James A. McMullen

aculc7@r.postjobfree.com Cell Phone: 610-***-**** 4464 Fremont Ave N, Apt 308, Seattle, WA, 98103

Education Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2007-2012

BS Mechanical Engineering May 2011, GPA = 3.79/4.00, Magna Cum Laude

Master of Aerospace Engineering May 2012, GPA = 3.75/4.00

The Boeing Company, Structural Analysis Engineer Ridley Park, PA, 2011-Present

777X Elevator and Rudder Currently providing on-site support in Everett, WA.

Developed structural analysis to size composite and metal aircraft parts using Boeing and industry standard tools and hand analysis. Provided all deliverables on schedule as part of a new product development cycle.

Created and modified finite element models (FEMs) to estimate loads and stress concentrations.

Worked closely with FAA representatives to certify and publish structural strength documentation.

787 Structural Repair Provided on-site support in Everett, WA for 9 months.

Led a 3+ team to define acceptable damage and repairs on 787 composite wing and empennage skin panels in support of maintenance manuals for airline customers. Authored analysis plans and schedules to manage the team.

Designed new analysis methods that allow 30% more repairs to composite structure compared to existing tools.

Identified gaps in published repair material allowables. Proposed specific testing to reduce risk of scrapping parts based on conservative analysis.

Communicated maintenance options and executed quick-turnaround analysis for in-service aircraft damage.

Reviewed methods and results with FAA representatives and structural experts for certification and future use. Authored FAA approved structural documents.

787 Empennage Structures

Researched and implemented a titanium-to-composite material change to reduce cost and inspection labor for empennage parts.

Identified inconsistencies in Patran/Nastran finite element model (FEM) load data, saving three months of engineering hours.

Space Systems Loral, Structural Design Co-op Engineer Palo Alto, CA, 2009-2010

Designed, built, and executed a test plan for an improved electrical grounding design on a satellite composite barrel. The test replicated ground-path degradation in space via thermal cycling.

Designed and manufactured a scale model of satellite structure in ProEngineer CAD to be used for brainstorming and decision-making between multidisciplinary teams.

Developed a generic product structure to help forecast part material, size, and complexity at the beginning of satellite development programs.

University and Teaching Experience Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2010-2012

Laboratory for Intelligent Machine Systems

Researched conceptual designs for aerodynamic control surfaces on a .50 caliber rifle bullet using computational fluid analysis in ANSYS/FLUENT software.

Built a microcontroller based radio-control system and designed a robotic arm concept in ProEngineer CAD for a treaded rover. Mentored a student peer on microcontroller technology and computer programming in C.

Designed and dimensioned an air motor in ProEngineer CAD using ASME geometric tolerance standards and design-for-manufacture principles.

University Teaching Assistant

Wrote lesson plans and taught technical topics in aeronautics and strength of materials during weekly recitations.

Engineering FEM and CAD Experience: Patran/Nastran, ANSYS, FLUENT, Abaqus, Catia V5, ProEngineer

Boeing Software Experience: CSW, IAS, IVT, FEADMS, IDTAS, Enovia

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