Ruben Gonzalez Jr.

Summary:

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Proficient in the design of primary and secondary structures, interior modifications, engine systems, power-plant mounting, Mechanical Integrations (avionics systems), and Mechanical Systems.

3D modelling design and detail drawings of mechanical, mechanical system, avionic integration and structural features of installations assemblies and fabrication details.

Design of Crew station and payload development; aircraft door mechanisms (kinematics and geometric function); modifications; assembly and installations; machined parts (machine shop experience); sheet metal parts; tool and jig fixtures; castings.

Research for evaluation of adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacturing standards.

Integration of maximum functionality and aesthetics into product design and development of small mechanisms with multiple parts.

Liaison shop support and Engineering Change Orders (ECO)/Manufacture Request Bulletin (MRB) documentation.

Development and design of manufactured products such as maintenance stands, aircraft ground equipment and fire deterrent systems using hydraulic and pneumatic integration.

Selection, engagement / termination, training, scheduling, and supervision of engineering staff. Project coordination and facilitation of meetings among groups, departments, and organizations.

Drafting and design practices per ASME-Y14.

Skills:

Mechanical Design

Product Design

Fabrication Details

3D Modelling

Project management/ coordination

Primary and secondary structure modifications

Aircraft System (plumbing layout)

Vacuum Waste System Design

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Integration

VIP Interior Cabinetry Design

Ceiling Structure/Grid Assembly

Avionic Integration/ Wire harness routing Installation

Avionic Component Installation/ rack design/ Cock-pit instrumentation

Liaison support/ Problem solving

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

CATIA

SolidWorks

Engineering Change Orders ECO)

Manufacture Request Bulletin (MRB)

Discrepancy Reports

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Tolerance Analysis (GD&T)

Education:

Hallmark University – San Antonio, TX

AA – Aircraft Technology – Airframe and Powerplant Certified

San Antonio Collage – San Antonio, TX

AS – Engineering Technology

University of Texas – San Antonio, TX

BS – Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience:

Green Point Technologies – Denton, TX Dec 2023 – Present

Mechanical Design Engineer / Liaison Coordinator

Incorporation of Discrepancy Reports, Design of interior Payload VIP interior

Primary and Secondary Structures, and on-site Liaison coverage; 747, 767 and BBJ interior modification programs.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing. – San Antonio, TX Aug 2021 – Dec 2023

Sr. Production Engineer

Mechanical design/redesign of production machinery/ Robot Automation and Integration

Development of manufacturing processes/ support departmental and manufacturing objectives for safety, quality, productivity, cost.

Project management and Project coordination.

Southwest Research Inst. – San Antonio, TX Mar 2020 – Dec 2020

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical design/redesign of military aircraft systems integration.

Conducted design Thermal and Tolerance analysis.

GDC Technics – Fort Worth, TX Sep 2019 – Mar 2020

Mechanical System Design Engineer / Liaison

Mechanical System design of vacuum waste, potable, gray- water, ECS, and back-drain systems; B777.

Lou Martin & Associates – San Antonio, TX Aug 2016 – Sep 2019

Mechanical Design Engineer

Incorporation of Discrepancy Reports, Design of interior VIP interior.

Primary and Secondary Structures with expertise in Window T-rail/ Ceiling structure grid assembly/installations, and on-site Liaison coverage; Boeing 777 interior modification program.

Taylor-Deal Aviation – Dallas, TX Aug 2009 – Dec 2015

Mechanical Design Engineer / Liaison Coordinator

Incorporation of Discrepancy Reports, Design of interior VIP interior

Primary and Secondary Structures, and on site Liaison coverage; Bizjet A318, L3 747 and Aerial BBJ interior modification programs.

Gore Design Completions – San Antonio, TX May 2006 – Jul 2009

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Coordinator (for EAC)/ Liaison

Mechanical Integration installations of added cockpit instruments and component racks; Mechanical System design of vacuum waste, potable, gray-water, ECS, and back-drain systems; B767, BBJ, 737-700,-800,-900, A320, and A340.

Jet Aviation Engineering Services – Spring Branch, TX Nov 2004 – May 2006

Structural Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Coordinator/ Liaison

Satellite communications systems / antenna installations: large and small body aircraft; corrosion repair / design – Sabreliner, B737; engineering test lab design for honeycomb panel certification / stress compliance; B767 Securaplane Mechanical installation.

Associated Air Center – Dallas, TX (Lovefield) Feb 2004 – Nov 2004

Contract Mechanical / Systems Design Engineer

VIP Interior Design Modifications and water tank installation, Potable System installation and liaison support: 767-300, 737BBJ, Airbus A320.

KWD Manufacturing – San Antonio, TX Nov 2002 – Feb 2004

Engineering Design Manager

Maintenance equipment and R&D; military aircraft (C130, C5 Galaxy); Development of Engineering DRM, Man-power schedules, coordinated liaison responsibilities and generated customer proposals.

Gore Design, Inc. – San Antonio, TX Oct 2000 – Nov 2002

Senior Engineer/Liaison

VIP interior modifications: 767-300, 767-200, Embraer Legacy.

Professional Experience (continued):

Schwartz Engineering Co. – Spring Branch, TX Sep 1999 – Oct 2000

Mechanical Structural Design Engineer/ Liaison

Satellite communications antenna installation: 737BBJ, 757-300.

Raytheon Systems Co. – Waco, TX Mar 1999 – Sep 1999

Mechanical Structural Designer (Contractor)

VIP interior modifications: 777, 737 (BBJ).

Fairchild / Dornier – San Antonio, TX Feb 1998 – Mar 1999

Mechanical Structural Designer (Contractor)

VIP interior modifications: 328 / 428 Dornier.

Associated Air Center – Dallas, TX May 1997 – Feb 1998

Mechanical Designer (Contractor)

VIP interior and System modifications: 747SP, 727, 767 and Airbus A319.

Aircraft Design Services Inc. – San Antonio, TX Nov 1996 – May 1997

Mechanical Senior Designer

E-Systems and Raytheon / CTAS VIP interior modifications program: MD11, A310 and Boeing 747 programs.

Schwartz Engineering Co. – San Antonio, TX Feb 1996 – Nov 1996

Mechanical Structural Designer

Design of Secondary structure, nacelle, and Pylon.

Sino / Swearingen SJ-30 re-engining program.

Aviart Limited Inc. – San Antonio, TX Aug 1993 – Feb 1996

Program Project Engineer / Project Coordinator / Inventory Management

Interior modifications and R&D programs.

Boeing Aircraft Co. – Everett, WA Feb 1992 – Aug 1993

Mechanical Structure Designer (Contractor)

Payloads Group, Secondary structure; 777 program.

Dee Howard Co. – San Antonio, TX Dec 1984 – Feb 1992

Mechanical Designer/ CAD Drafter

1988 – 1992: BACI-11 and Boeing 727 re-engining program.

1986 – 1988: Interior modification programs: Airbus A310, 747-3G1, 747-582, 747-SP

1984 – 1986: Thrust reverser kit and leading edge modification program: Falcon 2000 and Learjet 24/25.

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