Christopher Joseph Peters
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineering professional prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in CAD and CAE software, project management, simulations, and Digital Twins. Proven ability to apply problem-solving skills and technical expertise to optimize mechanical systems and processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Model Based Engineer II
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2022 - Current
- Assist in leading the way in designing and building state of the art nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S Navy
- Technical lead for the next class of attack submarines (SSNX) leading a team of 15-20 engineers
- Digital Twin (DT) Subject Matter Expert- Helping lead the company in developing Digital Twins through connecting digital models and analysis to on-ship submarine and aircraft carrier components and systems
- Highly skilled in modeling, simulations, and analysis. Led several projects to optimize system, processes, and tools that reduced design to Manufactuing lead times by an estimated 23%, performed hardware and software in the loop simulation and analysis to have better first-time performance confidence in Aircraft Carriers Advanced Weapons Elevators.
Project Manager, Facility Engineer Internship
The Kroger Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Lead teams to build and remodel stores, facilities, and fuel centers
- Model refrigeration and fixture plans to match and accommodate new equipment
- Lead the Kroger sponsored project for Kennesaw State University's food bank where we were able to donate shelving and refrigeration units and gave them 13 times the storage space
- Skills Developed:
- Budget Management- Helped balance a $6.3 million budget for a new store construction
- Project Management- Keeping projects on track between ordering items, communicating with contractors, setting up meetings and documenting important project information
- Time Management- Balancing and helping manage 4-6 projects
Amusement Game Technician
Dave and Buster
03.2017 - 08.2022
- Rising Star (2018) - Award voted by managers to the employee who shows excellence in the four culture pillars of Dave and Busters
- Founders Spirit Award (2020) - Given to the employee who treats the company like it’s their own from working with a purpose, being a leader, and treating fellow employees and guests with respect.
- Skills Developed:
Technical Skills- diagnosing issues and fixing games
Leadership- lead departments and fellow employees for smooth shifts
Flexibility- Often moved between different positions to help when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering
Kennesaw, GA05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SolidWorks
- Adobe Creative Suite
- MATLAB/ Simulink
- FloEFD
- 3D Print Modeling (Cura, Fusion 360)
- Siemens NX & SimCenter
- TeamCenter
- Star-CCM
- Femap
- Mendix
- AutoCAD proficient
- SharePoint
- Social media presence
Timeline
Model Based Engineer II
Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2022 - Current
Project Manager, Facility Engineer Internship
The Kroger Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
Amusement Game Technician
Dave and Buster
03.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering
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