Jason Bryant, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Erie, Pa, Us

Providing services in structural and thermal analysis of structures large and small, electro-mechanical design, elastomer part design and analysis, and product development for the clients of PSN. Responsible for leading PSN's team of engineers to perform finite element analysis (FEA) for transient and steady state thermal problems, complex stress analysis with nonlinear materials including plastic deformation, elastomer part performance using hyperelastic material properties, modal analysis, and dynamic systems analysis . Projects:-Redesign of metal parts into metal/plastic /composite parts.-Structural and thermal analysis of fluid handling components.-Structural analysis of large steel floating dredge structures.-Design and analysis of reinforced thermoplastic piping (RTP).

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Meeting the needs of clients using a wide variety of engineering disciplines including finite element analysis, structural analysis, vibration testing, product design, mold design, and more. Expert user of the finite element analysis software FEMAP / Nastran and ANSYS Workbench. Expert user of CAD software SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor.A sampling of projects:● Designed and prototyped a rotating diode assembly for a diesel gen-set.● Performed vibration analysis of municipal pumps and structures and developed cost-effective design changes to meet structural/performance requirements.● Designed an elastomeric spring for a rail car suspension.● Investigated and solved a structural problem on a modular gen-set package using finite element analysis and on-site test and measurement. ● Analyzed locomotive frame structures against crashworthiness requirements.● Designed an elastomeric bearing adapter pad for a freight car suspension.● Designed a retrofit solution for a detonator bracket that was not performing as required during vibration testing.● Developed a mathematical thermal model of a high-current electrical component to be used in a locomotive control system.● Optimized a heater tube insert using CFD analysis.● Developed a wind load calculator for a truss-type derrick.

Chesapeake, Va, Us

● Developed and evaluated maintenance procedures for AMTRAK’s locomotives and railcars using RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) methodology.● Performed Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA’s).● Wrote and edited maintenance procedures ensuring clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.

Erie, Us

● Responsible for design changes that led to the company's first Energy Star qualified ice machines.● Redesigned a major component of the ice machine (evaporator) cutting the part cost by more than 30% and greatly improving part consistency and quality.● Increased testing automation by installing additional sensors and tying them into the data acquisition system.● Assisted manufacturing by troubleshooting processes to reduce rework and scrap.● Worked closely with manufacturing personnel to design sheet metal parts that could be efficiently manufactured using available resources.● Optimized microcontroller firmware code to improve ice machine performance and maintainability.● Ensured equipment designs and components complied with applicable UL requirements.● Met with ETL and UL personnel for initial product evaluations and quarterly audits.● Directed drafting personnel to accurately document designs.● Helped develop KDI's change management and documentation control policies and procedures.● Helped implement the use of 3D modeling in the design process.● Improved data analysis by automating calculations and extracting and displaying additional useful information in the reports.

Brossard, Ca

● Led the successful redesign effort of a major locomotive component resulting in a savings of more than $20k per locomotive.● Responsible for leading an investigation of reliability issues of ultra-low emission locomotives that resulted in a potential savings of over $2,000,000 in warranty repairs.● Led the successful design effort of a crashworthy fuel tank and frame reinforcements conforming to Federal Railroad Administration safety regulations.● Presented design progress at technical design reviews.● Developed a locomotive paint specification document.

● Managed tasks for 6 different government and commercial customers totaling over $1,500,000.● Designed retrofit modifications to shipboard equipment for shock hardening using shock and vibration theory.● Oversaw equipment modification and shock testing.● Met with customers to determine design requirements and report on project progress.● Planned and led a project to install communication equipment on two Iraqi oil tanker filling platforms.● Designed, and led the construction of a prototype navigation console for the US Navy.● Utilized 3-D modeling to design the sheet metal enclosure for the above prototype.

● Managed the transfer and setup of all computers, servers, network and telephony equipment when the company headquarters moved to a new location.● Planned and implemented network infrastructure upgrades.● Set up a distance learning website and e-commerce system.● Designed and implemented the new company website.● Maintained all computers, servers, network and telephony equipment.● Managed user accounts .● Maintained network security.● Ensured software license compliance.● Provided help desk support.● Prepared weekly status reports.

Washington, Dc, Us

Plankowner of the USS Bataan (LHD-5).