Experienced engineer looking for full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, technical capability, and creative problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - Current
Provided onsite technical expertise for multiple engine programs.
Provided interpretations of technical documents to mechanics and management.
Recommended dispositions for nonconforming hardware.
Improved technical documentation to reduce program cost by over $1 million annually.
Documented issues and priorities to offsite engineering teams.
Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex issues.
Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for reducing material waste in the production process.
Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
Design Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
West Palm Beach, FL & Oklahoma City, OK
06.2018 - 07.2022
Dispositioned damaged engine hardware at Tinker Air Force Base HMC.
Recommended expanded damage limits through reports and presentations based on data and design capability.
Redesigned engine component to improve capability and safety while operating in existing system.
Conducted design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA) and engineering first piece review.
Wrote test plans, evaluated test data, and reported on findings.
Inspected physical hardware to drawings, models, and design requirements.
Communicated shortfalls in produced hardware to vendors and worked towards solutions.
Reduced production costs by optimizing material usage and manufacturing processes.
Developed detailed 3D models and drawings, ensuring accurate communication of design intent to fabrication teams.
Supported new product development with thorough consideration given to materials, capability, manufacturing, weight, and cost.
Wrote reports to substantiate and document technical decisions.
Engineering Development Program
Pratt & Whitney
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2016 - 05.2018
Rotation program designed to give experience in Design, Structural, & Project disciplines
Participated in engine failure investigations to determine root cause
Support part redesigns by analyzing strength and vibratory fatigue life using ANSYS.
Spearheaded cross-functional team collaboration, resulting in improved communication and timely resolution of manufacturing and field issues
Engineering Intern
Sunrei Food Products
Malang, Indonesia
01.2016 - 07.2016
Collaborated with a cross-cultural team to develop a prototype fruit dehydrator.
Engineering / Supply Chain Intern
FritoLay
Plano, TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
Used VBA to model transportation cost, time, equipment, and personnel requirements for new delivery methods and found the potential for over $1 Million of annual savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2016
Master of Biblical and Theological Studies -
Dallas Theological Seminary
05.2023
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel VBA Programming
UG/NX (CAD software)
Technical Writing
Schematic Reading (GD&T)
Root Cause Analysis
other experience
Leader for various church groups
Taught and led a variety of groups, from 5th grade boys to working adults.
Floor Associate at Academy Sports and Outdoor
Provided excellent customer experience by answering questions, selling outdoor gear, and maintaining an organized section.
Eagle Scout
Led a project to collect and measure prescriptions for 300 pairs of donated eye glasses
Mechanical Design Intern at Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) – DRDOMechanical Design Intern at Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) – DRDO