JAMES KIAH KOFA BINDA
Everett,WA
Summary
An innovative engineer with 9+ years of aviation experience, working across multiple engineering teams. Experience in increasing productivity, optimizing production processes, and reducing costs. Exceptionally skilled in quality control, data collection, and driving the company's commitment to achieving company-wide objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGINEER SUPPORT, SPACE SIMULATION
Amazon
Redmond, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Instrumental in the first prototype development and production of AMAZON Project Kuiper flight hardware.
- Test RF equipment and hardware, and strong understanding of RF fundamentals and lab
- Experience with VNA and knowledge of spectrum analyzers, EMI Receivers, Oscilloscope, Power Meters, and more
- Quality control inspector
- Experience with RF payload and automation
- Experience with testing flight hardware on various vibration shakers including data physics vibration shakers and ETS vibration shakers
- Experience with thermal testing and vacuum testing on flight hardware
- Experience in developing work order tickets and test profiles in accordance with company policy
- Experience with Highly Accelerated Stress Screening and Highly Accelerated Life Testing
- Collaborate with Engineers and Managers on hardware research, reliability, and specifications
- Support test lab improvement processes designed for safety, route, and more.
- Serving as the test lab safety ambassador.
- Experience operating test racks and completing work through various software, including TestStand.
- Experience with acoustic testing and the setup of various data acquisition systems.
- Experience with installing various thermal thermocouples, accelerometers, and the overall positioning of units in thermal/vacuum chambers.
- Provide knowledge and technical consultation to newly hired coworkers and customers.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Created detailed designs for new products, components, and systems.
- Identified customer needs and developed solutions based on user feedback.
- Conducted research into the feasibility of product design plans.
- Analyzed customer requirements to determine project scope and objectives.
- Designed test protocols to ensure quality control of manufactured parts.
- Evaluated existing processes and technology solutions for improvement opportunities.
- Researched industry trends in order to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
- Performed calculations and simulations to analyze performance data.
- Developed technical drawings that adhered to industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development process to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Generated reports summarizing engineering results for internal review.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies through continuing education courses.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding product performance or functionality issues.
- Advised management on best practices for improving engineering operations.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
- Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
- Generated engineering documentation and oversaw design projects.
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (CONTRACT)
Collins Aerospace
Everett, WA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and Implement strain pods and load cells to perform a load analysis
- Used AUTOCAD to create 2D and 3D drawing of load support
- Collaborate with team to find solutions in relation to implementing sandbags on pulleys, and cylinder adjustment on load
- Conduct regular safety audits and recommend important safety issues
- Identify and categorize test failures and determine root cause
MISSILE TECHNICIAN/MANAGER/SAFETY AMBASSADOR
Lockheed Martin
Silverdale, WA
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Manage the missile lab consist of twenty employees for seven months
- Remove and replace damaged missile components
- Perform electrical, mechanical and propulsion testing of missile systems
- Perform inventory of missile components including explosives
- Involved in transporting missiles on military base
- Analyzes failed missile parts and develops a new specification base of their results
- Act as a safety ambassador for the missile lab
- Developed and implemented safety procedures, reduce safety incidents by 54 percent
STRUCTURAL MECHANIC 767, AND LEAD/SUPERVISOR
Boeing
Everett, WA
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Drilled holes, installed rivet, and sealed various components via engineering drawing
- Inspected and repaired damage structural to original strength, and contour
- Perform data entry of every job and collaborate with quality inspectors, and managers
- Inspected pressurized systems and their functions
- Interpreted structural engineering drawings and wiring diagrams to customers and newly hire
- Distribute/assign work to mechanics
- Implemented safety procedures, acted as safety ambassador for two years
- Assisted in hiring and training of new technicians in the shop/area
- Awarded the (go-4-zero) of 2019 for no-work relate accident
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
06-2022
AA - Engineering
Bristol Community College
12-2016
Automotive Engineering - Vocational
Universal Technical Institute
03-2015
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Process Improvement
- Process Development
- Root Cause Analysis
- System Troubleshooting
- Design development
- Failure Analysis
- Environmental Compliance
- Electrical Systems
- Engineering Documentation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Product Development
- Schematic reading
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Love Camping/activities with family
- Love sports (Football, Soccer, basketball)
Timeline
ENGINEER SUPPORT, SPACE SIMULATION
Amazon
08.2022 - Current
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (CONTRACT)
Collins Aerospace
02.2022 - 08.2022
MISSILE TECHNICIAN/MANAGER/SAFETY AMBASSADOR
Lockheed Martin
12.2019 - 02.2022
STRUCTURAL MECHANIC 767, AND LEAD/SUPERVISOR
Boeing
07.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
AA - Engineering
Bristol Community College
Automotive Engineering - Vocational
Universal Technical Institute