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Jay Pollock

Sparks,NV

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial turbomachinery and aerospace components, aerodynamic and mechanical system design, performance testing and non-conformance analyses. Strengths in computer aided design, design for manufacturability, aerodynamics and CNC programming.

Overview

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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Engineer

Belcan Engineering Services - Pacific Fusion / Boeing / Blue Origin
Remote
06.2022 - Current

Pacific Fusion (Mar. 2026 - Present)

  • Engineered and documented mechanical components and electrical assemblies for advanced fusion energy systems.
  • Transformed design solutions into comprehensive layouts and assemblies utilizing Creo Parametric.
  • Captured and articulated design intent using Creo Parametric, integrating model-based definition.
  • Managed maintenance of design documentation and configuration control to ensure accuracy and compliance in Windchill PLM software.
  • Participated in design reviews and engineering changes processes.

Boeing (Mar. 2025 – Mar. 2026)

  • Served as Belcan’s Design Team Technical Lead to design and document wiring harness provisions for the VC-25B Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization project and E-7 AEW&C early warning and control aircraft .
  • Evaluated and validated technical specifications for stringer clip installations to ensure compliance with design standards.
  • Designed and implemented stringer clip installations and MDB assemblies, ensuring adherence to Boeing's engineering standards through CATIA/ENOVIA.

Blue Origin (June 2022 – Jan. 2025)

  • Facilitated implementation of process improvements by reviewing engineering drawings and investigating field issues related to existing hardware.
  • Utilized PTC Windchill and Creo to assist with implementing engineering change requests (ECRs) and change notices (CNs).
  • Worked with design and manufacturing teams to implement process and productivity improvements for existing hardware, reviewing/checking engineering drawings, and completing investigations into existing hardware field issues.
  • Utilized PTC Windchill and Creo to assist with implementing engineering change requests (ECRs) and change notices (CNs).
  • Tracked and reported non-conformance issues to enhance production control processes, design for manufacturability, and NC dispositioning.
  • Developed CAD tools that facilitated non-conformance dispositioning and tolerance stack-up analysis for turbomachinery components.
  • Designed and documented ground test infrastructure for the thermal testing of a spark torch ignitor.

Mechanical Engineering Manager / Applications Engineer

HS Turbochargers America / Globe Turbocharger Specialties, Inc. - Reno, NV
Reno, NV
10.2008 - 06.2022
  • Designed, documented, and validated aerodynamic components including compressor impellers, compressor diffusers, turbine nozzle rings and turbine discs in accordance with customer aerodynamic requirements.
  • Worked with a team of engineers and draftsman to design, document and analyze complex turbocharger components and assemblies, including investment, sand, and SLA castings, die forgings and machined parts from iron, steel, copper, aluminum, and nickel-based alloys.
  • Performed aerodynamic calculations and engine matching analyses to recommend and develop turbocharger retrofit packages.
  • Traveled to customer locations to on-site assemble and install turbocharger retrofit packages and perform on-engine testing to validate performance parameters and turbocharger reliability.
  • Engaged with potential customers and suppliers at trade shows to showcase products and strengthen relationships.
  • Collaborated and met with customers and suppliers to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and to ensure adherence to manufacturing drawing and material standard requirements.
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing - Oversaw the machining department and utilized MasterCAM to program in-house CNC 3 and 4 axis mill and CNC lathe machining of high-precision parts with strict dimensional tolerances.
  • Assembled and installed turbocharger retrofit packages on-site at customer locations, conducting on-engine testing to validate performance parameters and ensure turbocharger reliability.
  • Computer Aided Drafting - Utilized Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks to create and revise manufacturing, outline and assembly/subassembly drawings based on existing components and current GD&T standards.
  • Operated a portable 3D laser scanner to digitize piping transitions and support locations and validate incoming component geometry.
  • Operated an inventory management system to create new inventory items, create and edit bills of materials, process document revision control and update inventory status.
  • Exhibited at trade shows to meet and engage with potential customers and suppliers.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to verify manufacturing processes and tolerances aligned with specifications in manufacturing drawings.

Mechanical Engineer I

TMX, Inc - Reno, NV
Reno, NV
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Designed and documented complex sheet metal parts, large assemblies, extruded components and necessary fixtures and tooling required for manufacture in accordance with GD&T and established drafting standards.
  • Processed and modified bills of materials, engineering change orders, and document revision control, ensuring accuracy and compliance across engineering and sales documents.
  • Operated and maintained CAD and manufacturing resource planning system to engineer, design, and document complex gaming machines and devices, facilitating streamlined development processes.
  • Collaborated with design, sales, and manufacturing teams to develop and deliver customer design requirements, focusing on adherence to production schedules and resource availability.
  • Led project management efforts and acted as the main contact for small- and large-scale production orders along with prototype development and testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Inc - Sparks, NV
Sparks, NV
03.2005 - 08.2006
  • Coordinated design criteria across engineering, sales, manufacturing, and planning groups, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Combined engineering requirements with design simplicity, aesthetics, and serviceability to optimize cost-effectiveness in manufacturing.
  • Performed necessary calculations and coordinated design criteria with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and other planning groups.
  • Performed Engineering Change Orders, updated Bills of Materials, part drawings and related engineering documents.
  • Emphasis on combining engineering requirements with design simplicity, aesthetics, and serviceability with minimal cost of manufacture.
  • Recommended materials and components while supporting customers in developing design specifications based on expertise and reference data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nevada
Reno, NV
05-2004

Skills

  • Advanced CAD
  • 3D modeling
  • Model-based definition
  • Project management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Prototype development
  • Sustainable design

Affiliations

Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers - 2002 to Present

Certification

Certified SolidWorks Simulation Professional - July 2013, Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) Certificate ID: C-FJDHJ3MJ7U, Certified Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Nevada State Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors - December 20, 2003

Timeline

Senior Design Engineer

Belcan Engineering Services - Pacific Fusion / Boeing / Blue Origin
06.2022 - Current

Mechanical Engineering Manager / Applications Engineer

HS Turbochargers America / Globe Turbocharger Specialties, Inc. - Reno, NV
10.2008 - 06.2022

Mechanical Engineer I

TMX, Inc - Reno, NV
08.2006 - 06.2008

Mechanical Design Engineer

Carlo Gavazzi Inc - Sparks, NV
03.2005 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nevada

Personal Information

  • Title: Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
  • References available upon request.