Jon A. Aguirre - Mechanical Engineer
+34-615-***-*** ● ***.*.*******@*******.*** ● Gaztelumendi 9D-1C, Getxo CP: 48991-Spain
* ***** ********** ****** ** Aerospace and Auto industries as Stress Analyst and Project/Product Manager. Dynamic professional with an aptitude to resolve complex situations and achieve goals under tight deadlines, with demonstrated solid analytical, coordination and decision-making skills, and ability to learn new processes and protocols quickly. Looking for a suitable and fulfilling position in an ambitious project to continue developing career.
CORE COMPETENCES
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - Abaqus, Nastran/Patran
Main Structure Documentation and Analysis Procedures
Composite and Non-linear Stress Analysis
Project Management
Supplier and Customer Management
Research and Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stress Analyst, BOEING - via Aernnova - Seattle, USA Dec 2008 - Jul 2014 / Vitoria, Spain Jul 2014 - Present
-Responsible for main structure within section 11 (fuel tank) for 787-8 and 787-9 aircrafts. Created models, analyzed and documented from scratch to release
-Model development includes: Coarse grid models, fine element detailed models and 3D submodels
-Structure calculations (composite and metallic), manual and FE; primary FEM tools – ABAQUS, NASTRAN/PATRAN
-Analysis types include static, fatigue and DT analyses, non-linear (web buckling, yielding) and linear studies, correlations to test results, model validations, bolt bending, be-by, pull-through, pull-off, VCCT, critical loadcase selection, stiffener bending, cocured stiffener debond, submodel buckle and peak strain among others
-Excel templates with macros for laminate stiffness matrix calculation, strain analysis of composite structures, model reduction
-Developed python script to automate fastener modeling process
-Stress analysis documentation (787-8 & 787-9) for FAA compliant Certification
Project Manager, J. Juan Braking Systems - Barcelona, Spain / Milwaukee, USA Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
-Definition and execution of plans (outlining scope, identifying obstacles, gaining alignment, and bringing issues to resolution); project follow-up, schedule, budget, business impact, risks, production forecasting, resource management
-Customer and supplier engineering support on-site and off-site, often traveling internationally. Main customers: Harley Davidson, Buell, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha
-Contract negotiations, customer acquisition, business expansion, and detailed quote preparation in line with budget
-Design and development of the product in Technical Office, leading a team of four technical designers
Stress Analyst, SENER Engineering - Barcelona, Spain Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
-Structure calculations, including dynamic, vibrations and classical analyses. FEM tools – NASTRAN/PATRAN, ANSA
-Development of non linear detailed FEM-s for superelement loads condensation technique application into boundary nodes for computational economy and time saving
-Main project: AIRBUS 380 Wing CRFP Rib web model buckling result correlation with Full-Scale Static Test strain data
-Other projects include: Renault (bumper of Laguna), Seat (chassis of Altea), CIVIA (train chassis), Ros-Roca in cooperation with Applus (chassis and hydraulic system structures), Naval structures
EDUCATION
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis Certificate Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Prof. Patrick Safarian, University of Washington - Seattle WA, USA
European Engineer Exchange Program - "Cooling System Design & Thermal Analysis" Project Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
Assoc. Dean/Prof. Smith, School of Engineering, Drexel University - Philadelphia PA, USA
Master's Degree in Aeronautics Technologies Sep 2004 - Jun 2005
School of Engineering, Universidad PaísVasco / Politécnica Madrid - Spain
Mechanical Engineering (5-year degree), Specialty in Mechanical Design Sep 2000 - Jun 2005
School of Engineering, Universidad PaísVasco - Bilbao, Spain
COMPUTER SKILLS: Windows and UNIX Operating Systems. Software: Microsoft Office & Project, ABAQUS, Python,
NASTRAN/PATRAN, CATIAv5, ANSA, Animator, ProE, Solid Edge, Matlab/Simulink, Enovia
LANGUAGES: Spanish (native), English (fluent), Italian (intermediate), Basque (fluent)