Engineer Electrical
Resume:
Bert Hunter
Sr. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Career Profile
Twenty five years in the Aviation Industry with increasing responsibility in Project Engineering which includes design, component/system level tests, and troubleshooting for Certification/Qualification for Military and Commercial jet engines utilizing MIL-STD-810, RTCA-DO160, FAA regulations (FAR33/FAR25), etc. Define technical design requirements and oversee the test verification, validation, and certification of those requirements for electrical aerospace components (including ignition systems, sensors, harnesses, and valves). Work with suppliers to define all design requirements which include performance parameters as well as environmental operating conditions. Define test plans through discussions with the customer/supplier and document/approve test results of completed qualification/certification tests from the supplier.
Areas of Expertise
• Component design requirements as defined by the engine model specification and customer requirements (energy, spark rate, time response, environmental, endurance, etc).
• Address component improvement and/or component cost reduction activities relative to increased performance, durability, component response, environmental, or weight issues.
• Continuous monitoring of supplier design and testing to ensure proper design requirements, testing procedures, test fixtures, mounting orientation, equipment calibrations, and proper verification of test data.
• Design revisions as a result of testing and test result documentation.
• Provides technical support and communication with purchasing, manufacturing, and engine assembly staff.
• Provides technical support and communication with customers and suppliers.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Investigation of In Flight Shut Downs (IFSD), field issues, and engine test failures to determine root cause and implement corrective actions, lessons learned, and design updates.
• Work closely with DERs to verify requirements and ensure timely document approvals.
• A high level of analytical ability to deal with challenging engineering problems.
• Interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, to work effectively in a team environment.
• Accomplished results including documentation.
• Good command of the English language for both written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
Professional Experience
JMARHK Engineering, Inc., Middletown, Ohio/ 3/2009 – 5/2009
GE Aviation (Formerly Smith’s Aerospace LLC), Corona, CA
Senior Engineer
Airframe Program: Boeing 767 Global Tanker Transport Aircraft (GTTA)
Verify testing per test plans and validate test data in preparation of Qualification Test Reports (QTR’s):
• Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP)
o Hose movement endurance QTR
o Fuel flow endurance QTR
• Hose Drum Unit (HUD)
o Hose movement endurance QTR
o Fuel flow endurance QTR
Triumph Engineering Corporation/ 3/2002 – 11/2008
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, Ohio
Senior Engineer
Nacelle Integration Engineering, EBU Systems, Configurations, Controls
Commercial Engine Programs: CF34-8D/E , CF34-10E, CF34-10A, GP7200, GEnx
Define design and testing requirements of electrical hardware which includes harnesses, ignition systems, sensors, and nacelle anti-icing valves per MIL-STD-810 and RTCA-DO160.
• Participate in Program Technical Reviews as reviewer or presenter
o PDR
o CDR
o DDR
o PCB
• Provide requirements to Suppliers
o Create component specs.
o Provide design guidance relative to established Design Practices.
• Implement 6 Sigma for design reliability.
• Process proposed Designs and Redesign through Chief Engineers Office.
• EMI, HIRF, & Lightning; Direct and Indirect Effects Certification.
• FAR33/FAR25 Certification Test Plans and Reports prepared/reviewed/revised.
o Determine applicable requirements.
o Process Substantiation to FAA for Design or Redesign.
o Request FAA-DER Delegation to process test documents.
o Review vendor certification/qualification test plans and reports.
o Component testing/inspection at test location.
o Provide Plan and Report pre-writes to Suppliers to accelerate process.
o Write GE cover documentation and process to FAA.
• Coordinated Configuration Management documents such as Engineering Changes (EC’s) and New Product Introduction (NPI) for Certification/Qualification.
Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana 11/2000 – 11/2001
Project Engineer
Controls Engineering
Commercial & Military Jet Engine Programs
Responsible for design and testing of jet engine electrical controls components, which included temperature sensors, speed sensors, and high-tension ignition systems for the T800 & T801 engines:
• Directed sensor designs from development to production for FAA FAR33 Certification and Military Qualification.
• Coordinated vendor subcontractor engineering activity.
• Established design specification requirements.
• Prepared and presented technical documentation for Management and Customer design reviews
• Track costs and schedules associated with design/test activities.
• Prepared Test Plans and Test Reports for FAA/Military approvals.
• Processed engineering changes through the Product Review Board.
• EMI & HIRF Indirect Effects.
United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, FL 7/1984 – 7/2000
Senior Engineering Asst.
Controls Engineering
F100 (F15/F16), F119 (F22), JSF/F135 (F35), & Advanced Military Jet Engine Programs
Supported design and testing of jet engine electrical controls components, which included temperature sensors, pressure sensors, speed sensors, optical sensors, harnesses, and high/low tension ignition systems:
• Directed lab/test area technicians and lab activities in order to meet program requirements, which include equipment calibrations, quality documentation and verification, component test & inspections, and control & accountability of government/program assets.
• Created test procedures for component and system level bench/engine tests to verify component operability or design changes.
• Organized rig/engine tests in support of IFSD/field problem/failure investigations to determine cause and corrective actions.
• Investigated field component failures and developed repair procedures.
• Provided engine test coverage for troubleshooting Controls Systems anomalies.
Education
Electrical Engineering
University of Tennessee at Martin/Knoxville, TN, 1979 - 1981
A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology
State Technical Institute at Knoxville, TN, 1983 – 1984
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