Jason Izzard
Tool Designer
East Wenatchee,WA
Summary
18 Years of experience with cutting edge automated production technology in high-speed aerospace environs having worked directly with Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, General Atomics, Lockheed and NASA.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief of Operations
Rochlan Investments
East Wenatchee, WA
03.2020 - Current
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Implemented business development strategies, logo designs, and website designs.
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 30+ staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Used well-honed negotiation skills to garner cost-effective pricing
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
Tool Designer
Electroimpact
Mukilteo, WA
04.2005 - 01.2020
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using CatiaV5 and SolidWorks.
- Specified system components and directed product modifications to comply with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Planned several automated assembly projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, budgets and mechanical feasibility.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed assembly equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
- Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning.
- Designed budgets and cost estimates for projects with speed and accuracy while working closely with clients, drafters and employees to determine best courses of action.
- Met with customers onsite to better understand project needs, discuss potential technical issues and resolve concerns.
- Estimated project costs and identified scope of work and optimal schedules for each job function.
- Planned or conducted environmental, operational and stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Followed tooling from design phase to fabrication and assembly with a hands-on approach to onsite installation and hand over
Assembly Technician
Nova-Tech Engineering, LP
Everett, WA
04.2002 - 11.2004
- Maintained good stock levels, counted parts and requested additional supplies.
- Inspected all work for quality and compliance with design standards.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Executed regular tests and inspection procedures to assemble products according to specifications.
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
Education
Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA 01.2000 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School
Mukilteo, WA 09.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Modification and repair skills
Field inspection
Simulation and modeling
ANSYS Workbench
Lean principles knowledge
Project Management
Metal fabrication
CATIA V5
Product development
Metallurgy
On-site inspections
Risk Assessment
Technical problem-solving
Metrology
Product Data Management Software-Keytech
Accomplishments
worked hands-on from concept phase through final production and hand off on following projects.
Airbus:
A350XWB: lower inboard decks-project lead/designer
A400m: rib to spar dill bar jigs and trailing edge pneumatic jig clamp-designer and production support
ALCAS( Advanced Low Cost Aircraft Structures research project) : support structure lead designer,drawing mark up, 3d model co-lead, head assembler
Boeing:
777x: pneumatic jig clamp designer and drawing markup
787-10:flip floor designer, drawing markup,assembler/installer
Bombardier:
CS100 (C-series) - Main Wing Assembly Jig/Fixture designer,drawing markup and assembly support.
NASA:
Spacecraft Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)- 3D modeler, drawing markup and fabrication/assembly support.
Orbiter external tank (ET)- friction stir weld retrofit tooling, co-lead assembler, 3d modeler and drawing markup.
Additional Information
contacts:
Jesper Kalson
Timeline
Chief of Operations
Rochlan Investments
03.2020 - Current
Tool Designer
Electroimpact
04.2005 - 01.2020
Assembly Technician
Nova-Tech Engineering, LP
04.2002 - 11.2004
Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Edmonds Community College
01.2000 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Kamiak High School
09.1996 - 06.2000