Brandon Wernsman
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Mechanical Engineer
Business Solutions Engineering Leadership Service Excellence
Accomplished mechanical engineering professional with extensive experience providing leadership and direction to drive the achievement of key organizational engineering-related goals and objectives. Skilled at combining engineering and project management best practices to lead large-scale, highly visible project from inception through to successful completion. Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering business partners and project stakeholders based on open lines of communication regarding project risks, milestone and status. Recognized for the ability to deliver impactful results while leading in fast-paced, dynamic engineering environments.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Engineering Design Review
Specialized Test Equipment
Peraton Weapon Components
Lockheed Hellfire Missiles
Mechanical Engineering Practices
Quality Assurance & Testing
Manufacturing Operations
Design for Manufacturing
Raytheon DOD Components
Test Engineering
Strategy & Execution
Structural Design
Test Methods
Ballistic Knowledge
Technical Proficiency
SolidWorks, LabView, Rapid Prototyping, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, 3D Modeling, 2D Drafting,
MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, ASME Y14.1999, ANSYS, Unigraphics NX, Catia V5, MIL-Testing,GD&T
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO.
Harley-Davidson Certification – Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Professional Experience
DAVIS MANUFACTURING CO., Denver, CO 2014 - Present
Manufacturing Engineer, (2017 – Present)
Develop and maintain correct process instructions and routing for both new and rev changed products while analyzing manufacturing methods and production processes to ensure the delivery of conforming parts.
Fully support manufacturing operations including management, machine operators, quality control, assembly and shipping.
Work to develop familiarity with Lockheed Martin and United Launch Alliance specifications and procedures.
Continually evaluate engineering change requests and lead in manufacturing process and problems resolution.
Perform detailed investigation to correctly identify the root-cause of non-conforming parts, implementing procedures and work instructions
Obtain in-depth knowledge of materials, machinery, methodologies, measurements and processes, familiarity with individual client and industry standard specifications and proficiency in ASME Y14.199 engineering drawing practices.
Establish heat treat capability in-house, improving the efficiency while reducing costs.
SAE AMS specifications
Test Engineer, (2014 – Present)
Manage the gas flows and hydraulics test laboratory at an AS-9100 aerospace manufacturing company for flight critical components used exclusively for United Launch Alliance and Lockheed Martin.
Obtain valued experience with pressures up to 7,500 PSIG at cryogenic and ambient temperatures and familiarity with MIL-STD testing standards.
Specify, initiate and coordinate the acquisition of resources and techniques, apply basic mechanical engineering principals, theories and concepts and utilize proficiency in mechanical modeling and analysis to deliver results.
Serve as the lead for engineering design review and post-test meetings.
Develop formal production test procedures, work instructions and schematics for components and assemblies conforming to testing policies and standards.
Design and integrate complex special test equipment, fixtures and systems and perform acceptance testing related to proof, functional and flow to ensure assemblies are 100% flight ready.
Oversee data acquisition systems including temperature, speed, mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure and time.
oIncreased testing capability by 400% by integrating new systems into the existing system, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction while significantly reducing the lead time.
WERNSMAN HOMES, Denver, CO 2012 - 2014
Carpenter
Led a number of projects related to concrete flat work, structural foundations, framing, HVAC and finish work.
Obtained valued experience with precision laser measuring and grading systems and served as a heavy equipment operator.
MASTER TECHNICIAN 2009 - 2012
Cycle City Harley Davidson, LTD., Honolulu, HI
Successfully completed custom engine building, fabrication and electrical diagnostics while obtaining valued experience on both import and domestic motorcycles and ATV’s.
Performed EFI and Carburetor turning utilizing a dynamometer and completed collision repair and factory recommended service work.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Shop Foreman/Master Technician - Sun Harley-Davidson