Michael R. Burton
Ph. # 248-***-****
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
E-mail: acgbsf@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Diverse background with experience designing composite, sheet metal and
machined Aerospace components. Skilled in parametric modeling techniques
to create morphable "smart" models. Experienced in creating and
maintaining Master Data Files (MDF). Experienced in dealing with
customers, presenting and problem solving.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
. Catia V5 (14000+hrs)
. Catia V5 Composite Part Design (CPD) (6000+hrs)
. FiberSIM (1000+hrs)
. AutoCAD 2004+ (4000+hrs)
. Enovia (800+hrs)
. Teamcenter 2005 (1500+hrs)
. SmarTeam (7000+hrs)
. Catia V5 Generative Structural Analysis (GPS workbench)
. Catia V5 Sheetmetal workbench
. Dassault Certified Catia V5r16 Specialist (Part Design)
. Dassault Certified Catia V5r16 Specialist (Surface Design)
. Dassault Certified Catia V5r16 Specialist (Assy Design)
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2011 to Current
Gulfstream Savannah, GA (Direct - June 2013 to Current)
Source Group Professionals, Inc. (Gulfstream - Savannah, GA) April 2011 to
June 2013
Structural Design Engineer
Technical Specialist I
. Worked all elements of Rudder and Elevator structures, concentrating on
co-cure and other composites.
. Created parametric design guidelines and best practices.
. Created composite, sheet metal and machined parts using various
workbenches including CPD and Sheetmetal.
. Held Senior Design Review role for release.
. Took over 175hrs of training courses.
July 2010 to March 2011
PDS Tech, Inc. (Boeing - Ridley Park, PA)
Structural Design Engineer
. Worked initial design for a military proposal for Advanced Intelligence &
Security Systems (Phantom Works) program.
. Worked Nose and Fuselage primary and secondary structures to handle
additional payload.
. Parametrically designed machined and sheet metal components to modify a
King Air 350 to carry reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition
systems for EMARSS military program.
. Tasked by the Program Manager to create a "Best Practices" document for
the design group to implement parametric modeling and organization of the
Catia V5 tree structure.
. Wire routing using Electrical Harness Assembly/Installation workbenches.
March 2008 to July 2010
Aernnova Engineering US, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI
Technical Designer
Bombardier C-Series Thrust Reverser
(Onsite at Goodrich Aerospace in CA June 2009-May 2010 - Title: Design
Engineer)
. Did preliminary design for all torque box composite components and
prepared them for FiberSIM.
. Redesigned door frame structures with integrated hinges.
. Created initial Master Data File (MDF) for aft core cowl structure.
. Designed fully parameterized and morphable machinings using Catia V5 for
Torque Box and Aft Core Cowl.
. Lead meetings to discuss design direction for multiple parts.
Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) Thrust Reverser
(Onsite at Goodrich Aerospace in CA June 2009-May 2010)
. Redesigned and modeled Bombardier C-Series parts using morphing
techniques to conform to MRJ master geometry, making necessary changes in
structure per stress requirements.
Bombardier C-Series Center Wing Box Technology Demonstrator
. Designed model of upper skin for center wing box requiring over 50 plies,
multiple materials and more than 40 zones using Catia V5, FiberSIM and
Microsoft Excel.
. Responsible for the upper co-cured composite skin assembly model and
drawing.
. Designed Automatic Tape Layup (ATL) composite upper stringers for the
center wing box using Catia V5 and FiberSIM.
. Created lessons learned document for future projects requiring FiberSIM.
CleanSky Wing Box Technology Demonstrator
. Created and maintained master definition file for all design elements of
the project.
. Designed fully parameterized and morphable machined rib family using
Catia V5.
Airbus A350 Elevator
. Designed various styles of Composite Ribs and Stringers using Catia V5
per design requirements.
. Maintained a master definition file for all the design elements of the
project.
. Created complex design tables using formulas in Excel to control
parameters in Catia V5 models.
Airbus A330/A340 Main Landing Gear Doors
. Converted line drawings of multiple machinings into 3D solid models using
Catia V5.
March 2007 to March 2008
Global Vision Technology Novi, MI
PLM Specialist
. Conduct Catia V5 trainings at basic and advanced levels.
. Handle Catia V5 technical support at both design and administrative
levels.
. Studied Japanese culture and how to bridge the gap between Japanese and
American Engineers.
. Traveled to customer sites to provide training and support.
. Ordered Catia V5 licenses for automotive suppliers and provide onsite
installation and support.
July 2005 to June 2006
Atwell-Hicks Brighton/Ann Arbor, MI
CAD Technician
. Create Exhibit-B Condominium Documents and Topographical surveys using
AutoCAD 2005.
February 2005 to July 2005
Midwestern Consulting, L.L.C. Ann Arbor, MI
CAD Operator
. Create Exhibit-B Condominium Documents and Topographical surveys using
AutoCAD 2005.
July 2004 to February 2005
Basney & Smith Livonia, MI
CAD Technician
. Prepare CAD work for Alta surveys, topographical drawings and plot plans
using AutoCAD 2004
March 2001 to September 2003
RheTech, Inc. Whitmore Lake, MI
Product Engineering Technician
. Gained valuable knowledge of plastics while working with Product
Engineers and Lab Technicians
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Eastern Michigan University-Ypsilanti, MI
B.S., Computer Aided Design
September 2000 - June 2004
G.P.A. 3.23 / 4.00; Major G.P.A. 3.67 / 4.00
Washtenaw Community College-Ypsilanti, MI
General Education
May 1998 - April 2004
G.P.A. 3.61 / 4.00
EDUCATIONAL HIGHLITES
. Governor Engler's Gold Collar Scholarship, Redie's Foundation
Scholarship, Dean's List
. Chosen to be a group leader for final CAD project in Unigraphics at
Eastern Michigan University.
. Chosen by professor to teach the class FEA in Unigraphics V18 at Eastern
Michigan University.
Gulfstream University (Gulfstream Training)
. Catia V5 Knowledge based design (15hrs)
. Smarteam (20hrs)
. Catia V5 Advanced Surfacing (20hrs)
. Catia V5 Composites (CPD) (20hrs)
. Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (20hrs)
. Composites Fundaments (2-Four hour lectures) and (1-Five hour lab).
. Composite Major and Minor Repair (40hrs)
. Catia V5 Kinematics (20hrs)