Mechanical Engineer Us Citizen

Maria G Bryant

Allenstown, NH

US Citizen – eligible for Interim Clearance

Professional Summary:

●Having experience in engineering material analysis experience has been at several companies including Airbus, FedEx, UTC Aerospace Systems, RCF Technologies, BAE Systems, and Dynamics Research Corporation. This includes stress management, strength, and strain management, in 2D and 3D. Programs to verify the validity were AutoCAD, Creo-Pro/E, and SolidWorks, among others. Also used FEA w / NASTRAN and Fortran for testing results.

●Numerical Data analysis was verified by the programs listed above and by independent testing.

●Aircraft stability & control, and flying quality are dependent on the stability of the system and proper loading. All the aircraft parts need to be checked before flight and determined to be safe. Also replaced after a specific flight time. Aircraft need to undergo inspection at regular intervals as well.

●Comprehensive understanding of ARP4754 standards for the creation of civil aircraft systems.

●Before each flight and after loading the aircraft the center of gravity has to be within limits!

●Engineering programs/ languages: I am proficient in ANSYS, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo-Pro-E, SolidWorks, MathCAD, GD&T, FEA w/ NASTRAN, and Fortran. I have used these programs in all my engineering positions.

●Wrote reports at Airbus, FedEx, UTC Aerospace Systems, RCF Technologies, BAE Systems, Special Hermetic Products, and GE Transportation Inc.

●Was a Professional Pilot, Flight, Ground Instructor, and Charter Pilot before I became a Mechanical Engineer.

●Ten years with SQL language.

Key Skills:

●Tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and performance.

●Effective verbal and written communication

●Budget development, Cost Analysis

●Project Planning & Completion

●Design Documentation

Fluent in German

Technical Skills:

●Abaqus 15 years

●Recreational vehicle industry (RV) 9 years

●Structural and Chassis Design 10 years

●FEA 15 years

●UG NX software 12 years

●Teammember 12 years

●Hyper mesh 10 years

●Mechanical desktop 15 years

●Pro-e/CREO 15 years

●SolidWorks 18 years

●Autodesk 15 years

●MATLAB 10 years

●Manufacturing 14 years

●Design Documentation 15 years

●Microsoft Project 15 years

●Project Planning 14 years

●ANSYS 14 years

●Multiphysics 15 years

●AutoCAD 18 years

●Autodesk Inventor 15 years

●Hyper mesh 14 years

●IPC STDs 10 years

●Mechanical Desktop 15 years

●Mil-STD 810 10 years

●Mil-STD 461 10 years

●Pro-E/CREO 15 years

●Siemens NX 15 years

●Mathcad, MATLAB 26 e

●Microsoft Office Suite 10 years

●Microsoft Project 10 years

●Algor, Excel 15 years

●Word Perfect 15 years

●GD&T 21 years

●ASME Y14.5 M and Y 14.5.1 M 21 years

FEA with NASTRAN & FEMAP 15 years

Professional Experience:

Airbus - Mobile, AL Jan 2024 – June 2024

Mechanical Engineer

●Inspection of aircraft defects and correcting any problems with the designs and testing. Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft to identify any structural or design defects. This includes assessing the integrity of various components and systems within the aircraft.

●Applied the systems in 2D and 3D for stress and strength. And calcifications in reference to pressure changes. Conduct detailed calculations and simulations to understand the effects of pressure changes on the aircraft's structure. Ensure that all components can withstand the operational stresses they will encounter.

●Wrote reports and recommendations on the changes. Document findings from inspections, analyses, and tests in comprehensive reports. Provide clear and concise recommendations for improvements or necessary changes to the aircraft's design or structure.

●Ensured the updates are accurate, within the guidelines, and within the rules. Review and validate updates or modifications to aircraft designs to ensure they are accurate and conform to all relevant guidelines, regulations, and industry standards.

●Conduct a series of tests using 2D and 3D models to visually illustrate the impact of various design changes and stress factors on the aircraft's structure. Use these tests to enhance understanding and communication with non-technical stakeholders, providing them with a clearer visualization of potential issues and proposed solutions.

FedEx – Manchester, NH Jan 2019 – May 2023

Mechanical Engineer

●Successfully managed the lifecycle of contracts with both customers and consumers, ensuring smooth execution from initiation to completion.

●Improved working projects with training sessions. Led and facilitated comprehensive training sessions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ongoing projects.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize mechanical packaging solutions for products, ensuring they meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements.

●Ensured packaging adheres to industry standards and FedEx policies.

●Conducted rigorous testing to ensure packaging durability and sustainability.

●Enhanced efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize costs in packaging processes. Collaborated with suppliers and vendors to source sustainable materials and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

●Collaborated with teams to integrate packaging into the supply chain. Ensured that packaging designs supported efficient logistics, including space optimization for storage and transportation.

UTC Aerospace Systems - Rockford, IL

Jan 2017 – Nov 2018

Materials/Structural Engineer

●Performed analysis of various flame sensing and avionics products and testing procedures for aircraft sensing systems, using PRO-E/CREO.

●Experienced FMS Safety Analysis Engineer, system engineer for DAL A/B avionics development, SAE ARP4754, ARP4761, DO254, DO178, DO160, RNP Navigation.

● Developed, automated and authored PSSA, FHA, Reliability Prediction, FMEA/FMES, and SSA documentation for FAA approval on multiple Integrated Product Teams for commercial fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft for both Safety Critical and non-Safety Critical systems

●Performed pre-processing FEA with CATIA on large aircraft structures.

