Amanda (Kindblad) Brown

• Install laboratory equipment and instrumentation for tests, research and process control.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints to develop run lists and ring-out sheets for new assemblies.
• Conduct tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures. Collaborate with production department to resolve technical problems.
• Perform mechanical and electronic troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material.
• Locate and investigate production concerns and help management implement corrective actions. Operating industrial equipment such as cranes, forklifts and hand tools.

*See Job Description for Triumph Group

• Performed inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on part 135 aircraft in accordance to company policy, manufacturer's recommendations and FAA regulations.
• Lead myself and team to work efficiently and successfully towards schedule-driven objectives. Driving execution demands balancing short- and long-term tactics and goals.
• Specialized in Avionics with a 14 CFR Part 145 certification for 24 month FAR 91.411/91.413 Avionics checks with a Return to Service Inspectors Authorization.

• Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification and alterations to in-flight entertainment systems on aircraft subject to FAA/CAA/EASE/CASA regulations.

• Assisted in performance of installation and testing of vehicle components and systems electrical/mechanical hardware.
• Assisted in verification of a variety of test procedures and performed in-process and acceptance verification of flight hardware.
• Assisted in support of integration of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical vehicle hardware including component installation and structural assembly and modification.
• Performed thermal material preparations and installations on vehicle hardware.
• Performed mechanical operations, including movement of vehicle hardware and equipment using overhead cranes and air-bearing systems.
• Performed electrical and mechanical preparations for and assisted in support of ambient and environmental systems tests such as integrated systems test, pyro-shock test, acoustic test, and thermal/vacuum test.
• Assisted in instrument installation and operation of electrical testing equipment, pneumatic systems testing, flight hardware deployments, and manual testing.
• Assisted in installation of breakout boxes, breakout cables, and instrumentation to troubleshoot test set-ups and hardware involved in tests. Fabricated, modified, and installed wire harness assemblies.

• Inspection/verification of in-process TESLA built materials. Root cause investigation/resolution of daily quality issues.
• Collect data to assist in quality improvement activities. Conduct audits and support corrective actions.
• Ability to drive objectives and make judgement calls with consideration to safety, quality and performance.
• Assisted Engineers in PFMEA and FFMEA for Drive-Train production line from concept to full production.

*See previous Vehicle Test Operations Technician job description.