Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

MICHAEL JOHNSON BEng (Hons) CEng MIMechE

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LEES

OLDHAM

OL4 3BH

ENGLAND

Home Tel: +44 (0-161-***-****

Mobile No: +44 (0-778*-******

Home e-mail: *********@********.***

PROFILE

I am an experienced Senior Stress/Structures Engineer who is experienced in manual and computer aided Stressing techniques, production estimating, project estimating, pricing, production and assembly of Aircraft and Ship sub-assemblies and I also have knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques. I am used to working within a team, in a fast moving design/production environment and I am also very computer literate. My aim is to work in a professional company where I can use my experience and expertise to help improve the company's business.

March 2015 – Date Combitech AB, Trollhattan, Sweden

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Stress analysis of the metallic structure of the Boeing Tx Military Trainer using Patran and Nastran for FEM/FEA and MathCad for load extraction from FE Models and hand calculations. Methods from Boeing Stress Manuals, Bruhn, Niu, Roarke and Esdu used to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained.

June 2014 – Feb 2015 Marshall ADG, Cambridge

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Stress Analysis of various modifications to military (Lockheed C-130J Hercules & Alenia

C-27J Spartan) and civil (Bombardier Global 6000) aircraft by extracting Loads from FE Models and doing hand calculations using Microsoft Excel and Word using methods from Bruhn, Niu, Roarke and Esdu to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Compiling of Stress Reports for certification by CAA/JAA/FAA.

Feb 2013 – May 2014 Hyde Group Engineering Limited (UK), (Spirit Aerosytems, Wichita, USA)

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Airbus A350-900; Fuselage section 15; static structural justification of both metallic and composite concessions to maintain the Structural Integrity of the aircraft. Using ISAMI, Airbus SAP for concessions, Patran & Nastran for FEA and Airbus and Spirit Aerosystems Excel Tools for written justifications used to analyse structure including skins, stringers, frames, PDS and fixed brackets. T300 Stress Signatory for Airbus A350 concessions and Logins for Airbus Gate, Portal and SAP.

Aug 2012 – Dec 2012 FACC AG, Vienna, Austria (Morson, Manchester, England)

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Stress Analysis of composite and metallic parts on the Wing to Body Fairing (WTBF) of the Bombardier C-Series aircraft. FEA using Patran (linear & non-linear analysis), Nastran and Laminate Analysis Program (LAP). Hand calculations in Excel using Bombardier Tools and methods from Bruhn, Niu, Roarke and Bombardier Strength Manuals to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Checking & signing Engineering Design Release Notes (EDRN’s) and Assembly Drawings to release parts for manufacture. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies. Compiling of Stress Analysis Reports and Composite Test Reports.

Oct 2010 – June 2012 Bombardier Aerospace, Shenyang, China

Stress Team Lead (WTBF), Senior Stress Analysis Engineer (Fuselage Rear Barrel)

Stress Team Lead on Wing to Body Fairing, distribution and monitoring of stress tasks and advising and coaching of less experienced SAC Stress Engineers. Stress Analysis of composite and metallic parts on the WTBF and the Fuselage Rear Barrel of the C-Series aircraft. FEA using Patran (linear & non-linear analysis), Nastran and Laminate Analysis Program (LAP). Hand calculations in Excel using Bombardier Tools and methods from Bruhn, Niu, Roarke and Bombardier Strength Manuals to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Checking & signing Engineering Design Release Notes (EDRN’s) and Assembly Drawings to release parts for manufacture. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

May 2010 – Sep 2010 Irkut, Airbus, Hamburg, Germany

F&DT Analysis Engineer

F&DT Analysis of Cargo Door, Fuselage and Floor Structure of Airbus A320P2F, Passenger to Freighter conversion. Using Nastran, Patran, Catia V5, Issy, SAFE and hand calculations using Excel to calculate Fatigue Life and Damage Tolerance of metallic parts to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Produced stress reports and presentations using Microsoft word & PowerPoint.

Sep 2009 – April 2010 RUAG Space, Zurich, Switzerland

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Static, Dynamic and Acoustic Response Analysis of metallic and composite space structures. FEM & FEA using Linux based Patran & Nastran and hand calculations using Excel and MathCAD to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the structure is maintained. FEM and FEA of Test Rigs for space structures. Produced stress reports and presentations using Microsoft word & PowerPoint. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

April 2009 – Aug 2009 Turkish Aerospace Industries, Ankara, Turkey

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Static Stress, Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Analysis of Airbus A350 Ailerons composite and metallic parts to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Using Nastran, Patran, Isami and Microsoft Office. FEM/FEA and hand calculations. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

Sep 2008 – Mar 2009 GOODRICH Chula Vista, California, USA (FACC AG, Vienna, Austria)

