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Scottsdale, Az, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

• Led successful cost reduction efforts for the COMAC C919 APU with an overall reduction of roughly $40,000/shipset.• Lead an agile development team around building data visualizations, metrics, KPIs, and data solutions.• Worked closely with scrum master to ensure overall project maintained projected course.• Coordinated with design and supplier teams to create business pursuit proposals to generate new company revenue.• Discussed manufacturing techniques and processes with suppliers to help reduce cost and improve efficiency with Additive Manufacturing, Castings, and Hogouts.• Synergized numerous department team members to meet milestones, schedule, capital, and program metrics on multiple APU, turbine engine, and generator programs including TAI Hurjet, 1000 Amp Generator, 777x, COMAC C919, and T55. • Modified target cost process methodology so that AME could develop and provide an accurate unit product costs for individual hardware. • Provided key input on requirements, scope, and technical risk throughout the program based on data and experience.• Developed APQP levels with quality focal which in turn ensured reliability and robustness on supplier parts.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Designed mechanical test equipment layouts for various Ram Air Turbines, Auxiliary Generators, Variable Frequency Generators, Integrated Drive Generators, and other systems for SOF DO-160 qualification testing. Tests included Direct Lightning, Fluid Susceptibility, Low Temperature, Vibration, Attitude, and Low Airspeed.• Programs Supported MRJ, 777x, 787, A321, COMAC C919, KC-390, C-Series, E2 and Global 7000/8000• Assisted program managers with scheduling preparation, cost estimation, project budget, test equipment allocation, and resource forecasting.• Directed conformity checks, design review presentations, hardware manufacturing and procurement, test readiness reviews, and logistics of shipping unit to external test facilities based on urgency of schedule.• Drafted Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems test equipment CAD models and drawings using Unigraphics (Nx), ProE and Teamcenter. • Developed processes, folder standardization, and metrics through application of ACE principles.• Implemented productivity improvement project used to increase organizational document process efficiency and proved a cost savings of $23,581.25/year ($117,906.25/5 years)• Executed Stress Analysis on the Ram Air Turbine using Ansys simulation software for ATP testing• In charge of metric analytics for Service Engineering used to provide weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.• Analyzed test procedures for test equipment design requirements and procedural assistance

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• Designed mechanical test equipment layouts for Ram Air Turbines, Auxiliary Generators, Variable Frequency Generators, Integrated Drive Generators, and other systems for SOF DO-160 qualification testing• Tests included Direct Lightning, Systems, Fluid Susceptibility, EMI, Low Temperature, Vibration, Attitude, Accepted Test Procedure, Flow Ripple, High Airspeed, and Low Airspeed• Programs included MRJ, 777x, 787, A321, COMAC C919, KC-390, C-Series, MC-21, and Global 7000/8000• Analyzed test procedures for test equipment design requirements and procedural assistance• In charge of conformity checks, scheduling resources, design review presentations, hardware manufacturing and procurement, test readiness reviews, and logistics of shipping unit to external test facilities based on urgency• Verified and finalized test equipment engineering drawings for technical correctness• Supported troubleshooting issues throughout the entirety of the testing phase• Created Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems test equipment detailed CAD models and drawings using Unigraphics (Nx)• Processed Mechanical and Electrical documents through document change system. • Created publication changes to CMM’s for technical correctness using PDF creator and Microsoft Dynamics• Developed processes, folder standardization, and metrics through application of ISO/QS9000, ACE, and Six Sigma principles• Participated in Belcan productivity improvement projects used to increase organizational efficiency

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

BELCAN CORPORATION - GE AVIATION OPERATIONS CENTER Senior Engine Support Technician (Systems Lead) Apr 2013 – May 2014• Integrated GE Systems into the Aviation Operations Center to create one support location for aviation customers• Used critical decision making to develop part and technical support processes and process maps using Six Sigma principles• Delivered request for quotes for avionics, power, and mechanical components based on case priority.• Trained technical team on Systems support through examples, presentations, processes, and process maps• Lead project scheduling, tasks, and goals to exceed customer’s requirements• Created an integration gaps analysis Excel document (requested by customer), raising awareness of hurdles to be overcome for implementing Systems phase releases• Created help desk tickets and Siebel workflow improvements on behalf of the technical team• Answered calls from the technical team during off hours to support urgent Systems inquiries• Audited Systems service requests and logged findings on weekly referral sheets for customer’s green belt project• Managed and developed an entitlement matrix with the GE Business team to determine airline, airframer, MRO, and supplier technical support• Managed conflict resolution amongst colleagues regarding GE Systems issues.• Visited the GE Aviation Operational Center in Cheltenham UK for training and process discussion

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

BELCAN CORPORATION - GE AVIATION OPERATIONS CENTER Engine Support Technician Dec 2011-Apr 2013• Provided both AOG part procurement and technical support to commercial airlines and BizJet operators• Communicated between couriers and distribution centers to procure parts based on purchase orders• Prioritized customer inquiries based on order of urgency• Contacted field support engineers for situational awareness of customer needs• Assisted in writing customer departure records for product support engineers to deviate from manual limits• Substantiated publication change requests utilizing FAA approved data• Managed customer inquiries through phone, email (Microsoft Outlook) and web templates• Reviewed and analyzed customer quality events• Verified contractual agreements between customer and GE’s business team to verify entitlement of support• Navigated multiple maintenance documents in search of technical information to assist with customer inquiries. Documents included AMM, ESM, HMM, CMM, Part Drawings, IPC, SBs and ADs• Screened parts for PMA and non-DER hardware. Used by PSE to determine serviceability for departure records• Reviewed engineering drawings and build of materials list to solve customer inquiries• Used critical decision making skills when no process was in place• Completed part manufacturing authorization checks to verify entitled product support• Ongoing communication with customers for clarification and additional information• Trained new employees for process execution• Worked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift to meet client’s needs and provide 24/7 customer support

Appleton, Wisconsin, Us

MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE: FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Intern Sept 2007 – May 2008• Maintenance performed on the following aircraft: Cessna 172 SP & Beechcraft Duchess• Confirmed work was done correctly in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Ensured detailed log book entries were completed accurately. • Managed hazardous materials per government regulations • Procured parts and hardware needed to complete tasks• Maintained tools and test equipment

Bachelor'S Degree, Aeronautical Engineering Technology

Aviation Technology