Highly regarded Engineering Professional with expertise in guiding fundamental growth through strategic new product development, testing, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.  Results oriented, with superior business acumen and ability to align technical perspectives into workable solutions.  Drive process improvement initiatives, manage multiple simultaneous projects and ensure deliverables on time and on budget.  Core competencies include:

 

Leadership/Project Management

Climatic and Dynamic Test Equipment

Environmental Test Design and Execution

Java/Lab View/Visual Basic/C++

Vibration Fixture Design and Analysis

Engineer, FEMAP and Nastran Applications

Build MS Access Databases

Data Processing Application Development

Matlab Programming Experience

Process Improvement/Lean Methodologies

 

Professional History

 

Harris Corporation, GCSD, Xxxxxx/XXXXXX                                                                                                    2003 to Present

Lead Dynamics Test Engineer                                                                                                                               2006 to Present

   Spearhead the design and execution of comprehensive environmental testing for development, qualification and acceptance purposes; facilitate vibration, shock, drop, thermal cycling, humidity, and altitude testing. 

   Perform dynamic tests on space-borne satellite rexxxxxxectors ranging in size from 5M to 22M; programs include MSV, Terrestar, ICO, DirecTV, XM, Serius, W2A, and MUOS.

   Manage and execute unit level vibration tests on $30M+ space-bourne communications rexxxxxxectors; provide subject matter expertise on all dynamics testing protocols.

Mechanical Engineer/Environmental Test Engineer                                                                                        2003 to 2006                                                      

   Performed extensive thermal and vibration tests on component level technologies; oversaw vibration tooling design, application development, and process documentation.

 

Key Contributions and Accomplishments

ð  Provide superior technical consulting for internal and external clients; perform extensive product research to support acquisition of new equipment for the laboratory.

ð  Proficient in Pro-Engineer modelling software with a working knowledge of Nastran and FEMAP for structural analysis.

ð  Lead the conceptualization, design and analysis for the creation of a customized vibration tool for the M3P program to meet customer requirements which reduced test time by 75%.

ð  Instrumental in leading lab accelerometer upgrade from charge mode to ICP resulting in a significant decrease in test set up time, and an increase in test reliability.

ð  Spearhead the research and subsequent purchase of a portable data acquisition system to provide unfiltered data in real time, decreasing overall testing time.

ð  Critical team member in the identification/implementation of the largest ED shaker system in the SE.

ð  Selected by management to train the engineering team on standard operating procedures for dynamic testing; tasked with certifying all new employees on vibration controller operations.

ð  Develop an effective method for testing large structures including the Terrestar rexxxxxxector.

ð  Author 10 process documents to streamline and standardize laboratory procedures; provide comprehensive instruction on operating the thermal data acquisition system, vibration controllers and executing a system level vibration test.

ð  Patent No.7025285; Issued 4/11/05 - Fire Sprinkler Xxxxxxow Control Device

ð  Certificate of Recognition (2005) for development of process improvement applications, (2006) for the design of  a risk reduction test,  (2008) for providing support excellence in the installation of the Shaker System, (2009) for the rexxxxxxector vibration test, and an Excellence Award (2007) for leading the implementation of 24 hour support program.

 

Education

 

University of Xxxxxx; Gainesville, XXXXXX - Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Science    (In Progress)                                                           

University of Xxxxxx; Gainesville, XXXXXX - Bachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering  (2002)                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Hiring Manager:

 

I am writing to express my interest in a <position here> within your organization.  I can offer you over 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineering Professional with expertise in design, testing, process improvement and client support.  I am well known for my ability to contribute to perform complex testing and provide training and development for my fellow team members.  I possess many of the traits you are seeking and I am confident that I will be a valuable member of your team.

 

I have extensive professional experience in mechanical design and engineering processes, as well as a reputation for providing outstanding account management and customer relations for high profile clients.   I am well known for my technical expertise and the ability to improve existing protocols, lead the installation of new tools, and improve efficiencies and results.   I have the hands-on, real world knowledge you are seeking in a candidate for <positing here>.  According to the job description for <position here>, you are looking for a candidate with the ability to <choose something from the job description here>.  I am well versed in <specific here> and know that I could be an integral member of your team.

 

I would like to be considered for a position with <organization here> in which someone of my background could make a contribution. I will contact you in the upcoming week to arrange for an interview. Should you require any additional information, I can be contacted at the phone numbers listed above.

 

Thank you for your attention and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

Sincerely,