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PRINCIPAL RELIABILITY ENGINEERSKILLSSUMMARYLicensed mechanical engineer with BSME and MSME degreeCertified Green Belt40 years of reliability analysis experience in aircraft, aerospace, automotive, marine and OEMs of electronic and mechanical systems that includes: system modeling, reliability predictions, FMECA, accelerated life testing, reliability growth analysis, Weibull analysis, and probabilistic design15 years of new product development of high-speed rotating and reciprocating equipment that includes: torsional vibration analysis of ships propulsion and auxiliary systems, rotor dynamics of centrifugal compressor stages, shaft alignment of ships propulsion systems, stress analysis, finite element analysis using ANSYSComputer programming in PowerBASIC PBCC v. 6.03 in Windows 10 for reliability analysis in areas of test sample size: non-parametric, parametric and accelerated testing, reliability estimation: non-parametric analysis, three-parameter Weibull analysis, system reliability prediction, Monte Carlo simulation, reliability growth and Weibayes analysis, statistical tools: f-distribution, student-t distribution, normal distribution, log normal distribution, binomial probability of k-out-of-n system, chi-square distribution, and Weibull significance, probabilistic design: stress-strength interference, Monte Carlo simulationWORK EXPERIENCE7/2022 5/2023: Censys Technologies, Daytona Beach, FlSystems Integration and Reliability EngineerDeveloping reliability block diagrams for drone UAVReliability predictions for drone UAV system and subsystems using ROADS databaseWeibull analysis of drone field data using BASIC softwareWriting reliability process and test procedures documents6/2021 11/2021: Quality Assur. & Risk Mgt, American Canyon, CAReliability Consulting EngineerTelecommuting position working from home in FloridaGenerating and reviewing reliability program plansDeveloping reliability block diagrams for subsystemsGenerated reliability prediction methodology for NASA on ground antenna systemPreparation for reliability predictions on components and systems when available12/2020 5/2021: Insight Global, Denver, COReliability Consulting EngineerPosition working from home in FloridaProvide reliability engineering for Advanced Telecommuting Energy on Plasma GeneratorsGenerated RBDs for major electronic components in systems using Lambda PredictEvaluated failure rates of components using ROADS, an NPRD-2016 searchable databaseWeibull analysis of test and field data using Weibull++ softwareWarranty analysis of embedded power supplies from monthly production and repair data using Weibull++Reliability predictions with FIDES template09/2016 06/2017: Integrated Solutions for Systems, Huntsville, ALReliability Consulting EngineerSupport Textron Systems on MSV (L) ARMY proposalGenerated RBDs for major components in system using VISIOEvaluated failure rates of components using ROADS, an NPRD-2016 searchable databaseDetermined MTBF values using field data from suppliersDeveloped RAM spreadsheet to determine Mean Time Between System Aborts (MTBSA)RAM analysis considered failure rates for components with environment conversion, duty cycle, load cycle, redundancy and probability of occurrence of system aborts02/2013 08/2014: Integrated Solutions for Systems, Slidell, LAReliability Contract EngineerDeveloped method for Preventative Maintenance for Weibull, Normal and LogNormalWorking knowledge of Reliability and Maintenance Analyst software from B. DodsonDetermined failure rates for composite shafting systemPrepared FMECAs on mechanical componentsPrepared reliability program plan for hovercraft06/2012 01/2013: S & K Aerospace, Poway, CAMechanical Systems EngineerWeibull analysis of MQ-1 UAV component field dataLiaison to USAF on Predator and Reaper UAV mishaps for SIB and AIBReliability growth analysis of MQ-1 and MQ-9 component data07/2009 12/2011: Textron Marine & Land Systems, Slidell, LAPrincipal Reliability EngineerPerformed reliability allocations and predictions on hovercraft using RELEX softwarePrepared