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Summary
Manufacturing engineer, Strong team member, problem solver, natural leader, active listener. Ability to communicate complex ideas simply. Working knowledge of manufacturing and mechanical engineering theory. Experience with manufacturing process development for a wide range of materials, techniques, and processes. Endlessly intrigued by novel technical challenges.
Education
Master of science
North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC August 2019 - November 2020
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering - ABET Accredited
Cumulative GPA: 3.76 / 4.0
Bachelor of Science
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA January 2015 - June 2019
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering - ABET Accredited
Minor in Mathematics | Cumulative GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 | Upper Division GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer - Dragon 2 Exterior Composites
SpaceX, Hawthorne CA Jan. 2021 – Present
Creating manufacturing planning, resolving issues, and improving processes for thermal protection system application, part machining, and assembly of Dragon 2 exterior structures.
Developing processes for both new and refurbished spacecraft exterior structures to make Dragon 2 the worlds first rapidly reusable human rated spacecraft. Applying composite manufacturing, repair, and design practices to ensure part viability throughout the backshells service life.
Lead Structures Engineer
Liquid Rocketry Lab, Raleigh NC Sept. 2019 – Nov. 2020
Managed a team of 9 engineers in the manufacturing of full duration test stand structure, and rocket structures design research.
Lead R&D of airframe, COPVs, GNC hardware, and recovery system for suborbital liquid fueled rocket.
Worked intensively on propellant and pressurant preliminary COPV design for pressure fed HTP / RP-1 engine.
Senior Project
Safran Aerospace Cabin Interiors, Bellingham WA Sept. 2018 –June 1029
Worked as team design led to develop and manufacture prototype hardware that can be mounted on a CNC, or on a standalone cartesian robot to orient, place, and adhere threaded inserts into honeycomb core composite sandwich panels.
Worked on an adaptable automated insert feeding system for insert placement
Teaching Assistant
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA March 2018 – June 2019
Introduction to material Science Spring 2019
Statics and Vector Mechanics Fall 2018 , Spring 2019
CAD Parametric Modeling Spring 2018
Composite Longboard Project / manufacturing
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA March 2018 – Present
Lead team in the manufacturing of five composite longboards, associated male foam tooling, along with comprehensive procedural report including costing and project results
Designed manufacturing process plan for epoxy matrix, carbon fiber reinforcement, aramid honeycomb sandwich construction longboard with thermoset elastomeric polyurethane sidewall
Manufacturing has continued autonomously
CRLA Certified Peer Tutor
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA Sept. 2017 – June 2019
Assisted students with math, physics, statistics, statics, and mechanics of materials
Was the first drop in tutor as well as study group facilitator for engineering statics and mechanics of materials (ENGR 107 and 214)
Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas simply to an average of six students per hour
Production Intern
Universal Dynamics, Woodbridge VA July 2016 – August 2017
Worked with management to design production flow and floor layout for the company’s new plant with consideration to lean manufacturing principles
Tested and automated feeding loop for a prototype machine
Skills
Software
CATIA V5 / V6– Advanced – Surfacing, CAM, DFMA, GD&T, Ergonomics, FEA
Proficient in Siemens NX, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, and Fusion 360
Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, Vericut, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, Google collaborative workspaces
Project management / documentation using Confluence, Jira, and Slack
Other
Proficient in DOE - statistically designed experiments
GD&T - ASME Y14.5-2009
Programming experience including Denso and Fanuc robots, PLC Ladder logic, C++, and G-code
Proficient in CNC and manual machining - experience with Haas CNC machines
Composite experience with wet layup, VARTM, prepreg, and composite tool design
Skilled with time management, working autonomously, remote work, interpersonal communication