two design engineers representing the design engineering sector. Lead Design Engineer responsible for the end product of multiple programs. Led and supervised 20+ member teams tasked to design all aspects of the production seat components. Supervision included team members of outsourced partners and the acceptance of vendor designed items.Served as a mentor charged with guiding new design engineers with all company business practices, including CAD software training, company specifications and standards, and Federal Regulations (FAA).Served on numerous 'continuous improvement' task teams, to provide input for new business rules and practices aimed to increase design engineering performance while reducing design input errors.Evaluated prototype and test seats to find solutions to improve cost, weight, reliability, and quality of products during the design phases leading up to full assembly line production.Contributing member of the Rapid Response Team tasked with providing quick turnaround solutions for implementation on post-production released designs.

Launch and Recovery Systems Engineering, Space Shuttle and Ares 1-XContributing member of 20-person design team charged with resolving technical problems on ground support equipment using CAD design solutions for Space Shuttle, Orion and Ares 1-X facilities and equipment. Designed and implemented vehicle stabilization system required for Ares 1-X, ensuring system met strict NASA safety and quality standards. Successfully modified design of manlift used during preparation of Space Shuttle cargo area, eliminating electrical hazards which increased personnel and equipment safety.Certified custom manlift’s load capacity complied with NASA requirements as well as safety and quality standards. This required creation of 3D and FE models.Performed Fem Analysis and drafting supplemented along with designs using UGS NX software to ensure product meets customer specifications and quality standards.Contributing team member in the ARES 1-X test flight and Orion tooling GSE design. Unigraphics NX & TeamcenterPro/EngineerI-DEAS NX 12 Master SeriesAutoCAD, Microstation V8MatLabSimuLinkMathCad 14Documentum

United Launch Alliance Delta IV ProgramQuality Assurance services on the Hydraulic and Pneumatic ground systems for the ULA Delta IV Program at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.Member of 6-person engineering team working part time as an Intern that provided Engineering Services in accordance with contractual terms. Provided Engineering services in support of the Delta IV launch vehicle to ensure mission critical schedules were met. Verified vendor specification sheets accurately matched contractor’s engineering schematics, ensuring quality assurance standards.