ANDREW M. VIROSTEK

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Murrieta, CA **563

586-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a mechanical design position in a dynamic growing company offering career advancement opportunities.

EXPERIENCE

More than 12 years mechanical design experience on commercial and DOD programs. Mechanically inclined and highly motivated individual with outstanding work ethic and high quality work.

Quantum Technologies

February 2012-Present

Senior Designer

* Responsible for development of complex modules and subassemblies from concept to design, verification-validation and transfer to production of alternative fuel systems integrated into automobiles.

* Completed the design, fabrication, integration and test of a liquid natural gas system into a GM prototype production automobile slated for production in 2015.

* Responsible for analyzing design issues and incorporating changes to rectify the problem.

* Worked with the project engineer and peers to develop requirements, product concepts and designs, analyses, assembly and test fixtures as part of key a highly multi-disciplined design team.

* Managed tasks and activities within the project schedule including providing technical guidance to other engineers and designers and preparing and presenting reports to management.

* Worked with Unigraphics NX7.5 and NX3, an advanced CAD/CAM/CE software package developed by Siemens used for following tasks: parametric, direct solid/surface modeling design; engineering analysis; manufacturing including machining modules.

* Prepared complex mechanical drawings, parts lists, and material specification.

* Developed trade studies, conceptual designs, CAD models, and detail drawings for the fuel system.

* Designed to structural static load factors and minimum resonant frequency requirements.

* Designed to following standards and requirements including utilizing DFM and ANSI ASME Y14.5.

B/E Aerospace, Tucson, AZ

March 2011- February 2012

Design Engineer (Contract Engineering Job)

* Responsible for developing new products for Ultra Luxury aircraft to meet established program goals for performance, quality, cost, and reliability.

* Responsibilities included ownership of design, verification, validation, prototype assembly and tests, and customer demonstrations as part of a multi-disciplined team.

* Worked closely with the project lead and other team members to establish requirements, concepts, detail designs, analysis and solutions of design issues, estimated costs and reliability goals.

* Defined and managed individual tasks and activities consistent with the schedule.

* Provided technical guidance to other team members and participated in design reviews as required.

* Utilized Unigraphics NX7.5 CAD/CAM/CE to model and generate drawings for the seating components to FAA requirements.

* Designed to following standards and requirements: Utilized DFM and ANSI ASME Y14.5

Aerojet, Sacramento, CA

September 2010- January 2011

Designer IV (Contract Engineering Job)

* Responsible for design and of rocket engine components for Orbital Corporation on the TAURUS II (NK33) program utilizing NX6.

* Responsible for system fabrication, assembly, prototype builds and test.

* Utilized DFM and ANSI ASME Y14.5

TK Engineering, Cincinnati, OH

February 2005 – March 2010

Designer

* Responsible for design of components/assemblies for Commercial and Military Gas Turbine Engines for GE Aviation, adhering to DFMA guidelines.

* Created machining and forging details for components and assemblies required for validation of design before issue into the IMAN (TcAE) database and implemented the workflow system.

* Responsible for design/redesign of Blisks, Disks, Rotors, High/Low Pressure Turbine components and assemblies as well as Airfoil Blades and some Structures

* Worked on GEnx, and GE90 programs (Commercial) as well as JSF & Advent programs (Military)

* Obtained US Government Secret Clearance

* Utilized GD&T for assembly and part stack-ups.

Lear Corporation, Troy, MI

January 2000-January 2005

Designer

* Responsible for the design and release of components and assemblies for seating, console clusters. Center consoles, door panels, and door trim for the GM Truck and Small Car Programs into the IMAN (TcAE) work flow system using Unigraphics 18 CAD/CAM/CE system.

* Responsible for component/subassembly manufacturing, installation and checkout.

* Utilized DFM and ANSI ASME Y14.5

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Product Design Engineering Technology: Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI – May 1999

Associate in Science, Vehicle Design: Macomb Community College, Warren, MI – May 1996

CLEARANCE

Obtained SECRET clearance in 2008. Clearance is presently inactive.

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