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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques to the design and substantiation of repairs and or fabrication of repair parts for aircraft components.Independently formulate structural analysis of difficult, sometimes complex scope which have significant impact to business.Conduct static and/or fatigue analysis on metallic and composite structures.Communicate frequently with internal and external customers, mechanics, and leaders to drive status updates, progress, changes, etc.Provide proactive technical support to production groups to meet or exceed external and internal customer requirements.Assist in developing processes to accomplish the various procedures in the repair and restoration of components.Collaborate effectively with a cross functional team and coordinates with internal customers.Creates and improves stress standard work and utilize lean principles to continuously improve stress processes.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Technical liaison between the Cummins field service organization and the Engineering, Quality, & Manufacturing organizations to proactively identify, define, and prioritize product issues and to implement both short-term and long- term solutionsInvestigates product or system problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, and documents resultsCommunicate with customers via presentations showing trends in failures and plausible solutions through Data Shares.Manage lab technicians in tear down and testing process of turbos, actuators and NOx sensors related to my customer6 Sigma Yellow Belt

Los Angeles , California, Us

Conduct closed form and finite element analysis on metallic and composite hardware and solid propellant grains (both linear and non-inear)Analyze case, propellant and other flight components for pressure and thermal gradient boundary conditionsUse CAD models provided by other team members, to generate FEA models in NX, ANSYS and ABAQUSGenerate and provide analysis reports and presentations to analysis team both internal and external customers documenting analsis methodologies, assumptions, and findingsStructures lead on air-launched flight vehicle programAide in creating proposal documentation for structural analysis department.Security Clearance - Secret

Arlington, Va, Us

Analyze stress on various space flight propulsion hardware for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage● Structural analysis methods include: linear, non-linear, and bolted joint analysis● Run stress analysis on SLS Core Stage Expansion Joint using Abaqus and Femap● Redesign and improve part for SLS Core Stage Pivot Fitting by decreasing weight of part by 15%● Use NASGRO to complete fracture analysis for SLS Core Stage Pivot Fitting● Develop stress margins in Excel for LH2 Bleed Duct Gimbal, LOX and IT Pressline Brackets● Gather unknown dimensions for all parts with the use of Creo● Perform various stress related hand calculations to ensure proper modeling results (Free Body Diagram, Von Mises Stress, Max Principle Stress, and Shear Moment Diagrams)

Auburn, Al, Us

War Eagle Laboratory for Engine Efficiency and Emissions● Design lab with the use of AutoCAD to support engine dynamometer and chassis dyno● Understand the function of pumps, filters, heat exchangers, condensers, and valves● Develop compressed air intake system for a single cylinder diesel engine with Excel● Engineering design, budget estimation, procurement, build and commissioning for fuel management instrumentationcarriage on Peterbilt 579 Semi-Trucks● Hands-on work with Peterbilt 579 Semi-Trucks to remove OEM fuel tanks and replace fuel lines with hand tools● Worked with fellow graduate students to ensure proper function of systems during Semi-Truck platooning

- Assisted in the management and upkeep of 1660 acres of farmland and 250 head of cattle- Responsibilities included: planting and harvesting of crops, operating machinery, mixing and applying fertilizer, and repair and maintenance of equipment- Middle South GA Soil and Water Conservationist Award (2013)- Extensive use and knowledge of various hand tools

Franklin, Tn, Us

Developed a mechanical pedestrian crossing gate system for Shiroki North America manufacturing plant withthe use of Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD● Apply sound mechanical engineering & design principles in the development of machined, structural, fabricated, andoccasionally sheet metal components● Responsible for Bill of Material Development and component specification for mechanical assemblies● Managed team in Fabrication Shop to build and install gate system for customer following OSHA guidelines● Created time lines, budgets, and presentation to deliver to the Company’s Vice President● Management of raw material and component selection● Observed and followed ASME Y14.5 standards

Auburn, Al, Us

- Mentioned in acknowledgement of conference publication - ACVS Surgery Summit, Phoenix Arizona- Worked alongside Auburn Veterinarians and Professors to improve a tool for veterinary research- Designed tool and performed FEA in Solidworks- Created budget and spool drawings of components- Observed the application, technique, and use of 3D printing

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering And Technology Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering