Managed projects to enable introduction of new thermoplastic composite materials and processes into production use in aerospace industryMaterial qualification, certification and design allowables, production supplier and process qualification, trade studies, materials testing, prototype development and technology progression

Designed satellite components, composite production molds and assembly fixtures using ANVIL CAD system• Graphite/ epoxy composite parts, composite sandwich panels, machined parts

Designed aircraft components for nacelles, pylons and thrust reversers, from preliminary designs through to manufacturing• MD-11, BAe 125/1000 Bizjet, A340, 777 GE90, MD-90• Composite sandwich panels, machined parts, fabricated sheet metal, forgings, castings, seals• Created and maintained Interface Control Documents and program planning charts• Coordinated interfaces between systems (EBU) and structural components• Wrote Standard Work Instructions for new engineering procedures• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) – ANSI Y14.5M-1982• CAD Systems – CIMCAD, CATIA

Designed prototypes, test fixtures and components for medical devices including intravenous infusion systems and infrared thermometers• Injection molded parts, machined parts, fabricated sheet metal• Worked directly with vendors to resolve quality control, manufacturing, material issues• Wrote and presented engineering reports and patent applications• CAD Systems – SDRC I-DEAS, GEODRAW, CADKEY