Brayden Peery
Santaquin,UT
Summary
Accomplished Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record at Raytheon Technologies, specializing in mechanical design, technical leadership and testing. Expert in CREO/Solidworks and carbon fiber composites, I've led teams to innovate and secure patents, significantly enhancing product development and manufacturing processes. Skilled in fostering supplier relationships and mentoring engineers, I drive projects to success with a keen focus on results and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer REA
Raytheon Technologies($160000/yr)
05.2024 - Current
- Lead Mechanical Engineer (REA) for AUR (All Up Round) Air Frame design team. Responsible for late stage air frame test vehicle, including the creation of Telemetry, instrumentation and assembly drawings.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for high-quality components at competitive prices.
Mechanical/Process Engineer
United States Air Force($128000/yr)
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for all tool and fixture design for aircraft maintenance
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant and cost-effective design criteria.
- Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development and factory processes.
- Mentored early career engineers
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems($140000/yr)
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in an IPT in charge of the Technical Data Package for multiple developing products. Managed 20 engineers of various disciplines in multiple locations.
- Supported multiple proposal efforts for government contracts, contributing to various parts including Basis of Estimates (BOE) and the creation of the Statement of Work (SOW).
- Worked extensively with government customers to coordinate timelines and ensure CDRLs (Contract Deliverables) were met on time.
- Presented data and design progress in PDR/CDR design reviews to multiple government customers.
- Coordinated efforts with suppliers to deliver products for a compressed timeline.
- Mentored early career engineers, helping to develop technical knowledge and skill.
Senior Mechanical Engineer II
Raytheon Missile Systems($115000/yr)
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Lead Mechanical Engineer (REA) responsible for the Technical Design Package (TDP) for new product, including the creation of 3D models, analysis, technical drawings and prototypes.
- Provided technical leadership for all mechanical engineers on the team including performing brainstorming, Peer reviews, FRB (Failure Review Board) and analysis reviews for
- Designed multiple critical components for new product which yielded multiple design patents.
- Coordinated the efforts of 22 engineers to design and build a new product from design concept to prototype in 18 months.
- Performed Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and CN (Change Notice) for released products.
- Mentored young engineers helping to developed their technical knowledge and skills by working "hands on" with each team member.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems($110000/yr)
10 2016 - 03.2017
- Mechanical Design REA (Responsible Engineering Authority) for Integrated Product Team (IPT) for an emerging product. Responsible for mechanical design of mass mockup versions of the product and assembly coordination for vibration, structural and environmental testing.
- ·Member of research team to analyze and determine feasibility of 3D printed metals to be used in extreme environmental conditions.
- Taught a Design Intent class for new and incoming engineers
- Facilitated seamless communication between engineering teams and other departments to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
Lead Test Engineer
Ottobock Health Care(72000/yr)
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Lead a team responsible for all market release and development testing
- Responsible for the design of all test fixtures, test scripts and protocols for all market release and development testing.
- Developed multiple innovative sub-scale tests for carbon fiber components.
- Member of ISO (International Organization of Standardization) for lower limp prosthetics. Worked with international, multidisciplinary team to develop new testing standards for prosthetics.
- Headed a team for the development of new testing capabilities that incorporate quantitative foot function.
- Responsible for all failure/data analysis and the generation of all testing reports.
Mechanical Development Engineer
Ottobock Health Care ($66000/yr)
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Work extensively with carbon fiber composites, developing everything from layups to test fixtures for composite components.
- Worked on a integrated product team (ITP) to develop prosthetics. I was responsible for the design and testing of multiple carbon fiber components as well as how they interface with product.
- Worked closely with production to transition development products to manufacturing where created developed processes and assembly specifications
- Worked closely with quality to developed statistical process controls for manufactured components
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT2010
Skills
- CREO/Solidworks CAD Software Packages
- Leadership/Mentorship
- Failure Investigation/Analysis
- Carbon Fiber Composites
- Mechanical Design
- Geometric Dimension and Tolerance
- Process Validation/Statistical Analysis
- Tool and Fixture Design
- New Product Development
Certification
MTS Controller Applications with Multipurpose Test Software
ANSYS Mechanical & DesignerModeler
Fanuc Robotic Certification
Secret/SAP Government Clearance
6 Sigma
CORE Champion
Awarded US Patent No: 11,543,220, 11,555,678, (2) others pending.
Timeline
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer REA
Raytheon Technologies($160000/yr)
05.2024 - Current
Mechanical/Process Engineer
United States Air Force($128000/yr)
08.2022 - 05.2024
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems($140000/yr)
02.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Mechanical Engineer II
Raytheon Missile Systems($115000/yr)
03.2017 - 02.2019
Lead Test Engineer
Ottobock Health Care(72000/yr)
10.2011 - 11.2016
Mechanical Development Engineer
Ottobock Health Care ($66000/yr)
06.2008 - 10.2011
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Raytheon Missile Systems($110000/yr)
10 2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
MTS Controller Applications with Multipurpose Test Software
ANSYS Mechanical & DesignerModeler
Fanuc Robotic Certification
Secret/SAP Government Clearance
6 Sigma
CORE Champion
Awarded US Patent No: 11,543,220, 11,555,678, (2) others pending.
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