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MICHAEL LORENZ

Adelanto ,CA

Summary

Skilled in multifunctional collaboration across departments, I have refined my abilities through public speaking classes and active involvement in Toastmasters. As a developer, I consistently excel in composite fabrication, positioning myself as a leader in the industry. With a proven track record of successful collaboration and expertise in composite fabrication, I am prepared to make valuable contributions to any team or project.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Composite Fabrication Developer

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
06.2019 - Current
  • Holds an active security clearance level: Secret
  • Extensive Knowledge of Composite repairs F35 and familiarity with F22 CRO
  • Worked in a Diverse group, Including Engineering, Quality, and Production control
  • Assisted Supervision in forecasting Manpower to meet Company objectives
  • Trained new associates on repair practices and all Comp/Fab processes
  • Extract internal components from damaged composite parts
  • Work with engineering to optimize plys for a production-paced environment
  • Using various pneumatic tools Angle motors, Grinders, Sanders
  • Layup prepreg Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and various Adhesives
  • Laying up to blueprints or various laser projections, primarily on F35 and F22 projects
  • Frequently using scales and calipers daily
  • Creating vacuum bags
  • Deburring parts of excess resin after
  • Tug certified for towing elongated tools or parts
  • Well-versed in navigating SFM programs

Composite Assembler Lead

UTC Aerospace/Collins Aerospace
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Laying up prepreg graphite fiberglass, and multiple adhesives
  • Laying up honeycomb core details with precision
  • Evaluating time observations to write standard work instructions
  • Extensive knowledge of A350/A320/MRJ/787 manufacturing practices
  • Member of the Kaizen Team, I was tasked to identify waste and implement CI
  • Trained all new members on all AIRBUS practices
  • Writing standard work instructions for production to maintain specs, safety, and ergonomics
  • Laying up to laser projections with tolerances of one hundred thousandths or less
  • Ability to build too specific blueprints and planning
  • Making pressurized bags for autoclave
  • Performing leak tests and leak repairs on bags
  • Ability to manipulate fabric plys meticulously
  • Cleaning and stripping tools with various cleaning chemicals
  • AMQAS certified (company's certification for the ability to inspect the parts you build)
  • Certifications in running FANUC robot reticular
  • Debagging and deburring parts out of autoclave
  • Performing laser calibrations
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint minimal but can navigate freely
  • Rapid prototyping for new shop aids and new parts

Composite Fabrication Lead

Yoshimura R&D of America
03.2013 - 06.2015
  • Team member on Suzuki/RCH Carbon Fiber production and Prototype
  • Led a group of Fabricators on the shop floor to meet, Schedule, Quality, and Cost
  • Worked with Carbon Fiber/Fiber Glass to produce Exhaust system
  • Contributed to the assembly of Parts for Formula Drift (Racing Organization)
  • Laying infused carbon fiber in molds
  • Plugging mold using release film and silicone plugs
  • Lifting 50-75lbs regularly every day
  • Keep track of inventory of pre-cut carbon fiber
  • Rapid prototypes and performance parts for Race Team using wet layup
  • Using an impact wrench and other air-powered tools
  • Inspecting, cutting, and taking inventory or exhausts by part number
  • Making bags, kits, and tools ready and safe for the autoclave
  • Running the lathe for the base of carbon fiber exhausts
  • Run parts using the autoclave when necessary
  • Wet sand, polish, and chemically clean tools and parts when damaged

Composite Fabricator

Vision Auto Dynamics
03.2012 - 06.2014
  • Led a group of Mechanics to produce Hoods/Body kits for All types of automotives per customer request
  • Implemented custom designs/Fabrication processes to meet high demands from local racing teams
  • Trained on all safety procedures to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all crew members
  • Painted custom cars per customers/engineering requirements
  • Using wet layup techniques for custom parts
  • Reconstructing damaged composite parts
  • Custom/prototype performance body kit from scratch
  • Repair a wide variety of performance fiberglass body kits and hoods
  • Hand and machine sanding parts
  • Painting and finishing using a gravity-fed spray gun
  • Pulling and packing orders for shipping
  • Deliver and pick up parts and kits from a designated company with a company vehicle
  • Using various pneumatic tools throughout the job performance
  • Using grinders, sanders, buffers, and circle-cutting blades

Skills

  • Composite Operations
  • Fiberglass Operations
  • Coating Operations
  • Post bonding Operations
  • Pre bond Operations
  • Core bonding
  • Repairs
  • Rapid prototyping
  • R&D
  • QA
  • PC
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • QADS
  • SFM
  • EWI
  • Union practices
  • Cost reduction
  • Waste reduction
  • New idea implementation
  • Commercial aerospace practices
  • Military aerospace practices
  • AS9100
  • Leadership
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanics
  • Development

References

Upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer at Wells Middle School/Mentoring local youth Baseball Team.
  • Assisted Wells Intermediate School to prepare for remodel.

Timeline

Composite Fabrication Developer

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
06.2019 - Current

Composite Assembler Lead

UTC Aerospace/Collins Aerospace
06.2015 - 05.2019

Composite Fabrication Lead

Yoshimura R&D of America
03.2013 - 06.2015

Composite Fabricator

Vision Auto Dynamics
03.2012 - 06.2014

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