• Reviewed technical docs (ED’s, CAD, manufacturing/material specs) to determine manufacturing process and production needs • Created foundations for tool design/theory of production• Liaised with engineering and project management elements to create best-estimate touch labor bid packages• Determined learning curves from beginning to steady-state production environments• Estimated NRE costs based on known product requirements• Utilized a mixture of OOA and autoclave processes, including RTM, HiRPM®, compression molding as well as post-process elements (trim, fit and bond) to reduce cost and increase quality of output• Supported both new opportunities as well as legacy projects incl. short-run dev production as well as LTA’s• Maintained all documentation in accordance with AS9100/ISO9001 standards as well as ITAR regulations• Created development units to set up manufacturing process, performing thermal surveys of tooling• Generated and maintained standardized work instructions and cure documentation for production• Utilized tech docs/CAD models/eng. drawings to create ply development guidelines• Minimized scrap rate through lean kitting in automated cutting environment, utilizing feedback for development of relief cut and splice integration protocol for production• Aided in fixture design and tool review for close tolerance hardware bonding mechanics• Performed RCCA work to assess dispositions of nonconformant parts and setup in-house as well as outsourced testing, liaising with quality engineering dep’t to create action item lists and provide resolutions to design and manufacturing elements• Maintained and updated work orders and standards based on current revisions and updated manufacturing processes as well as feedback from quality engineering

• Referenced engineering drawings and technical data in order to aid and assist production processes in small-scale composite prototyping and manufacturing operations• Communicated standards to floor-level employees to ensure quality and consistency in production• Sourced materials and services within JIT system, remaining flexible to handle changes in timeline and workflow – including, but not limited to, exotic materials necessary for prototyping• Interpreted client needs and implemented compliant engineering changes and process specifications • Liaised with clients, management, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to streamline communication and manage process• Worked on manufacturing floor and learned processes of composite manufacturing, including tooling, wet lay-up, open mold and closed mold processes, fairing and finishing, and reinforcement of FRP structures• Worked in clean room environment building prepreg prototypes and final products utilizing standard out-of-autoclave manufacturing techniques