Mechanical Engineer

Estevan Mendez

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Tomball, TX 77377

281-***-****

*************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging posi on to leverage a diverse skill set and extensive experience for the benefit of the company, while also fostering personal and professional growth of both the team and its members. Highly seasoned and pragma c mechanical engineer with a strong technical background and excellent design and development of mechanical systems. Commited to delivering valuable contribu ons to drive organiza onal success. WORK HISTORY

Avionics Sec on Chief 147th Aircra Maintenance Squadron October 2020 – Present

• First Line supervisor for the avionics sec on, proficient in managing maintenance tasks and personnel opera ons

• Lead Technicians, Ac ve Guard Reserve members, and Drill Status Guardsmen to ensure opera onal readiness

• Efficiently delegate responsibili es and priori ze workload among personnel for op mal produc vity

• Monitor maintenance progress and deliver mely updates to produc on supervisors, ensuring smooth workflow

• Ensure Fully Mission Capable readiness by me culously tracking incoming and outgoing aircra parts

• Government Purchase Card Approving Official, ensure verifica on of bona fide need for purchase requests

• Proficient in Microso Office products, adept at maximizing produc vity and efficiency First Sergeant 147th Civil Engineer Squadron May 2018 – October 2020

• Primary advisor to commander on maters pertaining to the health, morale, and welfare of enlisted personnel

• Responsible for promo ng, maintaining, and execu ng the commander’s vision with a strategic perspec ve

• Maintained and enforced standards, ensuring training objec ves were met and Airmen were groomed

• Recognized personnel for outstanding achievements, facilitate promo ons, and MC’d re rement ceremonies

• Served as the COVID Logis cs Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge/First Sergeant for the Texas Joint Task Force

• Voted and appointed as a Vice President and later President of the First Sergeant Council Product Line Engineer Na onal Oilwell Varco May 2012 – April 2015

• Designed and developed Thru -Tubing, Interven on & Comple on tools globally

• Primary point of contact for technical support spanning the Western Hemisphere

• Handled non-conformance request for parts not machined to drawing specifica ons, ensuring structural integrity

• Conducted feasibility studies of customer part requests to ensure viability

• Designed new parts and assemblies to customer specifica ons using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

• Created, reviewed, and approved new parts, associated documenta on, and bill of materials

• Ensured parts undergo proper heat treatment post-machining in compliance with NACE MR0175

• Accomplished stress calcula ons and pressure tes ng to ensure product integrity and func onality

• Reviewed and approved engineering drawings for compliance with company guidelines Quality Assurance Inspector 147th Aircra Maintenance Group November 2011 – June 2016

• Administered inspec ons in adherence to the Wing’s Maintenance Standardiza on Evalua on Program

• Verified compliance with top- er maintenance standards and safety protocols for aircra and related equipment

• Ensured proper measurement equipment usage and up-to-date calibra on through me culous valida on 2

WORK HISTORY Cont.

• Proac vely addressed deficiencies and devia ons from standard procedures through diligent follow-up measures

• Performed comprehensive over-the-shoulder evalua ons of maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance

• Provided invaluable exper se and guidance as the trusted subject mater expert within the organiza on

• Offered comprehensive support to all levels of supervision for efficient resolu on of quality issues

• Trained unit members in self-aid buddy care techniques for op mal readiness and safety Avionics Technician 147th Aircra Maintenance Squadron October 2001 – November 2011 Second s nt – June 2016 – May 2018

• Removed and replaced components to maintain airworthiness of the F-16/MQ-1/MQ-9

• Addressed intricate challenges through thorough analysis of system installa on, circuitry, and system opera ons

• Conducted rou ne inspec ons and opera onal checks to maintain aircra in Fully Mission Capable status

• Analyzed flight test data to diagnose malfunc ons and assess systemic performance issues

• U lized technical data for troubleshoo ng to diagnose and resolve maintenance write-ups efficiently

• Unit Career Advisor for Aircra Maintenance, supported over 100 personnel in their career development Project Management Project Management Group April 2004 – September 2009

• Proac vely managed project scope, ensuring on-budget delivery and adherence to quality standards

• Executed diverse ini a ves; major inspec ons, contract management, and mi gate risk to op mize outcome

• Led construc on projects from incep on to comple on, overseeing final punch list for cer ficate of occupancy

• Maintained stakeholder engagement and sa sfac on throughout lifecycle via effec ve communica on

• Cra ed presenta on to market winteriza on products, emphasizing value proposi on and customer sa sfac on

• Led over 30 inspectors in comprehensive housing inspec ons across Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA

• Managed over 40 inspectors for large scale disaster response damage assessment opera ons in Harris County Aerospace Maintenance Technician United States Air Force August 1994 – October 2001

• First assignment in the United States Air Force was at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey

• Conducted thorough inspec ons of KC-10 aircra systems to iden fy and address component malfunc ons

• Served as a flying crew chief and 5-level Red X, providing exper se while TDY/deployed away from home sta on

• Executed servicing, scheduling, and unscheduled maintenance tasks to maintain Fully Mission Capable status

• Precision adjustment, alignment, rigging, and calibra on of aircra systems for op mal performance

• Thoroughly reviewed forms documenta on and records to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Sta oned at Osan Air Base, South Korea, serving as a Transient Alert/Crash Recovery Team Member EDUCATION

- Airframe & Powerplant Cer ficate, Rice Avia on, Houston, Texas

- Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Maintenance, Community College of the Air Force

- Associate of Applied Science in Avionics Technology, Community College of the Air Force

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M

- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Enhancement Course, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

- Professional Leadership Development, Ellington Field, Houston, Texas Ac ve Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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