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Jim Downer is listed as Inside Sales at Hinds and Coon Company at Hinds and Coon Company, based in Canton, Massachusetts, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at alum.rpi.edu and a matched LinkedIn profile for Jim Downer.
Jim Downer previously worked as Inside Sales Representative at Hinds And Coon Company and Independent Peer Reviewer at U.S. Department Of Energy. Jim Downer holds Scd (Doctor Of Science), Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
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I am a senior-level Development Engineer and Project Manager who is fully-engaged in the technical and management aspects of leading multidisciplinary teams to develop systems and products that meet challenging technical specifications. I have worked in highly-technical, proactive organizations including a not-for-profit-research lab, a start-up, a small company, and a large company. My strengths include a solid foundation in the engineering sciences along with the ability to rapidly learn new skills as needed. I also tailor and apply current best practices in Engineering, Project Management, and Process Improvement to all endeavors that I undertake.
Listed skills include Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, and 34 others.
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S. Boston, Ma
Provide assistance for component selection on mechanical power transmission systems. Process customer orders and source components. Support front-counter and warehouse operations.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Reviewed ongoing programs related to Marine Hydrokinetic energy for the DOE Wind & Water Power Technology Office
Golden, Co
Provided expertise in electro-mechanical system design, electric machinery, power conversion, and project management for independent review of proposals
Waltham, Ma
QinetiQ North America (QNA) acquired Foster-Miller, Inc as the flagship of its Technology Solutions Group (TSG) in 2004.Developed two successful Smart Metering Infrastructure technical proposals worth about $65M; starting new product lines for QNA TSGLed two high-priority QNA-TSG proprietary exploratory IRAD ProjectsLed the system design & managed the deployment of demonstration hardware & software for the classified DARPA Comprehensive Interior Reconnaissance Program.Managed the development of an automated system that expedited assembly of weapons on aircraft carriers while reducing manpower.Led the preliminary system design design and managed the development of Controls and Displays for the next generation of Navy Arresting Gear (Mk15, MOD 0 - formerly "Advanced Arresting Gear" or AAG). Currently in production for Deployment on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).
Waltham, Ma
Incorporated in 1956 as Foster-Miller, Inc., FMI was the outgrowth of a partnership that began at MIT in 1952 when Gene Foster and Al Miller shared an office and began doing consulting work. The company was acquired in 2004 by QinetiQ North America, becoming part of the Technology Solutions Group.At FMI, I was a Senior Engineer and Project Manager in the Electrical and Electronics Group. During that time, I worked on the following...Led the conceptual system design and managed the development of a working demonstration for the Launch Control System of the Navy Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System or EMALS. EMALS is currently in production for deployment on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).Led the development of working demonstrations of linear-motor controls for two Navy programs that were Milestones to allow EMALS Program to proceed. One of these (a Phase-II SBIR Project) was published as a Navy SBIR Succes Story.Provided key analytical support and design consultation on a client’s superconducting magnet under long-running R&D effort to upgrade the US Air Force Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT).Demonstrated the use of self-excited induction generators for use in water-pumping applications for the Department of Energy.Led the system design and managed the development of a commercial Box Handling Robot that reduced injuries to personnel working in a cold-storage environment.
Cambridge, Ma
One of six company founders while still in graduate school. Led about thirty engineering development efforts related to advanced electromechanical components and active motion control systems including magnetic bearings, electric machines, and flywheel energy storage systems.As Division Leader (1985-91):Developed the technical staff and maintained technical excellence in the fields of mechanical engineering and electromagnetic engineering. Directed individual contributors to develop innovative solutions within multidisciplinary teams. Principal Investigator for over a dozen Phase I and II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ProgramsAs Engineering Manager (1991-92)Led the technical staff of mechanical, magnetic, controls, and electrical engineers as well as drafting and laboratory support. Developed engineering teams to support program needs. Directed major programs and proposal effortsAs Technical Director of the Magnetic Bearing Subsystem (MBS) Program (1992-94)Led development of aircraft-based magnetic suspension, isolation, and pointing system that more than doubled Company size. Directed innovations in magnetic actuators, lightweight structures using exotic materials and metal-matrix composites, high-density electronic packaging, digital control systems and software implementation.As Business Area Manager (1993-95)Led multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative technical solutions to customer needs. Tibbets-award-winning technical demonstration led to creation of Beacon Power Corporation to commercialize flywheel energy storage technology.As Technology Leader (1995-98)Developed & directed new magnetic bearing initiatives with major aerospace Prime Contractors and Government Laboratories.
Cambridge, Ma
Developed novel solutions to problems ranging from guidance system cooling to spacecraft attitude control actuation. Completed graduate degrees at M.I.T. under Draper Fellow Program.
Activities and Societies: Tang Hall Residents AssociationThesis: Design of Large-Angle Magnetic Suspensions Minor in German
Activities and Societies: Ashdown House
Continuing education to improve my hands-on CAD skills.
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Jim Downer holds Scd (Doctor Of Science), Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
Jim Downer is listed with skills including Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Ms Project, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, and Control Systems Design.
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