Brandon Ashley
Lee
Summary
To further develop my understanding of laser systems from design to end user.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in engineering principles and project coordination. Facilitated successful project completions by leveraging technical skills and collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Envision Technology
06.2023 - Current
- Training of Tech Ops Personnel for transition to production
- Process writing
- Troubleshooting and dispositioning of rework and Fields Returns
- Test Set up for failure analysis of issues
- Product improvement via fixture improvement
- Working with multiple engineering departments to streamline production
Senior Optical Engineer
BAE Systems
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Training of Tech Ops Personnel for transition to production
- Process writing
- Bread board work to prove out theories and designs
- Working with multiple groups to design test fixtures as well as production fixtures
- Failure analysis
- Testing of laser components
- Product improvement through Design Engineering Review analysis and testing
- Working independently to maintain schedule and program needs
Optical Engineer II
BAE Systems
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Training of Tech Ops Personnel for transition to production of an IRCM (Infrared Counter Measure) laser program
- Process verification and improvement
- Rework analysis of optical units
- Processing of data collected from functional tests
- Field return diagnostics
- Set-up of optical test beds
- Failure Review Board analysis and testing
- Product improvement through Design Engineering Review analysis and testing
- Failure analysis of optical units
- Key player in helping SALT be the first laser program to not go into the RED in its first year
Optical Engineering Assistant – Optical Engineering
BAE Systems
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Inspect and test optical components
- Perform test bed alignments in labs for building and Characterizing optical benches (the laser and optical parametric oscillator (OPO) system generating the jamming light in an IRCM system)
- Perform pump laser and OPO alignment for prototype and production laser systems
- Perform functional testing on completed optical benches
- Provide support to Operations through non-standard testing
- Key member of the engineering team that assisted the transitions of laser systems from Engineering to Production and provide procedural documentation
- Train new personnel in building and testing procedures
- Perform testing for new optical components
Optical Engineering Assistant - Operations
BAE Systems
08.2008 - 04.2014
- Inspect and test optical components
- Perform table alignments in labs for building and testing optical benches
- Perform pump laser and OPO alignment for production laser systems
- Perform functional testing on completed optical benches
- Provide support to engineering through non-standard testing
- Train new personnel in building and testing procedures
Laser Service Technician
Resonetics Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for preventive maintenance of all laser systems
- Performed optical alignments on laser systems
- Performed high and low voltage repairs
- Travel to customer locations for repair and preventive maintenance
Third Shift Production Supervisor
Resonetics Inc.
07.2000 - 08.2007
- Responsible for hiring and training of employees
- Performed scheduling and placement of employees to ensure product flow and achieve productivity deadlines as set forth by Production Manager
- Performed employee performance reviews and responsible for handling disciplinary issues
- Responsible for inventory control and ordering and receiving of product
- Worked with related departments to refine current procedures and create new protocols to optimize productivity while minimizing budgetary overages
- Interfaced with all departments to streamline workflow and maximize productivity
- Responsible for completion of ISO qualification paperwork and continuing of employee training to ensure that quality standards are achieved and maintained
- Responsible for microscope inspection of product
- Responsible for quality control with consistent employee audits to verify adherence to all protocols
- Performed all functions required to run and maintain equipment
- Performed set up and breakdown of equipment
- Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting
- Operated CO2 and Excimer lasers and gained knowledge of YAG lasers
- Edited and updated programs using Visual Basic programming language
Education
No Degree - Biology
Keene State College
Keene, NHSkills
- Experience with optical lab equipment eg oscilloscopes, power meters, IR Cameras, and spectrometers
- Experience with CO2, Excimer and solid state laser systems
- Familiarity with ISO Standards and clean room procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively across all types of departments and personnel
- Independent worker
- Self-driver to complete tasks with minimal to no supervision
- Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
- Experience with repairing electrical systems and soldering
- Experience with Visual Basic programming language: Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, Excel
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing processes
- Process development
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Maintenance planning
- Staff supervision
- Design and manufacturing reviews
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Product troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Procedure documentation
- Documentation
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Responsible and dependable
- Workspace organization
Accomplishments
- Head Optical Bench Technician on ATIRCM program as well as the SALT program
- Named Employee of The Quarter 2009 BAE ATICRM
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Envision Technology
06.2023 - Current
Senior Optical Engineer
BAE Systems
02.2018 - 06.2023
Optical Engineer II
BAE Systems
10.2015 - 02.2018
Optical Engineering Assistant – Optical Engineering
BAE Systems
04.2014 - 10.2015
Optical Engineering Assistant - Operations
BAE Systems
08.2008 - 04.2014
Laser Service Technician
Resonetics Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2008
Third Shift Production Supervisor
Resonetics Inc.
07.2000 - 08.2007
No Degree - Biology
Keene State College
Similar Profiles
James Alan XavierJames Alan Xavier
Sales Head at Envision Technology SolutionsSales Head at Envision Technology Solutions
Jody McGlynnJody McGlynn
Project Support Associate at Envision Technology AdvisorsProject Support Associate at Envision Technology Advisors
Kelly DelaneyKelly Delaney
Client Account Director at Envision Pharma GroupClient Account Director at Envision Pharma Group
Ashton MartinezAshton Martinez
Lube Service Technician at Quick LaneLube Service Technician at Quick Lane
William FisherWilliam Fisher
Marine Forklift at Legendary Marina Management And ConsultingMarine Forklift at Legendary Marina Management And Consulting