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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Battle Creek, Michigan

• Led a full certification project to deliver an aircraft major supplemental type design change for theaddition of amphibious floats on a WACO YMF-F5C. Project on schedule saving WACO $650,000 inrevenue.
• Facilitated certification flight testing in Florida between local businesses, airport management, theFAA,and the WACO team.
• Mentored an engineer through a propeller amendment certification project to completion beforedelivery.
• Developed relations with FAA members and designees, customers, suppliers, and business partnerstobuild a strong and united team focused on clear communication and prompt execution.
• Provided review and approval for all technical documentation delivered to the FAA.
• Performed engineering design, analysis, testing, and certification support for aircraft structural,electrical, mechanical, propulsion, noise, and flight-testing aspects.

Oscoda, Michigan

• Designed 34 aircraft repairs and modifications in accordance with Boeing Structural Repair Manualsandother approved design data.
• Analyzed and designed fifteen cargo loading strap plans in accordance with the Boeing Weight andBalance Manual.
• Conducted eight static strength tests for company cargo loading products for proof of analysis and design in accordance with FAA guidelines (to obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate and to provestrength).
• Directed four student teams in research and analysis of restraints, straps, and sensor equipmentrelated to cargo loading over two semesters at the University of Michigan.
• Analyzed and reported hailstorm damage on a Boeing 747-400 grounded in Germany.
• Managed a crew rest facility major alteration project for Kalitta’s Boeing 747-400 Freighter fleet toincrease safety and comfort with a budget of $400,000 in initial development cost.

• Large Display Systems, Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program
• Created a regression test using Python scripts that led to the reduction in 99% of faults across all hardware input/output and software features.
• Led the identification and resolution of a major input/output source code fault through system testing and XML file review.
• Integrated 42 weekly system software builds for feature and regression testing by modifying hardware, network switches, and software configurations.
• Led the design of the System Configuration Health Monitoring feature capturing Boeing requirements located in IBM Rational DOORS software.
• Debugged weekly network issues through hardware testing and Wireshark software ensuring correct communication between all line replacement units.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

• Cabin Electronics Team, Bombardier Platforms
• Crafted and verified over 150 aircraft specifications using customer documents, simulation testing, and IBM Rational DOORS software.
• Developed and improved a new company requirement capture tool by employing LEAN Electronic concepts resulting in a weekly 50% increase of specification releases.
• Instructed team members on the use of the requirements capture tool and process.

Oscoda, Michigan

• Designed a web frame replacement repair for a Boeing 747 aircraft using SolidWorks 2D modeling inaccordance with the Boeing Structural Repair Manual specifications.
• Reconstructed a 3D model and executed a finite element analysis of a skin panel on a Boeing 747utilizing SolidWorks 3D Modeling and COSMOS FEA.