James Mehrtens
Littleton,CO
Summary
Aerospace engineer with 10 years of experience in mechanism design and project leadership. Demonstrated success in developing and integrating high-lift systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. Skilled in design validation and testing, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High Lift Lead Engineer
The Boeing Company
Everett, Washington
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Led a team of five engineers in designing, testing, and integrating a high-lift system for the 777X program.
- Developed project schedules, assigned tasks, and ensured adherence to technical standards.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers to enhance team capability.
- Monitored project metrics, reported issues to management, and facilitated resource allocation.
- Executed multiple on-site root cause corrective action investigation for installation and maintenance problems at the factory.
Flight Controls Design Engineer 3 – BCA 777X High Lift Mechanical Design
The Boeing Company
Everett, Washington
11.2015 - 03.2022
- Designed, analyzed, and integrated build-to-print and supplier-designed components for the 777X program high-lift systems.
- Collaborated with suppliers to validate requirements, resolve design and manufacturing challenges, and complete testing regimens.
- Designed gearboxes, torque tubes, actuators, power conversion units, and hydraulic motors.
- Conducted model development and validation for high-lift system analysis.
- Executed tolerance and system integration analyses through cross-team collaboration.
- Coordinated with manufacturing, structural, and materials teams to ensure product quality.
- Led design team in developing innovative solutions for rotary braking mechanisms.
Structural Analysis Engineer 1 – BDS Production Flight Loads
The Boeing Company
St. Louis, Missouri
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted aerodynamic analysis on aircraft and structures to define flight loads for the Structures team.
- Collaborated with Aerodynamics Performance and Guidance, Navigation, and Controls teams to establish flight envelopes and maneuverability.
- Supported load verification wind tunnel tests by creating test plans, monitoring tests, and documenting results.
- Developed data reduction utilities using mathematical modeling tools to enhance process efficiency.
- Mapped loads onto structural FEMs using preliminary CFD and mass data to accurately define component loads.
- Defined execution schedules and estimated delivery dates for multiple concurrent projects.
Structural Analysis Engineer 1 – UCLASS Subsystems Strength
The Boeing Company
St. Louis, Missouri
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Provide structural analysis reports to support production schedule
- Participate in design reviews with the Design team to size and configure parts for optimal weight and performance
- Perform static and fatigue analysis on metallic and composite subsystem components
- Utilize the tools CSW, CAESAR, Hypermesh, Patran and Nastran, and Unigraphics CAD system to develop the structural characteristics and performance of components
- Ensure end document installations conform to customer defined program requirements
- Additionally support strength analysis for the wingfold mechanism
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Missouri S&T
Rolla, MO12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2013
Skills
- Aerospace mechanism design and test
- Knowledge of FAA regulations and safety standards
- Finite element analysis using: Patran/Nastran, Hypermesh, CAESAR, StressCheck, Ansys
- CAD modeling using: CATIA, Unigraphics, SolidWorks
- Basic programming experience: MATLAB/Simulink
- Aircraft loads definition
- Gear design and analysis tools: IGS, TKsolver
- Requirements validation using: Teamcenter, ENOVIA, PDM, DOORS
Accomplishments
- Patent US20230322364A1 - No-back brake for a flight control actuation system and method
Timeline
High Lift Lead Engineer
The Boeing Company
03.2022 - 02.2024
Flight Controls Design Engineer 3 – BCA 777X High Lift Mechanical Design
The Boeing Company
11.2015 - 03.2022
Structural Analysis Engineer 1 – BDS Production Flight Loads
The Boeing Company
05.2014 - 11.2015
Structural Analysis Engineer 1 – UCLASS Subsystems Strength
The Boeing Company
06.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Missouri S&T
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gonzaga University
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