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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Hawthorne, California, Us

Led a team of engineers responsible for the integration & fabrication of the Raptor engine; including turbopumps, combustion devices, thrust chambers, nozzle extensions, and final assembly.Raptor is a full flow staged combustion engine used to power the Starship and Superheavy launch vehicles.

Hawthorne, California, Us

Own cost, quality, and delivery for Avionics Harnessing Supply Chain and Falcon 9 Subassembly operations.Led team responsible for work transfer initiatives for supplier partnerships through production and final delivery, focusing on the development of product value streams through the integration of engineering, production, and supply chain functions.

Hawthorne, California, Us

Developed and implemented a cross-functional business process to facilitate production work transfer of 49,000 labor hours per month from SpaceX Production into the supply base.Defined, authored the controlling documents, and executed a pilot of the SpaceX purchased part qualification process based on automotive PPAP. Process designed to support qualification of crewed and national security missions. Developed two green field supplier facilities to support Falcon 9 Subassembly production - including the industrialization of facilities, development and manufacturing of part specific tooling & fixtures, procurement of capital equipment and assembly benches, creation of technical work instructions, and the training and development of supplier employees (hourly and salary).Responsible for the sub-component part quality of 148 suppliers in the SpaceX machining commodity, including disposition authority for flight critical hardware, root cause corrective action, containment, process development, and continuous improvement.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Owned manufacturing engineering and quality engineering responsibilities for a structural component cell that supports aircraft engine manufacturing for both military and commercial customers.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

OMLP is a two-year program consisting of four six-month rotations that allow members to build leadership and functional skills through challenging rotational assignments and world-class training.Rotation 4 (Jan 2014- July 2014): Customer Program Quality Leader, Cincinnati, OHRotation 3 (July 2013- Dec 2013): 2nd Shift Team Coach, Wilmington, NCRotation 2 (Jan 2013- July 2013): Value Stream Technical Quality Leader, Lynn, MARotation 1 (July 2012- Dec 2012): Sourcing Buyer/ Fulfillment, Grand Rapids, MIOMLP members have the opportunity to learn the entire supply chain, state of-the-art methods of manufacturing, and sourcing through structured course work and practical application. Coursework includes: Supply Chain Management, LEAN Manufacturing Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Project Management, Negotiation Skills and Business Acumen. GE's focus on process integration, from design through manufacturing, has been critical to meeting our customers' expectations. OMLP is designed to successfully integrate manufacturing with other key processes in GE. The experience gained during the rotational assignments positions OMLP members for accelerated career growth.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Engineering intern supporting final assembly of GEnx engine at GE Aviation’s Durham Engine Facility

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Engineering intern supporting final assembly of GE90 engine at GE Aviation’s Durham Engine Facility