Design for Additive Manufacturing Tools and Methods Development Principal Investigator• Foundational identification, testing, and evaluation of AM targeted design, business case, modeling, manufacturing prep software tools and methods.• Development of methods and tools for evaluation of part suitability for LPBF, EBM, DED, FDM, and other AM technologies based on design, material, and business requirements• Structural topology optimization benchmarking and deployment• AM fluid topology optimization validation and producibility testing• Geometric tolerance and support structure investigation and standardization• Development, testing, and maturation of AM isogrid, orthogrid, and other AM enabled structural gridding methods in the Collins design, FEA, and manufacturing environments leveraging nTopology. • Program and design lead for DfAM Demonstrator Program.• Identification, downselection, business case preparation, and redesign of AM parts from clean sheet to first article producibility testing and analytical performance validation.• Managed multi disciplinary internal team as well as partnering SMEs, practitioners, and external resources to collaborate. Team totalling in size of over 12 contributors• High Pressure Air Ducting - AM + fluid topology optimization program that resulted in a design with 90% pressure drop improvement..• Aerodynamic Lightweight Wiper Arm - AM + Structural + Aerodynamic optimization program that resulted in a design with upwards of 70% drag reduction and 50% weight reduction, and the filing of a patent to protect the part design IP.• Topology Optimized Mounting Bracket - AM + Structural topology optimization program for a drone camera bracket which lead to 40% weight reduction, 10% cost savings, and 15% assembly reduction

Externals Developmental Design Engineer• Designed low and high temperature oil and air transport tubes from preliminary layout to final design drawings.• Designed component mounts with unique thermal and flow requirements.• Designed gas turbine bypass ducting and related sub components to structural, thermal, and aerodynamic requirements• Coordinated with interfacing teams to ensure fit of part within restrictive envelope through extensive tolerance stacks and boundary conditions, and interface document creation.• Identified standard work gaps, developed and implemented new standard work for part family• Performed hand calculations to create new standard work for torque calculations• Coordinated with assembly, validation, and safety to introduce new fitting design.• Researched legacy designs and interfaced with assembly trainers to inspect and document previous designs in order to implement in new engine architecture• Analyzed and iterated on design using in house analysis tools and post processed via ANSYS• Engaged with structures team to modify standard practices to develop accurate simulation of non –standard parts.• Worked with IPT to generate schedule, risks, and mitigation plansRig Build and Test Support• Collaborated with machine shops, assembly floor, and hardware procurement groups to inspect, analyze, and rework parts to fit test rig build• Dispositioned non conforming parts by inspecting physical part dimensions, mating hardware, and interface requirement documents (ICDs) • Created design solutions for non conforming parts that modified fit and form, to preserve function• Gathered evidence, communicated risks, and created build solutions with design team with rapid deployment time• Oversaw rig post assembly pressure test set up and execution.• Worked with the test team to track and solve test problems, as well as modify test parameters, and objectives to preserve test validity and data gathered for implementation at full test.

Industrial Gas Turbine Externals Design• Designed industrial turbine engine cooling externals. • Designed tube, manifold, and support bracket system from conceptual level to system integrated 3D model with associated prints.• Created prints for all parts and worked with multiple suppliers to ensure they met both customer and supplier requirements and ensured a properly fabricated part. • Carried out tolerance analysis, clearance analysis, assembly procedure and system integration analysis. • Worked with suppliers to ensure ease of manufacture as well as a working product. • Worked with customer to adapt to changes in need and communication of projects status, progression, and challenges.Fan exit guide vane assembly fixture• Designed multi component assembly fixture for fan guide vane using NX modeling.• Documented design changes and carried out assembly process instructions via NX video capture program.EQN Disposition• Dispositioned engineering quality nonconformances for fan cases.• Used excel and power point to document and communicate non conformance with customer to suggest a process to reduce nonconformances.Deliverable/Project Tracking• Created a prototype VBA excel system to automate tracking of customer required deliverables and daily task tracking for engineers.

CIPT (Component Integration Product Team)• Tracked hardware shipping, delivery, and install between German manufacturers and our US customers.• Worked with our customers and partners to ensure proper delivery and shipment of required hardware.• Performed tolerance stacking, clearance calculations, and engine weight calculations, and convey their results using excel, NX unigraphics, and powerpoint.• Headed website content designAnalytics• Manual Meshed Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) hub sectors using ANSYS 11 Classic and ANSYS 14.5 Classic • Post processed and analyzed model results, and conveyed the results via power point.

• Managing, compiling, and reviewing Production Process Approval Process documentation• Reviewing and updating manufacturing processes and documentation• Utilizing CAD software to prepare sketches and process sheets

• Verified, created, and ensured a through quality inspection process on companies deliverable• Worked with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers to develop standardizing inspection methods• Exposure to GD & T practices and conventions, as well as blue print reading

• Analyzed and rebuilt structural integrity of a historic building, using basic concepts of applied mechanics, to improve durability of the building• Routed, installed, and troubleshot a central air and heat system in a three story house by using logical reasoning, problem solving, and utilizing installation text