Engineering Engineer

ADAM P. LEPPEK

***** ** **** **** ** 810-***-****

Alto, MI 49302 ****.*.******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an Aerospace Engineer, utilizing my analytical skills, testing experience, organizational abilities, and problem solving skills while contributing to company growth EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering April 2012 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI GPA- 3.22 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Lee Honors College RELATED ENGINEERING COURSEWORK

Intro to Aeronautical Engineering Accomplished an overview of aeronautical engineering disciplines including aerodynamics, propulsion, stability and control, propulsion, and structures Aerodynamics I Studied incompressible aerodynamics of flight vehicles with emphasis on the combined application of the basic theory and experiments for solving practical aerodynamic problems in the design of flight vehicles. Flow similarity, governing equations, potential flows, thin airfoil theory, lifting line theory, and basic aerodynamic measurement techniques.

Aerodynamics II Introduced to compressible aerodynamics and boundary layer theory, including subsonic and supersonic flows over wings and bodies and viscous flows. Emphasis was placed on application of the basic theory for solving practical aerodynamic problems in the design of flight vehicles. Aeronautical Propulsion Systems Learned thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of aeronautical rotating turbomachines, including axial turbines, compressors, mixed flow, and centrifugal machines. Analytical and computational methods were used to design and determine performance of aircraft propulsion systems. Thermodynamics Became familiar with fundamental laws of thermodynamics and alternate energy systems Machine Design Applied engineering principles to design machine mechanisms and basic systems Aircraft Design Completed conceptual and preliminary designs along with detailed drawings and layouts of an aircraft emphasizing performance, stability and control, and total vehicle efficiency Instrumentation Gained experience with principles of measurement, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and aeronautical engineering systems as well as wrote technical reports with estimations of error Flight Test and Design Analyzed and designed in-flight experiments to determine the drag of an aircraft

Intro to Engineering Computing II: Mathematical Software Trained with mathematical software and determined how the mathematical software is different from and similar to computer programming Intro to Computer-Aided Design Developed ability to work with CAD packages such as Catia and NX ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SKILLS

Autodesk Inventor Microsoft Office Dimensions DOORS Catia AutoCAD Civil 3D Technical Sketching Abaqus

Matlab NX

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Optimization of an Airboat Design - Senior Design Project Spring 2012 Construct operational prototype of airboat design; design optimized using components and manufacturing processes available to design team. Design and model seating structure and drive train assemblies using AutoCAD and Romax

Wing Box Optimization - Aircraft Structural Analysis Project Fall 2011 Designed, optimized, and analyzed cantilevered wing box with dimensions determined. Created working model in Abaqus and optimized it to give lowest weight possible while satisfying requirements provided. WORK EXPERIENCE

GE – Lead Systems Engineer, Grand Rapids, MI Dec 2015-Present

Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Provide technical input and guidance to personnel supporting the assigned project, tracking metrics of projects for cost and schedule, and timely communications on significant issues or developments

Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks

Provide requirements definition, management and review of requirements specifications

Perform system Verification and Validation of airborne applications using simulation tools and test lab equipment

GE – Systems Engineer, Grand Rapids, MI Aug 2014-Dec 2015

Executed the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Provided technical input to personnel supporting the assigned project, tracking metrics of projects for cost and schedule, and timely communications on significant issues or developments

Documented technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Assured proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks

Provided requirements definition, management and review of requirements specifications

Performed system Verification and Validation of airborne applications using simulation tools and test lab equipment

GE – Engineer/Technologist, Grand Rapids, MI Jan 2013-Aug 2014

Executed the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Performed requirements verification and validation using simulation tools and test lab equipment on multiple Vehicle Health and Data Management products.

Provided requirements definition, management and review of requirements specifications.

Modified test scripts to satisfy new requirements.

Ran formal / informal verification testing while interacting with Systems Quality Assurance personnel.

Assisted Engineering Project Managers and Section Management with various tasks including milestone and data delivery tracking

USUI – Test Engineer, Plymouth, MI May 2012-Oct 2012

Collected, organized, and interpreted data from various tests to present to customers and engineers

Suggested machine changes to manufacturing engineers to significantly reduce waste from rejects

Conducted tests with axial load fixtures and “Hot Box” to validate performance requirements

Developed clear and concise reports, proposals and testing plans in a timely manner Stryker - Material Handler, Portage, MI April 2011-Aug 2011

Maintained inventory accuracy through use of tracking system and precise records

Assisted other material handlers and cell specialists as needed with problems and assigned tasks

Recorded packed parts and placed in correct location as indicated by corresponding label

Demonstrated attention to detail and received company awards for dedication to the job at hand RELATED TRAINING COURSES

Building Essential Leadership Skills (BELS) – GE Crotonville Course – Oct 2016

Instrument Ground School – GE Aviation – WMU Aviation Course – Spring 2016

Private Pilot Ground School – GE Aviation – WMU Aviation Course – Spring 2015

Leading Teams: Fostering Effective Communication and Collaboration – Feb 2013

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