Chad Zimmermann
Lutz
Summary
Obtain a challenging position with a leading company that will utilize my experience, skills and education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Foursquare Designs
03.2020 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
Co-Owner
Hoover Architectural of Tampa
04.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Director of Engineering
Hoover Architectural Products
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Grew existing client relationships through consistent communication and effective contact.
Lead Powerplant and Mechanical System Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Leading a team of 6 engineers responsible for designing, testing and certifying all the powerplant and mechanical systems on a re-winging and turbine re-engining program, fuel injected reciprocating re-engining program, several avionics upgrade programs and several small sustaining programs.
- The responsibilities of my group include creating and drafting the detail designs, ground test plans and reports, flight test plans and reports, functional hazard assessment reports, system safety assessment reports and process specifications and supporting flight test and the flight test aircraft.
- Additional responsibilities of myself include interfacing with suppliers, developing and maintaining schedules and manpower loading and reporting out the progress of my group.
- I currently am a Unit Member (UM) of the Piper Organization Designation Authorization (ODA). My areas of authority are powerplant and mechanical systems.
Head Volleyball Coach
POWER VOLLEYBALL CLUB
12.2011 - 04.2014
Environmental Control System Project Lead
HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Led a team of 6 engineers responsible for designing, qualifying, testing and certifying the environmental control, oxygen, pressurization and waste system.
- The responsibilities of my group included creating and maintaining certification plans, qualification test plans, qualification test reports, functional test plans, ground test plans, functional interface control documents, system requirement documents and statements of work; supporting flight test and the production line with trouble shooting issues and monitoring flight tests with live telemetry systems.
- Additional responsibilities of mine included managing the efforts of offsite DERs, interfacing with suppliers, test houses and the FAA, developing and maintaining the ECS schedule and manpower loading, and reporting out the progress of my group to the VP of Engineering and CEO.
Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Led a team of 19 engineers responsible for designing, testing and certifying the flight controls, pitot/static, brake, gear actuation, oxygen, fuel quantity indication, environmental control, pressurization and deice systems for the PiperJet production aircraft.
Asst. Volleyball Coach
JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
04.2009 - 07.2010
Interim Lead Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Led a team of 6 engineers responsible for designing and tested the pitot/static, environmental control, pressurization, landing gear, oxygen, fuel, fuel quantity indication, fire suppression and retraction seat systems for the PiperJet POC aircraft.
- Completed the design of the flap structure for the HondaJet aircraft.
Head Volleyball Coach
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
11.2006 - 08.2009
President
RIVERS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed the daily operations.
- Arrange the schedule and travel arrangements for tournaments.
- Coordinate the use of multiple venues for practices.
Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer II
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Designed, assembled and tested the hydraulic, brake and vacuum systems as well as the powerplant and fire protection installations for the PiperJet POC aircraft.
- Designed the pitot/static system for the Garmin G1000 equipped Matrix and Mirage.
- Developed the instrument panel and lighting layout for the Garmin G1000 Meridian.
- Designed the pitot/static and vacuum system for the Avidyne Entegra equipped aircraft.
Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer I
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
11.2003 - 03.2007
- Created assembly drawings, including bills of materials and detail drawings for the powerplant, fuel system, hydraulic system, ECS and air conditioning system of the current production aircraft.
- Developed, wrote and revised process specifications for propeller balancing and test plans for fuel tank pressurization tests.
- Integrated STC equipment into current production aircraft including a secondary power source and de-icing equipment.
- Implemented the use of new and cost saving products such as access panels with integral o-rings and Spring-Fast Grommets.
- Supported MRB engineers by researching part and material issues.
Asst. Volleyball Coach
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
11.2003 - 11.2006
Supersonic Wind Tunnel Redesign & Automation Team Leader
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Designed sensor array and motor control mechanisms.
Education
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando, FL01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Teamcenter, LN, ClearQuest, SAP, NX, AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Publisher, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, as well as basic knowledge of Catia, C language, LabVIEW, MathCAD and Matlab
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Co-Owner
Foursquare Designs
03.2020 - Current
Co-Owner
Hoover Architectural of Tampa
04.2019 - Current
Director of Engineering
Hoover Architectural Products
01.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Powerplant and Mechanical System Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
04.2014 - 01.2018
Head Volleyball Coach
POWER VOLLEYBALL CLUB
12.2011 - 04.2014
Environmental Control System Project Lead
HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
11.2011 - 04.2014
Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
08.2009 - 11.2011
Asst. Volleyball Coach
JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
04.2009 - 07.2010
Interim Lead Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
03.2009 - 08.2009
President
RIVERS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
08.2008 - 04.2009
Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer II
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
03.2007 - 03.2009
Head Volleyball Coach
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
11.2006 - 08.2009
Powerplant and Mechanical Systems Engineer I
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
11.2003 - 03.2007
Asst. Volleyball Coach
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
11.2003 - 11.2006
Supersonic Wind Tunnel Redesign & Automation Team Leader
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
08.2002 - 05.2003
B.S. - Aerospace Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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