specifications on marine gearbox and composite shaftingDetermined failure rates for composite propulsion rotors and shafting and prediction report03/2008 06/2009: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, INReliability Contract EngineerPerformed Weibull analysis of jet engine field service dataModel 250 helicopter engines scheduled depot maintenance plansOsprey V-22 and C130 engine parts failure rate updates for FMECAReliability modeling on T56 engine turbine components for USAFJet engines unscheduled depot maintenance plans using Monte Carlo simulation06/2006 02/2008: Honeywell Aerospace, Tempe, AZSenior Reliability EngineerPerformed Weibull analysis on pneumatic valve componentsReliability predictions and FMEA reports on valvesReliability analysis and FMECA on water jet for amphibious tankPredictions and FMEA on third stage rocket motor valve systemPDR and CDR presentations on valve systemsValve MTBF and MTBUR estimates using USAF and USN databases09/2004 05/2006 Siemens Power Generation, Orlando, FLSenior Reliability EngineerPerformed Weibull analysis of field data on hot gas turbine partsAssisted in development of parts life analysis prediction softwareReliability modeling and predictions for gas turbine componentsDeveloped methodology for recurrence data analysis of componentsPerformed mentoring and training on reliability methodsWeibull analysis presentation at ASME power generation conference09/1993 08/2004 Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MIReliability Test Methods EngineerDesign for reliability and robustness on Mustang rear brace, Jaguar aluminum U-Box and Lincoln suspension using probabilistic methodsDeveloped reliability prediction models for components based on physics of failure and root cause analysisAccelerated life degradation testing performed on timing belts for 3.5L V6 engine for most reliable fiberglass-reinforced rubber materialAccelerated life testing performed for Metallic Catalytic Converter most reliable and durable design using Weibull analysis of failure dataPerformed fatigue testing and Weibull analysis on Door Hem designsSubject matter expert on writing of web-based product reliability courseGenerated reliability predictions and growth curves on light truck enginesTutorial and technical paper presentations at reliability conferencesCreated statistical algorithms in BASIC language$8525 Continuous Improvement Recognition System Award04/1987 08/1993 General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OHReliability Project EngineerPerformed Weibull analysis on jet engine tracked componentsPrepared technical document on reliability growth methodologyPerformed reliability predictions on compressor accessory componentsCompleted ANSYS thermal finite element analysis on electronics rackCreated reliability design guidelines document for military componentsGIDEP representative for aircraft reliability groupIntegrated Electronic Warfare Systems component reliability analysis06/1985 02/1987 Grumman Space Systems, Irvine, CASenior Reliability EngineerDeveloped environmental test procedures document for sub arraysPerformed reliability predictions and FMEA on focal plane electronicsTesting and analysis of Optical Scene and Target Generator06/1983 05/1985 Air Research Company, Torrance, CAReliability EngineerGroup Leader on Department of Energy systems reliability programGenerated proposals for MTBF estimates on avionic equipmentPerformed reliability predictions on high-speed machinery componentsDeveloped statistical programs in BASIC language for Weibull analysis03/1981 05/1983 Fluor Corporation, Irvine, CASenior Mechanical EngineerEvaluated technical and commercial proposals on plant equipmentPrepared bid summaries on equipment02/1980 01/1981 Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, CASenior Staff EngineerConducted mechanical testing on infrared sensing systemManaged Sensor Optical Unit configuration build, budget and scheduleDesigned test rig for deployment testing on Sensor Sunshade03//1976 01/1980 Ingersoll-Rand Company, Mayfield, KYSenior Development EngineerPerformed mechanical design