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(I Do Not Take TEXT)EMAIL AVAILABLEClassification: Principal Mechanical Engineer (Current Secret Clearance)SUMMARY:Most companies made me their hands-on multi-disciplined engineer with experience in integrating all systems, R&D, subsystems, structures and design, and applications for Military Vehicles (Tracked, wheeled & AI), Aerospace Engineer (Commercial, Military & Military Rotorcraft), Marine Engineer (Military WaterCraft & Naval Ships), Nuclear Field Engineer and Heavy Truck Engineer.My Tank and military vehicle experience include working on the following: Stryker, All Variants, (New and Mods) including the MGS, MRAP, (New and Mods), JLTV, (Mods), M113, (Mods), Bradley Fighting Vehicle, (Mods), the HAB, (New and Mods), M60B, (Mods), 120s, (New designs from the M60 platform), Abrams M1A1/M1A2, M1A2 SEP, (New and Mods), & the AGS, (Buford, M8 light tank), also some Model Base Definition (MBD) in the military sector.Have worked with Military and Aerospace Liaison/MRB with Corrective Action, Quality and Subcontractors to develop processes and unique solutions for unexpected design issues.Have developed design concepts that allow the survivability of components, systems using reliability, durability testing and 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) along with personnel within land vehicles, aerospace and amphibious military vehicles.Extensive experience working with the DOD, cross functional teams and customers to define vehicle requirements as well as developing Cost effective design and production of the above vehicles and always thinking of Quality, being Under Budget and On Time with all my Projects (including Prototype builds and Testing).OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE: ISO 9001 2008, CFR's: Part 25, 120.15, 121, 145, ASME STD. lEEE-STD-12281994 and others, ANSI/GEIASTD-0010-2009, ISO/TS16949:2009, PPAP, SPC, 8D, SS, ISO 14001, MIL-STD-1472, MIL-HDBK-764, (JACK/SANTOSHUMAN), ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178B&C, Kaizen, FEMA, OSHA & PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). Also work SOWs and very familiar with ITAR.Experience writing qualification and Final test reports that went to management and then to the Government. Qualifications written per MlL-STD-490/96,1519 & 1679/2167 plus MIL-H-PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Worked hands-on with the mechanics to set up test runs. Used all types of test equipment and computers that were needed to qualify equipment and Components for Land Systems Military requirements.Experience writing and using ITRs, TIRs, ECRs, FACARs and the EPDM system to accomplish projects (past and present).Experience working with ASME, Mil Standards and ITAR requirements and procedures.Experience working with Windchill and ORACLE to do time accounting, manufacturing and part/material accountability and TeamCenter for CADs.Have experience working with Military and Aerospace liaison/MRB with Corrective Action, Quality and Subcontractors to develop processes and unique solutions for unexpected design issues and have experience working alongside the FAA on wing, fuselage and nacelle issues using FAR 65 and other FARs as needed.Have 3 Patents: 1 Patent for survivability scout (crew) flooring, 1 pending for lower hull exterior Mine Blast protection and 1 for the cement tub that is on the back of a cement truck.EXPERIENCEMarch 2023 to Present: ARV (Sterling Heights, MI)Sr. & Lead Structures Engineer for the OMFV Program:As of right now Im working for ARV and their counterpart(s) in Germany, Australia and other local vendors on building Mine Blast Bucks and other areas of the vehicle that are of interest. Applying my knowledge and expertise of armor and other materials (Steel, Aluminum and others) to mitigate minor blasts, injury to the vehicle combatants and all other areas of the vehicle as needed. Also, working as a team player or on my own as needed with internal and external customers (manufacturing, procurement, quality, design using MBD, etc.) and stakeholders.Sr. Lead mock-up/prototype engineer for the Solider Touch Point hull project (had 2 very good shop workers helping for the fab and welding), also include were 3 different EA seats, special floating floor system, new technology vetronics, soldier weapon stations, AFES and lighting. Used 3D printing for components that we could not get. After the build (2 months, on time and under budget) we had a meeting with the company stakeholders and the customer for a breakdown discussion about did we meet their expectation and objectives for the new