Open To Work
William Fields
Everett,WA
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist
Gravitcs
01.2025 - Current
- Authored and assisted in writing work instructions for all all levels of build actives.
- Developed handheld laser welding best practice and procedures.
- Conducted optical safety calculations in accordance with ANSI Z51 for all laser welding work areas.
- Established training plans for all shop floor equipment.
- Acted as technical design for manufacturing authority on flight structures.
- Met with Senior leadership regularly to discuss and plan manufacturing resourcing.
- Worked with outside realtors, mayors, contractors, and agents to plan future strategic expansions on manufacturing capabilities.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Gravitics Inc
03.2023 - Current
- Developed test stands for multiple iterations of 100 lbf flight like GCH4+GOx propulsion system.
- Designed upgrades to test stand controls software and hardware to meet growing test and qualification requirements.
- Engineered ground support hardware in support of test stand upgrades.
- Lead team stand ups for weekly and quarterly activities and managed team schedule and budget.
- Authored Hot Fire test procedures for both atmospheric and vacuum testing
- Conducted ~700 successful hotfires at Test Conductor & ~100 as Test Director.
- In parallel I perform vehicle level trade studies of available payload mass budget based on mission objectives.
- I Interface with integration and vehicle engineers on vehicle configuration and system checkout requirements.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Gravitics Inc
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conceptualized tooling and process flow for vehicle manufacturing.
- In support of first full scale test article pressure testing I conducted material Q&A
- Installed sensors to specification and executed critical lift operations.
Automation & Controls Specialist
SpaceX
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Designed, managed, built and commissioned large-scale automated tools for primary structure, secondary structures, thermal protection system, & fluid systems.
- Utilized software such as Eplan, Seimens NX, Seimens SIMATIC STEP 7 software to design, simulate and program automated tooling.
- Completed full design cycle and managed deployment of PLC driven multi-axis robotic arms of all sizes; up to 3 robots arms per tool.
- Ususally involving analogue and digital sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for welding cutting and/or measurement operations.
- Worked in conjunction with tooling structures team to optimize tooling design for cleaner, more effective, and quicker system while enabling safer automated operation typically up to SIL-2 safety standards.
Integration Technician
SpaceX
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Integrated avionics, electrical, fluids & mechanical components on vehicles SN1-SN6, Nosecones 1-7, & Raptor Rocket Engines at production facility and on the launchpad.
- Helped develop new Datum marking methods resulting in significantly greater accuracy for all components placed on the IML & OML of the Vehicle.
- Performed final functional checkouts on mechanical, avionics and fluid systems and troubleshooted hardware with vehicle engineering team to meet vehicle testing timelines.
- Stood up nosecone integration team in its infancy by developing processes and procedures for mechanical, fluids, avionics and flight control surfaces integration.
- While also training technicians on new processes and scheduling resources to meet test timelines.
Automated Welding Systems Technician
Electromechanical industries
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Programmed new parts for production.
- Mastered new programs on shop floor.
- Designed numerous fixtures for existing and new production parts.
- Designed numerous Fit-up Jigs for use by fitters on existing and new production parts; allowing better dimensional control on fit-up process.
- Controlled downstream processes in order maximize Robot repeatability, weld quality, and production capacity.
- Coordinated with Welding Cell integrators on new and existing projects and planned production expansions.
- Performed duties of Robotic Automation Lead during extended leaves of absence of Department Lead.
Chief Technology Officer
Lumen Motors
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Coordinated directly with CEO/CPA on strategic business planning, target market, marketing strategy, company budget and staffing requirements.
- Set overall project goals and quality requirements
- Created simulations and spreadsheets to validate overall design.
- Select, source and arrange major vehicle components.
- Select, coordinate and negotiate with suppliers.
- Managed engineering department.
- Work with engineering teams to design drive train, chassis, composite parts and aerodynamic components.
- Purchased components.
- Set department personnel requirements.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on department progress.
- Worked with third party companies and suppliers to create overall manufacturing plan.
- Ran various CFD analysis to validate aerodynamic design of vehicle.
- Assisted in assembly/construction of various vehicle components.
- Designed facility expansionsEX: Composites clean room and composites curing oven.
Engineering Design Technician
Thrustmaster of Texas
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed FEA on various structural and load dampening elements.
- Worked closely with CEO on GA drawings for a new Thruster project.
- Worked closely with Sr. engineers on Thruster design and arrangement.
- Designed skids and HPUs for various commercial marine customers.
- Provided engineering input into the design of the world's largest tunnel Thruster.
- Started an MHD Thruster feasibility study.
- Assisted in the training of a new CFD analyst.
Engineering Apprentice
Thrustmaster of Texas
06.2013 - 06.2014
Chief of design
Raptorbird
01.2010 - 01.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Langham Creek
Cypress, TX01-2013
Skills
- Test Processes
- Automation
- System Testing
- Test Requirements
- Test Procedures
- Data Acquisition
- Systems Integration
- Laser Welding
- Test Stand Hardware & Software Development
- CAD
- Manufacturing Planning
Timeline
Manufacturing Specialist
Gravitcs
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Gravitics Inc
03.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Gravitics Inc
01.2023 - 03.2023
Automation & Controls Specialist
SpaceX
08.2020 - 09.2021
Integration Technician
SpaceX
02.2020 - 08.2020
Automated Welding Systems Technician
Electromechanical industries
07.2018 - 02.2019
Chief Technology Officer
Lumen Motors
10.2016 - 07.2018
Engineering Design Technician
Thrustmaster of Texas
06.2014 - 02.2015
Engineering Apprentice
Thrustmaster of Texas
06.2013 - 06.2014
Chief of design
Raptorbird
01.2010 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Langham Creek
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