Wes Crawford
Ames,IA
Summary
Results-driven engineer with 9+ years of experience supporting aerospace manufacturing facilities, government & large-scale infrastructure, and mission-critical operations. Proven track record in MEP system integration, HVAC and controls systems, production facility development, and cross-functional project execution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Iowa State University
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Developed and validated data-driven manufacturing and systems models using AutoCAD, Solidworks, JMP, RStudio, MatLAB, Fusion 360, and SIMIO tools to support production planning, process optimization/implementation, and operational decision making.
- Led an engineering quality investigation to determine the root cause of tolerancing error in production for Nestle-Purina. Provided actionable insight into the problem using gage R&R to determine a new optimal setpoint to achieve a 99% confidence accuracy.
- Gained hands-on exposure across welding, machining, composites, and plastics manufacturing methods and hands-on practices.
- Implemented line balance adjustment and ergonomic study towards the manufactured sub-assembly for Snap-On Epiq 361B tool storage product model.
Facility Technician
SPACEX
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Led and supported the development and integration of MEP and HVAC systems for Starlink 2.0 satellite factories SE05-SE08.
- Cross functional coordination with the production, manufacturing, and engineering teams of AVIBUS/HASS 1.5 & 2.0 cryogenic systems, ensuring adaptability for conveyor-based SMT production.
- Directed major facility refit of 40-ton HVAC package unit with structural truss upgrade for primary mission-critical datacenter.
- Primary project coordinator for MEP renovations and production systems support across Starlink 1.5 factories. Including propulsion, metrology, vibration testing, optics, solar production, SMT production, and office workspaces.
Controls Specialist
MACDONALD-MILLER FACILITY SOLUTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Implemented PLC programming on Amazon BlueShift/RSQ, BoFA & Goldman Sachs skyscraper Rainer Square.
- Autonomously configured over 154 FTU/VAV/WSHP using Siemens DXR controllers (ABTsite/Niagara N4 software) on BACnet protocol. Designed multilevel polling and SCADA graphical interfaces using Niagara Softworks for building ownership and client/tenant use.
- Wrote 83-unit configuration & upgrade scripts for Honeywell Spyder and Sylk/Venom controllers and modules.
Project Engineer
MACDONALD-MILLER FACILITY SOLUTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw material and equipment integration for MEP scope during Microsoft Campus Modernization – Thermal Energy Center (Phase I and II).
- Managed procurement, QA/QC, installation sequencing, owner training coordination, factory technician installation schedules, budgeting, and permit acquisition commissioning preparation.
- Procured and inspected onsite delivery and installation of four 75-ton Trane chillers, heat exchangers, heat pumps, and booster valves.
Section Lead/Supervisor | Vehicle Operations
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed and led logistic functions, facility operations, and transportation assets valued at $4.8 million.
- Coordinated 1700+ movements of passengers and cargo throughout base operations, including critical transportation and delivery of $500 million remote piloted aircraft systems for MQ-1 Predator and RQ4 Globalhawk RPA.
- Executed 1000+ mission-critical movements supporting senior military and international staff. Successfully led transport of satellite integration hardware for the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, enabling protection over Qatari airspace.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Iowa State University
05-2026
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology -
Perry Technical Institute
03-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force
11-2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Root-cause analysis
- Process development
- Control systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Student
Iowa State University
08.2022 - 05.2026
Facility Technician
SPACEX
01.2021 - 07.2022
Controls Specialist
MACDONALD-MILLER FACILITY SOLUTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Engineer
MACDONALD-MILLER FACILITY SOLUTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2021
Section Lead/Supervisor | Vehicle Operations
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Iowa State University
Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology -
Perry Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force