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Development and implementation of new products and associated manufacturing processes to support new product launch.

Post irradiation examination of nuclear fuel assemblies and core components, RCCA cladding wear depth projections, resolution of product anomalies, utility support of supplied nuclear fuel.

Columbia, Sc

• Manufacturing lead for new product development teams responsible for implementation of new manufacturing processes, tooling development, operating procedures, quality plans, specifications, and qualifications.• Review of new product drawings with emphasis on implementing manufacturing cost reduction features. • Responsible for fabrication of new product prototypes and initial production contracts. • Specification of new manufacturing process tooling and inspection gauge requirements.• Corrective Action identification and implementation.• Technology transfer and onsite consultation to licensing partners in Sweden, Spain, England, and China.• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification• Manufacturing Lead for Westinghouse U.S. Nuclear Fuel Patent Committee (2013 – 2022).

Columbia, Sc

• Process Engineer for automated and manual final assembly operations.• Manufacturing process improvement, resolution of product deviation and disposition.• Interface with Product Design Engineering, Product Assurance Engineering, mechanical manufacturing operators and team managers.• Development and implementation of manufacturing processes and operating procedures for new products.• Resolution of customer issues, audits, questions, and concerns.

Columbia, Sc

• Mechanical designer for Team-Oriented New Product Development Programs involving cross-functional departments and skill areas. Design Review preparation and presentation responsibilities.• Manufacturing process support, product deviation disposition, and implementation of product design and process improvements.• Mechanical design, analysis, development, and testing of nuclear fuel assembly components.• Mechanical testing of component parts, joints, and assemblies at high temperature and/or dynamic conditions.• Stress analysis of tubes, bolts, screws, and springs.• Design and development of joints and connections used to assemble parts made of dissimilar metals.• Support and assist development and qualification of external Supply Chain manufacturing.• Resolution of customer issues, questions, and concerns.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer.• Thermal hydraulic testing of magnetic hydrodynamic propulsion systems.• Analysis of test data and report documentation.• Calibration of instruments/transducers and design of hardware for use in thermal hydraulic flow loop.

Cheswick, Pa

• Finite Element Analysis of reactor coolant pump motor flywheel and motor/pump coupling.• Analytical mechanics and documentation of stress analysis.• Manufacturing process improvements for pump and seal manufacturing operations

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0/4.0

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. MSME Degree, August 1992. Research.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.64/4.00

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. BSME Degree (with Distinction), December.