Christopher Williams, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Naples, Florida, Us

Torrance, California, Us

• Manage, coach, and lead a team I built of twenty-five engineers of various disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Project Engineers) to develop new technologies through the rapid execution of aerospace R&D contracts to successfully test and transition technologies into viable products. My successful culture and team-building ensured 100% employee retention during the great resignation.• Foster strong relationships with project managers to develop the programmatic strategies, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans during the proposal, kick-off, and execution phases of key $15-20 million development contracts, including the development of system architectures, system requirements, verification/validation matrices, vendor down-selection, and make/buy decisions.• Perform Project Management for multiple (3+) $1-2 million R&D projects owning the technical (software/hardware) requirements, scope, schedule, budget, staffing plans, technical and business risk analysis, and responsibilities for fostering strong communication between the project team and external vendors, executive management, and all external customers.• Successful track record as the key liaison in technology transition by building effective relationships with creatives, technologists, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and executive management during early concept development, prototype testing, qualification testing, and product transition.

Torrance, California, Us

• Managed a team of ten mechanical engineers, one draftsman, and one industrial designer in the hands-on execution of company critical R&D projects while also providing technical support, design review/direction, standardization of processes, and mentoring for team members.• Extensive machine, mechanism, mechatronics design and integration experience including multidisciplinary system engineering design, the integration and creation of parts and assemblies within SolidWorks, the completion of component and system level engineering analysis, the creation of engineering drawings in accordance with current GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) standards, vendor and supplier management in the purchasing and subcontracting of components, hands-on system integration and testing, project qualification through reliability and environmental testing, and successful project transition to production and manufacturing• Successful development and integration of a wide breadth of R&D technologies (Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, LIDAR, RADAR, optics, environmental sensors, human wearable electronics, avionics displays) while managing the various size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP- C) requirements unique to each project• 2019 Recipient of the Leader of the Year Award

Torrance, California, Us

• Provided the fast paced technical leadership and mechanical designs required for the original development, testing, and manufacturing of five unique products critical to the success of the company while also supporting the design and development of a wide breadth of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects• 2018 Recipient of the Engineer of the Year Award

Reno, Nv, Us

•Innovative product design engineer, creating new product designs and presentations for senior leadership while working with customers to realize their requirements•Extensive experience designing parts, models, and concepts within SolidWorks and Creo while creating engineering drawings in accordance with current GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) standards

Newark, Nj, Us

•Oversaw the schedule, budget, installation, and testing of the first four assembly lines at the Tesla Gigafactory along with detailed planning for the next eight •Successfully managed mechanical and electrical contractors while cooperating with local permitting offices to follow company specifications, drawings, and customer requirements

Sparks, Nv, Us

• Aerospace structures and machine design experience with CNC-machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and rapid-prototyping technologies such as PolyJet, and Laser-Sintering• Part and assembly design with Solidworks with all designs documented with assembly, layout, and manufacturing drawings in accordance with current ASME Y14.5-2009 standards• Significant experience in FARO arm surveying and three-dimensional laser scanning for surveying and reverse engineering• Complex finite element, structural, dynamic, and kinematic analysis using various standardized methods and tools including FEMAP/NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Matlab, MathCAD, Simulink, CFdesign, and Cosmosworks• Experience designing for harsh environments such as high-vibration or shipboard environments• Successfully implement engineering design projects from concept to production with an aggressive and highly accelerated design schedule• Design regularly with human factors standards and ergonomics for product designs• Experience designing prototypes and test fixtures

Reno, Nv, Us

I worked under Mechanical Engineering Professor Dr. Eric Wang in the Bio-mechanics lab at the university. As an undergraduate researcher, I was also a member of the University Mars Rover team and a member of the NevadaSAT balloon satellite program. This was funded by the National Science Foundation and the NASA Space Grant Consortium. While in this position, I was assigned and completed the following tasks:Programming microchips with C++ and BASIC for Balloon-Satellite projects in order to concurrently regulate a heating circuit, log GPS coordinates and altitude, and regulate intervals for taking pictures with a digital camera.Integrating a telescope-mount to control via a Labview VI in order to be able to remotely control a camera system on the Mars Rover.Utilizing Solidworks to rapidly design and prototype parts with the use of the lab's 3D printer.

Master Of Science (Ms), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) Summa Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Honors Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program