NASA Glen Research Center - PSCI

Leading Quality Assurance on Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) on design and development project on thrusters. 
Knowledge of NASA standards 8739.1, 8739.4, and 8739.6.
Experience in ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System.
Familiar with IPC Workshop standards and GD&T.
Leading and implementing Safety and Mission Assurance requirements on thruster Flight Hardware. 
Reviewing drawings, process plans and test procedures for SEP Thrusters. 
Worked with quality and Contract Electric Manufacturing on Electronics Assembly on IPC J Standards. 
Working on Safety and Mission Assurance Technical Excellence Program (STEP 2)

Quality Assurance Engineer

Pratt & Whitney

Operations Lead to the Commercial Integrated Planning Team (CIPT) Leader on 17K\24K\30K Thrust Engines. 
Provided Right-to-left project planning leading to product definition completed on time at correct quality levels. 
Development and leading of part industrial plans that account for capital, labor and manufacturing changes to support development, engineering and production requirements. 
Identified, assessed, monitored, and elevated risk to schedule based on hardware requirements, EVP, and production schedule. 
Management of engine module level development, delivery consistent with early production. 
Coordinate with Enterprise Capacity & Material Planning Strategy (ECMPS), for initial MRP load and part/module level MRP changes to ensure balanced consideration of Engineering Changes, supplier transitions, risks or other issues with potential impact on delivery, engineering, quality, inventory, and cost. 
Coordination with ECMPS on planning, conducting and validating producer capacity, rate readiness initiatives, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Manufacturing Readiness Level.

Project Manager

Zodiac Inflight Innovations

• Responsible for Material Review Board (MRB) on cabin interior lighting, flight deck, light plates, keyboards, and other parts.
• Worked with SMT (Surface Mounting Technology) in mounting electronic components on the surface of a Printed Circuit.
• Supported Routers (mechanical & laser), Press-Fit mechanical process and Rework Processes per IPC.
• Worked with quality and Contract Electric Manufacturing on Electronics Assembly on IPC Standards
• Supported Quick Turn Program on build requirements with the CEM in Mexico for maximum solderability.
• Supported on solder alloys materials & chemicals per IPC. (Solder Paste Inspection, Automated Optical Inspection, X-Ray inspection machine).
• Worked closely with contract manufacturers to ensure on time delivery and process improvements & tool development in support of Quick Turn.
• Conducted supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with other multi-disciplinary teams to maintain relationship to meet internal customer demands.
• Develop, write, edit and publish quality system policies and procedures in compliance with customer requirements.
• Program managed interior lighting project to transfer to another Business unit.
• Worked with suppliers in Mexico on PCB nonconformance’s and RCCA.
• Provided quality-engineering solutions in both process development and mechanical fixture designs.

Quality Engineer

Boeing

•	Analyzed non-conformance trends using Minitab to evaluate process capability and DOE.
•	Conducted research, compile and analyze performance reports and process control statistics.
•	Worked and supported on 777 build plan for Fuselage Automated upright build on fatigue test.
•	Worked on GAGE R&R, DOE with KUKA robots for drilling and filling process with End Effectors on the airplane fuselage.
•	Worked on PFMEA with all disciplines to look at all the failures for KUKA robots and End Effectors.
•	Supporting robotic automation quality in the 777 program. 
•	Improved Wing Laydown process by implementing in process mandrel checks.
•	Improved Process Monitoring and Self Inspection & Acceptance in paint shop.
•	Leader on Kaizen world cup event
•	Worked on Future Factory and new CMM QA technology projects. (FARO Arm, Romer Arm & scanning probes)
•	Developed and selected methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure Manufacturing and test readiness. (Gage R&R and DOE).
•	Created First Article Inspection (FAI) for 787 battery box per AS9102 with Catia.
•	Implemented Portable Hardness Tester (Rockwell) for heat treated raw material. (modified steels)
•	Trained FARO Arm with Spatial Analyzer (SA) and Metrology Laser line scanner.
•	Implemented paint thickness measurement gages in the paint shop.  (eddy current & ultra sound)
•	Conducted Gage R&R on paint thickness gages and portable hardness gages.
•	Worked with Rapid Prototyping Lab on creating fixtures from plastic for CMM for light weight parts.
•	Assisted in development of new standards repairs for non-conformances.
•	Attended Aircraft Composite Structural Analysis, Design and Repair class.

