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Private Pilot Certificate
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James Pilrose

Everett,WA

Summary

Passionate & enthusiastic Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer with several years' experience in a wide variety of continuous improvement fields, including semiconductors and aircraft to nuclear weapons. Looking to leverage the knowledge gained through work experience and education to further develop skills and achievements in the world of aerospace.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing
08.2023 - Current
  • Project Manufacturing Engineer for 767 Aft Structures
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency by coordinating with tooling to redesign, update, and deploy new manufacturing processes and production tools.
  • Eliminated non-conformances and tens of thousands of dollars in downstream reworks through deploying of 3D-printed tools to align keel cargo panel fittings.
  • Increased production, reduced costs, and further decreased non-conformances by overseeing tooling and engineering change projects from start to completion.
  • Oversaw changes in engineering definition by compiling data and creating reports to present both to Design and Liaison engineering.
  • Maintained and introduced GANTT chart usage along with associated time management practices to optimize project planning and completion.
  • Regularly and proactively worked with tooling, design, industrial, R&D, and liaison engineering to brainstorm innovative, cost-effective solutions for addressing non-conformances, reworks, and defects.
  • Investigated, cataloged, and addressed issues related to supplier quality to ensure strict adherence to documented build & installation plans, FAA standards, and established engineering.
  • Utilized PDM to both create and revise elements of 767 build plan.
  • Utilized 3D-modeling software, such as CATIA & IVT, in conjunction with ENOVIA to review aircraft parts, modules, tools, etc.
  • Interpreted engineering, part, and tool drawings in accordance with ASMEY14.5 GD&T.
  • Meticulously-reviewed aircraft installation plans, making changes when applicable, with keen eye for detail.

Research Technologist

Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Supported weapons production through handling, analysis, and documentation of radioactive plutonium waste produced via weapons pit manufacturing.
  • Learned and conformed with critical national security protocols of DOE facilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance scientific developments in field of nuclear waste management.
  • Donned radioactive-protection PPE and followed prescribed radiological health guidelines.

Process Engineer

Intel Corporation
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Owned planar process in production of 12" Silicon Photonic wafers
  • Responded to technical and production related issues on Fab floor
  • Troubleshot mechanical, process, and defect issues related to wafer production.
  • DOE for continuous improvement.
  • Saved company over $500k in upfront capital costs, and over $80k per year in labor costs, by utilizing on-site metrology equipment to tailor planar process for variable thickness wafers.
  • Collaborated with metrology, integration, design, and software engineers to drive process improvements.
  • Owned and edited specs dictating usage and maintenance of planar tools.
  • Wrote and edited white papers for experiments on planar tools
  • Managed and oversaw Statistical Process Control (SPC) data of wafers passing through SiPh planar process.
  • Performed daily sustaining of SiPh planar process.
  • Regularly configured and calibrated tools for better precision and target specifications on SiPh 12" planar tools
  • Created and utilized search queries on SQL pathfinder
  • Performs statistical analysis and creates graphical presentations using JMP, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

FedEx
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Inspect, catalogue, and ensure compliance of 20-30+ hazardous materials passing throughout station per hour
  • Inputted data regarding compliance and package status into proprietary Smart DG software
  • Organized and filed shipper's declarations in accordance to FAA standards
  • Performed routine checks on FedEx station to ensure strict compliance to DOT protocols
  • Oversaw departure of vehicles in smooth accordance with plane shipping schedules.

Undergraduate Researcher

Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed detailed scientific literature searches on CdTe thin film doping and synthesis
  • Planned and carried out doping experiments using vacuum deposition chambers
  • Used techniques, such as vapor transport deposition, evaporation, and sputtering, to develop high efficiency solar cells
  • Increased CdTe absorption layer efficiency incorporated from scientific literature on topic (doping and activation of CdTe)
  • Helped increase experimental CdTe module efficiency to well over 20%
  • Sputtering of single-wall carbon nanotubes for purpose as back contact on CdTe module

Education

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.2021

Skills

  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • CATIA
  • ENOVIA LCA
  • Continuous Improvement Methods
  • Aircraft Structures
  • 5 Whys
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Time management, including using GANTT Charts
  • Cross-disciplinary teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Websites

Certification

Private Pilot License

Personal Information

Title: Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Private Pilot Certificate

I earned my private pilot certificate through Boeing, qualifying on Cessna 152 & 172. I am eventually looking to buy (or build) my own plane to continue fostering my love of aviation.

Timeline

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing
08.2023 - Current

Research Technologist

Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2023 - 04.2023

Process Engineer

Intel Corporation
09.2021 - 11.2022

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

FedEx
08.2019 - 09.2021

Undergraduate Researcher

Wright Center for Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization
08.2019 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

The University of Toledo

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