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Burton L. Smith

Willcox,USA

Summary

Professional designer with broad experience prepared to excel in this role. Demonstrated ability to drive impactful results through innovative solutions and efficient problem-solving. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliability and success in dynamic environments. Core skills include project management, technical design and troubleshooting.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Engineer-Contract

SIE, Chatsworth
02.2023 - Current
  • Assigned to SIE as an Sr. Mechanical Engineer for the Supernumerary Area on A330-300 passenger to freighter conversion. Lead and advised vendors on monument design and report progress to customers during weekly IPT meetings. Coordinate design changes with other ATA’s Sr Engineers. Present design concepts at customer PDR and CDR. Provide support at vendor facility when required. System used: CATIA V5

Engineer-Contract

Jormac Aerospace, Largo FL
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assigned to Jormac Aerospace as an Engineer. As a team member of the engineering group, I utilized multiple CAD systems to contributed designs for the outboard support and ceiling grid structures. I participate in meetings with customer to present design and opportunities of improvements. System used: CATIA V5, AutoCad

Engineer-Contract

Alaska Airlines, Seattle WA
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assigned to Alaska Airlines as an Engineer. I resolved engineering issues for Interiors and Payloads. Projects included working with team members across enterprise to development of cargo compartment renumbering system to reduce weight and balance errors by cargo handlers. This included mockups for evaluation by team members and key cargo handler supervisors and Safety Team. System used: AutoCad

Engineer-Contract

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation America, Seattle WA
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assigned to Mitsubishi Aircraft (MITAC) in Seattle, Washington to interface with suppliers on Cargo Linings, Galleys and Lavs for the MRJ-200 passenger jet. Our team worked with our suppliers to by creating ICM’s and SED’s to convey design intent and establish design responsibilities between MITAC and suppliers. We worked through design conflicts with our suppliers and reported our findings and solutions back to MITAC in Nagoya, Japan. System used: Catia V5

Drafter/Designer-Contract

Alaska Airlines, Seattle WA
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Assigned to Alaska Airlines as an Engineer/Drafter. I contributed detail, assembly, installation drawings, as well as, wire diagrams for Interiors, Avionics, Power Plant, Systems, Structures and AOG departments. I consult with all engineering departments as required to revise the Interiors Placard Manual to ensure aircraft compliance with FAA regulation. I worked with Material group for the Engineering evaluation of PMA parts. Current design project is the redesign of the “Evacuation Slide Armed Warning Strap” that will help prevent accidental deployment of the evacuation slide. This project affects all 737-NG aircraft in Alaska’s fleet. System used: AutoCad, Solidworks

Design Engineer-Contract

AIS International, Lynnwood, WA
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Contributed Layout of Sidewalls and Ceiling including for Airbus A340-500 conversion to VIP Jet. Traveled to customer facility to document current condition of aircraft and support Layout and design process while onsite I Interface with Design, Stress and Manufacturing groups as well as the customer to ensure optimal design. System used: Catia V5, Enovia

Design Engineer-Contract

Aviation Partners – Boeing, Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • I contributed detail, assembly and installation designs and drafting for structural support of 737-NG wing, for winglet installation. Designs included stringer 6, stringer 8, stringer 9, stringer 10, stringer 13 and stringer 14. I Interface with Stress group and Manufacturing group to ensure optimal design and, Program management for deliverables. System used: Catia V5, Enovia

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Everett, WA
06.2010 - 12.2012
  • I worked with the section 42 structure group on the 747-8. I research and resolve CARs and ELRs as well as product improvement and weight savings. I have also worked section 47/48 structure group for 787-8. Responsibilities there included research and resolution of engineering issues such as moisture control and shear tie tolerance relief studies. I facilitate resolutions with partners and coordinate with stress. System used: Catia V5, Enovia and Teamcenter.

Design Engineer-Contract

Lockheed Martin - STS, Fort Worth, TX
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • I contributed designs and drafting for support equipment to the JSF F-35 fighter program. I generated Interface Control Package (ICP), Engineering Evaluation Test (EET), Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and Scope of Work (SOW) documents. Release software used Teamcenter and Windchill System used: Catia V5

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle WA
02.2007 - 08.2009
  • I worked for Keel Skin and Stringer group for 747-8I section 46. Responsibilities include design and drafting of skins, stringers and circumferential splice (STA 1740). I interface with Stress group and Frame group to ensure optimal design. I contributed designs and drafting of primary structure for section 48 of the 747-8F. This includes bulkheads and backup fittings. I also contributed designs and drafting of full scale test fixture for static and fatigue testing of 787 including evener system, wing up bending, wing down bending, catch system, body up bending and body down bending systems. System used: Catia V4.2.4

Field Engineer-Contract

Heath Tecna, Bellingham, WA
07.2006 - 01.2007
  • I worked in customer support as a field engineer assigned to Lan Chile to resolve engineering issues on multiple STC modifications at the FAA repair station in Santiago, Chile. I worked with ARs and ODARs to resolve discrepancies between engineering, installation and FAA FAR requirements in structural design, interiors design and electrical designs for 767 retrofit program. System used: Catia 4.2.4 and Catia V5

Design Engineer/Project Manager

Triumph Composites Inc., Spokane, WA
07.2005 - 07.2006
  • I took a lead role in setting up the engineering design department, which included research and evaluation of PDM systems, setting up Catia V5 training, writing Drafting and Design manual and taking a lead role in ISO9001 certification. I was assigned as lead engineer on 3P team for the development of the threadless fastener system for floor panels, and was appointed project manager for 787 lightweight ducting programs. System used: Catia 4.2.4 and Catia V5

