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Andrew Hong

Bombardier
Desoto,TX
5
years of professional experience

Experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in mechanical design, product integration, and aerospace manufacturing. Proficient in CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and design documentation, with extensive collaboration across program management, suppliers, and quality teams. Focused on resolving production challenges and implementing engineering solutions to improve manufacturability, reliability, and product performance.

Work History

Methods Engineer

2 Months
Bombardier | 06.2026 - Current
  • Identified recurring manufacturing issues and applied root cause analysis tools to implement corrective actions, reducing rework and product damage.
  • Conducted cost and manufacturability analyses of proposed design changes and presented findings to design teams, enhancing production efficiency and mitigating manufacturing risks.
  • Developed and optimized manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement design changes for improved product quality.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on process failures, identifying corrective actions and preventive measures.

Contract Mechanical Engineer

2 Years 1 Month
Multiple Clients | 03.2023 - 04.2025
  • Designed new composite plugs according to customer requirements
  • Documented engineering change requests and maintained design records to ensure compliance and facilitate handoffs to production
  • Managed ECO/ECN changes to streamline design processes
  • Collaborated with team to develop innovative products and concepts for production

Mechanical Engineer

4 Months
AQS, Inc. | 11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Streamlined box builds and identified manufacturing bottlenecks using Kaizen principles, enhancing quality control and efficiency
  • Implemented corrective actions for manufacturing issues and identified nonconforming hardware, applying root cause analysis to address failure points
  • Documented assembly checklists and inspection criteria to strengthen quality control, improving traceability and minimizing rework incidents
  • Used 3D printing to create custom jigs and tooling for assemblies to maximize productivity

Structural Engineer

1 Year 8 Months
Tower Engineering Solutions | 03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Conducted FEA analysis on cell tower mounts ensuring compliance with ASCE building codes and regulations
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing analysis results, redesign recommendations for failing mounts, and associated cost estimates

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas At Arlington | Arlington, TX | 01-2019

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Texas At Austin | Austin, TX | 01-2016

Skills

Ansys Workbench
SolidWorks
Microsoft Office
GD&T
3D printing
Design for manufacturability
Computer-aided design

Timeline

Methods Engineer

Bombardier
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Contract Mechanical Engineer

Multiple Clients
03.2023 - 04.2025Read More

Mechanical Engineer

AQS, Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Structural Engineer

Tower Engineering Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2022Read More

University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Science from Physics
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Andrew Hong