Amber Kirkland
Ogden
Summary
Adept Design Engineer with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman, excelling in CAD development and product design. Spearheaded critical modifications for the Minuteman III program, demonstrating exceptional analytical skills and a knack for innovative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Engineer
Colsa Corporation
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Onsite engineer for Hill AFB fighter training aircraft program.
- Provided engineering support to keep aircraft in the air.
- Projects included supporting the installation of modifications and securing new products to replace obsolete parts.
Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked on the GSSC, Minuteman III program.
- Provide engineering design, CAD, drafting for Launch Facility Support Systems.
- Support multi-functional team on meeting design requirements and deadlines.
- Developed detailed 3D models and drawings, ensuring accurate communication of design intent to fabrication teams.
- Created CAD parts for machining and sheet metal fabrication.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Performed analysis on technical designs and prototypes in development stage.
Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed Martin
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Assist the electrical harness routing team on completing organic change orders.
- Generate CAD models and drawings using CATIA and CCD for incorporation in organic change orders.
- Prepare reports incorporating all requested modification changes.
Mechanical Engineer
L3 Technologies TCS
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Modification Design Engineer
- Developed and designed for 3 different projects.
- Develop 16 design components.
- Compiled weight and balance data for 2 projects.
- Modeled all components using 3D modeling software.
- Ensured all designs met structural strengths and durability requirements.
- Provided on-site engineering support to ensure successful installation on first aircraft.
- Developed mechanical drawings for parts, assemblies and installations.
- Drafted 27 mechanical drawings for 6 different projects.
- Evaluate drawings for accuracy of dimensions, scaling, tolerances, formatting, and function.
- Generate Technical Assistant Requests to facilitate necessary drawing revisions.
- Develop dispositions for AFMC Form 202 and TARs.
- Revise models and drawings per associated TAR.
- Research, calculate, and organize data into technical reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2016
Skills
- Design Engineer
- CAD development
- Materials science
- Materials Manufacturing
Timeline
General Engineer
Colsa Corporation
09.2023 - 06.2024
Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
04.2020 - 01.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed Martin
11.2018 - 04.2020
Mechanical Engineer
L3 Technologies TCS
08.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
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