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Colby Cox

Kingman,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Applications Engineer and Senior Electrical Designer with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions in complex engineering environments. Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems that enhance operational efficiency and meet client specifications. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. Committed to leveraging technical skills and industry knowledge to contribute effectively to organizational goals and elevate project outcomes.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Structural Integrity Engineering
08.2012 - Current
  • Wire harness design and installation
  • Design of mechanical boxes, brackets and misc. secondary structure.
  • Create BOM's and shop work orders for harness installation
  • Create harness routing and installation data utilizing 3D and 2D data
  • Worked to EWIS requirements for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Design
  • Mentor junior engineers and assembly technicians.
  • A320 Passenger to freighter conversion electrical systems design and modification.
  • Design Wire installation support structure ie: Brackets, Conduits

Field Application Engineer

Delphi Connection Systems
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Provide technical support within the sales organization.
  • Design of IFE harnesses to meet customer specifications.
  • Create 3D harness models utilizing Catia V5 and Solid Edge.
  • Create 2D formboard drawings for production.
  • Create BOM's and shop work orders for harness production.
  • Create harness routing and installation data utilizing 3D and 2D data.
  • Worked to EWIS requirements for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Design.
  • Work directly with customer products and models to design hi-reliability harness solutions for extreme environments and harsh conditions.
  • Provide on-site technical support to customers including participation in aircraft functional test.
  • Provide technical support within the customer service group.
  • Training of junior engineers in Mil-Aero Harness design.
  • Facilitated employee training to IPC-620 on-site at Tijuana, BC Mexico location.
  • Setup of Mil-Aero work cells, tooling and training of wire harness assembly and engineering personnel in Mexico MFG facility.
  • Assessment and qualification of potential suppliers.
  • Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations as required to support regional sales managers.
  • Maintained effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.

Field Application / Sales Engineer

Meggitt / Sunbank
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Provide technical support within the sales organization.
  • Provide conceptual drawings based on initial customer requirements.
  • Provide on-site technical support to customers including participation in aircraft functional test.
  • Worked to EWIS requirements for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Design.
  • Designed PSU harnesses for 787 utilizing 2D and 3D data to customer specifications.
  • Generated BOM's and manufacturing data for interior harnesses meeting the requirements of the customer and FAR 25.
  • Worked on-site extensively with Boeing to validate installation of harnesses.
  • Provide technical support within the customer service group.
  • Work with sales managers to develop customer unique marketing strategies.
  • Provide and present company capabilities and product information to customers and engineers during sales meetings.
  • Attended trade shows and conventions and air shows providing technical presentations and demonstrations.
  • Managed sales lead and progress data thru Salesforce.com.

Product Specialist (Independent Contractor To Glenair)

Glenair, Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2009
  • Provide technical support in the Northwest region in development phases of new programs and products.
  • Provide conceptual drawings to customers and the sales team.
  • Designed new components to customer specifications utilizing Catia V5 for P-8 Poseidon.
  • Designed / Revised landing gear harness installation for 737 to eliminate chronic wear problems.
  • Worked to EWIS requirements for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Design
  • Provide on-site technical support to customers including participation in aircraft functional test.
  • Provided technical support to meet customer configuration management / data management requirements to support JSF landing gear harness contract in 2008
  • Created routing geometry for JSF landing gear harnesses and designed composite J-boxes and interconnect hardware.
  • Responsible for purchase and implementation of Catia V5 software and hardware, trained engineers in the use of this design tool.

Senior Engineering Project Manager 787

Zodiac – Icore International
10.2004 - 12.2008
    • Core member of Product Development Team
    • Support strategic planning of top initiatives and organizational objectives.
    • Monitor program status including: cost, schedule, technical, resource availability (staffing, tooling, test equipment, etc.). Keep management informed in a timely manner of any deviations from the program plan. Ensure corrective action plans are designed and implemented to address actual vs. plan variances.
    • Produce and Manage schedules within Microsoft Project
    • Managed the activities of 787 electrical sub system design team.
    • Procurement of Catia workstations, software and licenses.
    • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of 10 engineers / designers.
    • Experience with current design tools such as MAPPER, DOORS, Catia V5 and various others.
    • Worked to EWIS requirements for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Design
    • Worked as part of a design team to create routing definition for flight control harnesses, cargo systems harnesses, landing gear harnesses and aircraft electric brake harnesses using Catia V5 and Enovia for 787.
    • Created 2D manufacturing data from 3D MBD.
    • Provided FMEA for harnesses designed.
    • Reviews and approves product drawings, drawing release packages, and drawing revisions.
    • Maintain technical liaison with customers.
    • Provide instruction to other disciplines on project action required in the form of engineering orders, test procedures, purchase requisitions, and inter-office correspondences. Prepare all necessary data to satisfy customer technical requirements.
    • Assume complete responsibility for multiple programs and business initiatives under the guidance of the V.P. Engineering. Coordinates with the representatives of Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to plan and develop programs.
    • Report directly to VP of Engineering
    • Authoring of QTP, QTR and FMEA plans and reports

Technical Designer

Boeing / Comforce (Contract)
01.2000 - 07.2004
  • Checked engineering drawings for accuracy prior to release for production.
  • Created and released 747 Landing Gear Wire Bundle and Assembly Drawings.
  • Created form board and wire installation / routing drawings.
  • Coordinated with other engineering groups and production line workers to implement product revisions with as little disruption to production as possible.

