Engineer Quality Assurance

Glen H. Bates

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Knoxville, TN 37922

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - 1983

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science and Mechanics - 1982

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Performance Development Corporation; Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Mechanical/Project Engineer (2005 - present)

Responsibilities include Design and Analysis of Department of

Transportation Crash Rated Barriers, using CAD to produce new designs and

fabrication drawings of the barriers, the Crisp Barriers SurTorqueTM, and

HBB operators. Responsible for all Production, Logistics, Quality

Assurance, and Technical Documentation associated with bringing the product

to market. Other responsibilities include:

. Field installation oversight including site preparation, equipment

assembly and integration, and foundation installation utilizing heavy

equipment (where required).

. Field service including barrier and electrical component service, repair,

maintenance, troubleshooting, and onsite barrier system modifications.

. Utilizing field data to modify barriers for custom installation and

optimize standard barrier systems.

. Assembly of electrical components of the Crisp Barriers SurTorqueTM and

HBB operators, conduit sizing, and electrical site layout to NEC

Standards.

Standard Aero (Alliance) Inc.; Maryville, Tennessee

TFE731 and AE3007 Service Engineer (1999 - 2005)

Responsibilities included workscope definition for both TFE 731 and AE3007

gas turbine engines, resolution of technical issues beyond the scope of the

production operations group, specification of required engine and component

testing and resolution of performance issues, and interpretation of various

sources of overhaul data including Technical Manuals, Service Bulletins,

and FAA Regulations. Performed Quality Assurance checks during

disassembly, engine part maintenance and repair, and reassembly of the

engine and its components. Participated in ongoing focused redesign and

process improvement teams.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Implemented an updated Unit Build Standard process for the AE 3007

program to track Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directive

incorporation.

. Managed the Electronic Data Interface function for the AE 3007 program to

report in an electronic format all maintenance performed on engines at

the facility to the OEM.

. Participated on the facility redesign team in 2000 - 2001. The team

defined floor layout and resource optimization for seven production lines

as well as production support and part supply areas. The facility

improvements also included an extensive clean line and materials lab.

CDI Corporation; Philadelphia, PA

Contract Experimental Engineer (1998 - 1999)

Contracted to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, West Palm Beach Facility and Arnold

Engineering Development Center Facility in a Senior Experimental

Engineering position.

Yamaha Motor Corp., Marine Engineering Center; Ft. Pierce, Florida

Project/Sales and Marketing Engineer (1994 - 1998)

Responsibilities included performance testing for various newly designed

outboard motor models and propellers. Engineering contact for local,

state, and federal government regulations concerning environmental impact

on test sites, boat and motor design specifications, and EPA regulations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Received Patent for increasing the reverse thrust in an outboard motor

(Patent #5,954,554).

. Project responsibility for design, development and testing of prototype

belt drive system for Yamaha Exciter jetboat (Patent pending).

PRATT & WHITNEY, Government Engines & Space Propulsion DivisionWest; Palm

Beach, Florida

Customer Support and Services, Senior Logistics Engineer (1989 - 1994)

Responsibilities included customer support, development of technical

documentation, technical field support, and manpower/support equipment cost

projections for new gas turbine engine programs. Position required ongoing

communication and coordination between various customers, Pratt & Whitney's

engineering functions, and various suppliers as well as in-depth technical

knowledge of the engine and accessory programs.

Engine Test and Field Support, Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

(1988 - 1989)

Project responsibility for manufacturing and delivery of all Special Test

Equipment utilized by the Engine Test and Field Support organization. This

equipment included highly specialized aerodynamic pressure, temperature,

and airflow probes as well other non-complex equipment such as distortion

screens, engine inlet protection screens, and engine protective devices.

Responsibilities included equipment repair inspections, equipment

scheduling, manpower/cost estimates and overtime manpower scheduling for

all engines under assembly and at test.

Engine Test and Field Support, Senior Experimental Engineer (1986 - 1988)

Responsible for tracking and delivery of all hardware necessary to assemble

various engine modules, ensure proper installation of required

instrumentation, complete all necessary build records, oversee installation

of test vehicle in test stands, test vehicle as required by test

documentation, and complete test reports.

Structures Technology, Analytical Engineer (1983 - 1986)

Specification of fits and clearances for advanced gas turbine engine

compressors and turbines. Involved digitization of various jet engine

hardware and calculating static and dynamic part growth utilizing finite

element analysis.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

. Microsoft Windows and Office Programs / Microsoft Access Programming

. iGrafix Process Simulation Software

. TurboCad Ver. 14 (AutoCad type 3D Modeling Program)

. Some AutoCad R14 and 2004 experience

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