Kevin Hjelstrom
Sedro-Woolley,WA
Summary
Experienced project engineer in aerospace manufacturing with a strong background in aircraft systems integration, electrical and fluid testing, and engineering change management. Known for leading complex repair and testing work, partnering with customer engineering and DCMA, and driving process improvements that increase quality, manufacturability, and schedule performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer IV - Active DOD Secret Clearance
Janicki
Sedro-Woolley, WA
07.2021 - Current
- Established first aircraft systems integration cell at Janicki
- Developing manufacturing plans for electrical, hydraulic, liquid coolant, oxygen, and flight control assemblies
- Lead adoption of new MES system for our cell, resulting in the creation of nearly 300 digital workorders
- Processed aircraft system wiring diagrams to design electrical test equipment for thousands of test points
- Oversaw hydraulic system pressure testing
- Lead extensive structural and system repair efforts in a high paced environment
- Worked with customer engineering and government DCMA inspectors to maintain conforming product
- Coordinated engineering changes, improving quality and manufacturability of systems
- Developed non-destructive inspection standards for flyaway composite panels
Engineering Research Assistant
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington
01.2019 - 06.2021
- NASA phase I grant compounding high performance 3D printable materials for thermal protection shields on atmospheric reentry craft (RAMP TPS)
- Characterized rheological, thermal, and ablative properties of 3D printable compounds to inform development of advanced thermal protection systems
- Grubb, C. A., Dojan, C. F., Hjelstrom, K. A., Vijgen, N., Ghanbari, L. N., & Misasi, J. M. (2020). Direct Ink Writing of Benzoxazine Nanocomposites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plastics And Composites Engineering
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2021
Skills
- Aerospace systems integration
- Electrical and fluid system testing
- Aerospace manufacturing planning
- Non-destructive inspection
- CAD software proficiency (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Onshape, Autodesk 360)
- Cost estimation
- Lean manufacturing
- Change control management
- SAP & ECTR
- Teamcenter
- MES and QMS systems
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Trained
Affiliations
- Volunteer & Mentor, High School Robotics team FRC 2928
Timeline
Project Engineer IV - Active DOD Secret Clearance
Janicki
07.2021 - Current
Engineering Research Assistant
Western Washington University
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Plastics And Composites Engineering
Western Washington University