American Airlines Mechanical Engineer

BRENT DOBBS

**+ years of experience as an Engineering innovator in peak of career driving record profits as constant goal. *****.*****@*****.*** 918-***-**** Tulsa, OK, USA http://www.dobbsconsultingfirm.com EXPERIENCE

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Principal DOBBS Consulting Firm Tulsa, OK 08/2018 – 12/2019 Opportunity VP Engineering M & M Manufacturing Tulsa, OK 01/2018 – 08/2018 Layoff Director of Engineering Ametek Midwest MRO Tulsa,OK; Wichita,KS; Bangalore,India 08/2016 – 04/2017 Layoff Founder & CEO Automation Authority, LLC Tulsa, OK; Seattle, WA 11/2008 – 04/2012 Startup Director of Engineering The Triumph Group Wichita, KS & Phoenix, AZ 08/2006 – 11/2008 Family Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Baker Hughes Inc. Claremore, OK 04/2012 – 09/2013 Opportunity Program Manager Honeywell Tulsa, OK 02/2003 – 08/2006 Opportunity Senior Power Plant Engineer American Airlines Tulsa, OK 12/1997 – 02/2003 Opportunity Mechanical Engineer BSW International Inc. Tulsa, OK 01/1995 – 12/1997 Opportunity Mechanical Engineer Benham Group Tulsa, OK 05/1994 – 10/1994 Layoff Facility Project Engineer Rockwell International Tulsa, OK 02/1991 – 04/1994 Layoff Mechanical Engineer Shell Oil Co. Bakersfield, CA 05/1990 – 01/1991 Family ACHIEVEMENTS

•API 653 Certification License # 95834

•Abrams M1A1 Six Sigma Champion Award

•American Airlines Quality Award

•Boeing Industry Conference Spokesman Award

•Record KPI’s at Triumph

•Spirit Entrepreneurial Award Top 25% Biz Plan

•Numerous Letters of Recommendation in Appendix

SKILLS

INDUSTRIES

GLOBALIZATION( City / Company )

•Anniston, AL, USA HON

•Atlanta, GA, USA TGI DAL

•Bakersfield, CA, USA RDS

•Bangalore, India HON AME

•Bangkok, Thailand TGI

•Chicago, IL, USA AAL

•Claremore, OK, USA BHGE

•Cleveland, OH, USA TGI

•Dallas, TX, USA AAL

•Forest, OH, USA TGI

•Ft. Worth, TX, USA ROK AAL

•Greer, SC, USA HON

•Hot Springs, AR, USA TGI

•Houston, TX, USA RDS BHGE

•Kiev, Russia BHGE

•Los Angeles, CA, USA AAL NOR

•Miami, FL, USA AAL AME

•Middleton, CT, USA AAL

•New Orleans, LA, USA RDS

•Paris, France NOR

•Phoenix, AZ, USA TGI

•Savannah, GA, USA GIA NOR PWCA

•Sea le, WA, USA AAL

•Montreal, Canada PWCA

•New York, NY, USA AAL

•Tucson, AZ, USA HON

•Tulsa, OK, USA ROK AAL HON NOR

•Wichita, KS, USA TGI AME

EDUCATION

DEGREE SCHOOL GRAD YR METRIC

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (MEME) University of Tulsa May 2001 GPA 3.73 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) University of Oklahoma May 1990 GPA 3.3 High School Diploma Tulsa Memorial High May 1985 N/A REFERENCES

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Bob Iliff Retired American Airlines Manager 918-***-**** *******@***.*** Ron Everlove FAA Consultant DER 316-***-**** ********@*********.*** Scott Webb MPW Engineering Principal Owner 918-***-**** *****.****@**************.*** HIGHLIGHTS KPI’s

