Process/Repair Engineer with extensive process, methods, and quality control experience in the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Professional background includes interfacing with US Military Quality Assurance personnel and the FAA. Also possess international management experience in many foreign countries. Proficient in the operation of all basic machine tools, EDM, CMM, and plate layout inspection. Possess excellent knowledge of commercial and military MRO/ FAA 145 repair stations, OEM engine shop repair manuals, (ESM), component maintenance (CMM), and standard practices manuals (SPM). Ability to transfer knowledge to and direct others, especially those of other cultures. Software knowledge includes AutoCAD, Encompass, Cognos, SAP, Siebel Systems. Areas of technical experience include: QA/ISO 9001/14000, Assembly & Disassembly, Manufacturing and Repair, Heat Treating/Welding, Plasma/HVOF and Diffusion Coatings
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc
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Senior Repair EngineerQuest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc Mar 2019 - Present• Repair Development on CFM International LEAP aircraft engines. • Mentor the junior repair engineers.
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Repair EngineeringMeyer Tool R&O Llc Mar 2015 - Jul 2018Us• Engineered Repair Source Substantiation (RSS) for GE/ Honda HF120 turbofan repair program• Repairs on GE F110 Front Frames and Actuation Rings for Tinker AFB -
Mgr. Gas Turbine Services Repair DevelopmentEthosenergy Dec 2011 - Feb 2015Houston, Tx, Us• Directed the global effort on repair development to streamline operations and reduce cost overhead for all EthosEengy IGT international repair facilities. • Ensured compliance with export control regulations, Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). -
Repair EngineeringMeyer Tool R&O Llc Dec 2010 - Dec 2011Us• Develop detailed work instructions, fixture design, and process routers for repair of GE LM1600, LM2500, LM5000, LM6000, Pratt &Whitney JT3D and Solar industrial gas turbine engines. • Interfaced with vendors on special repair processes and cost control. . -
Technical Leader Advance Gas Turbine Services Repair EngineeringSiemens Energy / Turbocare Jul 2008 - Dec 2010Munich, De• Project managed construction of new $60M IGT repair facility for Siemens V84, Westinghouse 501, and GE 6B, 7EA, and 7F gas turbines.• Responsible for cash flow and timelines, procurement of special process equipment. • Managed the engineering teams for reverse engineer and manufacture of GE IGT components for aftermarket spare parts program.• Ensure compliance with export control regulations, EAR and ITAR. -
Repair Development EngineerStandardaero Nov 2007 - Jul 2008Scottsdale, Az, Us• Developed repairs, process routers for the assembly, disassembly, plasma, high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF), weld, and paint for GE CF6, CF6-50, CF6-80, CFM56-3, CFM56-5, CFM56-7, LM2500, LM5000, and LM6000, Pratt & Whitney PW2000/PW4000, and the IAE V2500. -
Process EngineerBarnes Aerospace May 2007 - Nov 2007Windsor, Connecticut, UsQuality and Process Engineering support for start-up operation of the repair of GE HPT shrouds in a high volume environment. Provide support to shop floor personnel on interpretation of GE repair documentation, review, correct 8130 certification tags, and expedite processes/personnel/vendor interface to assure timely delivery. -
Repair EngineerReps Resource 2001 - 2007West Chester, Ohio, UsSupport Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket Services Engineering DARO, and PSD on:• Request for Repair Evaluations, (includes print /service bulletin investigations / revisions to engine manuals, repair change recommendations) and WSR’s (Airworthiness Substantiation Reports), Repair Substantiation Data Generation Plans. • Interface/explanation with Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)/ FAA. • Create new / rollover component repairs for: GE Aircraft: LM6000, CF34, CF6-80C2, and CFM56. Pratt & Whitney; JT8D, PW 4000, PW 6000, V2500. . • Developed assembly/disassembly/inspection/repair detailed shop floor process planning procedures and tooling for “F Class” land based gas turbine assemblies/components for GE Energy and Sermatech International.• Assisted GE Aircraft Repair Engineering "Speed Cell" on developing new repairs for non-serviceable components for Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, Thai, and Japan Airlines, interfacing with Design Engineering, FAA/DER. • Oversee and direct vendor programs for Speed Cell repairs, travel to vendor repair facilities, perform first article run through of component for GE, troubleshoot the repair process. -
