LUKE WAITE
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Accomplished Aerospace Engineer with extensive experience at The NORDAM Group Inc., specializing in aircraft maintenance, repair design, and structural analysis. Demonstrates strong, creative problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a proven track record in collaborative teamwork. Expertise in managing commercial and military projects under tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with operational requirements while consistently achieving project goals. Seeking to leverage experience in project management within a dynamic team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Liaison Engineer
The NORDAM Group Inc.
Tulsa, OK
11.2018 - Current
- Lead Engineer for Military projects.
- Coordinated repair designs of commercial and military aircraft with engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction and FAA regulations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between program management, sales, operations, and engineering teams for successful completion of projects.
- Authored technical reports summarizing findings from structural analysis, including the following methodologies: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Composite Analysis (Classical Laminate Plate Theory), and Mechanical Fastener Analysis.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns, enhancing team capabilities and promoting professional growth.
Production Engineer
The NORDAM Group Inc.
Tulsa, OK
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Created production planning in accordance with technical data and customer specifications.
- Oversaw updates to production planning including inspection criteria, bill of materials, and engineering changes.
- Coordinated with internal and global teams to standardize technical standards, and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma12-2016
Skills
- Aircraft Repair Design
- Composite Repair Techniques
- Customer Liaison
- Finite Element Analysis
- First Article Inspection
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mentorship
- Metric Tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Production Planning
- Reverse Engineering Methods
- SAP
- Structural Analysis Methods
- Technical Writing
- Tooling Design
Certification
- Boeing Structures I & II: : Aircraft Structural Repairs for Engineers
- Abaris ER I: Aerospace Repair Analysis and Substantiation
- DoD Clearance: Confidential
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Liaison Engineer
The NORDAM Group Inc.
11.2018 - Current
Production Engineer
The NORDAM Group Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oral Roberts University
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