$15 to $30 Mill in 3 years

Triumph Rev Growth

$3 Mill Savings Engine Condition Trend-

Monitoring

Quality escapes reduced from 25% to less than

1%

OEM Cat pricing reduced from 400% to 200%

markup or better

50% process efficiency improvements by

automation

30% Lead time TAT improvement

40-200% Reverse Engineering savings depending

Part type

$40K/yr rework eliminated by using SolidWorks

27% FPY improvement in Oil & Gas Artificial

Lift systems

30+ yrs

Experience

50 M$USD

Revenues

100 + Employees

15 + Direct

Reports

2 M$USD

Capital

Projects

750 K$USD

Test Stand

Installations

RESUME EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Detailed Resume with Recommendation Letters (Following Pages) BRENT DOBBS Design Engineer Qi2 Elements/Baker Hughes Remote 12/2019 – Current N/A Page 2 of 6

BRENT DOBBS / 918-***-**** TEXT BEST WAY TO REACH / *****.*****@*****.*** 30+ Years in Engineering, Director/Leadership, Project Management, New Product Design, Reverse Engineering, Repair Development & Business P&L BRENT DOBBS / 918-***-**** TEXT BEST WAY TO REACH / *****.*****@*****.*** GOAL: To continue making game changing significant contributions on a global scale with positive impact to bottom line increasing Profit, Growth and Market Share.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with extensive Engine, LRU & a wide variety of product experience

Product responsibility for both Military and Commercial applications

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Electric Power products, Reverse Engineering, MRO Operations, 360 Scans and 3D Laser scan technology

Weld inspection by various methods Dye-Penetrant (DP), Magnetic Particle (MT) and Radiographic Testing (RT)

Project Management – 30+ years’ experience up to $50 Mill budgets, 20+ years MS Project power-user

Digital Technology – Paperless systems, OCR, automation, macros, point cloud scanning, online conferences, etc.

See SAE Recommendation Letter Pg 5 below – Director of Engineering experience (CEO-Michael Salomon)

See Ametek Recommendation Letter Pg 6 below – Director of Engineering experience (Div VP-Keith Marsicola)

See Triumph Recommendation Letter Pg 7 below – Director of Engineering experience (President-Bob Bierk)

See NORDAM Recommendation Letter Pg 8 – Sr. Project Engineer (Cliff Shaeffer, VP Engineering & Tech)

See Crouzet Recommendation Letter Pg 9 – Program Manager (NORDAM/Pratt & Whitney/Gulfstream/Crouzet)

Site Leader & President experience delegated Authority of 100 employees, Dir of Engr 2 years with staff of 15

Corporate Board of Members Capital: American Airlines, Honeywell, Triumph, Baker Hughes, Ametek

Corporate multi-site role supporting multiple President’s as change agent to realize aggressive key goal targets

Special Assignments from President over 7 Divisions to investigate and recommend low-profit site solutions

$2 Billion, 20 year contract Program Manager with NORDAM, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Gulfstream & Suppliers

Extensive Made-to-Order (MTO) and custom specification projects from OEM & Customer perspectives

Industry Expert with Integrated Drive Generators (IDG’s) and Reverse Engineering Gas Turbine Engines

Seasoned veteran in Engineering: 27+ years’ experience in Consulting, Petroleum, Aerospace and other industries

Boeing/Honeywell Industry Spokesman for Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) Technical Conferences, domestic airlines

Six Sigma ‘Quest for Excellence Competition’ Champion (2005) AGT1500 GT Engine – Abrams M1A1 Tank

HOA (High Opportunity Area) International experience: Bangalore, India; Bangkok, Thailand; etc.

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with extensive Engine, LRU & Systems experience

Computer Power User with advanced capability, not limited to, but including the following: SAP (ERP Systems), Databases, MS Office, Adobe, Search Engines, Custom Software Development, Mobile Apps, Macros/Auto-Reports, Test Data Sheet Automation, Trend-monitoring, Dreamweaver Website Development, HTML programming, Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows/Mac OS, Linux), Wireless networking, Home Automation, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, ProE, ANSYS, FAA/ASME/Building codes, Composite Materials R&D, Finite Element Analysis & Modeling (FEA/FEM), Pressure-Drop / Flow Calculations, Mechanical Property Testing (XRF), Geometrical Modeling (ATOS, FARO-Arm), Strain Gage Testing, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Lean Manufacturing, Competitor Benchmarking, Contract Development, OEM & Aftermarket Repairs, Capabilities Assessments, New Capabilities Development (“Womb to Tomb”) and the Selection and Coordination of cross-functional teams EDUCATION

