Engineering Specialist
CurrentAnalyzed and improved the reliability and maintainability (R&M) of the Bell 360 competitive prototype helicopter for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition. Developed full life cycle reliability simulation for a helicopter using Python for use in predictions, design change analysis and status determination. Performed and reported Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis on propulsion and fuel systems Analyzed legacy failure modes and solutions to improve prototype design Created and revised functions and functional relationships for the propulsion, fuel, heat exchanger, fire suppression and exhaust systems Reviewed and assessed R&M impact of proposed design changes Determined accurate failure rates for new and redesigned components using supplier information, legacy aircraft failure data and public industry failure data Evaluated and improved ways to report and track various R&M metrics including system aborts, maintenance man hours, achieved and operational availabilities Reviewed and assessed R&M impact of design reviews, test reports and other supplier documents Supported financial and intellectual property teams by creating a predicted R&M high drivers list Analyzed the R&M of the Bell 360 using the 3D CAD software Catia V6