analysis on centrifugal compressor stagesIn-house consultant for machinery torsional and lateral vibration analysisPerformed rotor polygon lock-up finite element analysis using ANSYSConducted experimental and field testing on compressor accessoriesDeveloped machinery mechanical design programs in BASIC language$750 2nd prize for Compressed Air and Gas Institute technical paper04/1969 02/1976 American Bureau of Shipping, New York, NYMarine EngineerReviewed torsional vibration calculations on ships propulsion systemsIn-house consultant on torsional vibration analysisDeveloped machinery vibration analysis programs in FORTRANPresented paper on vibrations at international symposium in JapanEducation1969 City College New York, NYMaster of Science - Mechanical Engineering1963 Lafayette College Easton, PABachelor of Science - Mechanical EngineeringPatentsPublicationsUS Utility Patent No. 4930883, Photo-Visual Star Diagonal, June 1990Salzman R.H., Applying Weibull Methods in Gas Turbine Component Data Analysis, ASME Paper No. PWR2005-50205, April 2005.Salzman R., T. Nagel, J. Kramer, M. Presti, A. Schatz, J. Breuer, J. Scaparo, A. Montalbano, A New Approach of Accelerated Life Testing for Metallic Catalytic Converters, SAE 2004 Transactions, Vol.113, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Sec. 4, Paper No. 2XXX-XX-XXXX, July 2005.Salzman, R., W. Gryc, H. Agrawal and S. Bollimunta, "Fatigue Life Reliability and Robustness of Aluminum Car Body U-Box Structure with Self-Piercing Riveted Joints," SAE Paper No. 203-01-0468, March 2003.Salzman, R.H., M.H. Packard and J.A. McLinn, "Applying Probabilistic Methods to Component Design and Reliability Modeling," Tutorial at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2003.Boileau, J.M., S.J. Weber, R.H. Salzman and J.E. Allison, " The Effect of Porosity Size on the Tensile Properties of a Cast 319-T7 Aluminum Alloy," American Foundry Society Transactions, No. 01-045, pp. 419-432, October 2001.Salzman, R.H. and S.M. Reaburn, "Probabilistic Modeling for Timing Belt Fatigue Life Predictions Using Accelerated Testing," 6th ISSAT International Conference, August 2000.Salzman, R.H., "Understanding Weibull Analysis," Tutorial presentation at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposiums, January 1999-2000.Mohanty G.P., R.H. Salzman, H. Yin and S.L.Ciemniecki, "Life Tests for Automotive Systems," Automotive Engineering International, February 1998.Salzman, R.H. and S.L.Ciemniecki, "Reliability Predictions Using Probabilistic Methods and Key Life Testing," SAE Paper No. 972587, June 1997.Mohanty, G.P., H.Yin and R.H.Salzman, "A Cost Effective Strategy of Developing Life Tests for Systems," SAE Paper No. 972586, June 1997.Salzman, R.H. and R.G.Liddy, "Product Life Predictions from Warranty Data," SAE Paper No. 961272, May 1996.Salzman, R.H. and R.H. Gauger, "Reliability Analysis Using Pico Computer Systems," Presented at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1986.Salzman, R.H. and D.S.McComb, "Torsional Vibrations in Synchronous-Driven Packaged Centrifugals," CAGI Technical Digest, Vol. 13, No. 3, 1979.Salzman, R.H. and P.R.Pamidi, "Machinery Vibrations in Marine Systems," Presented at 1st International Symposium on Marine Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, November 1973.Salzman, R.H., "Torsional Characteristics of Geared-Turbine Systems," Marine Engineers Review, March 1973.Salzman, R.H., "An Approximate Solution for Journal Bearing Whirl of a Uniform Shaft with Viscous Damping," ASME Paper No. 72-WA/DE-18, 1972.Salzman, R.H., "Estimating Critical Speeds of Stepped Shafts with Flexible Bearings," Marine Technology, Vol. 8, No. 3, July 1971.AwardsAnnual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium Tutorial InstructorSAE Probabilistic Methods Committee Reliability Subcommittee Chairman$8525 award Ford Continuous Improvement Recognition System Highest Value for individual$750 2nd prize CAGI Technical Article Program CompetitionLicensed Professional Engineer in California, Kentucky and New YorkFord Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification |
