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Bethesda, Md, Us

•Failure Analysis/Material Characterization: Lead investigation requests surrounding carbon composite and fabric architectures from production/processing recipe development for R&D, production and heritage satellite and missile programs. Equipment includes but not limited to, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing and acid digestion of resin matrix. Analyses may also include investigations into supporting metallic substrates and housings requiring metallography and/or weld characterization. (2023 Extraordinary Engineering & Technology Award)•Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Evaluation: Site subject matter expert for the Keyence VR-6200 profilometer. This instrument provides 1 um surface characterization utilizing white light interferometry. Results can either be engendered though either single use or repeatable analysis profiles for GD&T inspection routines for Quality Teams. For subsurface investigations, trained and capable in using 225kV microfocus CT scanner for porosity/post test analysis.•Lab Safety Officer: Responsible for implementing control plan guidelines for safe and proper use of PPE, chemicals and lab equipment. Duties include but not limited to eye wash station and fire extinguisher certification along with chemical hygiene plan yearly review and chemical inventory custodianship.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

•Steel Production: Product metallurgist supporting development and on time delivery of valve and tools steels for transportation and energy markets, dispositioning on a case by case basis for disposal, rework or engaging customer(s) for acceptance.•Onboarding and Training: Author and creator of onboarding handbook to act as a resource guide and troubleshooting manual for new hires, allowing independent navigation of first few months of employment.•Excel VBA Macro Projects: automatically sorted production holds by responsible product metallurgist once received via a SQL query, saving 20 minutes of engineering time a week.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Failure Analysis/Material Characterization: Investigate failure mode root causes from durability cycles, dyno evaluations and warranty returns for powder metal and ferrous components contributing to chassis, trim and powertrain development. Present findings to requestor through logical, concise and accurate reports.o Lab work includes: sample preparation, metallography, micro indentation hardness, tensile testing, hardness (Rockwell and Brinell), SEM fractography (Zeiss Evo 60, Amray 3300), Optical emission spectrometry (ARL iSpark 8800) and X-ray fluoroscopy (Rigaku ZSX Primus), Methyl Ethyl Ketone double rub fabric testing, FTIR analysis (Nicolet™ Continuum™ Infrared Microscope).• Green Belt Certified: Re-certified Greenbelt status through 2-sample T test analyzing efficiency and effectiveness of automatic methods of measurement for %elongation on aluminum and ferrous samples. Time saved estimated at 2 hrs for every 45 samples with 20% more accurate results over manual pin prick methods.• Microsoft InfoPath/PowerApps Developer: Designed and wrote Purchase Order System application via Microsoft PowerApps to document and govern internal spending and approval process of 500 transactions/year across four functional groups totaling >100 employees. Project success lead to appointment of technical leader for Central Lab (Job) Request System migration from InfoPath to PowerApps.• Excel VBA Macro Projects: Developed figure page report generation macros in Visual Basic to automatically organize and format vital report graphics and annotations. Central template allows multiple users simultaneous access with seamless updates and version control. Time saved per report 2-16 hr based on number of figures. Recognized as 2020 Top Achiever)

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Breadboard Test Engineering: Supported Driver Assist Technology (DAT) development, while collaborating with Hardware in the Loop (HiL) testing team. Simulated camera environment to support feature function of auto high beamso Instructor for Training Days; cascaded best practices supporting breadboard wheel speed simulation.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• BEV Thermal Management: Responsible for construction and testing of vehicle level thermal management system prototype for next generation electric vehicles, including cooling system architecture, test rig construction & methodology development to support analytical tool validation. Testing environment induced temperatures below -10°C. o Performed battery thermal management wind tunnel studies for component validation on hybrid vehicles.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Vehicle Lab/Road Testing: Lead noise root cause analysis through on road and 4-poster shaker table tests while implementing interim and permanent corrective actions to contain issues across multiple vehicle platforms.• Attribute Liaison: Organized and presented data driven management updates through daily meetings and night-letters to communicate S&R attribute status. Created auto filtering and data collection protocols to support information cascades.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Heat Treat Development: Supported metallurgical analysis for vacuum carburizing furnace processes, producing heat-treated transmission gears. Responsibilities: sample preparation, hardness profiling (Newage MT91 Indenter), micrographs.• Conducted thermal response study on transmission ring gears during quench to benchmark phase transformation behavior for future recipe development (ALD Vacuum Carburizing Heat Treat Furnace).• Failure Analysis/Material Characterization: Investigated failure mode root causes from durability cycles, dyno evaluations and warranty returns for powder metal and conventional ferrous components contributing to transmission development.• Excel VBA Macro Projects: Wrote and Implemented two Excel add-ins for multiple product regions (FNA, APA) to streamline data reporting in support of gear production capability data package. Saved 8 hours of work per package.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Failure Analysis/Material Characterization: Investigate failure mode root causes from durability cycles, dyno evaluations and warranty returns for powder metal and ferrous components contributing to chassis, trim and powertrain development. Present findings to requestor through logical, concise and accurate reports.• Designed and wrote Excel add-in to perform data validation of in-organic chemistry data used in section reports. Automated the transfer process from raw to final data, eliminating reporting of incorrect values. Saved 2-4

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Vehicle Interior Air Quality: Project lead for integrating vehicle interior air quality tests within Allen Park test labs (APTL) to quantify and validate acceptable volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in new vehicles. Managed $1.1 million project budget to cover: vehicle test logistics planning, test hardware and software development with external suppliers. Networked with test sites in Cologne, Melbourne and Nanjing to run supporting tests and develop procedures to measure VOC levels in vehicle cabin.• Exhaust Particulate Analysis: Executed proof of concept for efficiency/cost savings initiative with non-methane organic gas sampling systems in APTL. Gave data to support reducing the number of sample cartridges used by half, saving $2.5 million over the course of a year. Recognized for 2017 operational achievement award.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Updated and streamlined VBA scripts controlling the A/C & Heater core performance wind tunnel (WT) tests, increasing repeatability and reproducibility across operators and between facilities• Constructed an EXCEL data analysis tool used in a team lead WT correlation, increased sign-off capabilities for A/C performance testing• Performed a dynamometer vs. wind speed analysis, provided more realistic conditions during vehicle acceleration

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Peebles Test Operations, Development Test (Instrumentation Planner Role)• Developed Excel program to update instrumentation lists between engine tests, decreased processing time by 4 hours per transfer• Responsible for preparation for GE-90 Dust Ingestion and GE-9X Demo before test• Collaborated with Production Engineering to implement mobile jib crane attached to articulating lift to ergonomically remove termination blocks for thermocouple leads within large engine development test

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Lynn Manufacturing Operations, Mixed Products (Cell Leader and Quality Roles)• Responsible for the production, rework and repair processes for combustor shell liners for J85 Jet Engine Legacy program. Decreased aged inventory by $403,000 through collaboration with technicians/technologists by rework or scrap procedures.• Intern lead during a successful VPP (Volunteer Protection Programs) plant audit with OSHA included: plant safety walks, personal protective equipment handouts and discussions.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Development Engine Assembly (Process Engineering Role)• Assisted in the development assembly processes of jet engine turbine modules for LEAP, Passport and GE-90• Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) liaison between DEA and external vendor.