• 787 Final Assembly Delivery ME Lead on Section 41 Avionics, Flight Deck, Cabin Systems & section 47 & 48.
• Final Assembly Delivery Manufacturing Engineer Lead for managing 22 people – assigning work and training other ME’s.
• Working with Electrical Wire Bundles with Boeing South Carolina.
• Created using Enovia with MFG-actions & Delmia to do discrete detail part consumption & Drawing Sign offs.
• Developed manufacturing processes for composite materials by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. 
• Performed pilot scale production of new composite products and components. 
• Worked with technicians to develop pattern development, process design, prototype fabrication, measuring, process verification, testing and documentation.
• Working with Engineering Tracing and Control & worked with engineering Change Incorporation Request
• Created Installation plans using IVT, Catia, Enovia & Delmia for 787.
• Conducted in DOE, Approved Catia models DFM, & Project management training.
• Part of team throughout the development process, determining ideal manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Worked on Cost & Make/Buy Analysis of new & existing designs.
• Interacted with Design Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, and outside vendors & contractors per customer requirements.
• Worked on Engineering Documentation package development (including Drawings, BOM’s, Test Plans, specifications, etc).
• Primary responsibility for Manufacturing Documentation package (Process drawings, Work Instructions, Routings, MPP & Control Plan, etc.).

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Worked with Airworthiness Directives and service bulletins on airplane programs.
• Worked with structural repair manuals to write dispositions on repairing aircraft C-130, 747, 737, & 757.
• Provided design, project planning, and implementation for a variety of large projects like Chromate Conversion Coating, Mandrel Tube & Pipe bending, Anodize coating, machining setup tools, and Heat Treat.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Provided design, project planning, and implementation for a variety of large projects like Chromate Conversion Coating, Anodize coating, shot peen, machining setup tools, and Heat Treat.
• Served as liaison between project management and planning, engineering, project team, and line management.
• Provided installation and configuration instructions which are needed by the vendors and suppliers.
• Planned in CAPP/PDM and NCM, also working with ERP.
• Worked on Kaizan/AIW, 5S Focal in shop and worked on six Sigma training green belt project.
• Worked with AutoCad, Enovia, Delmia & Catia V5 models reviewing Specifications for estimating.
• Used MS Access and Project to track progress of projects.
• Conducted experiments to weld titanium tabs to forging so the parts can be held down while machining.
• Heat treatment of Aluminum, stainless steel & titanium parts.
• Project managed making 747 Large Cargo Freighter parts for the main swing zone hinges. 
• Worked on setup of forging in the furnace to reduce distortion and to obtain proper hardness.
• Worked with testing labs on test coupons and to get chemicals tested for concentration levels.
• Worked with large assemblies to implement new procedures and specifications to assemble parts.
• Worked with structural repair manuals & BDM to write dispositions on repairing machined parts.
• Worked with Boeing Design Manual on material type, grain direction, dimension & tolerances.

Process engineer

Danaher Corporation

•	To reduce cost implemented cost effective material and lubrication for dies.
•	Prepared cost estimates, calculating part weight and raw material weight.
•	Reduced scale defects by controlling the heating of the billets.
•	Worked on rebuilding 26 forging drop hammers and slot furnaces using FMEA, DOE, SMED, Lean, & 5S.
•	Worked on automatic graphite lubrication system for forging drop hammers.
•	Decreased cycle times, weight reduction and die breaking by heating dies before start of shift.
•	Created new Die Design to reduce pressure and increase metal flow in the die cavity.
•	Controlling the temperature of the billets on Resistance and Induction heaters.
•	Pyrometer borrowed from a supplier to control temperature before forging.
•	Monitored line voltage on Induction and Resistance heaters.
•	Reduced forces on Air Powered hammers to decrease maintenance cost on hammers.
•	Increased life of Shear Blades, dies, anvil cap, ram, die keys by improving material properties.
•	Worked on DOE on billet coatings (Boron Nitride) to help the metal to flow thru the die.

Process Engineer

Doncasters – Storms Forge

•	Strong experience in utilizing JIT, FMEA, DOE, Five-'S', Kanban, Kaizen, MRP II, and SMED.
•	Worked directly with Shin-Gijutsu (designers of the Toyota Production System).
•	Worked with quality to create defect codes for the forge department.
•	Create 3D models using Pro-E of forged wrenches to make it easier to forge.
•	Designed Airfoil models created from variety of customer input, i.e. IGES, UG & CADL files.
•	Developed CMM inspection programs using Brown & Sharp Software PC-DMIS for turbine blades.
•	Designed fittings, fixtures and gauges using Unigraphics & Solid Edge.
•	Developed forging processes for Hydraulic Presses, hammers & screw presses
•	Developed forging processes for new parts & created routings.
•	Project Leader on Capital Projects to buy new Rotary & Slot Furnaces
•	To reduce cost implemented cost effective material and lubrication for dies.
•	Prepared cost estimates, calculating part weight and raw material weight.
•	Designing Dies and electrodes then use that electrode to machine the shape into the final die or mold tooling.

