STEVEN FERRIS

• Served as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for Tomahawk missile production and recertification, owning mechanical design and technical oversight of build activities and hardware integration.
• Led mechanical engineering efforts for launch capsules and canisters as REA, coordinating with suppliers and internal SMEs to disposition hardware nonconformances and manage obsolescence and redesign efforts.
• Managed part and drawing release work flows, including engineering change notices (ECNs), through windchill PLM in coordination with configuration management and program leadership.
• Conduct detailed GD&T-based tolerance analysis to validate proposed design changes during development efforts, ensuring fit, form, and function within complex missile assemblies.
• Develop and modify complex 3D CAD models and drawings using CREO, supporting legacy updates and new designs.
• Utilize 3D printing for rapid prototyping and fit check validation of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Led root cause and corrective action efforts for nonconforming hardware and supplier issues, driving cross functional collaboration with SMEs from materials, structures, electrical, systems, and quality to resolve production issues and maintain program schedule.
• Support Tomahawk missile system development programs contributing mechanical designs, integration concepts, and supplier engagement.

Manufacturing Engineer II – 09/2022 to 01/2023

Manufacturing Engineer I – 09/2021 to 09/2022

• Created, coordinated, and monitored all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
• Led cost reduction efforts to consolidate part numbers and manufacture purchased parts in house saving $100K per year.
• Technical Engineering lead for multiple product lines.
• Developed new Strip Merge conveyor system meeting tight geometric requirements to acquire $20M retrofit business.
• Provided engineering support for workshop overhaul activities to ensure designs are correctly fabricated.
• Communicated with clients to determine project scopes, obtain feedback on concepts, and assure designs meet requirements.

Laid off due to COVID-19-related downturn and industry-wide cuts in the oil & gas sector.

• Acted in the Sand Control Screens department specializing in product development of 4" EHS (Endurance Hydraulic Screens) for downhole operations.
• Performed Tolerance Stack ups, functionality calculations, testing procedures, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Collaborated with sand control teams to develop and implement product improvements on complex downhole completion tools.
• Verified and modified engineering documentation (Specifications, Drawings, Quality Plans, Bill of Materials (BOMS), etc.) per customer requests.
• Designed and analyzed mechanical parts and tool assemblies to ensure safe operation and quality standards.
• Promoted department operations assisting in Manufacturing, Assembly, and API Certified Testing and Validation IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Provided engineering analysis for out of spec equipment for Manufacturing Quality Assurance.