• Partnered with company executives to create revolutionary aircraft designs, transforming conceptual thoughts and sketches into fully developed SolidWorks 3D CAD models and rendered images while providing mechanical engineering input• Served as principal mechanical design engineer for compact gas turbine generator development for use in hybrid UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) - Oversaw detailed analysis and design by coworkers and external consultants - Conducted meetings with customers from IARPA and the US Air Force to understand requirements and provide regular design updates - Adapted design to meet needs of proposals for future projects•Designed individual components and completed full system integration in the development of small diesel engine and generator technology

• Managed design of full-scale power train and rotor system test facility- Designed and analyzed (FEA) major sub-sections in CATIA V5- Collaborated with on-site team (West Palm Beach, FL) to ensure the test site met the required capabilities- Conducted regular inter-departmental meetings to address evolving requirements- Oversaw final, detailed design of individual components• Proposed initial concept for new full-scale airframe structural test facility- Iterated and clarified design requirements with the end users- Designed and analyzed (FEA) complete structure in CATIA V5- Recommended transferring final project design and implementation to an external specialist and led the transition• Created and maintained digital models of several test labs- Provided machine placement and overall layout input during initial lab planning- Supported new machine installation with detailed position drawings- Generated visual displays for use during senior management tours

• Obtained a deep understanding of international business and how work is done differently in a multinational company located outside the US• Provided mechanical engineering input to new and existing gas turbine project teams- Iterated new design concepts with specialists and external suppliers- Reviewed early production parts from suppliers to assess the vendors’ capabilities and the usability of the parts- Analyzed non-conforming parts from suppliers for their usability- Assessed design changes proposed by suppliers; approved or rejected proposals- Utilized CATIA V5 software to design new gas turbine components

• Designed flight and ground test hardware using CATIA V5 and V4 software for new and updated helicopter models- Designed equipment to mount electrical sensors, transducers, and recording equipment during flight testing- Designed machines to simulate in-flight loads on aircraft components for laboratory ground testing- Prepared cost and time estimates for both my designs and also entire projects- Confirmed design requirements with test engineers- Collaborated with aircraft design engineers to ensure final output fit the aircraft- Managed designs from concept through fabrication to installation- Provided ongoing support as requirements changed and new needs evolved- Critiqued and checked coworkers’ designs for clarity, function, quality and consistency• Developed and instituted standardized policies, procedures, and tools to enable rapid growth within the team from 8 people in one location to 34 people across 2 locations- Mentored new employees to help them with their onboarding experiences- Redesigned process flows and clarified roles for design engineering and process engineering to streamline activities related to parts sourcing- Created tools, templates, and programs for design analyses, bill of materials, sharing of standard designs, fabrication requests and progress, and tracking time spent on design work• Helped build a new engineering team in West Palm Beach, FL to enhance organizational and design efficiencies- Documented required roles and responsibilities, screened candidates, and provided hiring recommendations to management- Developed and delivered technical training- Mentored new team members on Sikorsky design principles and procedures