Design Engineer Power Plant
Resume:
RODNEY DALE BULLER JR
*** * ********* **. **** **52, Mesa, Arizona 85210 760-***-**** ******.*******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-buller-249a92b5 Objective:
I am a highly competitive, dynamic, self-driven professional looking to secure a career that will further my experience and career growth.
Highlights:
Certified SolidWorks Associate in Mechanical
Design
Experienced in Siemens NX 10/1847
Experienced in GD&T
Program in C/C++ and MATLAB
Certified Lean Six Sigma
Experienced in Finite Element Modeling
Analysis
Experienced in Fortus 450mc (FDM) 3D printer
Experienced in Siemens Teamcenter software
Strong Mechanical Aptitude/Reasoning skills
Experienced with DO-160/178 Testing
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a secondary focus in Robotics May 2017 Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, ABET accredited, Current GPA 3.2/4.0 Mechanical Engineering Experience:
Mechanical Design Engineer I, Honeywell Aerospace October 2019 – July 2020
• Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineers to identify out of date materials, manufacturing processes, and company standards. Executed changes thru ECO’s to the existing product line utilizing Teamcenter PDM.
• Developed/Updated and released CAD drawings with attached Model-Based Definition in accordance with ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Y14.5, ASME Y14.41, and company standards.
• Evaluated models for deficiencies, modified and improved existing products using Siemens NX.
• Collaborated in cross functional teams to meet product and customer goals. Systems Engineer I, Honeywell Aerospace July 2017 – October 2019
• Worked as a member of a product team to design and develop the Primus Epic integrated cockpit for the Airbus A300 in compliance with Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 4754.
• Tested requirements conforming to safety guidelines under the Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification DO-178.
• Experienced with system bench testing to analyze and verify software/development builds.
• Led team in designing hardware implementation of and developed testing procedures for the RDR-4000 weather radar system.
Western Window Systems, Design Engineer Intern May 2017 – July 2017
• Responsible for mechanical design, CAD model development with SolidWorks, and engineering drawing for extrusion die manufacturing process.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects, propose, evaluate, and implement solutions.
• Perform FEA/CFD studies in components/assemblies under development/improvement phases.
• Conducted research in rapid prototyping printers in pursuit to reduce prototyping lead time, reduce cost from third party vendors, and led the company to purchase the Markforged Onyx Pro desktop printer. Rodney Dale Buller Jr. RESUME Continued
Professional Experience:
Space Propulsion and Flight (Student Project) September 2016-December 2016
• Analyzed, designed, and tested rocket nozzles for optimum performance orbital transfers/interplanetary transfers for solid, liquid, and electric propulsion systems. Mechanical Systems, Thermo-Fluids and Dynamics (Student Project) March 2016-May 2016
• Applied theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to design, fabricate, and demonstrate a process to maximize interface fluid removal in minimal time from an Intel central processing unit (CPU).
• Documented results of analysis, test, and design activities for presentation to a higher-grade engineer. Rocket Trajectory/Analysis (Student Project) October 2015-December 2015
• Led a team in the complete engineering workup and performance of a solid-fueled model rocket delivering a payload of 25 percent over 100 feet with no more than a deviation of 14 feet. Aided with a computer simulation modeled performance in Excel.
• Designed and manufactured model rocket assemblies with the Fortus 450 Fused Deposition Modeling
(FDM), rapid prototyping technology using SolidWorks. Use-Inspired Design Project I (Student Project) October 2014-December 2014
• Designed/Developed, fabricated, then demonstrated the use of a micro-controlled light emitted diode (LED) panel operated by one Arduino controlling over 300 LEDs with the aid of infrared (IR) sensors to excite visitors at the Arizona Science Museum.
CH-46E Helicopter Mechanic (Maintenance Controller) U.S. Marine Corps May 2010 - May 2013
• Worked as a member of a product team to ensure mission support and flight scheduling of 14 aircraft within a maintenance department.
• Screened, identified, and resolved technical issues, ensuring 14 aircraft discrepancy logbooks were safe for flight prior to release to Helicopter Aircraft Commanders in support of mission success.
• Ensured documentation of all maintenance and cannibalization actions for 14 aircraft and support equipment comply with technical directives set by Commander, Naval Air Forces Instruction
(COMNAVAIRFORINST) 4790.2B.
• Monitored the Navy Oil Analysis and Oil Consumption Program for the Squadron (HMM-262), achieving a grade of "on track" during the Wing (1MAW) and Logistics Squadron (MALS-36) Maintenance Assist Visits. CH-46E Helicopter Mechanic Instructor U.S. Marine Corps October 2007 - May 2010
• Performed duties as an Instructor Evaluator supervising the certification and training of 6 newly assigned Instructor(s).
• Served as a CH-46 Mechanics Instructor, provided instruction on the CH-46 Organizational Level Mechanics and Corrosion Control courses to initial accession Marines and qualified them for the 6112 and 6172 MOS.
• Served as the CH-46 Dispersed Technical Publication Librarian. Maintained 40 Technical Publications. CH-46 Helicopter Mechanic U.S. Marine Corps November 2002 - October 2007
• Operated and maintained applicable shop Support/Special Equipment.
• Managed and Performed Scheduled/Unscheduled inspections on applicable systems/components as per Maintenance Requirement Cards.
• Supervised and performed maintenance on the H-46E landing gear, hydraulic systems and subsystems, power plant, engine electrical systems, and rotor systems.
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