Model complete systems using CAE tools to predict performanceAnalyze components and assemblies for structural integrity, fitment, and thermal stabilityCreate production ready drawings, specifications, and requirements Write, coordinate, and execute qualification test plans and proceduresUtilize statistical design methods to ensure minimum design marginsPerform trade studies weighing costs and benefits of different technologiesDocument designs and analyses with process and rigor to ensure all requirements are metContribute engineering expertise through all gates of product development cycleProvide high level guidance for programs, defining requirements, deliverables, and milestonesLead cross functional teams to mission successMentor junior engineers in career and technical guidance Learn from other team members and foster collaborationManage programs and projects ranging from $10K to $500K capital investmentAssign tasks and resources to multiple programs and report efficiency and progressReview and develop engineers including personal development and trainingTrack and control product development according to standardsInteract with customers and suppliers to form personal and symbiotic relationshipsEstimate material and process costs of manufacturing Predict ROI for capital investmentsImplement and execute corporate strategy while upholding valuesAttend trade shows and conferences representing the company to maintain relationships within industryGenerate new leads and opportunities by surveying industries and potential customersDesign fixtures, processes, and tooling for efficient manufacturingDrive continuous improvement efforts using process control techniquesAchieve success utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniquesDisposition non conforming hardware and perform root cause corrective action analysesDevelop quality inspection plans, including statistical process control calculations

- Supported new designs in the controls and precision mechanisms department- Utilized machine shop knowledge and best practices to perform tolerance analyses- Created detailed drawings that were easy to manufacture with a focus on value engineering for long term production- Correlate control systems designs with experimental test data- Responsible for managing a supplier of a control actuation system including technical support and cost integration- Controlled the technical data package, including all drawings, change notices, models, specifications, and processes- Coordinated all design activities including structural and thermal analysis and integration into production- Performed engineering analysis for all production support issues including test failures, non-conforming material and assembly problems- Tracked and analyzed key product characteristics from the production laboratory and suppliers- Responsible for the maintenance of work instructions and routing sheets- Designed tooling and fixturing to meet the technical data package- Responsible to disposition non-conforming hardware including root cause and corrective action- Tracked schedule and status of 6 assemblies, and supported engineering design changes from a manufacturing point of view

- Responsible for 5 axis high speed milling machine for experiments and fixtures needed for ERC/NSM- Programmed and operated a Sheffield CMM to obtain experimental results for Industrial Engineering Department- Worked as a team lead of 4 for the machining group to help write proposals, reports, and research plans- Helped design fixtures and tooling for the tube hydroforming and machining groups

- Designed a web-based database system to sort/rank/order warranty returns and visualize potential quality problems- Managed the database project team of 3, making sure the needs of the end user were met on a timely basis- Interacted with multiple positions in the company including: sales, application engineers, design engineers, and shop floor employees- Led team meetings and training seminars on the use of the designed database

- Taught CAD/CAM labs and CNC development (4 per semester)- Assisted in manual machining/welding labs- Designed/manufactured fixtures and tooling for research projects

- Tracked lead times/procurement needs for 2 new programs- Developed routing sheets and process sequences for both programs- Programmed CNC machines in APT programming language- Designed fixturing/tooling for new wheels and brakes to be machined- Shop floor development of new designs in manufacturing