Ronnie Sullivan

*** ***** **** **** *: 770-***-****

ace8r1@r.postjobfree.com

Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 c: 678-***-****

SENIOR ENGINEER: MECHANICAL / DESIGN /

MANUFACTURING / PROCESSES / PROJECT MGMT AREAS OF EXPERTISE

3D CAD

Experienced engineer with multi-discipline capabilities to perform and

GD&T

manage all phases of product design and development.

SIX SIGMA

DFM

A Georgia Tech graduate and proven professional with over 13 years of

FMEA

experience, familiar with the project management, design and manufacture

of aerospace hardware.

EXPERIENCE

CAD: 3-D part modeling, assembly & drawing creation using SolidWorks, Solid Edge ST2, Inventor & Pro-E

2-D drawing creation using AutoCAD. Architectural modeling using Autodesk Revit.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): ASME Y14.5M Certification; Advanced level knowledge

Six Sigma Greenbelt: ASQ Certification, DMAIC, FMEA, DOE

Design for Manufacture (DFM): Familiar with designing hardware for ease of manufacture and inspection.

Mechanical Analysis & Testing: FEMAP, shock testing

Engineering (misc.): Mass budget; dissimilar metals; Bill of Materials; Omnify (Product Lifecycle Mgmt

Software); Assembly instructions using Solumina (Mfg Execution Sys).

Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA): Familiar with process to obtain FAA approved part design.

Project Management: Familiar with aspects of project management from design inception to part delivery.

Export Compliance: Export Compliance Professional (ECoP) Certification

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

EMPLOYMENT

HEICO Aerospace Corporation / McClain International, Inc 09/11 – present

Senior Project Engineer – New Product Development

- Direct and coordinate all aspects of design and approval of FAA PMA aircraft power-plant, airframe and flight

control components including making detailed project plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of

technical activities.

- Improve manufacturing processes, quality test plans and analyze available resources.

- Mechanical Engineering, Design For Manufacturing, FMEA/Safety Analysis, MRB, AS9100

Engineering Department Lead / Supervisor

- Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to

technical problems relating to FAA approved PMA parts.

- Recruit and hire engineers and supporting staff; assign, direct, and evaluate technical accuracy of work; and

oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

- Oversee the research and development of new products including review and approval of product design and

changes.

- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the

department.

- Perform administrative functions such as writing performance reviews, reviewing and writing reports and resolving

internal issues.

- Coordinate activities of unit with other units and organizations.

- Confer with management, production, quality assurance and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and

procedures.

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EMS Technologies, Inc 1/01 – 09/11

Senior Mechanical Engineer – military/space components

- Design metal chassis’ and packaging configurations of microwave components for terrestrial and extra-terrestrial

communications including transmit/receive antennas, switches, circulators and phase shifters.

- Review designs for GD&T application conducive to machining, dimensional QA and assembly.

- Lead teams to resolve engineering related issues.

- Participated in Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews & Material Review Boards with industry

leading aerospace customers.

- Conducted Customer Source Inspections with vendors.

Process Engineer - machine shop

- Designed tooling/fixturing for machining DIMQA, assembly & shipping.

- Developed manufacturing processes including deburring and a chemical etch processes.

- Participated in Kaizen to define and relate dimensional tolerance specifications, cost and machining.

Manufacturing Engineer - commercial space

- Supported all phases of space hardware manufacture and assembly including composing assembly instructions and

routings along with directing operators with assembly process.

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