Curtis Johnson Jr. Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Utilizing data analysis, root cause, and hands-on observations & experiments to prevent/process high-driving defects & rework hours for the Low Observable (LO) Build of the F-35 Domestic program by 35-55% in a high-rate environment.• Leading initial investigations between Supplier Quality, Materials & Processes, and Manufacturing Technology teams on improving production methods, schedule performance & combating current escapes or repetitive issues for aircraft signature materials, coatings, and structure panels

Dallas, Tx

• Conducted expedite testing of raw material samples/electrical components using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) with statistical sampling for productivity. • Conducted Special Process Audits and evaluation of purchased parts and revalidation of materials/components to ASTM/other specifications prior to the manufacturing process. • Quality testing of laboratory-generated chemicals through titration and solderability/examination of electrical components for the production of weapon systems.

Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, Fl)

• Led the integration of a fuel cell power plant into a cart vehicle as part of the KSC’s alternative fuel initiative.• Initiated safety & general documentation for the fuel cell system and research on a future hydrogen fueling station on KSC’s property.• Performed vehicle and fuel system bench testing in order to verify quality performance.

Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, Fl)

• Assisted in the testing of the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH), a system that will be the largest microgravity plant growth chamber on the International Space Station, launched in April 2017.• Conducted testing on the development of the water recovery, thermal control, and environmental control subsystems as a part of the Fluids and Propulsion Division in a specialized lab.• Worked on the concept and building of a prototype Hydroponic wheel that will support plant growth in microgravity.

Kennedy Space Center (Kennedy Space Center, Fl)

• Research Project: performed research on methods to purify ISS wastewater brine for further use. The objective of the research project was to remove hardness (calcium/ magnesium), Phosphate, Sulfate, and Nitrate from wastewater brine while leaving as much sodium, potassium, and chloride as possible.• Operated in a bioreactor, analytical chemistry, and standard chemistry lab.• Experience with resin bead technology and utilizing a workshop to build lab materials.

Perry, Ga

• Performed operations working with the engineering aspects of water towers/tanks.• Analyzed specifications, drafts, schedules of work & repair, cost & analysis, and technology for the enhancement of future water towers/tanks

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Materials Engineering, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Start Date: Summer 2017

Bachelor Of Science, Materials Engineering With Technical Electives Taken In Industrial And Systems Engineering Courses, Gpa: 3.18

Activities and Societies: - Auburn Dept. of Housing - Auburn's Academic Excellence Program - Auburn Campus Kitchen - Auburn's American.