Engineer Mechanical

Gregory J. Weiland

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Kent, WA 98031 *******.*.*@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Five years providing mechanical engineering expertise in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Skilled at making technical decisions involving mechanical designs and processes. Strong communication skills with proven ability to lead and integrate within cross- functional teams. Certified aircraft mechanic and student pilot with years of practical experience working on aircraft systems and components.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Boeing Company, Auburn, WA 06/11-Present

Materials, Process & Physics Engineer, Level I / II

• Designed floor crane hydraulic system modifications to enable constant lift-rate under variable loading conditions. Reduced dip braze weld defects by 62%.

• Developed tube fitting groove measurement tool. Awarded U.S. patent.

• Conducted root cause analysis for chronic fuel duct production defect. Wrote and executed test plan, developed new installation parameters, and authored technical memo with results. Reduced defects from eight per month to zero.

• Led testing, development, and implementation of optical inspection system. Drastically improved speed and reliability of flareless tube fitting quality inspection.

• Expedited fabrication of urgent 767 Tanker component. Provided process and tooling expertise, collaborated with multiple engineering and production teams, led quality evaluation, and ensured on time delivery.

• Led mechanical design for robotic reservoir paint cell. Designed fixtures and mobile cart to hold 17 different reservoirs and interface with paint robot.

• Led testing and performance evaluation of experimental 3D printed duct bend die. Reduced tool weight by 85%, and eliminated duct surface production defect. United States Air Force, Offutt AFB, NE 10/00-10/08 Crew Chief, E-5

• Appointed Dedicated Crew Chief of an RC-135U Combat Sent reconnaissance aircraft.

• Led maintenance teams conducting inspections, repairs, servicing, and ground handling.

• Performed troubleshooting and operational checks on all aircraft systems.

• Trained and less-experienced personnel on all tasks and evaluated work performance.

• Held Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance (expired). EDUCATION

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, cum laude, May 2011 GPA 3.4/4.0

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Oct 2008 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Washington State, December 2011

• Certificate in Modern Aircraft Structures, University of Washington, June 2013

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate

• Current FAA Class III Medical Clearance

Computer Skills

• CAD: Catia V5, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/E, AutoCAD

• Other Software: Microsoft Office, Enovia, Matlab

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