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Stress Analysis of Boeing B787 Translating Sleeve/Thrust Reverser composite and metallic parts to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Hand Calculations of metallic parts using Excel & MathCAD. FE Modelling of the Translating sleeve. FEA using Patran & Nastran. Composite laminate ply failure analysis using Esacomp 3.4. Stress Justifications for B787 Translating Sleeve SRM’s. SOL 103 Normal Modes Eigen Frequency Analysis, Sonic Fatigue Analysis and MSC Random Analysis. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

Sep 2007 – July 2008 FACC AG, Vienna, Austria

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Stress Analysis of Boeing B787 Translating Sleeve/Thrust Reverser composite and metallic parts to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Hand Calculations of metallic parts using Excel & MathCAD. FE Modelling of the Translating sleeve. FEA using Patran & Nastran. Composite laminate ply failure analysis using Esacomp 3.4. Stress Justifications for B787 Translating Sleeve SRM’s. SOL 103 Normal Modes Eigen Frequency Analysis, Sonic Fatigue Analysis and MSC Random Analysis. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

Sep 2004–Aug 2007 Patria Aerostructures Oy, Tampere, Finland

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer

Static Stress, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis of Airbus A380 composite wing spoilers and metallic hinge fittings to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. FE modelling of wing spoilers. FEA using Patran & Nastran for windows and Patran & Nastran (UNIX). Using Airbus tools, Application Composite & Patran with AIF customisation & Toldom. Compilation of A380 Spoiler Dossiers for Airbus, France. UNIX systems maintenance & administration. Static & Fatigue Stress Analysis and FE modelling and analysis of A400M Vertical Tailplane Tip. Also used Catia V5 for Interrogation of parts and assemblies.

May 2004–Aug 2004 Jet Aviation, Basel, Switzerland

Senior Stress Engineer

Static Stress Analysis of composite and metallic aircraft interiors on the Boeing 767 to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Modelling and FEA of aircraft interiors using Nastran for windows and hand calculations using Microsoft Word & Excel. Compiling Stress Reports for certification by the F.A.A.

Nov 2003-April 2004 GKN Aerospace, Weston-super-Mare

Senior Stress Engineer

Static Stress Analysis of Airbus A319, A320 & A321 components and sub-assemblies to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Compilation of Structural Justification Documents and Reports on Repairs and Allowable Damage for inclusion in the Structural Repair Manuals (SRM). Using MathCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Airbus Collection Programs on the Vax System.

Mar 2003-Oct 2003 BAE Systems Marine, South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland.

Senior Stress Engineer

Design and Stress Analysis of Equipment Seats to withstand Environmental and Shock Loads in compliance with Shock Manual BR3021 and BS449 & BS5950 for the Type 45 AAW Destroyer to ensure the Structural Integrity of the Ship is maintained. Using MathCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook/Express.

Oct 2001-Jan 2003 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Samlesbury Aerodrome, Balderstone, Lancashire, BB2 7LF.

Sept 2002-Jan 2003 Senior Stress Engineer

Working on the new design of the Airbus A380 Inboard Outer Fixed Leading Edge. Performing manual and computer aided stress analysis of the L/E Ribs to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained.

Oct 2001-Aug 2002 Senior Stress Engineer

Worked in Airbus projects on Project Paragon. Performing manual and computer aided stress analysis of redesigned Airbus wing components and sub-assemblies as a cost reduction exercise. Ensuring that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Generating a number of different new design proposals and compiling reports to be added as an Addendum to the check stress if agreed by Airbus Ltd., Filton. Holding internal Design Review meetings before submitting Mods to Airbus UK, Filton and also attending Design Review meetings at Filton after submission of various Mods. Stress analysis in support of the MRB team working on Airbus Concessions. Using MathCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook/Express, BAE VAX System – Airbus Stressing Programs, Automated Detail Stressing (ADS) and FE Models.

1989-2001 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Greengate, Middleton, Manchester M24 1SA.

Apr 1996-Sep 2001 Stress Engineer

Manual and Computer aided Stress Analysis of various repairs and modifications to aircraft such as VC10 and Nimrod in compliance with design engineering procedures and design regulations BCAR, JAR, FAR and DEF-STAN 00-970 for design to ensure that the Structural Integrity of the aircraft is maintained. Loading-Limit Loads, Proof Loads and Ultimate Loads; Design Factors and Proof Factors. Airbus Concession work on Wing Spars and Stringers.

Aerodynamics – basic theories. Structural Computations-Finite Element Analysis of various structures using Ansys, Nastran and Patran structural analysis software.

Other Computer Systems and software used include Silicon Graphics (UNIX based system) – Framemaker & WingZ, BAE VAX System – 20/20 (Spreadsheets), Computer Aided Stressing Software (C.A.S.S.), Corel Draw & Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Outlook/Express. Fatigue and Damage Tolerance.

Stress Analysis of Mechanical Systems such as Undercarriage and Landing Gear components, Slat and Flap Track mechanisms. Answering technical queries from other departments and organisations.

