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Nate

Storrs

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer

425-***-****

adh26w@r.postjobfree.com

Overview

Twelve years of diverse technical experience primarily with a focus in actuation systems and mechanisms. Seeking a role that allows me to efficiently solve challenging mechanical problems through leadership and individual contribution.

Skillset Cradle-to-Grave Design Leadership: Requirements Generation, Concepting, Design Trades, CAD, Hand Calc. Analysis & FEA, Vendor Management, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Mfg Plan Approval, Part Inspection, Test Plan Development, Data Acquisition and Analysis, Hardware Commissioning, Customer Support. Tools Solidworks CAD/Simulation, Creo 2.0/3.0, Ansys, MathCad, Excel, Matlab, Labview, ANSI Y14.5 GD&T Education Washington State University – Pullman, Washington BS in Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Major GPA 3.89, Cumulative GPA 3.75

University of Washington – Seattle, Washington

MBA, Masters of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership Focus Expected Graduation: March 2021

Experience

Jun ‘19 –

Present

The Boeing Co. – Everett, WA

o Hydraulically actuated,mechanically synchronized flight critical actuation system qualification program lead. Managing a team of 12 from test, to integration, technical POCs, and quality. o Senior Actuation Systems Engineer - Ball Screw mechanism technology development program lead with a team of 8.

o Leading a small, agile team within Boeing to reduce cost on actuation components by developing unique design solutions and international manufacturing resources internal to The Boeing Company. Jun ‘18 –

Jun’19

Blue Origin – Kent, WA

o Lead engineer for the launch vehicle umbilical bay door system. System is composed of a unique hinge mechanism providing compound motion from a single hydraulic actuator, along with an over-center lock which performs draw and mechanical lockout. Currently leading a team of six. o Contributing engineer to the landing gear system. Providing support for mechanism selection, analysis review, and hydraulic actuation best practices. Jun ‘17 –

Jun’18

Umbra Cuscinetti – Everett, WA

o Lead mechanical engineer developing electromechanical actuator packages for both industrial and aerospace customers. Nominated to participate in a leadership development program. o Lead engineer for a 7-inch stroke, 25k lbf, 33 in/s ballscrew actuator. Finalizing design turn which reduces the inertia of the rotating elements, introduces castings to improve cost targets, and reduces manufacturing tolerances through stackup analyses. Page 2 of 3

o Concepted multiple proposals including all electric steering rack EMA and body dump EMA for Volvo HX2 program. Designed a compound planetary gearset with multiple inputs (sun and ring) for a cart lift system to be integrated on the Boeing 777X in 2019. Aug ‘15 –

Jun ‘17

Blue Origin – Kent, WA

o Mechanical engineer on a very small team designing the New Glenn Rocket Transporter-Erector. Presented memos to upper level management for concept and design approval. Lead engineer for the hydraulic upending system to be used on New Glenn. Concept development of: mechanisms for upending a 300-foot-tall rocket, mechanisms for mechanical and commodity auto-coupling, and hold-down/release mechanisms.

o Prior role: Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer for the New Shepard Forward Module - Designed and implemented over 40 engineering improvements to increase reliability and performance or ease assembly and installation on drag brake and fin mechanisms. Examples include: manifold re-design, valve & sensor selection, harnessing improvements, mechanism improvements, surface treatment and material changes, etc.

o Launch Team Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer: New Shepard Suborbital Mission 3 (M3), M4, M5, and M6 – One of two mechanical systems engineers on site and in the control room in West Texas for New Shepard flight preparations/launch/landing/recovery. Approved all vehicle repairs related to mechanical system (forward or aft) between missions. 50+ days in TX over 6 mos. Dec ‘11 –

Aug ‘15

Tethers Unlimited Inc.– Bothell, WA

o Program and design lead for a flight delivery of an electronic timing mechanism for satellites. Designed the mechanical housing for the electronics, batteries, and connectors. Responsible for building and executing the qualification plan.

o Designed, manufactured, qualified, and delivered a suite of modular electronics enclosures for software-defined radios with emphasis on thermal relief, packaging, and structural integrity. http://www.tethers.com/SWIFT.html

o Developed, tested, and documented a method for manufacturing deployable, composite, quadrifilar, helical antennas with 35X deployed to stowed volume along with significant advantages over metallics.

o Design lead on a $1+ million Phase 2 SBIR contract to deliver a deployable, articulating solar array with flight qualification. System included 12 panel, composite (carbon fiber) array along with 3 DOF gimbal for hemispherical pointing. Mechanism included an elegant, self-deployed extension arm. http://www.tethers.com/SpecSheets/Brochure_SunMillArray.pdf http://www.tethers.com/SpecSheets/Brochure_Gimbal.pdf o Designed, built, and tested an advanced remote anchoring device for an Army SBIR resulting in Phase II selection largely due to design innovation that reduced actuator count. o Analyzed mechanical components for fitment, structural margin, and thermal performance using hand calculations along with Solidworks Simulation Professional. Page 3 of 3

Aug’ 10 –

Dec ‘11

NASA Goddard – Greenbelt, MD & NASA Glenn – Cleveland, OH o Two, 5-month duration internships followed by an 8-month co-op completed in tandem with senior year of mechanical engineering degree. Turned down a full-time, civil servant position offer. o At Goddard (internship #1 and co-op) designed a test apparatus for gravity-negated deployment testing of satellite ejector mechanism. Completed testing to verify system models. o At Glenn (internship #2 prior to co-op) tested, modeled, and evaluated the performance of compliant finger seals for gas turbine engine applications: subsonic and supersonic fixed wing. May’ 10 –

Aug‘ 10

CNC Software – Gig Harbor, WA

o MasterCam CAD/CAM product development, Beta testing and implementation. Numerical Control programming experience in addition to manufacturing process exposure. May 09 –

Sep’ 09

Evil Bicycle Company – Seattle, WA

o Design and manufacturing support for full suspension mountain bike product line. Extra-

Curricular

Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, Recreational Boating, Welding Novice, Automotive Maintenance, Archery.

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