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (MEME) University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, May 2001 (GPA 3.73), Honors Student

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, May 1990 (GPA 3.3), Hesslein Academic Scholarship SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Performance Excellence receiving substantial Bonus every year qualified (Honeywell & Triumph)

$50M Site Financial & Technical Metrics coordinator with corporate global delegates for Honeywell

$35M TGI revenue goal supported while improving total Engineering organization

Developed $17M Engine Trend-Monitoring system to prevent catastrophic GT Engine failures (AAL)

$10M, 10-Year contract developer for AAL/Triumph B737NG GT Engine Parts Repair Program

>$2M Air System Upgrade Capital Expenditure Request development and Board of Director Approval Page 3 of 6

$1.25M Avtron K838AT Test Stand procurement, installation, checkout & successful production (TGI)

$750K DC Generator Quad Test Stand successful design, build, installation & performance (TGI) 12/2019 – Current

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (SORT: RELEVANCE)

Qi2 Elements / Quest Integrated, LLC / Baker Hughes – Remote Design Engineer

Above-ground Storage Tank (AST) Industry for various product types Petroleum, Chemical, Food Purity, Water, etc.

Our company has developed Robotic Inspection of Tanks without removal of product ~ game-changer to industry

Engineering Design, Inspection and Repair of AST's

Skilled in API-653, API-510, Internals, Externals, Failure Analysis, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Similar Service Assessments, Venting Analysis, 3D Scans for Dike Volume Surveys, 3D Plumbness/Roundness and 3D Strappings, Floating Roof Seal analysis, Hydrotests, Internal Surveys, Revisions and Special Custom Analysis requests by Customers

CEO positive recognition for developing a custom program that has significantly increased productivity in our reporting process by automation of an extensive common failure mode matrix from MS Excel linked to an eloquent merged function within MS Word to achieve near net finish reports with minimal editing.

Other custom programs developed with sophisticated Vlookup, Nested If statements, Conjunction AND/OR logic, Pull-downs, Concatenate merging text strings and other advanced functions utilized to build programs to test if customer AST tank systems meet code requirements with results used in final reports

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for 360 Scan technology that enables full 360-degree views inside and outside tanks. Developed Pano Spacing program that has produced 100% successful results since implementation

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all API-510 Pressure Vessels that require Full Vacuum iterative solutions to determine the minimum thickness required (tmin) based upon MAWP/T (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

& Temperature) and construction type (Horizontal or Vertical with stiffening rings)

Developed an API-510 Pressure Vessel program very complex that automates calculations for various type vessel designs with Cylindrical Shells and Head types of Flat, Hemispherical, Ellipsoidal, Torispherical (Flanged & Disc), pulling extensive data from code tables automatically and performing many calculations simultaneously

Delegated authority for Engineering department while Engineering Manager has been on Vacation

Field experience working on-site at jobs to better understand overall process

Extensive communication with Inspectors weekly on issues that arise and to support jobs from start to finish

Have led weekly Executive Team call on multiple occasions reviewing all active projects

Have trained multiple new hires in a variety of areas and how to use multiple programs I have developed used in every Internal and External job

Work to resolve numerous customer issues helping them minimize repair costs and maximize storage compliant with applicable code

DOBBS Consulting Firm (DCF) – Tulsa, OK 8/2018 – 12/2019 Principal / Design Engineer

RJS Information Sciences – Engine Condition Trend-Monitoring (ECTM) for several major airlines

Reverse-Engineering / DER Repairs / PMA / OEM Support / Test Cell Development & Automation

Expert Witness cases

M&M Manufacturing – Tulsa, OK 1/2018 – 8/2018

VP Engineering

Working with Team to achieve vastly improved Financial goal metrics/profitability recognized by CEO

Assisted to achieve corporate milestone obtaining AS9100 Rev. D Quality certification for manufacturing parts

Led successful completion of a major customer audit working directly with the customer as primary interface