Design/Field Engineer-Contract

Heath Tecna, Bellingham, WA
02.2004 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for interior designs of attachment of Lav, Galleys, partitions as well as installation of seat tracks. Worked with manufacturing to resolve design issues and implement design improvements. I also was assigned to work in customer support as a field engineer to resolve engineering issues at FAA Repair Stations for STC Modifications completed in Mobile, Alabama; Beijing, China; Amsterdam, Netherlands and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tool Design-Contract

PDS, Seattle, WA
10.2003 - 01.2004
  • Worked on design and drafting of the tool to test up bending, down bending and torsion of winglets. System used: Catia 4.2.4

Design Engineer-Contract

Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, TX
02.2003 - 10.2003
  • Assigned to Return to Flight wire harness group for the V-22 Osprey. I worked with mechanics to optimize wire harness configurations for the wing and nacelle. System used: Catia 4.2.4

Catia Consultant-Contract to Hire

Translation Technology Inc., Spokane, WA
12.1999 - 02.2003
  • I advised the product development team in its design and implementation of software eccentric tools required for the first Native-to-Native CAD Translation System between major 3D CAD programs. I assisted in the development of documentation and protocol for the process of CAD Translations. System used: Catia V4, Catia V5, Pro/E, UG18, SDRC8 and Solid Works

Designer-Contract

CDI, Phoenix, AZ
03.1999 - 05.1999
  • Design and drafting of aircraft engine components and support structure using advanced 3D solid modeling, surfacing techniques as well as GD&T. System used: Catia

Designer-Contract

VisionAire Corporation, Clearwater, FL
10.1998 - 02.1999
  • I was assigned to VisionAire, VA-10, Vantage design team. Designs included composite fuselage and structural components, horse collars, support structure landing gear bay and engine mount. System used: Unigraphics.

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle, WA
09.1996 - 06.1998
  • I was assigned to Wing Responsibility Center - 757-300 and 767-400. Contributed designs for flap and outboard flap configuration, flutter weight, flutter weight ribs and complex ribs. System used: Catia V4.1.9

Engineer

Harpers, Post Falls, ID
02.1994 - 09.1996
  • I was responsible for Design of executive interiors and storage systems. Designs include complex sheet metal assemblies for punching and foaming equipment. Provided technical support and assistance to shop for fabrication, assembly of products, and equipment optimization Projects include: creation and implementation of coil steel scrap reduction plan: Optimization of automated paint line quality and through put: feasibility study for manufacturing of product line with pre-painted coil steel. System used: Catia V4.1.7, SDRC Master Series

Architectural Designer

Oak Creek Construction, Sandpoint, ID
03.1991 - 02.1994
  • I was responsible for guiding clients through the design and construction process of their custom home. Other responsibilities included creating construction time line, schedule sub-contractors and process change orders.

Technical Designer

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle, WA
10.1989 - 03.1991
  • I worked from engineering concept models to create production drawings involving the usage of formed metals, extrusions, casting, plastics and advanced composite materials with the extensive usage of honeycomb panels. Projects included attendant seat partitions, moveable class divider, and outboard and center stowage units. Cad System used: Catia

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Spokane, Washington

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Team management
  • Project management
  • Technical presentation
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Technical expertise
  • Product development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience using Catia
  • 2D and 3D modeling
  • Design optimization
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Sr. Engineer-Contract

SIE, Chatsworth
02.2023 - Current

Engineer-Contract

Jormac Aerospace, Largo FL
11.2021 - 02.2023

Engineer-Contract

Alaska Airlines, Seattle WA
02.2019 - 03.2020

Engineer-Contract

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation America, Seattle WA
02.2018 - 12.2018

Drafter/Designer-Contract

Alaska Airlines, Seattle WA
01.2015 - 02.2018

Design Engineer-Contract

AIS International, Lynnwood, WA
08.2014 - 11.2015

Design Engineer-Contract

Aviation Partners – Boeing, Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 05.2014

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Everett, WA
06.2010 - 12.2012

Design Engineer-Contract

Lockheed Martin - STS, Fort Worth, TX
08.2009 - 05.2010

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle WA
02.2007 - 08.2009

Field Engineer-Contract

Heath Tecna, Bellingham, WA
07.2006 - 01.2007

Design Engineer/Project Manager

Triumph Composites Inc., Spokane, WA
07.2005 - 07.2006

Design/Field Engineer-Contract

Heath Tecna, Bellingham, WA
02.2004 - 07.2005

Tool Design-Contract

PDS, Seattle, WA
10.2003 - 01.2004

Design Engineer-Contract

Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, TX
02.2003 - 10.2003

Catia Consultant-Contract to Hire

Translation Technology Inc., Spokane, WA
12.1999 - 02.2003

Designer-Contract

CDI, Phoenix, AZ
03.1999 - 05.1999

Designer-Contract

VisionAire Corporation, Clearwater, FL
10.1998 - 02.1999

Technical Designer-Contract

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle, WA
09.1996 - 06.1998

Engineer

Harpers, Post Falls, ID
02.1994 - 09.1996

Architectural Designer

Oak Creek Construction, Sandpoint, ID
03.1991 - 02.1994

Technical Designer

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle, WA
10.1989 - 03.1991

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting Technology

ITT Technical Institute

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