Design Manufacturing Engineer

Wyman Gordon

•	Conducted FEA analysis for predicting phase transformation for heating & cooling on turbine disks.
•	Ran multiple simulations related to Heat Treat and cooling on turbine disks.
•	Perform design, process trouble shooting & die stress analysis on Turbine Disks.
•	Recommended design changes at critical areas to get the right microstructure and near net shape.
•	Generated Thermal Modeling reports (DEFORM 7.1) and submitted to customer for approval.
•	Designed Sheet Metal fixtures (Unigraphics) for Heat Treating parts for age hardening & solution H/T.
•	Increased Production of Heat Treated parts. (Single part to Batches)
•	Surveyed all furnace equipment used for heat treating to make sure it is properly instrumented and periodically tested for uniformity.
•	Designed Modular temperature uniformity survey fixture with thermocouples attached
•	Eliminated welds from fixtures to reduce cost for repair and age Heat Treating more parts/load.
•	Conducted experiments in Heat Treating and cooling using thermocouples & compressed air
•	Used the cooling rate data to support the modeling.
•	Created a library for Heat Treat Analysis models on turbine disks
•	Created procedures for setup and transfer times for parts from pre-heat to final Heat Treat.

Design Engineer

Goodrich Corp.

* Promoted 747 Body landing gear to 767-300 welded wing landing gear.
* Defined and established manufacturing and assembly processes 
* Identified, designed, reviewed and implemented tooling and gauges for CNC and manual machines.
* Implemented quality improvement projects including irreversible corrective actions.
* Worked on trouble shooting problems on machines, fixtures and parts.
* Worked on nonconforming parts by writing instructions on how to rework the part.
* Utilized SPC and Six Sigma training to improve processes.
* Maintained manufacturing plans (operation sketches, tool application sheets, and routers) 
* Worked on reducing heat-treat distortion and stress relieving on landing gear.
* Defined which inspection techniques to use (Nital Etch or Magnetic particle inspection)                      
* Set up, programmed, ran CNC machines, and inspected parts.

PCC Airfoils Inc.

•	Worked with extruding TPUs (thermoplastic polyurethane) waxes patterns for Airfoils.
•	Involved with different waxes, melting, conditioning, chemical content, and testing the waxes.
•	Worked with trouble shooting wax injection, ceramic molds and extruding presses.
•	Worked with investment wax patterns to put airflow holes into the patterns with rhino robots.
•	Worked with CMM measurement, X-Ray for fractures of cores, temperature sensors with wax patterns.
•	Wrote procedures and quality instructions for different processes (SWI)
•	Modernized and improved manufacturing processes using Kaizans, AIW, and lean workshops.
•	Worked with abrasive blast machines, increasing life of on the air nozzles and doing TPM.
•	Worked with trouble shooting impact and cutoff machines, fixtures and part routing.
•	Talked with customers and outside vendors to control the quality of wax patterns.
•	Quality Tools: Gage R&R, DPMO, QCPC, CTQ Studies and GE green belt training.

Quality Engineering / Design Engineer / Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Project Management
 
Aircraft Manufacturing Engine, Landing Gear, Wing and Body / Forging / Machining / Investment Casting / Tooling / Inspection
 
Hands on engineer with 22 years of experience in Leadership, Project Management, Design, CNC machining, Fabrication, Forging, Casting, Maintenance, Project Management, Heat Treatment, Stress, Fixtures, Gauging and Shop floor. Versatile team player with an ability to incorporate new concepts, use Lean Manufacturing Principles for processes and designs and interact with all levels of professionals. Excellent experience and knowledge of designing software like Pro- Engineer, Unigraphics, Catia, MSC Nastran and AutoCAD. Work closely with management, consultants, vendors and factory personnel. Persistent, Organized, Result-driven, experienced and well-organized Engineering professional, able to combine a unique blend of formal analytical and technical education with solid, hands-on background in the Metals, Machining, Aerospace, Forging, and Casting Industries.  Detail Oriented, Creative, Hard Working and Energetic.

Specialties: Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Project Management
Design experience
Manufacturing knowledge
CNC programming
CMM Programming (PC DMIS)

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