Developed Visual Work Instructions improving 1st Pass Yield for complex parts requiring special paint processes

Implemented new ERP system updates to Part Masters improving consistent Traveler rollout to Production floor

Helped Planning issue jobs 60-90 days in advance locking down Engineering and improving Material lead times

Specified new Assembly BOM materials required for new parts and assisted Production in methods to apply

Supplied Value-Stream/Process Map of complete manufacturing process BRENT DOBBS / 918-***-**** TEXT BEST WAY TO REACH / *****.*****@*****.*** 30+ Years in Engineering, Director/Leadership, Project Management, New Product Design, Reverse Engineering, Repair Development & Business P&L Page 4 of 6

Enhanced Quality Inspection methods by incorporating advanced software tolerancing capabilities

Improved Standard Operating Procedures in conjunction with new Quality Manual requirements

Revamped Engineering Master Specifications database and updated Engineering Document Control system

Extensive Supplier coordination to achieve corrective actions for customer support improving turn times Ametek Midwest MRO – Tulsa, OK; Wichita, KS & Bangalore, India 8/2016 – 4/2017 Director of Engineering

Complete responsibility for Tulsa, Wichita & Bangalore, India Engineering & Maintenance functions

Led 12 direct reports on 2 continents, 4 divisions, 2 departments and 100+ indirect reports; hiring and layoff of 2

Leading all New Product Development & PMA-DER for the Midwest MRO division working with India RE team

Supervise 12 facilities of test stands and key process equipment over 3 North America divisions

Extensive FAA DER efforts producing safe quality airworthiness repairs reducing costs and improving reliability

Improved Engineering responsiveness by positively changing infrastructure, training and automating processes

Over $30K in part savings and significant FPY improvement to Vacuum Braze Furnace by equipment upgrades The Triumph Group – Wichita, KS & Phoenix, AZ 8/2006 – 11/2008 Director of Engineering / Corporate Technical Specialist

Complete Engineering Department Responsibility, Executive Staff Delegate for Meetings, Customer Technical Relations, Filter & Plan New Capability High Profit Potential Projects, Counsel 15 Employees, Assist Test Stand Technical Problems, Develop Capital Plans, Select Outside Contractors & Lead Job Walks, Department Infrastructure Enhancements, Evaluate Employees Performance on Regular Basis, Project Detail Reviews, Research & Development / Reverse Engineering, Warranty Resolution & Quality/Reliability Enhancement Programs.

Key Experience: Led team using SolidWorks developing DER repairs and manufacturing new part PMA details for Vane Pumps used in various fleet models of Integrated Drive Generators (IDG’s) lowering costs 200-400% relative to OEM Parts. With complete Test Equipment Engineering responsibility supporting multiple sites, various testing requirements involved positive-displacement & centrifugal pump hydraulic prime movers. Scroll compressor selections were also critical to facility Air Expansion projects.

Extensive Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) experience working with Hamilton Sundstrand GTE Model No. APS3200

& Honeywell GTE Model No. GTCP331-350 APU for Repair Development & Reverse Engineering.

Multi-site support of TAS-Wellington, KS; TAR & TES-Phx, AZ; TASA-Bangkok, Thailand, TTS-Forest, OH and others to help resolve technical issues.

$5.4M Recore Facility Plan presented/positively received by Executive Management, held for possible buyout.

Responsible for complete Engineering site demands including 15 Staff Engineers and a wide variety of aerospace products (Heat Transfer, Valves, AC/DC Generators, CSD/IDG’s, ACM’s, PDU’s, Fuel & Skydrol units and etc.)

$35M revenue goal supported while improving Engineering organization, performance and morale

$2.4M annual savings under my leadership from Repair Development / Reverse Engineering of high cost drivers.

