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Duluth, MN, US

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation, with a mission to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality and safety. The first FAA certified whole airframe parachute safety system is standard equipment on it's aircraft.Coordinate product and process systems to produce high quality composite.

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

• TPI produces high-quality fiberglass industrial grade wind blades for wind farms in the U.S. domestically and internationally. Through my work I as an engineer the following captures some highlights of outcomes from my.
• Captured over $2.76M/yr in fiberglass material savings and utilization by using AutoCAD software with Eastman Easicut software to most efficiently configure how large laminate layers should be broken into smaller.
• Participated in three successful blade model changes, factory retoolings and production ramp up programs. Sought ways to improve manufacturing techniques and efficiencies with each successive blade model change.
• Developed engineering documentation and process work instructions. Reviewed and revised core and glass laminate drawings. Communicated with core material suppliers to coordinate material movement.
• Interacted with material selection, handling and use/utilization. Established robust repeatable processes parameters to build sub component composites while looking for ways to reduce cost by increasing quality and.
• Created a company nomenclature system to manage the large volume of unique fiberglass patterns.

Waterloo, WI, US

Trek produces high-end carbon road racing, mountain, and triathlon aero bicycles for top-level athletes around the world. Was tasked to bring new product into production and continually improve existing production methods. Familiar with development phases, prototype through production. Identified production inconsistencies and inefficiencies as a part of.

Ashtabula, OH, US

Molded Fiber Glass Company/Texas (MFG) primarily produced wind turbine rotor blades using VARTM methods. Assured adherence to the facilities manufacturing process plan and provided technical instruction and supervision for the employees on the production floor. Consulted with customer General Electric's (GE) Site Quality Engineering and GE Design.

Duluth, MN, US

Worked with Advanced Development Group engineers on projects to improve the manufacturing processes and molding techniques used in the manufacture of their aircraft. Was involved in several projects primarily related to the development of Cirrus’ new prototype jet. Worked in the lab testing various composite and ceramic based materials’ strengths and.