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Linh Quach

Orange County,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven design engineer with experience in the aerospace industry. Proficient in problem-solving, technical writing, and project management, while working effectively to quickly master new skills. Excels with strong communication and teamwork to advance technological products and processes, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative work environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotor Design Engineer

Supernal
Irvine, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Supported a prototype aircraft's Safety of Flight certification by leading a rotor test to validate sustained stiffness in the control system under operating loads
  • Executed calibration procedures for instrumented hardware, including assembly setup, obtaining strain versus loading data, and generating calibration curves to support the test team
  • Developed 3D kinematic assembly of the rotor using Catia to evaluate clearances and impacts from control inputs.
  • Enabled prototype aircraft build to meet critical schedule milestones by defining and releasing technical drawings for detailed rotor parts, assemblies and installations
  • Produced comprehensive documentation of rotor test plans, statements of work (SOW), and bill of materials (BOM) for the prototype aircraft
  • Selected and oversaw suppliers to ensure adherence to hardware specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Owned the design definition and technical requirements of operational turbine rotors and airfoils
  • Performed design trade studies, parametric modeling using NX, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), tolerance stacks, geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T), and structural calculations
  • Executed design tasks that spanned field investigations, manufacturing processes, aftermarket evaluations, engineering changes, and developmental test engines
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware met life, while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability and costs
  • Completed analysis activities, standard work instructions and criteria considered necessary for the disk design of the next generation jet engine
  • Evaluated the feasibility of new design concepts via generation of CAD models and 3D-printed airfoils
  • Defined all Engineering requirements and specifications necessary on a design layout, which ultimately contributed to a final product definition release

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-2020

Skills

  • Siemens NX & Teamcenter
  • CATIA 3DExperience
  • Finite Element Analysis (NASTRAN)
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Supplier Quality
  • System Testing
  • Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

Accomplishments

  • Pratt & Whitney Eagle Award: Initiated a Class 1 engineering change on the PW1100G-JM turbine rotor leading to a successful Flight Safety Part Review under a tight schedule
  • Pratt & Whitney Appreciation Award: Redesigned rotor parts for a development engine resulting in a successful assembly with instrumentation

Affiliations

  • Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Professional Conference Attendee in 2022
  • Pratt & Whitney: Asian American Leadership Forum Member
  • Pratt & Whitney, Hot Section Engineering: Innovation Fair Co-Lead

Timeline

Rotor Design Engineer

Supernal
02.2023 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pratt & Whitney
01.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Connecticut