Blake Shupe
Tremonton,UT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Northrop Grumman
06.2020 - Current
- Designed and analyzed manufacturing processes for automated equipment and structural tooling.
- Supported various programs, including Sentinel and BOLE, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Processed MRB and engineering changes for SLS to ensure compliance with specifications.
General Atomics
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Processed shop aids to support manufacturing processes.
- Processed Material Review Board (MRB) documentation to support the Predator B program.
Quantumtec Engineering
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Designed and analyzed tooling and automation projects.
- Supported various commercial projects and aircraft for Hill Air Force Base.
Shupe Electric Inc.
09.2006 - 10.2009
- Apprenticed as an electrician for residential and commercial projects.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Utah State University
01.2017
Associates - Business
Weber State University
01.2009
Skills
- Design experience and product development
- Aerospace and automation
- SolidWorks, NX, and Ansys
- Mathcad and Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Creo and Cura
- Technical communication and writing
- Oral presentations
- Liaison support
- 3D printing analysis
- Electrical construction
Hobbies and Interests
- Mechanic: Rebuilding and repairing car and dirt bike engines.
- Physical Activities: Lifting weights, hunting, softball.
Service Experience
Served an LDS Mission to Calgary, AB., 2009-2011, Communication skills, Public speaking, Street contacting
Applicable Work Skills
Designed tooling for machining composite fairings. Designed tooling for case prep and winding operations for Sentinel and SLS Booster programs., Designed and manufactured automated machines that make aluminum shingles for a private construction company., Helped private entrepreneurs design medical devices, recreational tools, and recreational equipment., Solidworks, NX, Ansys (FEA), Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Creo, Mathcad, Cura, Used PowerPoint and CAD software to explain designs and models to customers in preliminary, critical, and final design reviews., Wrote detailed instructions for the assembly and operation of tooling components., Supported production of MQ-9 Reaper by submitting drawing changes, providing dispositions for nonconforming parts, and providing shop aids for technicians. Supported the production of composite and metallic parts to optimize for manufacturing, quality, and design groups., Supported 3d printing projects for MQ-9 control surface and tail assemblies. These projects used multiple types of materials, used mainly for low precision tooling aids., Wrote peer reviewed stress analysis reports for Sentinel and SLS Programs. Reports included FEA, fatigue, and weld analysis., Apprenticed for seven years as an electrician with one year of technical schooling.
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Affiliations
Served an LDS mission to Canada, 2009-2011
Timeline
Northrop Grumman
06.2020 - Current
General Atomics
05.2018 - 06.2020
Quantumtec Engineering
02.2012 - 05.2018
Shupe Electric Inc.
09.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelor's of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Utah State University
Associates - Business
Weber State University