Senior Repair EngineerBelcan Engineering 2000 - 2001Cincinnati, Oh, Us• Interpret OEM overhaul and standard practices manuals; develop workscope/methods and shop floor planning for repair of aircraft engine components for GE, Pratt & Rolls-Royce.• Design repair fixtures; recommend required machine tools, cutting tools and inspection equipment. Responsible for quality control of the repair process. In-process inspections, pre-machine for plasma spray/nickel-plate/welding etc.• Supported GE Aircraft Customer Support Center, on a wide variety of issues/problem solving, supporting airline and field service personnel around the world. -
Manager Gas Turbine Overhaul, Customer ServicesRolls-Royce Energy 1998 - 2000London, England, Gb• Established an overhaul/repair facility for Allison 501 gas turbines and managed the follow-on business.• Implemented ISO 9000 quality system. • Identified, quoted, and ordered all the required equipment necessary for turbine overhaul and inspection, including Non Destructive Testing.• Audit vendors for outside special processes, machining, cleaning, heat-treat, etc.• Identify, order required spare parts track inventory and costs, and perform scheduling associated with each overhaul. -
Technical Support SpecialistGe Power & Water 1992 - 1997Schenectady, Ny, UsTrained and managed Engineering, Production, Quality and shop floor personnel in gas turbine overhaul and repair to support GE’s international service shops and business alliances. Hands on instruction on machining assembly/disassembly, balance, inspection and coating striping practices. Assisted foreign Engineers on: shop facilities, manual interpretation, Q.C. methods and workscope preparation, fixture/tooling design and procurement. • Cincinnati, and Los Angles Service Shops 1996 - 1997 Overhaul and repair development on Westinghouse 101 and 501 IGT.• Yokohama, Japan - Toshiba/Tokyo Electric 1996 Directed Toshiba personnel in disassembly/repair mod/assembly on GE 9FA+ Gas Turbines.• Inchon, Korea - GE/Korean Powerplant Services 1995 Set-up $26 million gas turbine Overhaul and Repair facility for GE’s alliance with KPS (7FA+).• Bandung, Indonesia - GE/ PT Gents 1994 - 1995 Trained and supervised personnel for GE’s IGT joint venture (Frame 5 and 7).• Hassi R'Mel, Algeria - GE/ Sonatrach and Sonelgaz 1993 - 1994 Established and managed the Gas Turbine Overhaul and Repair facility for GE joint venture. Controlled the total quality assurance and production control of the Hassi R'Mel operation. Supervised British, trained Algerian personnel in the transfer of overhaul and repair technology for GE gas turbines. • Basildon, England 1992 - 1993Worked closely with shop personnel in developing team & training program for Algerian JV.• Ponce, Puerto Rico 1992 Designed/manufacture of fixturing and tooling for generator overhaul and repair. Steam turbine outages and repairs -
Technical AssistantGe Aviation 1988 - 1991Cincinnati, Oh, UsBandung, Indonesia - Universal Maintenance Center/ Indonesian Aircraft Industries• Managed facility in overhaul and repair of Allison, Garrett, GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce aircraft engines and Solar IGT.• Led, demonstrated, and instructed, critical machining techniques, machine shop disciplines, and quality practices in an aircraft and gas turbine overhaul facility to DGAC/FAA standards of acceptance. -
InspectorGe Aviation 1985 - 1988Cincinnati, Oh, UsReceived/inspected Aircraft ground support equipment. • Processed GE purchase orders, supplier’s certificates of conformance and inspection data to comply with GE blueprints and US Government requirements. • Supported Suppliers on site for in-process inspections and performed quality audits.• Interface directly with US Defense Department quality assurance representatives (DECAS/NAVPRO/AFPRO) on disposition of Government tooling for quality and contract requirements. -
Machining Positions Up To ToolmakerGe Aviation 1974 - 1985Cincinnati, Oh, UsManufactured and repaired flight hardware, tooling, and fixture work. CNC/NC programming / EDM
Ronald Rutherford Education Details
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Uc Blue Ash College
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Ronald Rutherford attended Uc Blue Ash College.
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