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Justin Wahler

Lake Tapps,WA

Summary

Highly motivated Test Engineer possessing excellent technical and leadership skills with a strong safety record. Offering variety of experience in test preparation and safe execution, equipment troubleshooting, and test procedure development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test and Design Engineer

Blue Origin
Kent, Washington
06.2021 - Current
  • Successfully wrote, planned, coordinated and executed full development test campaign on valve leading to multiple required improvements to valve design
  • Gained large volume of experience working safely with high pressure gaseous Nitrogen, Helium and Hydrogen
  • Wrote and performed test campaign that utilized liquid nitrogen to achieve test temperatures
  • Designed multiple test support equipment including high pressure panels and chilled high pressure vibration fixture
  • Improved proficiency in Dewesoft Data Acquisition systems and MATLAB
  • Performed testing and modifications on pressurized, high voltage 3 phase power system imitating atmosphere re-entry

Assistant Chief Test Engineer

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led 24 person team of test engineers
  • Assigned and adjusted engineer assets to different roles according to experience, requirements and developmental opportunities
  • Established and supervised deadlines, priorities, strategies, and payroll
  • Ensured team was meeting policy and expectations
  • Devoted special attention to developing team's skills and qualifications
  • Reported monthly on project performance, achievements and areas of concern/improvement
  • Provided direct supervision over maintenance, repairs and testing on electrical/mechanical equipment

Test and Event Manager

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Led six person test engineering team
  • Coordinated as Liaison between different departments for priority, schedule and resources
  • Scheduled tests according to resources, manning and job completion
  • Analyzed testing data prior to certification
  • Planned and conducted high risk / hazardous evolutions with safety as top priority
  • Provided feedback based on testing results
  • Served as primary contact for plant emergencies and ensured all were parties were informed
  • Carefully planned over 100 engineering safety documents and strategies based on technical requirements and engineering drawings
  • Used technical manuals and engineering drawings to write and update testing procedures

Lead Test Engineer

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Led testing teams for planning and execution of over 200 operational tests on mechanical/electrical equipment
  • Monitored operation of equipment for need of repair/operational adjustments based on data collected
  • Provided oversight for safe repairs, testing and operation on complex systems such as steam turbine generators, hydraulics, high pressure air compressors, and additional high energy systems.
  • Assisted in initial response and subsequent troubleshooting on equipment failure
  • Organized testing equipment and verified correct installation
  • Helped to identify and locate operational system flaws

Test Director

Puget Sounds Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Directed test team to operate and monitor equipment according to test procedures
  • Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
  • Developed competence working with testing equipment such as thermocouples, RTDs, power supplies, pressure transducers, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
05.2015

Skills

  • Strong Dewesoft Data Collection and Programming
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly experienced in reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
  • Proficient in MATLAB
  • Experience in Wire Harnessing
  • Quick learner
  • Group coordination
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety controls
  • Test/Project planning

Certification

  • Certified for Clean Room usage, Torque Application and Krytox Application
  • Qualified Test director, Lead Test Engineer, and Test and Event Manager on US Navy Aircraft Carriers
  • Qualified level one thermographer
  • Completed formal navy training on complex mechanical/electrical systems, safe engineering and leadership

Timeline

Test and Design Engineer

Blue Origin
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Chief Test Engineer

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
11.2020 - 06.2021

Test and Event Manager

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
11.2019 - 11.2020

Lead Test Engineer

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
11.2017 - 11.2019

Test Director

Puget Sounds Naval Shipyard
06.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

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