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• Design and manufacture tooling to aid in production• Generate and modify g-code for laser welding using NX• Create and edit routing and quality notifications using SAP• Write work instructions to clearly define the production process• Diagnose any production issues and support daily activities • Completed training in NX CAD and CAM

• Designed and installed a variety of alterations to improve the safety, reliability, and aesthetics of the interior cabins of commercial airplanes (strategic and tactical)• Created and maintained list of all impacted aircraft for a fleet of over 900 • Modified parts database and maintenance manuals to reflect all updated designs • Designed placards to improve the interior cabin experience • Updated part and installation drawings in AUTOCAD• Coordinated with OEM and OPP suppliers for quotes and updates to part designs • Ensured compliance with the code of federal requirements, FAA airworthiness directives, and TSO ratings

Atlanta, Georgia

• Designed tooling for molded insulation products and form die pressing in CATIA V5 • Designed prototype tooling to develop new processes and procedures • Created and modified part designs and fully defined drawings using CATIA V5• Supported production by conducting initial build assessments and created and edited engineering masters• Coordinated product testing and generate qualification reports

Riverside, California

Composite Tooling Engineer • Use CATIA V5, CPM and FiberSim to simulate composite layup• Optimize ply producibility according to engineering notes and specifications• Enhance design surfaces for ply producibility simulation processes• Export laser projection and flat pattern files• Complete Fiber Deviation studies and report on findings• Troubleshoot Virtek laser projector hardware and software issues• Completed NIAR training courses in Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design, Composite Workbench, and FiberSIMQuality Engineer• Ensured compliance to engineering and company specifications • Worked closely with stress and design to identify damage and complete structural analysis • Oversaw First Article Inspection process by creating forms, training inspectors, and monitoring progress• Prepared value stream for internal and external audits (AS9100, VSI, NADCAP)Manufacturing Engineer• Created and modified planning and tool orders using SAP• Provided guidance to the shop for allowable rework and damage repairs • Created material masters for ground and flight test components

Riverside

• Synthesized nano-composite powders through solid and chemical processes• Densified powder into bulk material using the CAPAD process and measured material properties

Chula Vista

Flight Test Instrumentation• Organized required instrumentation for the components of an engine nacelle for the installation design team• Produced schedules for installation and deliverable dates to meet project deadlines