SADOK FERCHICHI

* MECHANICAL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER *

**** ******* *****

San Antonio, TX 78251

Tele: 210-***-****

E-mail contact: ac506s@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Experienced mechanical design engineer/ stress engineer with capabilities to execute technical activities according to a variety of industry standards. Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Femap, and other customary engineering applications. BSME degreed with 20+ years of experience.

Looking for an opportunity as an engineer or related position where I can utilize my experience and academic skills in an engineering firm or manufacturing company that offers immediate challenges, and career opportunities.

EDUCATION

University of Texas – San Antonio Graduated: 2002

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering - GPA: 3.5/4.0

SKILLS AND TECHNICAL DATA

-Engineering design blueprint drafting, evaluation, and interpretation.

-Mechanical engineering for complex aerospace and industrial applications.

-Mechanical diagnostics and troubleshooting.

-Component design and fabrication and product prototyping.

-Mechanical testing and design corrections.

-Continuous process improvement and understanding of engineering materials.

-Cost-effective design and fabrication principles.

-Seventeen years’ experience related to the General Aviation and Mechanical Industry.

-Proficient in SolidWorks, UNIGRAPHICS: NX2, NX3, NX4, and AutoCAD.

-Create parametric/solid models of parts and assemblies and 2D drawings.

-Proficient in FEA software FEMAP (NXNASTRAN), familiar with PATRAN (MSCNASTRAN)

-Familiar with the following - CATIA V5, V6, 3Dexperience.

-Proficient in Microsoft office suite & Technical Writing.

-Knowledgeable in the application of ANSI-Y14.5 – 1994.

-General knowledge of FARS 23 & 25 along with recent attendance of FAA certification, Type

Certificate (TC) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

-Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to integrate quickly

into a team environment.

-Multi-Lingual: English, French.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

VT DRB AVIATION CONSULTANTS… 02/2018 – Present San Antonio, TX

>As a design engineer, responsible for designing interior monument, cabinet, bulkheads, closets, vanities, showers, sideledges…in support of a VIP interior modification on wide bodies aircrafts. Execute design of parts, assemblies, and installation using 3D modeling software such as solidworks. Incorporate new avionics, electronics, and inflight entertainment equipment with existing OEM systems. Generate 2D drawing, bill of materials, and various engineering change orders (ECO) in support of production and manufacturing facilities. Perform liaison engineering as needed to resolve production/manufacturing issues and ensure that parts, assemblies, and installations conform to the engineering drawings.

INNOVA AEROSPACE … 02/2017 – 11/2017 San Antonio, TX

>Executed stress analysis on modified and newly designed primary and secondary aircraft structure. The scope of the work included modifying small business jets in the form of re-engineering and minor alteration such as avionics package upgrades, antennas, pylon, nacelle redesigning and winglets and wing bladder mods. The modified aircrafts included Cessna CJ500/501/525/560 and the Hawker 400XP.

Generate technical stress/substantiation reports to show compliance to FAA and EASA regulations. Provide engineering support to design, maintenance, certification, and production departments. Primary skills include analysis of metallic. Analysis methods include classical hand analysis.

GDC TECHNICS … 02/2008 – 12/2016 San Antonio, TX

>Performed stress analysis on modified and newly designed secondary aircraft structure. Generate technical stress/substantiation reports to show compliance to FAA and EASA regulations. Provide engineering support to design, maintenance, certification, and production departments. Primary skills include analysis of metallic and composite structures such as aluminum and fiberglass honeycomb composite panels. Analysis methods include classical hand analysis as well as finite element methods. Import SolidWorks/Catia solid models into FEMAP (NXNASTRAN) to simulate applied loads and extract reaction loads/stresses.

>Installed/integrated electronic and avionics equipment from circuit breaker design to integrating line removable units (LRU) into new systems as well as existing OEM systems according to schematics and wiring diagrams. Design secondary structure in support of A/C modification into a VIP interior. Integrate electronic and avionic system with existing OEM systems.

>Designed interior monuments using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks) such as cabinet, bulkheads, closets, vanities, tables, galleys…etc. for narrow and wide bodies aircraft (Boeing 737, 767, 777, Airbus A320, A330, and A340) Generated 2D drawing using drafting applications and following drafting room manual, design standards and industry standards such as ANSI-Y14.5.

SINO SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT … 08/2004 – 02/2008 San Antonio, TX

Design /Sustaining/Liaison Engineer: Systems design and integration related to Type Certification of the Sino Swearingen SJ-30 business jet. Areas of design familiarity include solid modeling of component parts and assemblies, modification and redesign of existing parts and assemblies. Create engineering orders to modify parts, initial design intent, and engineering drawings. Revise and update engineering drawing and incorporate engineering change orders. Coordinate with vendors and outside manufacturers to address design and production issues. Heavy emphasis on production support documentation, and liaison interaction with manufacturing and production lines.

Responsibilities also included the position of Lead Technical Writer, related to the creation of all technical manuals supporting the FAA certification, production, and maintenance of the SJ-30 business jet. Create book plans structured according to ATA and FAA standards to write Pilot Operating Manual, Aircraft Flight Manual, Maintenance Manual, Component Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagram Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog, and Structural Repair Manual. Participated in developing the inspection and maintenance programs necessary to obtain the airworthiness certification of the SJ-30 business jet. Established the necessary workflow procedures and formats to accomplish a scheduled driven technical publication output. Participated in the research, information gathering, and technical writing processes. Generated illustrated parts lists and parts catalogues from engineering drawings.

SCHOOL PROJECTS

-Designed machine elements such as gears, shafts, and bearings.

-Computed heating and cooling loads as well as duct sizing and layouts.

-Designed a liquid hydrogen tank to surround a space module.

-Devised and built an apparatus to evaluate the convection coefficient.

-Gained knowledge of all fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines.

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