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Savannah, Ga, Us

Materials and Processes (M&P) engineer for all Gulfstream current and future aircraft programs. Focal for wing skin creep age forming, furnace thermodynamics and pyrometry, metallurgy, and fastener hardware designs. Executes data-driven definition updates for metallic and non-metallic base materials specifications, coatings, sealants, assembly processes, and process line controls. Evaluates aircraft discrepancies and develops repair dispositions via Material Review Board (MRB) authority. Performs failure analysis investigations. Authors qualification test plans and test reports. M&P department liaison for advanced materials and processes development (friction stir weld process and allowables development, additive manufacturing of metallic materials). Chair of M&P & Advanced Structures & Materials Committee and co-chair of M&P Laboratory Development Committee (equipment justification & acquisition).

Savannah, Ga, Us

Executed on long-term, new product development projects. Assessed the aerospace state of the art in the structures and Materials and Processes engineering disciplines to improve company product offerings. Collaborated with suppliers to develop new aircraft materials and production technologies. Reviewed new process, product, and tooling designs for compliance with design gate criteria and producibility principles. Initiated data-driven changes to airframe Structure, Systems, and M&P specifications. Led project teams to solve high impact design and production issues.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Managed team of manufacturing/industrial engineers and technical designers supporting the G650 airframe production line. Balanced team workload and ensured that work product met design and work method compliance. Principal Manufacturing organization approver for airframe design and M&P specifications. Accepted or rejected discrepant supplier parts based on impact assessments. Executed on long-term, new product development projects, and directly developed suppliers. Supervisory duties: Developed careers of direct reports, approved time, performed performance reviews, assessed disciplinary actions, hired direct & contract labor, managed department’s non-salary budget.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Automation, barrel assembly, and paint department manager of G650 airframe production line. Directly supervised assembly leads, technicians, and painters. Coordinated support organizations to meet department performance targets. Invested department budget in tools, fixtures, and automation technologies to improve ergonomics, efficiency, and quality. Accepted/rejected discrepant supplier parts based on schedule and quality impacts. Formally evaluated supplier performance and steered corrective actions. Architect of continuous improvement roadmap. Supervisory duties: Developed careers of direct reports, approved time, performed performance reviews (salary increases and promotions), assessed disciplinary actions, hired direct & contract labor, balanced non-salary budget.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Coordinated support organizations to retrofit aircraft to Type Certificate requirements. Resolved compliance issues prior to ground runs, company flights. Liaised directly with customers. Directly managed technicians to define and build a new standard aircraft interior configuration for roll back to Production aircraft type design. Supervisory duties: Assigned daily tasks, approved time, and formally reviewed employee performance.

San Marcos, Tx, Us

Applied manufacturing techniques for polymer matrix composites such as hand layup, compression molding, and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. Characterized materials to ASTM standards such as low velocity impact, tensile, compressive, and flexural strength with Instron and MTS systems. While executing guided research, characterized materials to test standards, designed and fabricated tooling, fabricated test specimens for destructive testing, and prepared post-test specimens for microscopy (optical, SEM). Authored and presented engineering conference papers. As teaching assistant, graded coursework, proctored examinations.

Designed and fabricated tooling and specialized cutting tools. Setup, programmed, and operated CNC lathes to machine orthopedic implants. Programmed CMM to inspect part geometries.

Designed and fabricated tooling. Setup, programmed, and operated CNC mills to cut hydraulic system components.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Manufacturing Engineering (Minor, Mathematics)