Principal
CurrentSr. Materials Development Engineer with experience leading research, development, and manufacturing solutions for softgood products in both Government and Commercial technology programs. Possesses a demonstrated expertise in flexible material solutions for technology areas such as Space, Defense, Infrastructure, and Lighter-than-Air including identification of flexible material solutions for operation in excessively high temperature and cryogenic conditions. Establish strategic business partnerships and provides support with team members, small businesses and government researchers for developing new products and identifying paths to commercialization.Skilled at applied research to accelerate new product development and shorten development cycle.• Analyze research data to determine feasibility of product components and develop product specifications• Develop manufacturing processes for preliminary design levels and lead team for the same• Confer with research personnel (internal and external), clarify or resolve problems and development design/manufacturing approach• Prepare and direct the preparation of product of system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics• Direct and coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype product or systems• Plan and develop experimental test programs• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications• Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses• Perform research into new technologies• Participate in proposal development for product awards and develop cost proposals• Manage small development programs through company’s project management and product development products • Interface frequently with customers to establish programs and provide detailed updates of program advances
