senior / mechanical engineer - aerospace engineer . Resume

Title
senior / mechanical engineer - aerospace engineer .

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Location
US-PA-Jenks

Posted
Oct-13-08

Summary: Nine years of experience as an engineer in air-breathing propulsion with two major airlines and the U.S. Navy (civil service). Major focus with one airline was on repair processes and the other airline is with repair parts. Focus with the Navy was project management and technical support. Familiar with manufacturing and design with a small caliber munitions manufacturer. Also, several years of experience with computer hardware and operating systems.


Education
05/98 The Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA
Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering
- Air and Space courses.
- Also some courses in basic robotics and basic electrical engineering.


Government
Clearance
1998-2006. Secret
- Military clearance from 1998 - 2005.
- Reactivated as a contractor clearance in 2006.


Relevant Experience
06/07-Present American Airlines Tulsa Airport, OK
Senior Engineer

SUMMARY: With all of my previous propulsion experiences, I have been placed in charge of all alternate parts projects for the Parts Development Engineering group (PDE) regarding all engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), and electrical systems across all aircraft fleets. I interact with most of the engine teams on a weekly basis and sometimes conduct status meetings to motivate the various groups that fall behind on projects.

As a senior engineer in the Parts Development Engineering group, it is my responsibility to review the technical data packages as they come in from Purchasing to determine if all information has been provided and then to review that information, including material analysis reports, inspection drawings, final machining drawings, and FAA paperwork. I then pass those projects on to the respective "cognizant engineer" for final review and signatures. Once I have received an approved project, it is my responsibility to close out the project and issue the paperwork to the proper departments.

In addition to handling projects, I have taken it upon myself to refine the process of handling parts projects by removing unnecessary or redundant steps and to present the information in the most clear and concise ways possible to the cognizant engineers. The process has come a long way in the 22 months since this group was formed.


06/98-05/05 Naval Air Systems Command Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD
Aerospace Engineer

SUMMARY: I was recruited directly from the Pennsylvania State University in the spring of 1998 and was brought into the Air 4.4 Propulsion and Power Division at Patuxent River NAS. My duties there consisted of managing specific Research and Development projects as a project engineer. One notable project was the Joint Turbine Advanced Gas Generator (JTAGG) program, which focused on developing higher temperatures and increased performance of turbo-shaft and turbo-prop engines with the aid of several major engine contractors. I attended frequent program and technical reviews to monitor the progress of the various engines and also reviewed Cost Schedule Status Reports (CSSR) on a monthly basis. I also worked with the Titanium Nitride Blade Coating Project, which focused on finding a suitable erosion resistant material for engine compressor blades.

After 18 months in the R&D branch, I transferred to 4.4's Engine Support branch where I was immediately placed in charge of the TF34 fuel control logistical issues that were plaguing the program. Within several months we went from dozens of bare firewalls (on S-3 Vikings) to several spare fuel controls sitting on the shelf at the Intermediate and Overhaul depots. I also managed an engineering project to find better and cheaper parts for the fuel controls and I worked on four fuel control Six Sigma projects that focused on improving turn around time at the depot, reducing unconfirmed failures at the organization level, updating and synchronizing Navy and contractor repair publications, and improving parts tracking at the depot to reduce parts shortages. Finally, I worked at Jacksonville NADEP on a four-month rotation, where I supported the TF34 fuel control and other sub-system repair shops directly.

In late 2001 I transferred again to 4.4's Fuel Systems, Controls, and Diagnostics branch to get more experience in fuel controls and fuel systems across multiple platforms. I primarily supported the T58 and T64 engine groups regarding fuel control technical and logistics issues and the CH-46 and CH-53 rotorcraft air system groups regarding fuel system technical issues. I also supported other platforms as specific needs arose. For example, I researched several flight clearance requests for new fuel pumps for the E-6B TACAMO program and assisted with an unmanned aerial target drone fuel system issue that caused fuel starvation to the target's engine when it went into a dive. I managed a few Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) projects, including a leak detection sensor project for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). I was solely responsible for this project through Phases I & II and reported directly to the SBIR office. My biggest achievement in this branch was assisting the CH-53 program office (PMA-261) with developing a new aircraft fuel system specification for the CH-53K upgrade, which was known as CH-53X at that time.

