Dana Paul Bachelder

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 20 years of Aerospace Engineering expertise, with many years of Program/Project Management experience and training. Expert knowledge of aircraft structures, payloads and systems, flight test engineering and methods coupled with comprehensive software experience. Excellent background in problem solving, customer liaison and leading teams of professionals for completing developed programs in a timely and professional manner. Lean Design Solutions Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Program/Project Management Technical Consulting for Marketing

Coordinate Dept. Activities Change Board Management

Cost Analysis & Program Proposals Customer Service Solutions

Program Research and Development Controls Cost to keep within Budget

Program Risk Assessment and Mitigation Flexible and Adaptable

PDR/CDR Support

Detailed Engineering Design & Checking

Builds Effective & Cooperative Relationships

Aircraft Structures Repair Design

Post Production Fleet Support

Detailed Engineering Design & Checking

Builds Effective & Cooperative Relationships

Aircraft Structures Repair Design

Post Production Fleet Support

Aircraft Surveys (project or structural repairs)

On-Site MRB Project support

Manufacturing MRB Support

PROJECT INVOLVEMENT & EXPERIENCE:

AIRBUS:

* A300-200, A300-600 Passenger to Freighter Conversion

* A319, A320 PAX Interior Re-Configuration

* A320 Nacelle Systems Component Integration

* A330-300 Passenger to Freighter Conversion

* A340 Electronic countermeasures installation design

BOEING:

* 727 Hush Kit Integration

* 747 Interior Reconfiguration

* 747 MRB Support (Boeing factory)

* 747 Passenger to Freighter conversion

* 747 D Check MRB Support

* 747-8 Wing Structures Design

* 767 Freighter Structures Design

* 777 Flight Systems Laboratory (Electronics Pkg.)

* 777 Lower Lobe Crew Rest

* 777X Wing Structures Design

BAE:

* 146 New OEM Aircraft Freighter Conversion

BEECH :

* King Air Conversion to Medevac

BOMBARDIER:

* CSeries Cost Reviews for Flight Test, cost planning reviews, Flight Test Integration

* Global 7000/8000 Manage & Integrate Release Approvals for Flight Test

CONVAIR:

* 580 Structural Repair Engineering

LOCKHEED MARTIN:

* F-35 JSF Wing Structures Design (ITAR Certification)

* P-3 Orion Nacelle Structures Repairs

MCDONALD DOUGLAS:

* MD11 Nacelle Systems Component Integration

* DC-8 Structural Repair Engineering & MRB

OMAC:

* Laser 300 Various Conceptual & Detailed Designs

PLZ-MIELEC: Polish Airplane

* M18 Dromader Radial to Turbo Prop Conversion

SUKHOI:

* Regional Jet Cargo Door Design

US SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA:

* Instrumentation Panel Re-design

SKILLS:

LEADERSHIP: Program Management to complete Engineering in a timely, precise and professional manner or resolving customer issues cost effectively and professionally. I am skilled at coordinating priorities with all Stakeholders, Operations and Customers, as well as developing program risk mitigation plans.

COLLEAGUE INTERFACE: My people skills are well honed allowing me to be an effective leader and a team player. I am well respected and work well with Executives, Clients, and Subordinates.

I am an inspired, co-operative and supportive colleague.

TECHNICAL ABILITIES: Knowledge of aircraft structures, payloads and systems, specializing in air-frame modification, including passenger to freighter conversions, AOG resolutions, repairs, interior support structures and most software programs. I am familiar with GD&T techniques.

MANAGEMENT: Proven skills in the art of leading, motivating and coaching people. I am a flexible, capable and adaptable leader who can maintain tight schedules with energy and self- motivation. Provide expert judgment for design, development and implementation of technical products & systems.

Resolve highly complex technical issues, conduct advanced research and identify product/service innovations while coordinating priorities and objectives with all program stakeholders.

Set Priorities & objectives with a strong drive to meet expectations and project milestones.

Develop action plans to ensure all tasks are expedited and monitored to stay on critical path. Communicate program progress and road blocks to Management and provide solutions when necessary.

Harmonize priorities and objectives with Engineering, Operations & Customers. Liaise with customers on all program issues and provide up to date status.

Evaluate engineering drawing/models, initiate changes, review and approve drawing updates.

Support programs globally, on or off site. Provide & promote telecommuting & web meetings.

Present data to internal and external customers including sales and marketing.

Proper program planning is the key. This leads to fewer resources and budget required to perform project tasks.

PERSONAL QUALITIES: Life-long learner and have an open mind when I encounter new opportunities. Highly skilled at communicating with subordinates, peers, executive management or customers and present topics to inform and educate.

Quick study and very adaptable to new situations.

Skilled at listening, problem solving, customer liaison and leading teams to the successful completion of programs in a timely & professional manner.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

May/2015-Dec/2016: BOEING COMPANY, EVERETT, WA

Senior Design Engineer Level 5; 777X Wing Structures

Developed integrated and documented structural and system requirements to establish and optimize the design for quality, producibility and cost, to produce delivery of engineering products. Developed, maintained and modify structural component designs, using CATIA V5, ENOVIA LCA & Boeing PDM design tools with a 777X Structural role in ENOVIA LCA as well as REDARS EID to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Proficient at developing Complete Model Based Definition including MBD’s, IRMs, ARMs, CARMs which includes, Generative Shape Design, Assembly, Parts Definition and FT&A workbench’s. Familiar with the Composite workbench, 787 IVT use and Autofastener. Created and developed DQA checklists for releases of engineering data.

Integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components to meet requirements and specifications. Managed supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program milestones goals. Exposure to 787 ENOVIA structure and processes for research.

Jul/2012 to Feb/2015: BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, MONTREAL, QC

Scientific Technologist for Flight Test: C-Series, Global 7000/8000 aircraft.

Working with the Experimental Engineering Organization (BAEX) performing cost planning reviews for flight test aircraft experimental equipment installations. Coordinated release and implementation of flight test Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs) and the development of schedules & cost estimates. Prepare and ensure "Compliance to Work Share" statements for flight test equipment installations during first test flight aircraft design and build phase. Managed and integrated release of flight test engineering installations and vendor interface drawings. Integrated final line production. Performed systems integration responsibilities for Fly by Wire, ECS, Hydraulics, Electrical, Fuel Systems Inerting, Landing Gear, Ice Protection and Water/Waste. Extensive support of First Flight Readiness Reviews.

Aug/2010 – Jul/2012: KAMAN GLOBAL AEROSYSTEMS INC., EVERETT, WA

Lead Program Engineer performing work for Boeing 747-8 Wing Group.

Managed 15 engineers working on Boeing Corrective Action Requests (CARs) from production and Flight test. Re-design of wing to body fairing fittings, fixed and moveable leading and trailing edge structure, center wing box design and integration. Co-ordinated with all disciplines for best production resolution of issues throughout the Boeing engineering package release process. Utilized BCA Release Processes and Procedures creating Release Actions and Signoff Actions in ENOVIA for review and approval. Performed Research/Development and detailed design of US military UAV.

May/2010 - Aug/2010: GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, KIRKLAND, WA

Design Engineer Consultant – Boeing 747-8, C-40 BBJ

747-8; Performed form, fit and function design reviews for structures and systems relating to the new Aeroloft® design configuration for VIP Interiors.

C-40 BBJ; Performed form, fit and function design reviews for structures and systems related to the VIP Interiors configuration.

Jun/2009 - Sep/2009 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, EVERETT, WA

Engineering design support for Airbus A319/A320/A340

Performed form, fit and function reviews for Interior reconfiguration. Electronic countermeasures installation design for A340 head of state aircraft.

Oct/2005 - May/2009 BE AEROSPACE, MARYSVILLE, WA

Project Engineering Consultant – Airbus A300-600

Engineering Project Management consultant working on a PAX to freighter conversion project for China Southern Airlines. Overall design reviews for entire project. Coordinated on site MRB efforts at China MRO, as well as MRB support for future aircraft assembly builds and PE responsibilities. Engineering Liaison duties for BE Aerospace manufacturing and onsite installation support. MRB authority. Performed reviews for supplemental manual (SRM, AMM, FCOM, IPC) both in house and via VPN. Created training materials and instructed customers in their use. Design off-load management. Conducted Service Bulletin reviews for project impacts and coordinated the necessary engineering changes or AMOC requirements based on SB’s. Authored AMOC communications for compliance. Prepared and presented PDR and CDR for project. Presented overviews to existing and potential customers for marketing. Created new structures for aircraft interiors and monocoque. Performed form, fit and function reviews for design groups both in house and via VPN. Managed structural repair designs and coordination for existing STC fleet. Performed on site aircraft surveys for project or repair requirements.

Jun/2005 - Feb/2007: D3 TECHNOLOGIES - MUKILTEO, WA (Lockheed Martin)

Project Manager/Lead Engineer for Lockheed F-35 JSF aircraft.

Planning, scheduling and managing the completion of engineering Build to Packages for production wing development and static test article wing load fittings. Coordinated complex problem resolutions with customers. I attained ITAR certification with Lockheed.

May/1995 - Jun 2005: BE AEROSPACE - FLIGHT STRUCTURES INC., MARYSVILLE, WA

Project Engineer/Program Manager for an Airbus A300 freighter conversion program.

Project management, scheduling, risk mitigation, structural and systems design oversight for installation performed at British Aerospace including MRB for 39 aircraft completions. Coordinated post-production fleet support issues including AOG's after aircraft delivery. Experience with aircraft interior reconfiguration and payloads design. Cargo Door design for new Russian Sukhoi regional jet. I held MRB authority for all projects.

Aug/1992 - Apr/1995: BOEING COMPANY, SEATTLE / EVERETT, WA

Design Engineer for new Boeing 767 freighter, 747 and 777. Structural, payloads design and MRB engineering support, cockpit mock-up design, electronic integration for laboratory certification of the new 777 for ETOPS and avionics.

In the past I have also coordinated MRB activities with assembly facility in Alabama, was Assistant Engineering Manager for 747 cargo conversion program and Structural/Systems Designer for a British Aerospace 146 cargo aircraft conversion program.

EDUCATION

Graduated from Morse Technical with Aircraft/Marine Architecture Certificate. Numerous post-secondary school courses including: 1500 hours of Engineering and Program Management, Small Business Management, Program/Project Management Certificate from "New Horizons" school of Business. Computer Skills: CATIA V5, NX5, ANVIL, CIMCAD, CADKEY. Lotus Notes, Engineering and Data Management systems including Boeing PDM/ENOVIA LCA, Smarteam and EDS Team-center. Certificate for Lean Design from the Institute for Lean Design, Mackinac Island, MI. Six Sigma Green Belt at Six Sigma Global Institute.

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