JOHNNY JESUS MENDIAS III

****B Cardinal Feather Lane • Temple, Texas 76502 • 432-***-**** • acui4h@r.postjobfree.com Objective

I strive to challenge myself to apply my engineering talents where I can contribute to a team-based environment to solve complex problems, deliver innovative solutions and lead by example with a positive attitude. Experience

2014-Present MarathonNorco Aerospace Hewitt, TX

Project Engineer New Product Development Engineer

- Project engineer managing design development, planning, testing and certification for commercial aircraft platforms

- New product development designer for mechanical and electrical aircraft modifications and vehicle integration installs

- Test engineer developing test plans and final reports for component testing, while supporting data analysis and test operations

- Manufacturing liaison support to production and quality applying lean manufacturing methods per AS9100 and ISO 9001

- Coordinator for part conformity per respected FARs and environmental testing qualification per RTCA DO 160

- Company DER (Designated Engineering Representative) candidate for Aircraft Structure and Mechanical Systems 2013-2014 SpaceX, Space Exploration Technologies McGregor, TX Propulsion Test Engineer Ground Support Liaison

- Propulsion test engineer conducting daily operation and testing of SpaceX Falcon 9 M1D engine development

- Engineering support for test procedure revisions and test engine development

- Test stand liaison for M1D engine issue tickets and product support for shipment and receiving

- GSE liaison for test stand improvements, P&ID schematic revisions and project coordinator to test stand installations 2010-2013 TRACE Engines LP Midland, TX

Project Manager STC (Supplemental Type Certification) Development Engineer

- Project manager to production and manufacturing activities for all STC development on aircraft power plant installations

- Aircraft designer for turbo-charged engine installs with new nacelle, electrical, and mechanical component design

- Composite design, fabrication, and repair for aircraft applications, with substantiation via FEA/CFD analysis

- Hangar supervisor of hangar activities and coordination with airport operations

- Flight test engineer and safety officer for STC ground and flight test development for final aircraft certification

- STC coordinator with FAA representatives per 14 CFR Part 21/23/33, CAM 8, CAR Part 3 for aircraft certification 2008-2010 L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Waco, TX Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer

- Aerospace design for P-3 Orion and military aircraft modifications via Mil Spec and GD&T requirements

- Engineering liaison to shop floor and hangar activities for interior design modifications and exterior aircraft skin repair

- Secret clearance approved

2005-2008 Mechanical Engineering Dept, Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Teaching Assistant Lab Instructor

- Teaching assistant for Thermal Fluids, Dynamics and Vibrations labs; managing test labs and equipment.

- IT administrator for server development and software support for faculty and staff Summer 2005 McDonald Observatory, University of Texas Fort Davis, TX Internship Project Manager

- Project manager to design, procure, and build a mirror storage unit for the Hobby-Emberly Telescope Optics Lab

- Applied Deming quality method for improved product development. Completed project on time and under budget Johnny Jesus Mendias III • 432-***-**** • acui4h@r.postjobfree.com Education

May 2008 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Masters of Mechanical Engineering Design, GPA: 3.9/4.0

- Master’s Thesis: “Mapping of Creativity in Capstone Design Process” defines a conceptual design process to stimulate the novice designer’s creative mindset for product design and concept development.

- President of Society of Hispanic Engineers and Co-Founder of the TTU Diversity Alliance to improve diversity of thought amongst prospective engineers collaborating with SHPE, NSBE, SWE and EWB student chapters. December 2006 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering Design, GPA: 3.5/4.0

- Project lead for collegiate UAV student competition. Designed and fabricated “flying wing” composite concept with telemetry, CCD imagery, and autonomous control.

July 2007 London School of Business London, UK

StartingBloc Fellow, Social Innovation Global Conference

- Promoting innovative product development by stimulating creative ideas through integrated networks and teams.

- As a StartingBloc fellow, I commit my professional experience to respect all I work with and contribute my skills to produce innovative results for complex problems through effective collaboration. May 2004 Midland College Midland, TX

Automotive Technical Certification (ASE), GPA 3.9/4.0

- ASE Certification with courses in automotive power train, transmission, electrical and electronics, suspension and steering, brakes, heating and air conditioning, engine performance, and engine repair. Skills/Talents

Engineering Software: MathCad, Mathmatica, Matlab, LabView Programming: C++, HTML, JavaScript, Macros, PERL/CGI 3D Solid Modeling (CAD): AutoCad, Catia, Inventor, Pro-E (Creo), Solidworks, NX Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, NX, Simulation Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Floworks, Simulation, Multi-Physics Graphic Design: Adobe Suite, Macromedia Suite, SnagIt, SketchUp ERP/PDM/PLM Software: Infor, EPDM, M1, MAPICs, SAP, TeamCenter, Vault Failure Analysis: FRACAS, FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree, Root Cause (RCA), 8D analysis Quality Assurance: AS9100/ISO 9001, Deming (Kaizen), Six Sigma, 5S’s Manufacturing: Assembly, Brazing, CNC, Fabrication, GD&T, NDT/NDI, Prototyping, Welding per AWS D17.1 Project Management: Forecasting, Gantt Chart, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, OneNote, PERT Product Development: 3D printing, Brainstorming, Concept Incubation, Mindmapping, TRIZ Test Development: Utilizing Accels, Flow meters, Load cells, Telemetry, Thermocouples, Ducers, RTDs, Strain gauges Composites: Fabrication/Repair via vacuum bag, resin transfer, autoclave methods for Carbon Fiber, E-glass, and S-glass Aerospace Certification: Space vehicle testing and development per FAA 14 CFR Part 400 and NASA NPDs/NPRs Aircraft Certification: STC certification and component conformity per FAA 14 CFR Part 21/23/33, CAM 8, CAR Part 3 Environmental Testing: Qualification testing and certification per RTCO DO 160 Design Standards: AMS, AS, ASTM, AWS, ISO, Mil Spec, NAS, RTCA, SAE References available upon request

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