SYDNEY MCCLURE

Jupiter

Summary

Detail-oriented Aerospace Design Engineer specializing in engineering analysis and disposition of nonconforming gas turbine engine components. Expertise in evaluating manufacturing deviations with Siemens NX and conducting geometric and tolerance analyses. Developed engineering solutions that uphold product integrity and streamline production processes. Achieved promotion to Design Engineer II within six months for exemplary technical performance and leadership contributions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineer II

Parametric Solutions, Inc.

Jupiter

08.2025 - Current

Utilize Siemens NX daily to investigate manufacturing deviations and evaluate geometric impact against engineering requirements and design intent.
Evaluate components for compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, functional clearances, manufacturing capability, and customer specifications.
Perform cooling hole studies, tolerance stack-up analyses, blade pull studies, point studies, wall thickness evaluations, dimensional analyses, and other engineering assessments to determine the functional impact of nonconforming conditions.
Develop technical engineering justifications and disposition documentation for manufacturing variations while minimizing unnecessary scrap and rework without compromising product integrity.
Perform engineering analysis and disposition of nonconforming hot-section gas turbine engine hardware, primarily turbine blades and vanes, supporting Pratt & Whitney production and repair operations.
Perform final internal technical reviews of engineering analyses completed by less experienced engineers prior to delegate approval, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with customer requirements.
Mentor two Design Engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing engineering analyses, and assisting with onboarding and professional development.
Collaborate daily with manufacturing, quality, and Pratt & Whitney engineering teams to resolve complex engineering issues while maintaining production schedules and quality standards.
Created detailed technical documentation for engineering processes and product specifications.

President

Project Hydroponic Operations for Mars Exploration (H.O.M.E.)

08.2023 - 05.2025

Led a multidisciplinary engineering organization developing autonomous hydroponic systems for extraterrestrial agriculture.
Led project development for hydroponic systems in extraterrestrial environments.
Managed project planning, CAD development, funding proposals, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance autonomous hydroponic systems.
Coordinated research initiatives to optimize plant growth in Mars conditions.
Presented research findings at university symposiums and sustainability conferences to share knowledge on extraterrestrial agriculture.
Advocated for innovative solutions to address challenges in space agriculture systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering Concentration: Rocket Propulsion Minor: Cybersecurity Application And Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Daytona Beach, FL

05-2025

Skills

CAD & PLM: Siemens NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Inventor
Engineering Analysis: GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Manufacturing Deviations, Engineering Dispositions, Geometric Analysis, Root Cause Investigation
Technical documentation

Software: MATLAB, Python, Ansys Fluent, Nastran, Microsoft Office
Interdisciplinary collaboration

HONORS & PUBLICATIONS

Dean's List, Women in Excellence Scholarship Recipient, Second Author – "Exploring Regolith Substrate Techniques for Martian and Lunar Plant Cultivation" (NASA Plant Mars Challenge)

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