military tracked vehicle. There are 2 more STPs coming up in the near future and they have asked me to be the lead up the effort.Sept 2020 to March 2023: Ricardo Defense (Troy, MI)Sr. Mechanical System Integration Engineer Lead: Working with the Marines and Army on a new and innovated APU system for silent watch for the vehicle platforms. Most vehicles will require up-grading and one of my functions will be as integration liaison engineer. Working with Solidworks 17 and 2021, developing models for analyzing, integration, fit, form and function. Able to Preform NVH analyses as required along with APU system engineering requirements. Im also giving my expertise with cross functional departments with-in RDI, outside venders and the customer(s) of all the Armed Forces and commercial entities for a new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) that will work with-in Aerospace, any type of Military Vehicles, Weapons, Watercraft, Cars/Trucks, Rail and Ground Equipment. Also supported 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing). Most work completed remotely, because of COVID-19.Jan 2020 to Sept 2020: Unemployment, because of COVID-19July 2019 to Jan 2020: BAE Systems (Sterling Heights, MI) ContractSr. Mechanical Engineer Structures Lead: My experience will provide engineering support and expertise to the shop for Door and Hatch water leakage a long with structures up-grades of the hull and armor changes due to DoD design changes and wants. Helped the test group write the test procedures for the hatch water intrusion project and the hatch mechanism issues. Also, taking older Bradley structural parts and carrying them over to the AMPV program to save manufacturing time and cost using proof-of-concept as needed. Also used CREO parametrics for fit form and function model checking. At times it was my position to chair meetings as they were needed with Safety, Test, the Shop and other groups. Also worked to support 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing), TIRs, ECNs, PRs, SOWs, EPDM, FACARS and other documentations as required to complete my projects. Shop is The Panther GroupMar 2019 to July 2019: Lockheed Martin MFC (Orlando, FL) ContractSr. Mechanical Engineer Specialist Lead and Checker: for the Missile and Space division. A lot of my work is in a secret room and work with inside, outside customers, management, manufacturing, 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) and other cross functional departments to get project(s) completed on time and under budget. Wrote and worked TIRs, ECNs and NVH analyses. Also work on containers and Major types of ground equipment (lifting and power) using CREO/Catia for analyzing fit, form and function and MIL-STD-1472 for control placement.Shop was: Chipton RossAug 2018 to Feb 2019: UnemploymentDec 2017 to Aug 2018: SAIC (N Charleston SC) Contract Mechanical Hardware Integration Lead Engineer IV: Provided Engineering support as Lead or Project Engineer to the PM AAA and management for the preparing of the TDP and CDRL requirements for the AAV P7 and AAV C7 upgrades. Working as a team lead and team member of groups such as mechanical structures/survivability (Add on Armor and Spall), mechanical Systems, Auto and Manual Fire Suppression Systems, Emergence Egress lighting System and Subsystems integration. Performed required requirements on said areas and added my expertise with hands-on, proof-of-concept and line experience for the upgrade of the vehicles in the shop. Also, worked with HFE for placement of components and personnel (Jack Models, MIL-STD-1472 & HDBK-764) with in military vehicles. Used Pro E 2.0, CREO 3.0 and Windchill to analyze (I can use FMEA as required), sketch and check models for the designers (I can use DFMEA as required) and for the PM, management, stakeholders and the on and off-site vendors. Also, was involved with SOWs, CRDs, PDRs, 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) and can multitask if necessary. Shop was: AEROTEKJan 2012 to Sept 2017: TARDEC - AFFS Primus (Sterling Heights, MI) Have Active Secret Clarence Principal Mechanical Engineer: (At TARDEC): Im giving my expertise to Advanced Concepts on a new military vehicle for the location of components to survivability of the components and the crew, also design for 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) and performing other engineering for LAV FOVs, EFV, Military Projects, using GD&T, PRO-E CREO 2 (with Windchill), for Analyzing & Designing lighter weight and more robust vehicle to with-stand mine blast events, designing EA type seats for said vehicles and using reliability testing