Designs and develops products including verification, validation, and First Article InspectionWrites G-code to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of subminiature lighting components, including precision machined optical filtersMonitors and inspects light measurement (radiance/luminance/chromaticity) for optical filters for aerospace, defense, and search & rescue applications, including night vision imaging systems (NVIS)Creates and drafts SolidWorks controlled engineering drawings; defines and drafts CNC and assembly work orders per controlled engineering drawingsCreates new, and monitors and evaluates existing, SPC process-control techniques (e.g., Pareto Charts, Histograms, and Cause & Effect Diagrams)Plans, coordinates, schedules, and conducts detailed phases of mechanical and electronics engineering projectsEvaluates new materials, monitors and improves thermal management; monitors, evaluates and improves production tooling design and techniqueInterfaces with customers and customer engineering teams to help develop new products and problem-solves quality or performance issues with current productsTravels for onsite company visits and attends industry functions; company-sponsored membership in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to attend and participate in SAE A20-C subcommittee meetingsExecutes yearly internal audits in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Fabricated custom Cold Fog machines for QA; assembled control panels and pump skids as necessary.Programmed and wired PLCs (ladder language), HMIs (GUI), as well as additional power and control circuitry, as per customer specifications.Modified AutoCAD drawings; documented mechanical and electrical changes; developed new manufacturing methods with jigs.

Performed inspections with complex metrology equipment. Researched, compiled and simplified various MIL-STDs.Revised and digitized archived drawings on vellum paper from the 1950's. Designed and prepared parts in Solidworks. Digitized BOMs for motors and uninterruptable/‘no-break’ power supplies.Reverse engineered specialized military components. Oversaw the manufacturing process of uniquemachinery for multiple defense sectors.Studied noise, vibration, and harshness testing (MIL-STD-810H) as a design factor for future assemblies.Created and maintained vendor and client relations; contracted and received bids from vendors.

Worked providing technical assistance at internal help desk, and troubleshooting software and hardware problems. Installed, replaced and removed computers and components.