Ryan Baker
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Raleigh, NC 27608
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AVL, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Minitab
Programming: MATLAB, C++
WORK EXPERIENCE
AKG of America, Mebane, NC May 2020—Present
Quality Engineer
Aid in maintaining company’s ISO 9001:2015 certification by performing quarterly audits of the quality management system
Improved traceability within our production facility by creating and implementing a system that tracked internal defects, repairs and non-conforming material
Managed and maintained IMDS data as required for automotive customers
Conducts warranty claim investigations using several root cause analysis methods, including 8D investigations, 5-Whys, and fishbone diagrams
North Carolina State University, Witherspoon Student Center Aug 2016—May 2019
Veteran Services Intern
Aided in verifying tuition and fees certifiable under Ch. 33 Post 9/11 benefits
Monitored and responded to common email, phone, and walk-in inquiries related to VA benefits
Facilitated outreach and communication efforts that raise awareness for campus and community resources for veterans
NAVAIR, Cherry Point, NC May 2018—Sep 2018
Student Trainee
Reviewed technical drawings and the Navy’s structural repair manual to design repairs for aircraft damage
Incorporated several engineering dispositions into one cohesive overhaul procedure pertaining to the main landing gear of the C-130 which will be added to the C-130 structural repair manual
Wrote several revisions for Naval publications regarding the procedure for removing the horizontal stabilizer on the C-130
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Aug 2016—May 2019
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering; GPA: 3.69/4.00 (major)
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina Aug 2015—Jun 2016
2+3 Engineering Transfer Program; GPA: 3.97/4.00
Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, North Carolina Jan 2014—Aug 2015
Associate in Science; GPA: 3.98/4.00
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Flight Senior Design, North Carolina State University Aug 2017—May 2019
Sub-team Lead
The requirements of the project are to design, build and fly an aircraft with composite materials while incorporating a variable-area wing whereby the wing area increases no less than 1.5 times the base wing area
Responsibilities include creating timelines, maintaining build logs and delegating tasks related to flight stability, CAD, structures, manufacturing and safety
Created a program utilizing MATLAB and AVL to automate flight stability calculations to quickly analyze design changes