Technical Product Designer

Boeing
12.1996 - 05.2000
  • Responsible for accurate design and production of wire bundles and support hardware for 747 unpressurized areas.
  • Created formboard harness assembly drawings from model based data.
  • Created detailed harness routing in Catia V4 and V5 to include 3D models and Production illustrations.
  • Created detailed BOM's in PDM.
  • Created production illustration (Harness installation) drawings for interior and unpressurized area harnesses.
  • Respond to airline customer telex to resolve technical issues regarding in-service damage or product quality.
  • Designed and implemented state of the art conduit systems for the 747 program which resulted in a 1.5 Million dollar production cost savings per year.
  • Worked in Paris France with other engineering team members in the TWA flight 800 investigation.
  • Worked with field investigators from NTSB and FAA in defining new fuel systems wiring requirements for commercial aircraft.
  • Utilized Catia V4 and AutoCad to create DPA models of new parts and assemblies.
  • Utilized MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canvas V8 to prepare and deliver presentations.

Pre-Flight & Delivery Mechanic / Electrician / Avionics Tech

Boeing
11.1988 - 12.1996
  • Prepare and functional test of aircraft systems (Mech / Hyd / Elec).
  • Troubleshoot and effect repairs including parts procurement and fabrication.
  • Install and repair electrical systems – Including wire bundle fabrication and installation per D6 and BAC specifications.
  • Interior installations ie: Stowbins, Seats, Carpet, Sidewalls and Electrical / Electronic equipment.
  • Installed and trouble shoot fiber optic IFE systems.
  • Functional test of aircraft electrical and electronic control and computer systems to include auto pilot, Flight controls, Maintenance access terminals and engine control systems.
  • Operate various lift devises ie; snorkel lift, scissor lift and ground support vehicles.
  • Worked with suppliers to design and qualify new and improved products resulting in weight and cost savings.

Education

High school Diploma -

Cascade High School
Everett, Wa
01.1984

Universal EPA CFC Certification - undefined

Brudvik School of Refrigeration
Lynnwood, Wa
01.2003

Certificate - Design, installation and repair of fiber optic cables and equipment

Light Brigade
Kent, Wa
01.1995

Electronics technology

Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, Wa
01.1988

ASE - Auto Mechanics

Lake Wash Tech College
Totem Lake, Wa
01.1986

Skills

  • Proficient in computer applications
  • 10,000 hrs using Catia V4, E3D, PDM, WIRS, SOCWICK, FLYTHRU, IVT, TUBELD and TUBEO, Catia V5, Enovia LCA, Matrix One and MAPPER
  • Solid works and Solidedge V20 Canvas V12, Autocad
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, Diverse technical knowledge
  • Proper use of hand and power tools, Blueprint reading
  • Safe shop practices, Lean manufacturing processes
  • Continuous quality improvement, Employee training
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Understanding of supplier capabilities and practices
  • Familiar with EWIS requirements
  • Familiar with IPC-620 processes
  • Ability to design for manufacture and cost
  • Formally trained in technical sales
  • Extensive Boeing training in design and production of commercial aircraft
  • Valid US passport
  • Extensive experience working abroad

Accomplishments

  • Implemented process improvement initiatives to drive productivity and on-time delivery while reducing production costs by $5M.

Timeline

Sr. Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Structural Integrity Engineering
08.2012 - Current

Field Application Engineer

Delphi Connection Systems
09.2011 - 08.2012

Field Application / Sales Engineer

Meggitt / Sunbank
09.2009 - 06.2011

Product Specialist (Independent Contractor To Glenair)

Glenair, Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2009

Senior Engineering Project Manager 787

Zodiac – Icore International
10.2004 - 12.2008

Technical Designer

Boeing / Comforce (Contract)
01.2000 - 07.2004

Technical Product Designer

Boeing
12.1996 - 05.2000

Pre-Flight & Delivery Mechanic / Electrician / Avionics Tech

Boeing
11.1988 - 12.1996

Universal EPA CFC Certification - undefined

Brudvik School of Refrigeration

Certificate - Design, installation and repair of fiber optic cables and equipment

Light Brigade

ASE - Auto Mechanics

Lake Wash Tech College

High school Diploma -

Cascade High School

Electronics technology

Edmonds Community College

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