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2015-2016 Lead Design and Test Engineer on prototype folding propeller for drone applications. -Developed new reusable test fixturing techniques for MTS pull testing.-Designed and built a new engine test cells to run a propeller endurance test.-Worked with mold injection specialist for rapid prototyping 2015-2019 Design Engineer on Development 7 Blade Composite Propeller.-Worked hands-on with McCauley Columbus manufacturing facility outsourcing materials and working through developmental composite blade design.-Successfully completed contract requirements to build and test propeller in adherence with Part 35 FAA requirements. (This was not an FAA Certified Propeller)2015-2019 Design and Test Engineer on 5 Blade Composite Denali Propeller. -Reduced blade stress by changing blade root geometry and improving the bond between composite and metal components. -Completed Development and Part 35 certification testing in 2 CF Whirl, 1.5 CF Spin Test, Hub Fatigue testing. -Designed and built a hydraulic test bench to run a new pitch cycle test. Programed Aero 90 Controller to read torque from rotary actuators and pressure into the propeller piston to simulate the internal propeller control system.-Worked closely with part manufacturers to resolve issues and reduce scrap rate.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

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Hired on as Design Engineer to convert out dated 2D drawings to 3D models in Inventor CAD System. Trained in basic machining principles to understand product fabrication in order to fully understand design constraints and tolerances. Designed Break Caliper System based off of current designs to under bid competitor.

Design Engineer working with the Process Development Group-• Tested training program meant to ease the transition from Catia V4 to V5.• Tested VB applications run through Catia and AutoCAD.• Wrote HTML documentation for VB applications for engineers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering