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Merrit Island, Florida

Rockledge, Florida, United States

Pratt and Whitney Engine Component – Jr Engineer Assisted in developing manufacturing process, including ply layup, curing process, post-curing heat treatments, and post-operations processing to blueprint conforming hardware. Assisted in developing fixturing to improve layup process and post-operations processing. tooling included 3-d printed fixtures for ply alignment, and for controlled removal of material along leading and trailing edge of airflow surface. Developed composite ply pattern cutting program from Unigraphics model. Developed part testing fixturing, testing process, and qualification of non-destructive testing process for acceptance criteria of part. Using developed process controls, oversaw development of High Cyclic Fatigue test coupons from initial ply cutting through machined, deliverable part. Wrote Quality Notifications for Non-Conforming Hardware addressing issues during development. Sikorsky Helicopter Components – Lead Engineer Developing manufacturing process, including ply layup, curing process, post-curing heat treatments, and post-operations processing to blueprint conforming hardware. Manufacturing Process included composite layup, and vulcanization bonding of composites to metal. Developed composite ply pattern cutting program based on Catia models. Developed machining program for several sub-components.

7705 Technology Drive Melbourne, Fl 32904

As a Lab Manager, my primary responsibilities were two-fold: first, to oversee the lab’s day-to-day operations, and second, to work with customers. As part of overseeing the lab, I directed and provided support for a small team of test technicians. I was also responsible for maintaining and reordering equipment and supplies required for testing (tools, consumables). Additionally, I organized daily tasks to maintain lab workflow. When working with customers, I generated work orders based on customer requirements, processed test reports from acquired data, and provided customers with technical expertise. I also oversaw the continuation of 5S and Lean methodologies within the lab, as well as an accredited ISO9001 quality system.

7705 Technology Drive Melbourne, Fl 32904

As a Lab Technician my primary responsibility was machining test samples for and performing various quasi-static load and environmental testing on composite materials. To accomplish this, I utilized a variety of measurement devices including micrometers, load cells, strain gauges, LVDT's, thermocouples, accelerometers, environmental chambers. I also utilized machine tools to prepare samples for testing. I was also required to fabricate test panels, using hand lay-up or vacuum infusion methods. I worked to improve the lab in terms of quality and efficiency. Occasionally, we would also get larger testing projects, requiring the development of customized DAQ systems using remote FPGA devices to measure multiple input devices.