Engineering Manufacturing
Resume:
BRIAN ALLEN
FORT VALLEY, GA. ***30
CELL # 850-***-****
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUAILIFICATIONS
Over 23 years in the Aerospace Industry as a Tool Liaison / Toolmaker - Jig & Fixture / Millwright. A working knowledge of all shop machinery needed to perform most Tooling task in a timely manner. Currently certified on both the Faro and Leica Laser Tracker measurement systems, utilizing VeriSurf Model Based software, and 3D Scanning utilizing Polyworks Metrology Software. Familiar with Unigraphics and Catia design software programs and their related applications. In recent years I have utilized my shop experience, and my ability to troubleshoot manufacturing /engineering problems, to perform in a Tool Liaison / M.E. capacity on various complex programs. My experience on Military and Commercial programs for various Aircraft Manufacturing Companies has exposed me to a wide range of Engineering, Tooling, Quality and manufacturing procedures and processes. A keen understanding of aircraft design and manufacturing, in addition to my ability to work in a team environment, has allowed me to perform at a level of professionalism respected by previous employers.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
L3 COMMUNICATIONS / CAC - CRESTVIEW, FL. JAN 2012 – PRESENT
LASER TRACKER TECH. – TOOLMAKER (Contract Hire)
Fabricate major Tooling to support the UH1-Y Cabin program in tandem with Bell Helicopter, and build and maintain Tooling /Assy Jigs on the Boeing CH47 program.
TRIUMPH STRUCTURES - LOS ANGELES, CA. JULY 2008 – AUGUST 2011
LASER TRACKER - METROLOGY TECH.
Provide Laser Tracker support in the inspection of wing spars on the Cessna CJ4. Provide Laser support for the inspection of stringer/longeron for the 747-8 program. 3D scanning and model defined inspection process utilizing Verisurf and Polyworks metrology software.
L3 COMMUNICATIONS / CAC - FAIRHOPE, AL. JULY 2006 – JULY 2008
TOOLING LIAISON / MANUFACTURING ENG. (Contract Hire)
Provide Tooling Liaison support for Outside Tooling Vendor during the fabrication of the Cabin Splice / Final Assy Tool on the UH1-Y Cabin Program. Coordinated the transfer of, and subsequent set-up of the entire family of Sub Assy tools in the Cabin Build Up. Worked closely with the prime contractor (BELL) on all Engineering / Tooling conflicts. Investigated and answered Corrective Action Request in an effort to comply with all DCMA requirements. Provided M.E And Tooling Support during final assy.
MID SOUTH MACHINE AND TOOL - MACON, GA. MAY 2004 – APRIL 2006
TOOLING LIAISON / LASER TRACKER LEAD.
Provided Tool Liaison support for the fabrication of several major Tooling projects on the C-17 Globemaster III Program.
Assisted in measurement analysis and provided practical support and direction to resolve manufacturing issues as they developed. Provided Laser measurement / millwright services in the Steel Industry, and Laser Alignment services in the Paper Mill Industry.
GENERAL TOOL COMPANY - CINNICINNATTI, OH. MAR 2002 – MAY 2004
PROJECT LIAISON / LASER TRACKER TECH. (Contract Hire)
Provided Project Leadership and Design support for the installation of Friction Stir Welder System, at Lockheed Martin / NASA Space Shuttle External Tank Assy facility. Worked closely with NASA Design Group on various Design issues, as manufacturing
techniques implemented on this program were on the cutting edge of the Welding Technology Industry.
FALK / P.L.I. ENGINEERING - PORTAGE, IN. JAN 2001 - MAR 2002
LASER TRACKER TECH / MILLWRIGHT.
Provide Contract Laser Tracker measurement services, Tool Inspection and Machine Calibration services, and various Laser Alignment services throughout the Steel and Paper Mill Industries. Specialized in reverse engineering, and 3-D data analysis.
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP - MACON, GA. AUG 1997 - DEC 2000
TOOLMAKER / LASER TRACKER TECH.
Fabrication of Major Panel Tooling for the C-17 Fuselage.
Performed Tooling Inspection on all Tooling per Periodic Inspection requirements.
TOOL SHOP CONTRACTS - ROBERTA, GA. OCT 1994 - JULY 1997
TOOLMAKER / MILLWRIGHT.
Fabrication of C-17 Major Tooling Fixtures. - Fabrication of Gulfstream G4 / G5 wing Tools.
NORTHROP AIRCRAFT CORP - HAWTHORNE, CA. APRIL 1991 - AUG 1994
TOOLMAKER / JIG & FIXTURE BLDR.
Fabrication of several Major Assembly Jigs for the 747 Fuselage Program at Northrop in Hawthorne facility. Performed various rework duties on the 747 Assembly Line. Performed Major / Minor cycle checks on the F-18 Program.
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