Other notes of interest:
* Level III certified in Systems Planning, Research, Design & Engineering (SPRD&E) for Defense Acquisition.
* Awarded with cash awards for various achievements on eight separate occasions.
* Attended many training classes, including:
o Cycle Analysis of Gas Turbines in July, 2002 at the USAF Academy.
o CF34 Minor Maintenance Course in October, 2000 at G.E.'s training facility in Evandale, OH.
o ACQ 101, ACQ 201, SYS 201, and SYS 301 Defense Acquisition courses.


01/95-05/96 US Airways Pittsburgh International Airport, PA
Assistant Propulsion Engineer
SUMMARY: Through the Pennsylvania State University's Cooperative Education Program, I was hired by US Airways at their repair and overhaul facility at Pittsburgh International Airport for the Spring 1995 semester. As an assistant Propulsion Engineer, all of my time was spent researching and writing new and existing repair procedures for JT8D engine parts, which flew on their 727, 737-200, DC-9, and MD-80 aircraft. I worked with shop personnel, planners, and management on a weekly basis, got experience with various machining and welding procedures, and became familiar with FAA-approved repair manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations. I became a valuable asset to the work force and was offered to stay on for three more semesters, including one semester of part-time work that included a full course load. At the end of each full-time semester I submitted a work summary report to the university and I received A's for all of those semesters.


06/05-06/06 ATK (L.C.A.A.P.) Independence, MO
Research & Development (R&D) Engineer
* Green Ammunition Program II - Project Engineer
* Responsible for managing budget and schedule for bullet manufacturing and building upgrades in the ballistics test range building to meet program needs.
* Responsible for creating and submitting progress reports for bullet manufacturing and building upgrades to the government.
* Organized weekly meetings with team members to track specific tasks within MS Project and to mitigate risks as they came up.
* Acted as a liaison between R&D, Safety, Security, Environmental Engineering, and Facility Engineering departments for all building upgrades / construction projects.
* Responsible for overseeing parts acquisition for bullet manufacturing, final cartridge inspection, packing, and delivery to the customer.
* Responsible for establishing classified procedures for classified computer equipment and their storage.
* Interacted with the customer on a weekly basis to ensure needs were being met and problems were being addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* Performed smaller projects on the side to meet the needs of the internal customers at Lake City.
* Awarded a year-end bonus in April 2006 for $976.00.
* Exposure to AutoCAD, which is a 2-D drafting software tool.
* Some working knowledge of the U.S. Army's ballistics software known as PRODAS.
* Working knowledge of Pro Engineer, which is a 3-D drafting software, tool.
* Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project.
* Trained in Statistical Process Control and MiniTab, which is a powerful statistical software tool.


Other
Experience
08/06-Pres. Aardvark Computers Blue Springs, MO
Owner/Operator
* Sole proprietorship for reselling, upgrading, and repairing AMD and Intel computer systems, components, and software.
* On-site support and repair for homes and businesses.
* Extensive knowledge of computer hardware assembly and configuration.
* Working knowledge of various Windows Operating Systems.
* Partnered with 5Linx for telecommunication solutions - www.5linx.net/aardvark (defunct)
* Partnered with MarketSmart TEK LLC - www.mktsmart.com
* Managed own business website - www.aardvarkcomputers.net (defunct)


05/96-05/98 RAMpage Computing State College, PA & Bethel Park, PA
Computer Technician
* Built, upgraded, and repaired IBM compatible computers.
* Performed on-site service and delivery.

Certifications
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