●Designed Vibration test tube and Vibration/shock fixture for FC.

RCF Technologies - Vidalia, GA

Aug 2012 – Nov 2016

Project Management

●Managed projects with responsibilities for creating and attaining project objectives, requirements, and costs.

●Performed optical, thermal, and vibrational analysis with SolidWorks for project failure analysis and for developing new rotating, shaft projects, and interior systems.

●Supported various avionics systems tests for both the company (ARP4754) tests and Type Certification (TC) activities.

●Analyzed the pumps and vacuum to determine the causes of excess thermal stress.

●Performed detailed calculations on the systems in Abacus, Math-cad, MATLAB, ANSYS Multiphysics,

●SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project.

●Performed 2 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional Designs and Computations of the flow around airfoils using Hyper Mesh for FEA analysis.

●Introduced, modified, improved, and advanced technologies to current, new, and potential customers through presentations, training sessions, and/or demonstrations.

●Performed FEA tests on the systems and wrote detailed reports on the results of tests.

●Manage $10M budget and 50 people.

BAE Systems - Hudson, NH. Aug 2011– Jul 2012

Project Manager

●Performed calculations on various aircraft engines, to determine their performance, and improve efficiency, depending on customer’s requests. These included turbine and reciprocating aircraft engines.

●Performed detailed analysis of the interior systems and structures by applying the Abaqus program.

●Verified the accuracy by performing 2D and 3D analysis of the structures with the NASTRAN & Fortan FEA program.

●Worked on failure investigation, conduct RCA, implement CAPA, SCAR to prevent and rectify customer complaints.

●Performed structural, thermal, and vibrational analysis on newly designed systems, by using SolidWorks.

●Designed and analyzed rotating and shaft systems of aircraft under Government contracts. Performed Stress and Life Analysis on Turbine Airfoils and Turbine Rotors.

●Wrote detailed reports on the results of the tests.

●Managed a $100K budget and 20 employees.

Special Hermetic Products Inc - Wilton, NH

Aug 2008– Jul 2011

Project Engineer

●Performed calculations in Mathcad, MATLAB, Opera, Pro/E, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.

●Analyzed and provided solutions for Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

●Modified and upgraded ion chambers, and advanced capacitors using Pro/E.

●Performed structural, thermal, and vibrational analysis on newly designed rotating and shaft systems.

●Performed 2D and 3D analysis with the Hyper Mesh FEA Program and wrote detailed reports on the results of the tests.

●Established connections with new suppliers and vendors to ensure that final products are of the highest quality and delivered to the customer on time.

Dynamics Research Corporation - Andover, MA Aug 2005– Jun 2008

Structural Analyst

●Performed structural, thermal, and vibrational analysis on newly designed rotating engine systems.

●Designed Versa Module Euro-Card GPS Embedded Modules to be installed on aircraft.

●Upgraded Temperature Probe for Pengelus Integrated Gyroscope project.

●Performed calculations in Math-cad, MATLAB, Multi-physics, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.

●Supervised data analysis to ensure final products maintained the highest quality and could be delivered on time.

●Applied FEA as part of the certification process to include fluid sensing and stress analysis.

GE Transportation - Lynn, MA

May 2003 - May 2005

Structural Analyst

●Verified calculations with Pro-E on drawings and calculations.

●Project Engineer in upgrading the main fuel pump and after-burner system of J85 Turbo Engine.

●Performed calculations in Math-cad, MATLAB, ANSYS Multiphysics,

●Fluent in German. Opera, Pro/E, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project.

●Improved efficiency of main fuel pumps and maintenance instructions for turbines and anti-ice valves.

●Applied FEA with NASTRAN and/or Fortran as part of the certification process to include fluid sensing and stress analysis.

Kimball Physics Inc - Wilton, NH

Jan 2001 – Feb 2003

Mechanical Engineer

●Designed Time Tracking Systems, Electron and Ion Guns, Emitters, and Detectors using Pro-E.

●Upgraded UHV-Chambers, Modular Components, produced for NASA.

●Developed Gun Housings for the Electron and Ion Guns.

●Supervised Custom Vacuum Chamber drawings to ANSI Y14.5M Standards.

Meggitt Avionics Inc - Manchester, NH

Sept 1997 – Jan 2001

Mechanical Engineer

●Tested air curtain and pressure transmitters for turbomachinery using PRO-E.

●Evaluated Pressure Transmitter to determine causes of surface corrosion.

●Designed Vibration test tube and Vibration/shock fixture for Flame Characterization Detector installed into F-22 engine, Flame-Out Detection Systems installed in gas turbine engines with PRO-E.

●Upgraded Power supplies for Flame-Out Detectors and air curtains for Smoke Detectors.

●Low-level fuel Sensors for jet engines to customer specifications, Oil quantity transmitters for transport aircraft, and Interfaces for flame characterization scanners.

Aviation Instructor Jan 1993 – Aug 1994

●Taught flight students in the air and on the ground in simulators.

●Prepared students for flight and written tests.

Education:

●University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH 1997

BS in Mechanical Engineering

●Daniel Webster College - Nashua, NH 1994

AS in Aeronautical Engineering

●North American School of Drafting - Scranton, PA 1993

General Drafting

●Daniel Webster College - Nashua, NH 1992

BS in Aviation Management

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