From 1999 to 2001 worked in the AAR & Nimrod Support Team working on VC10 & Nimrod Spares & Repairs answering Production Permits, Concessions & Works Query Notes from other departments on site & sub-contractors. My duties also included compiling and validating/signing off Design Office Memorandums for Nimrod repairs & Repair Instruction Sheets for VC10 repairs from various sub-contractors and answering Requests for Design Advice from RAF bases at St Athan, Brize Norton and Kinloss. In this role I was an official stress signatory for BAE Systems, Chadderton Design Authority Aircraft, namely VC10 & Nimrod aircraft.

1995-1996 Senior Estimating Engineer

In addition to the tasks performed by an Estimating Engineer, involvement in the preparation of cost estimates for modifications to various aircraft to supply to our prime customer, the Ministry of Defence. To discuss, negotiate and agree our estimates with the M.O.D. Software used was Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.

1993-1995 Estimating Engineer

Preparation of cost estimates for details and sub assemblies, whether composites, machined or fabricated items. Using an in-depth knowledge of production, manufacturing and assembly techniques, process and material specifications, drawing office procedures, cost allocation procedures and overhead allocation. Also liaison, negotiation and agreement of sub contract estimates, within this function the task of frequently visiting sub contractors premises to discuss manufacturing times, materials and vendor prices. Software used was Lotus – Freelance, AmiPro, 123 & Notes & Quattro Pro. Training any other new members of the Estimating function.

1989-1993 Aircraft Fitter

Production and assembly of structure and skins of Aircraft Sub Assemblies, working to aircraft engineering drawings and procedures.

1988-1989 Cunnington and Coopers Ltd, Dobcross, Oldham.

Mechanical Fitter/machinist

Milling and fitting of precision stainless steel components for the Nuclear Industry (B.N.F.L.).

1987-1988 J.J.Harveys Mould and Die makers, Denton.

Mechanical Fitter

Fabrication of medium to heavy fabrications. Final assembly, polishing and fitting of moulds and dies.

1986-1987 Norwood Installations, Boarshaw Industrial Estate, Middleton, Manchester.

Mechanical Fitter

Removal and installation of old and new machinery, production lines etc.

1980-1986 Osram G.E.C., Refuge St, Shaw, Oldham.

Mechanical Fitter

Served apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter. First 12 months Broad Based Training completed at O.E.G.T.A. Trained in Mechanical Fitting, Sheet Metal, Electrical, Welding, Horizontal & Vertical Milling, Shaping, Surface Grinding and Centre & Capstan Lathe Turning. Maintenance of plant, machinery and production lines. Building of new machines in the Mechanical Engineering Development Department. Design and drawing office experience in M.E.D.D.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

2002 Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Major Component Design & Structural Layout (Aircraft Engineering MSc Module M3)

2002 Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Computer Aided Design (Aircraft Engineering MSc Module M2)

Catia V5.3 – 3D Surface, Wireframe & Solid Modelling.

2002 Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Introduction and Initial Aerospace Vehicle Design (Aircraft Engineering MSc Module M1)

1991-1995 Manchester Metropolitan University

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

1989-1991 Moston College, Manchester

H.N.C. in Mechanical Engineering/Aero

1990-1991 Moston College, Manchester

Mathematics Level IV (extra unit)

1980-1983 Oldham College of Technology

O.N.C. in Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING

2006 IBM, Sale, Manchester

Airbus UK Catia V5 Foundation Methods

2006 IBM, Sale, Manchester

Airbus UK Catia V5 Foundation Functions

2003 Elected as a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

(CEng MIMechE)

2001 BAE Systems, Warton

CITS/MathCAD 2001 Course

2001 Manchester College of Arts and Technology, Moston, Manchester

RSA Integrated Business Technology Stage II

2001 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Achieving Customer Excellence Course

2000 BAE Systems, Prestwick

Aircraft Conceptual Design Course

2000 Manchester College of Arts and Technology, Moston, Manchester

RSA Computer Literacy and Information Technology Stage I

1999 BAE Systems, Chadderton

RAF Cultural Awareness Course

1999 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Microsoft Word Intermediate Course

1999 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Microsoft Word Introduction Course

1999 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Microsoft Access Introduction Course

1998 Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Introduction to Aircraft Stress Analysis Course

1997 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Team Building Course

1995 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Negotiations Skills Course

1993 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Business Awareness Course

1992 National Vocational Qualification Level 3

Engineering Manufacture (craft competences)

H30/4-Manufacturing/Processing Machine Setting Module

1989 BAE Systems, Chadderton

Aircraft Engineering Acquaintance Certificate

1980-1984 Apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter at Osram G.E.C

H03-Mechanical Fitting 1 Module

H30/4-Manufacturing/Processing Machine Setting Module

1980-1981 St. Johns Ambulance First Aid Course

198*-****-** months Broad Based Training at O.E.G.T.A.

PERSONAL Full Name: Michael Johnson

Date of Birth: 16 October 1963

Marital Status: Single

Driving Licence: Full Interests: Rugby, cricket, football, weight training, sea fishing, sub aqua diving.

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