SUMMARY:

• A Structural and mechanical systems aerospace engineer with 30 years’ experience. Given MRB authority from 7 aerospace companies for a wide variety of aircraft repairs. Been recognized for s for both space, mechanical systems, and structural designs. Over 15 years of management/executive multi - disciplined, cross-cultural team building experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PROJECT MANAGER

Confidential, Merritt Island, FL

Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership and management for the development of on orbit fueling/refueling transfer umbilical assemblies between the Dynetics HLS and ULA Centaur Tanker. Created master program schedules, tracked budget, trade studies and manpower estimates to various IPT’s related to the mission. Participated and presented technical updates during weekly/daily interface meetings as well as PDR and CDR. Performed several trade studies with associated risk assessments related to concepts and in corporate requirements updates from the IPT’s. Organized collaboration with ULA and other suppliers for a design integrated solution. Received recognition as a “major contributor” to the HLS program from Dynetics management.
• Plan and design of Dept of State Airwing modifications for the HH-60L fleet. Currently designing the structural and mechanical aspects of GAU-17 weapons systems developed consisting of a structural armament battery pallet providing independently powered M-134D mini gun operations without structural modifications to aircraft type design or airworthiness.

SR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Confidential - Melbourne, FL

Responsibilities:

• Create technical repair dispositions and substantiation to support aircraft (various types) supporting MRO heavy maintenance. Provide technical expertise to STS modification Center (Melbourne facility) for all engineering related issues during STC implementations.
• Compliance and knowledge of customer requirements and incorporating those requirements to all aspects of day-to-day operations and technical data produced.
• Obtain DER 8110-3 approvals for major repairs.
• Support aircraft on time return to service schedules.

SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Confidential - Melbourne, FL

Responsibilities:

• Created Flight Prep and production dispositions on 1.65-hour response average
• Correct and update production process plans, maintenance orders and work orders.
• Process improvements analysis
• Perform Root cause analysis.
• Creating rework and troubleshooting Maintenance Orders (MO’s) for Production and Flight Prep
• Mandated to create and submit repair dispositions for MRB approval.
• Use of CatiaV5 with Enovia, MES and SAP

SR MRB ENGINEER - Contract (Aerotek)

Confidential - Riverside, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design and write structural repair design dispositions for Boeing 737, 787, P8, Airbus A350, A320, Bombardier C Series, Embraer 170/190, and Mitsubishi Regional Jet.
• Repairs completed for composite and metallic structural repairs.
• Catia,V5 with Siemens Teamcenter using SAP.

SR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

• Perform Liaison engineer and project engineer functions supporting T-34, T-6, T-44, TH- 57 maintenance, and repair at FRCSE JAX.

SR MRB/LIAISON ENGINEER - Contract

Confidential - Greensboro, NC

Responsibilities:

• FAR Part 23 repair dispositions for composite and metallic structures and mechanical systems.
• Support Flight Test, static test, pre-production, and all aspects of compliance necessary for FAA TC and PC .
• Manufacturing Root Cause analysis and corrective action
• FAI and supplier defect dispositions with vendor qualification and auditing.
• Liaise with core engineering to improve Design for Manufacture.
• Assessed and revised supplier manufacturing processes resulting in improved performance and enhanced quality results.
• CATIA V5 with Siemens Team Center

VP of ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Joint Venture commercial start up engaged in the development of clean renewable energy engine technology integrated into developing biomass, existing solar thermal systems, and bio- fuels/biodiesel patented by Cyclone Power Technologies®.
• Created, trained, and mentored design and program level staff.
• Created the company’s budgets and financial objectives with $2.4 million starting capital.
• Created and implemented the enterprise software system, quality system and received ISO9001 .

SR MRB/LIAISON ENGINEER - Contract

Confidential - Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• OEM authority for repair disposition authority creating structural repair disposition and approvals for Boeing aircraft B737, 757and 767 Series aircraft during postproduction modifications.
• 24/7 operation supporting Part 145 MRO's and airlines nationally and internationally.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA parts 25, 26, and 145 operations required to provide support and immediate AOG responses.
• Ensure compliance to Boeing requirements.

SR. MANAGER

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Manager in charge of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet landing gear system team comprised of multi-disciplined, multinational engineers.
• Communicate customer requirements across multiple groups and suppliers related to system level design integration including in MSG-3 representing Sumitomo.
• Maintain Mitsubishi ICD and design requirements per FAA Part 25 conformity requirements.
• Managing all Reliability, Maintainability and Safety (RMS) activities per Part 25 compliance
• Trained Japanese staff in structural and mechanical systems design compliance as related to regulatory requirements.

SR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Confidential -Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

• Structural and mechanical Fleet Support Team (FST) engineer providing depot level and in-service support of T-45 Goshawk.
• Identified root cause of oil pressure failures significantly improving fleet readiness resulting in $2.2 Million program savings.
• Responsible for mechanical systems (hydraulic primary) as well as structural repairs
• Perform risk assessments and risk mitigation plans to the Fleet.
• Maintenance process reviews and troubleshooting improvements.

STAFF ENGINEER III - DESIGN TEAM LEADER

Confidential - Chula Vista, CA

Responsibilities:

• Leading a design team of 10 engineers designing engine pylon composite rear secondary structural components for the Airbus A380 and 787 Fan Cowl Project Engineer overseeing design- build contract (Italy).
• Creation and implementation of program corrective action plan incorporating customer requirements into revised engineering tasks and schedule using MS Project.
• Thorough knowledge of program requirements and executing those requirements across multiple disciplines and suppliers internationally.
• Reduced cost by 31%
• Increased produce ability by 26%.
• Exceeded customer requirements stated in Airbus SOW and IRD for schedule, weight, cost, aero and strength

SR. PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Responsibilities:

• Member of Fleet Support Team tasked for supporting Engineering Investigations (EI), support design modifications/ integration as well as Standard Depot Level Maintenance support (SDLM repairs) of US Navy F14 located at NAS JAX, AV-8B Harrier at MCAS Cherry Point and F/A-18 at NAS JAX.
• Assigned to Mechanical Systems (Landing Gear, Hydraulics and Fuel Systems) performing engineering investigations and mishap investigation with program acquired expertise of the F-14.
• Maintenance audits and perform root cause analysis.
• Mishap investigations (5)
• Structural work includes composites & metal materials repair and analysis using AutoCAD, CATIA, UG NX and Ansys.
• Created flight test and ground test plans for failure mode and maintenance analysis of F-14 hydraulic and fuel systems.
• Responsible for creating ECP's to improve reliability and improve aircraft maintenance fleet wide in the F-14 community and reduced all previous fuel system related issues by 96%.
• Revised NATOPS, Maintenance Manuals (MIM’s) and Maintenance Cards related to fuel system updates.
• Received Commendation letter from PMA-241 for fuel system corrective action program of the F-14 fleet.

DIRECTOR (VP) OF ENGINEERING

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• New technology startup/pilot program in Beijing.
• Responsible for establishing and managing multi- national, multi-disciplined design engineering team engaged in the development and pre-production of large Lithium-Ion batteries for the transportation industry.
• Managed an operating budget of $2 Million USD.
• Provided technical support for the executive staff with regard to capital investment and corporate management techniques utilized in the West.
• Created quality system for ISO 9001, created safety standards and reduced every departmental cost.
• Established quality system receiving AS9100:2000 .

MRB/QUALITY ENGINEER - Contract

Confidential - Mesa, AZ

Responsibilities:

• On loan to design department to create and test primary structural design and test modifications of MD 900 for Mexican Navy Gunship conversion program
• Performed QE functions to ensure compliance with AS9100 and FAR Part 27.
• Supplier MRB dispositions and corrective action
• Production MRB for structural and mechanical systems.
• Identified root cause and implemented corrective action resulting in production design and process improvements.
• Performed manufacturing process Verification and Validation.

PROJECT ENGINEER/SR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Confidential - West Palm Beach, FL

Responsibilities:

• Production improvement and cost reduction redesign for the PW -F119 engine assembly of the vectored exhaust nozzle, compressor, and stator assemblies.
• Supplier audit, liaison, and process V/V with 6 Sigma for cutting edge casting design and production.
• Produced solid model geometry for FEA and rapid prototyping (SLA).
• Provide design solutions using developmental and experimental manufacturing processes.
• Design of thin wall single crystal nickel castings.
• Project Engineer for F100-PW-229A Titanium inlet case and nosecone cast/machining with advanced
• As Project Engineer responsible for production improvement and cost reduction redesign for the
• PW - F A engine assembly of the inlet assembly.
• Successful completion of integral anti-icing system design and test program.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Confidential - New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities:

• Structural design of multi-lobe welded Aluminum internal LOX tank and systems delivery for the X-33 program.
• Tanks were primary airframe load path with structural and system level requirements to be incorporated concurrently throughout the design process.
• Onsite oversight and liaison of LOX tank integration at the Skunk Works.

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Confidential - Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Preliminary design of axial compressor case, centrifugal compressor casing and stator assembly for new AS900 prototype.
• Manufacturing liaison of prototype components and assemblies.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER -

Confidential - Cape Canaveral, FL

Responsibilities:

• Designed structural modifications for Pads 36 A & B MST and Umbilical Tower to assemble and launch the newly designed Atlas V rocket
• Reverse engineered the existing structural and systems installations of the Mobile Service and Umbilical Towers

SENIOR INTEGRATION ENGINEER

Confidential - Marietta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Design of forward and center fuselage systems installations for the C130J HERCULES
• Installations completed included avionics displays, emergency oxygen system, VHF antennas and radar components with primary and secondary structural modifications.
• Member of team under required by the RAF (primary customer) to achieve FAA Part 25 .
• Liaison support team investigation (Tiger Team) and documentation of forward and center fuselage structural design modifications.

STRUCTURAL & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGNER

Confidential - Melbourne, FL

Responsibilities:

• Design of airframe components for airframe modifications on for the Joint STARS program.
• Design work included machined parts, primary and secondary structural detail parts, assemblies and installations.
• Various system hydraulic and wire harness routing and installation.
• Upgrading and modification of all JStars Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Auxiliary Power Unit installation design, test leading to FAA STC approval.