A Resource With Experience
I am an experienced aerospace structural design engineer capable of supporting your product development program from early concept phase through to entry into service and beyond.
The design services I provide are applicable to all primary and secondary structure of the airframe from nose to tail, covering both metallic and composite technologies. The full spectrum of engineering dataset formats is covered from full authority 2D drawings to complete model based definition utilizing FT&A (3D Functional Tolerancing and Annotations) techniques. In addition to product design, a full range of engineering support services can be provided.
How I Can Help
Support can take the form of both specific short-term design assignments to facilitate completion of a certain piece of work and longer duration program support; no job is too small or too large for consideration. Although I am based in Seattle, I would consider work outside of the Pacific Northwest geographic area.
I can be deployed as an embedded engineer within the client’s design team or take independent work packages offsite, however definition work in CATIA V5 and any product data management systems must be undertaken at the client’s facility.
My services are available to companies outside the world of aviation which require a resource with a comprehensive understanding of the engineering definition process.
“Coming together is a
Beginning;
Keeping together is
Progress;
Working together is
Success.”
Engineering Values
A fully functioning IPT (Integrated Product Team) provides the best environment for both developing new products and solving engineering problems in general. In addition, the success of a development program can be greatly improved through the embodiment of DFMA (Design For Manufacture and Assembly) best practices including DMU (Digital Mock Up) reviews to ensure all functions, partners and suppliers are in link step.
Understanding the customer, certification, and derived requirements is critical to delivering a properly functioning system. Documentation and regular reviews of those requirements throughout the development process reduces the risk of unwanted changes late in the program.
Employing a robust risk management system is key to avoiding costly delays later in a development program. Used properly, gate reviews such as the PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) greatly reduce the chance of carrying undue risk through the program.