and drop testing technology to support the seat testing and MIL-STD-1472/HDBK-764 for placement along with supplying ICD drawings to the government to use for FRIs. Engineered a new drivers seat to meet safety requirements and to fix issues that saved drivers lives (4 Marines had lost their lives). Worked with new Armor materials for vehicle floors and other areas, designing pneumatic emergency seat systems for the LAV FOV and Buoyancy and Survivability issues for the LAV Vehicles that swim. Proof-of-concept was used to save time and budget. Was Project Engineer for the above work and all work was accomplished under ISO & ITAR processes. Have my secret clearance and have 2 Patents pending for Scout Survivability Flooring and Mine Blast protection for Hull Survivability for Military vehicles. Work closely with the PM (Program Management Office) to accomplish all SOWs they request of me. Also, gave the PM a solution on how to remove the inside fuel tanks and install them on the outside of the LAV25 hull structure for safety of the war fighter. Shop was: ASRC Federal (AFFS PRIMUS)Aug 2011 to Jan 2012: UnemploymentMay 2010 to Aug 2011: Force Protection (Ladson, SC) Contract System/Project Lead: MRAP, Cougar ISS Georgia (Russia) Lead for all system and sub-system Installation from beginning of build to the delivery of 29 vehicles in 30 days, this was completed. Also Performed welding inspections on MRAP vehicles and was responsible for the repair of cracks in the Hulls that appeared after welding at Force Protection and SPAWARS. Wrote welding procedures for the repairs as needed. Worked as a Safety/Test Engineer in the manufacturing and vehicle areas using company requirements and analyzing safety issues as they came up on the floor.Lead Liaison Engineer: JAMMA Platform, (Manufacturing/Build). Was responsible for the build of 2 complete High-Speed combat vehicle chassis (at Watson Engineering) and supervised 6 welder Mechanics. Also, involved with Corrective Action/MRB for all matl and vendor components during the JAMMA build (worked with SWOs). The Shop was: Advantage Technical Resourcing/FederalApril 2010 to May 2010: Burtek Inc., Co. is CLOSED (Chesterfield Township, MI) Contract System/Project Lead: Military Vehicle Integration of sub-system components needed to meet the Military requirements for combat and black box payloads. Also, developed a portable Airfield Antenna Array to be used when a temporary airfield is put into a combat zone (as well as anywhere else), also Completed the installation spec and TDP for the Air Force & matl corrective action issues/MRB, GD&T and ISO 9001 2008. The Shop was: Trialon Corp.Feb 2010 to April 2010: ProWeld, Inc. (Chesterfield Township, MI) ContractProgram Manager: Designed and developed the TDP for the installation of a Slat Armor Cage for the Italian Army Armor program. The TDP was delivered to our government and then was sent to the Italian Army for approval. The Shop Was: My own 1099 with the company.Aug. 2009 to Feb 2010: UnemploymentMar 2001 to Aug 2009: General Dynamics Land Systems (Sterling Heights, MI) ContractSr. Structures/Survivability Engineer: Structural and System Lead on the MRAP Program and the MRAP Modernization Program. Was involved in material corrective action issues through MRB.Also, worked on the FCS Composite Hull and other components to ensure manufacturability, also worked on the AGM Battery Program and the New UAAPU for the Abrams. Supported 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing). Worked with Pro E and GD&T on Model and DWG Issues along with preparing preliminary cost analysis for Abrams, HAB, STRYKER & MGS. Developed a Composite Eject Door for the MGS Vehicle plus other design functions which required Extensive reliability testing which also required teaming up with other departments. Also worked on structural design changes for the 120's program (redesign different areas of the hull). Spent a lot of time at APG and YPG doing live fire testing for Abrams and the MGS.Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer: Duties include R and D design & root cause analysis on the new "Family of Light Weight Military Vehicles". Worked with GM of Canada and have 6 designers at an off-site design company (ESS & Think Path) working with me to design and develop the Fuel System requirements for a under armor APU, Hydraulic System requirements, HVAC Systems, Internal and External Component Packaging, Crew Seating, Weapon Station Design and Stowage containment. All work completed at GD under ISO 9001 and using GD&T for fit checking.The Shop was: Elite Technical.Aug 2000 to Mar 2001: The Boeing Co. (Seattle, WA) ContractPropulsion System Engineer: Performing product support to major airlines that have a flight safety Issues with the Nacelle structure area, Engine mounting area, Fuel Transfer and System Requirements and Heat/air flow seals between nacelle compartments and wings. Have also worked with the FAA and their Flight requirements and inspection using FAR 65. The use of hand calculations (including stress analysis) and CATIA v5 modeling was used as the major tool for all the studies and design changes. All work completed under ISO requirements. Worked as a Safety Engineer in the manufacturing area for aircraft tooling and machine requirements.April 2000 to Aug2000: General Dynamics Amphibious Vehicles Systems (Woodbridge, VA) Sr. Survivability and Safety Engineer AAAV: Developed system and subsystem requirements for the survivability of the vehicle (Armor & Weapon Station) and the safety of the crew/troops along with MIL-STD-1472, plus worked on the definition of each system (Hydraulic Requirements & fuel transfer requirements for passing fuel (tanks) between crew compartments to the engine area, etc...) Provided support for the hydraulic system that powered the planning of the vehicle. Also, provided product support between General Dynamics and the Government and helped with the writing of the survivability proposal. ContractFeb 2000 to April 2000: Temco/Trinity Int. (Ft. Worth, TX)Sr. Working Manufacturing Engineer and Design Engineer: Supervised, designed and helped build two Cement show trucks. Also, designed and built a special cement truck for a Mexico company. Helped improve the existing cement trucks and have a Patent for a design solution to an existing concrete delivery problem. Fixed requirements for the transferring of fuel from the engine to the tub-rotating engine. Have supervised between five and ten workers helping build the trucks, quality control and all liaison CAB/MRB functions. Worked as a Safety Engineer in the manufacturing area for vehicle assembly using company requirements. Worked with all engineering divisions and with outside vendors and customers. ContractFeb 1999 to Feb 2000: General Dynamics Land Systems (Sterling Heights, MI) Sr. Project Engineer: Structures and Survivability Group. Worked in their secret room. ContractApril 1997 to Feb 1999: Boeing/McDonald Douglas Rotocraft Division (Mesa, AZ) Multi-discipline Team Design Engineer: designing Hydraulics requirements, Fuel Sub Systems requirements, Wing Deicing, Airframe Structures, Power Train, Composite Rotor Blades, fuselage and wing components, Cockpit Interiors using MIL-STD-1472, plus seating and controls. Also, was involved with Nacelle Design for new build and Retro Fitting of existing Apache, Apache Longbow and Chinook for the requirements of the Integration of Mission packaging and most of the same Requirements for Commercial Rotocraft. Preformed survivability and reliability testing of functions for the fuselage and cockpit of the Apache and Apache Longbow and other rotocraft vehicles. Also preformed support tasks for Hydraulic Power & actuation systems for winged aircraft & rotorcraft system development. Which required design to testing of each component & sub-system. Worked with vendors & the customer to supply a quality product & on time. I worked as a Safety Engineer in the manufacturing and support area for rotocraft composite tooling and the weapons area per company requirements. Also, Liaison/MRB Engineer between Boeing/McDonald Douglas manufacturing and TRA Manufacturing. UG-II: v11, 13 & GD&T were used to perform engineering, design & GD&T fit and modeling functions. ContractEDUCATION:Mechanical Engineering - San Jose' State University; (BSME)Mechanical Design, Laser Technology - San Jose' City College; (AA)COMPUTER SYSTEMS:GD$T Training, AutoCad (IBM), CADDS-4, UG-II, v11, 13, 15,Solidworks 17/21, CAD/CAM, CADAM 2D & 3D, CATIA v5,Pro E Wildfire 2004, CREO 5 (both with Windchill and TeamCenter)TRADE ASSOCIATIONS:American Society of Certified Engineering TechniciansNational Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies #048258Whos Who in Mechanical Engineering & Material Science, Vol. 2, 5th EditionCambridge Whos Who Registry of Distinguished Individuals, 2009/2010Covington Whos Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2012PUBLISHED: Co-Author (2) and Author (1)OPTIMIZATION/INTEGRATION OF METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC FOAMS FOR STRUCTURE,THERMAL DISSIPATION, MINE BLAST PROTECTION, AND BUOYANCY FOR AMPHIBIOUS MILITARY VEHICLES,and ADD FINGERS ON THE TUB TO STOP SPILL-OUT OF THE CONCRETE TO THE GROUND |
