Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Specializing in integration and test on first of model builds including the 787, USAF KC-46A and NASA SLS. Expertise in experimental environments, remote operations, test conduct, and instrumentation. Always looking for a new challenge.
Coordinating across company divisions to standup and accredit a new test facility for pathfinding and risk reduction for ground and flight testing. Accomplishments • Responsible for a combined team of Quality / Mission Assurance, touch labor, manufacturing and test engineers (~30 people) to lead and execute the test campaign. • Creating the test infrastructure, training, documentation and auditing ability for a DCMA program at our facility • Coordinating across IPTs to level set expectations and create command media and RAAs to be used at both program and division levels. • Developing talent (Test Directors and Test Conductors) for future leadership opportunities. • Identified and Realized cost savings of $750,000 with prudent re-use / redeployment of existing assets from other sites/programs as well as aggressively scrutinizing/minimizing build requirements. • Actively mentoring 2 minority Top Performers Certifications • Secret Security Clearance • Special Program Access (SAP) • ATF Employee Possessor License (Explosive Ordnance) Competencies • Proficiency with SCCB and NWRM accreditation processes • Proficiency in creating and implementing IWOs for work across divisions • Proficiency with coordinating packing/transportation of classified assets / GFE
Charged with the development and execution of testing at the segment level for first-of-model AVE Accomplishments • Lead of a combined interdisciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, software) of engineers developing test plans, procedures, and CDRLs for a first-of-model EMD program. • Responsible for the creation and implementation of a framework to accommodate near on-demand testing using on-site resources • ERB board member tasked with review/approval of changes affecting AVE • Supported Developmental IMU testing & evaluation at Holloman AFB high speed test track in Alamogordo, NM. • Support Wind Tunnel Testing at the AEDC VKF facility at Arnold AFB in Manchester, TN. • Founder/Chairman of the ECHO (Employee Charity Outreach) COF (Community Outreach Fund) of Utah which raises and distributes money to local non-profits 501(c)3s. • Spearheaded an exploratory committee to form a T4C (Technology for Change) team to assist with the preservation/restoration of the Great Salt Lake • Hold recurring mentoring sessions for interns and new hires on topics including finance, law, and insurance as well as how to adapt to the workplace. Competencies • Proficiency with Wind Tunnel Testing planning and execution • Proficiency with High Speed Test Track planning and execution • Proficiencies with DOORS, NX, CAMEO and CPLM
Lead Propulsion Test Engineer / Test Director for Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage, Developmental Test Planning for Exploration Upper Stage (EUS). Accomplishments • Successful implementation of new testing regime for first of model product at a new site. • Responsible for the creation and implementation of a framework to allow for near on-demand testing using on-site resources. • Accountable as Test Director for a team of test engineers. Responsible for prioritizing and delegating work to best serve frequently changing program priorities. • Active mentoring of a multitude of new engineers. Acclimatization to Boeing corporate culture and best practices. Certifications • Non-Destructive Testing Certification as Level 1 Helium Leak Test and Pressure Decay Test • Non-Production MRB authority Competencies • General systems level knowledge of Space Launch System • Specific knowledge of rocket propulsion systems and testing needed to conform to engineering requirements. • Planning of test integration architecture and how it relates to production requirements
Deputy Lead Instrumentation Engineer on VH001 (first of model, KC-46A USAF) from spar lay down through certification. Accomplishments • Found creative staffing solutions to maintain a 24/7/365 test schedule with 50% less staff than previous test campaigns, saving money for a cost sensitive program. • Liaison Engineering expertise was honed by incorporating previously released drawing onto an active test platform. • Over 1500 hours of flight test experience both as an Instrumentation Engineer and Test Conductor. • Experience coordinating assets from multiple organizations (Boeing, FAA, USAF) for combined missions along with learning standard operating procedures for operating on government facilities. • Operation of multiple classified data systems. Familiarity with classified data handling protocols. • Relied upon for execution of program milestones (First receiver refueling on KC-46A, Fuel onload Fatigue testing between KC-10 and KC-46A) Certifications • Military Physiological/Altitude Chamber Qualification
Designed and released over 50 drawings for multiple programs including 787-9, P-8I, 747PIP & KC-46. Thorough understanding of M&PT, Flammability and stress requirements for new designs and unique applications. Accomplishments • Selected as one of two engineers to supervise drawing release schedule for Flight Test Tanker Design Department due to exemplary interpersonal skills. Managed workflow for ~50 designers, drafters and checkers and coordinated efforts between production and test teams. Competencies • CATIA – Part Design, GSD, Part Assy, Tubing workbenches. ENOVIA, BAAN-ERP, Velocity, PSDS, PDM, SPEED, ETAC, ISIS, Gated Development Process, IVT