SUMMARY

Degreed Mechanical Engineer with experience providing innovative solutions to difficult and technical problems. Especially skilled at practical application of theoretical designs and concepts. Proven ability to design and modify hardware utilized in rig and engine testing. Thorough knowledge of modern manufacturing methods such as casting, milling, turning, EDM, PCE, brazing and welding. Well versed in both SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX solid modeling, all Microsoft programs and expert level GD&T understanding. Enthusiastic about hands-on involvement with all phases of job related activities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fabrico / Technetics

Design and Development Gas Turbine Engineer Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 Designed, developed, built and tested gas turbine fuel injectors. Performed calculation on sizing and manufacturing methods for all types of combustion related components. Designed and fabricated flow bench test rigs. Mentored others in design and proper assembly methods. Conducted air and liquid flow testing. Assembled and modified end cover assemblies for rig and engine testing. Installed instrumentation on combustors, fuel injectors, transition pieces and end cover assemblies. GE Energy, Greenville, SC Dec 2012-Dec 2013

Advanced Combustion Systems and Design – AeroTek

Combustion Engineer

Responsible for the design, development and testing of gas turbine engine combustion components. Mentored fellow engineers in the design of liquid fuel injectors and manufacturability. Active participant of multinational team on new technology liquid fuel injector design, development and testing. Designed and tested integrated igniter/liquid fuel injector for redundant ignition source for next generation engine. Woodward Turbine Combustion; Greenville, SC June -2000 - June 2012 Senior Staff Design Engineer

Responsible for research, testing, design and development of both gas pre-mixers and liquid fuel injectors for all the top gas turbine engine OEMs, including Siemens, MHI, Rolls Royce, Solar, etc. Additionally lead many cross functional teams in the development of test rigs, repair programs, manufacturing optimization, process development and design practice documentation. Conducted training classes for fellow engineers on liquid fuel injectors and gas turbine combustion. Responsibilities included new product introduction and complete ownership of Rolls Royce, Solar, Nuovo Pignone, Siemens, Westinghouse, MHI, Kawasaki, Ingersoll Rand, and GE programs. Interfaced daily with Customers, Drafting, Manufacturing, Production Control and Quality Assurance as well as shop personnel. Conducted testing on liquid injectors such as droplet size measurement, circumferential and radial patternation.

Winner of ASME best paper contest on ion sensing in gas turbine combustors. Parker Hannifin Industrial Gas Turbine; Andover, OH 1999 - 2000 Senior Design Engineer

Responsible for the development and design of fuel injectors for gas turbine engines. Designed innovated PCE heat shield for gas manifold injector assembly. Solved long standing gas pre-mixer flow discrepancy between company and customer. DELAVAN GAS TURBINE PRODUCTS DIVISION; West Des Moines, IA 1994 - 1999 Project Engineering

Senior Project/Development Engineer

Complete program ownership and responsibility for coordinating engineering activities and schedules on assigned projects. This included design, testing, development and fabrication of gas turbine fuel systems. Designed portable liquid flow test rig for flow visualization. Conducted numerous fired liquid and gas combustion tests. Supported production personnel on a daily basis involving trouble shooting and machined component discrepancy disposition. Recruited to start up the new industrial gas turbine fuel injector team. Winner of the corporate achievement award for liquid fuel injector design and successful rig testing of carbon free dual fuel injector for GE 6B DLN1 engine program.

ALLIEDSIGNAL AEROSPACE COMPANY; Phoenix, Arizona 1984 - 1993 Auxiliary Power

Senior Combustion Engineer

Conducted extensive rig and engine testing for development, production, and field product support. Designed, tested, and developed combustion systems for small gas turbine engines. Utilized computer in analysis, 3-D modeling, data reduction, and report writing. Performed gaseous emission measurements, probe designs, instrumentation, vendor coordination and atomizer functional testing. Garrett Turbine Engine Company 1987 - 1988

Combustion Engineer

Conducted numerous rig and engine tests to solve development and field revealed problems. Designed, tested, and developed combustion systems for small gas turbine propulsion engines. Garrett Turbine Engine Company 1986 - 1987

Combustion Laboratory Engineer

Designed and developed test equipment and procedures for special projects and assignments. Diagnosed and repaired cell equipment. Assisted in setup and performing tests. Ordered, maintained, and replaced cell equipment. Upgraded and improved cell functionality. EDUCATION

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY; Flagstaff, Arizona 1986 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering