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Brayden Peery

Marana, Az,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience at Raytheon Technologies, specializing in advanced mechanical design and prototyping. Proven expertise in CREO and SolidWorks, coupled with strong negotiation skills, has led to successful project outcomes and enhanced supplier relationships. Adept at risk management and mentoring, driving team success in high-stakes environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Raytheon Technologies
Tucson, Arizona
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (REA) for Air Frame design team responsible for 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.
  • Proactively identified potential risks in the design process and developed contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines or budgets.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

United States Air Force
Hill Air Force Base, UT
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Designed tools and fixtures for aircraft maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Conducted research to analyze feasibility and performance of equipment and systems.
  • Performed mechanical drawing checks to validate safe and cost-effective design criteria.
  • Developed internal processes for mechanical verification and product development initiatives.
  • Mentored early-career engineers to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer II

Raytheon Missile Systems
Tucson, Arizona
11.2016 - 08.2022
  • Led mechanical design engineering efforts for new development programs, managing TDP effectively.
  • Executed GD&T, mass properties analysis, and failure analysis for emerging technologies.
  • Coordinated integration of various design disciplines to enhance new product development.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and procedures to support development initiatives.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering growth and technical proficiency.

Lead Test Engineer

Ottobock Health Care
10.2011 - 11.2016
  • Developed tooling and fixturing to test all requirements effectively.
  • Collaborated with international team on test machine development.
  • Led development testing for multiple ongoing projects.
  • Conducted market release and compliance testing for new products.
  • Participated in ISO committee for prosthetic foot testing and standardization.
  • Performed extensive data analysis and generated comprehensive reports.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ottobock Health Care
06.2008 - 10.2011
  • Developed structural designs for multiple prosthetic foot projects.
  • Extensive carbon composite mold and tool design.
  • Machine and process development
  • Developed Statistical Process Controls for manufacturing.
  • Planned and evaluated results of analysis, modeling and experiments.
  • Work extensively with carbon fiber composites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2010

Skills

  • CREO and SolidWorks CAD software
  • MTS and Instron testing systems
  • Product data management systems
  • Carbon fiber composites expertise
  • Mechanical design principles
  • Process validation and statistical analysis
  • GD&T/Engineering Drawings
  • Product development methodologies
  • Finite element analysis techniques
  • Prototyping methods

Certification

MTS Controller Applications with Multipurpose Test Software
ANSYS Mechanical & DesignerModeler
Top Secret Government Clearance
Awarded US Patent: 11543220, 11555678. (2) other pending

Timeline

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Raytheon Technologies
06.2024 - 06.2025

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

United States Air Force
08.2022 - 05.2024

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer II

Raytheon Missile Systems
11.2016 - 08.2022

Lead Test Engineer

Ottobock Health Care
10.2011 - 11.2016

Mechanical Design Engineer

Ottobock Health Care
06.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Utah

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