Richard Tucker Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

 Conducted vehicle instrumentation involving various sensors, strain gaging, and calibration processes. Addressed the company's need for physical testing on vehicles to mitigate field failures. Established and operationalized the RLDA Instrumentation Department from scratch within 8 months, delivering physical test results to engineering departments. Enabled engineering departments to enhance product designs by utilizing the acquired data. Managed an overwhelming workload as the sole Technician, working in multiple locations. Facilitated the recruitment and training of an additional Technician. Collaborated to successfully perform and support 8+ major RLDAs in one year, along with numerous smaller test requests, providing essential test results to the engineering team.

United States

 Conducted prototype testing of vehicles and their components, which includes; impact, NVH, Mast Table, bench and 4-post simulation.  Oversaw the setup of test equipment, design-fabrication of test fixtures, and development/wiring of strain gage sensors for test components.  Executed the installation and calibration of test sensors, preparing vehicles for RLDA testing.  Catered to diverse customer needs for physical testing of prototype or recalled vehicles and products.  Developed and executed recommended test plans, involving the creation, fabrication, calibration, and installation of various test components.  Assisted customers in acquiring necessary results for their product designs.  Successfully addressed challenging customer requests, drawing on combined skills from Automotive and Aerospace testing.  Exceeded customer expectations by consistently delivering results above and beyond their requirements

Walled Lake, Michigan, United States

 Conducted fuel systems research and development for Textron Aerospace's Turbo Components Division, specializing in Fuel Injectors, Spray Rings, Valves, and Stator Vanes.  Demonstrated expertise in composite strand braiding and cast molding techniques.  Led combustion testing and fuel spray pattern analysis initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.  Proficient in vibration testing methodologies to ensure product reliability and durability.  Managed hydraulics systems and contributed to fixture and combustion chamber builds.  Oversaw slurry tanks operations and conducted thermo cycle testing to validate product performance under various conditions.

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Small Business Cert, Business Administration And Management, General

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Journeyman, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Mechanical Engineering