Design Engineer
Root cause fit and function investigations solved C-17 military cargo aircraft structural and mechanical design assembly problems. Solutions frequently resulted in substantial savings per aircraft. As Team Leader, produced and helped coordinate group design improvements. Detail-oriented, self-starter utilized pro-active interpersonal communication and involvement. Contracted from Inconen Temporary Services, Culver City, CA. Large program-wide budget layoff forced all contractors to leave in late 2008. SKILLS:Unigraphics NX5 CAD, tolerance studies, stress analysis; Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point TASKS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Design EngineerCreated and improved aircraft structural designs for form, fit and function utilizing machined forgings, sheet metal details and aircraft fasteners. Applied standard material processes and specifications, and engineering principles. Drew drawings and constructed, 3-D rigged solid models; conducted metallic and composite structural testing. Collaborated with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing and suppliers, when appropriate, to adequately research problem providing best solution. Interactive with production personnel, checking/verifying actual part assembly. As Team Leader: produced design team accomplishments on Excel, and current design issues/solutions directly affecting manufacturing on Power Point; mentored less experienced engineers and completed team Corrective Actions; located adjacent to assembly line in Team Support Center. - Greatly improved function of C-17 Parachute Deployment mechanical sub-system by relocating structural components optimally. Tolerance study was the key to eliminating critical interferences. Resulted in much improved release path. - Re-designed intercostal cap angle: increased twist along length to allow proper mating tolerance between out-of-plane frames. Eliminated costly intermittent interference and repair.