$30K integration of 11 SolidWorks Premium licenses with Essentials and Advanced training of entire staff. The NORDAM Group (TNG) – Tulsa, OK 9/2013 – 1/2016 Senior Project Engineer

$2 Billion, 20 year minimum contract with options to extend: Pratt & Whitney Canada, Gulfstream & Suppliers

Complete responsibility for new Aircraft component FAA development testing & certification/approvals

Major new Business Jet Nacelles, Thrust Reverser, Engine Buildup & LRU development program

Multi-departmental coordination to drive program requirements (Schedule / Budget / Technical Accuracy)

Daily updates supporting web telecom Technical Briefing status to a 3 corporation global team

Support Technical Document away party trips to secure direction from AR’s using Exec Corporate Jet for travel

Coordinating design & environmental condition decisions to obtain approval by Test, Analysis or Similarity

Frequent interaction with multiple corporation Executive Leaders BRENT DOBBS / 918-***-**** TEXT BEST WAY TO REACH / *****.*****@*****.*** 30+ Years in Engineering, Director/Leadership, Project Management, New Product Design, Reverse Engineering, Repair Development & Business P&L Page 5 of 6

Baker Hughes Inc. – Claremore, OK 4/2012 – 9/2013

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Supporting production of Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) Stator Blank Manufacturing in all aspects to maximize profitability. This includes, but is not limited to, improving First Pass Yield (FPY) by implementing enhanced process controls, modifying manufacturing methods, R&D testing, coordinating trials for new & improved methods, developing new capability and installation of new Capital equipment to support growth of product line. Total Engineering responsibility of product line.

Transforming a completely manual MS Access hardcopy database to a barcode driven completely automated gated process input database system with 1 input only real-time and vastly improved content to help improve overall quality of product line and customer service. Automation Authority, LLC – Tulsa, OK 11/2008 – 4/2012 Founder & CEO

Develop Business Plan, Investments, and Market doing conference room projector Executive Presentations/demonstrations to potential customers.

Complete responsibility for Business Plan Development, Business Launch, Sales & Marketing, Corporate Infrastructure, Competitive Philosophies, Integration Process Strategies, Affiliate Relationships, etc. Investor obtained and key process affiliates established to execute business plan. Honeywell – Tulsa, OK 2/2003 – 8/2006

Program Manager - Engineering

Complete responsibility for enabling large new capability complex programs success from concept to approval.

Key Experience: As onsite IDG expert, developed Reverse Engineering (RE) Vane Pump program working with High Opportunity Area in Bangalore, India. Partnered with Honeywell Phoenix, AZ as RE Consortium of sites

Supported Honeywell Corporate as Technical Consultant for development of their Gas Turbine Engine Trend- Monitoring software

Extensive Heat Transfer Aftermarket Repair experience as Primary Oil Cooler & Fuel Heater Engineer (Flow, Temperature, Pressure)

$50M Site Financial & Technical Metrics coordinator reporting to Global Corporate Site Delegates & other Execs

(Heat Transfer & Electric Power)

$700K IDG Program successful implementation. From program concept/development to successful production, including FAA approval

$300K annual savings from 2 proprietary repairs developed on the Abrams M1A1 Tank reducing heat signature

(Heat Exchanger Weld Repair)

American Airlines (AAL) – Tulsa, OK 12/1997 – 2/2003 Senior Power Plant Engineer

Team Fleet Engine Spare Review, Hangar Support, Service Bulletin/AD Paperwork, Shop Support, Reverse Engineering Program

Key Experience: Complete responsibility for overall performance & reliability of ALL Oil & Fuel Pumps associated with 4 different model of narrow body Gas Turbine Engine fleets

Extensive Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) experience including Test Cell upgrades, Technical Manual mastery, complete Repair Program development for Heavy & Light repair visit Scope of Work standardization, Tooling development to support Production, complete GTE disassembly and Reverse Engineering plan developer of high cost, long lead core engine parts for program consumption to optimize profitability

Sole Developer & Company Achievement Award for formulating a B737NG GTE Honeywell Model GTCP131- 9B Fleet “Waterfall” 10 Year projected Gas Turbine Engine removal plan used for development of Contract Power-by-the-Hour (PBTH) terms with the piece part supplier

Extensive experience working with numerous GTE manufactured piece part deviation effects on overall engine performance. Approver for deviations

Responsible for Narrow Body Aircraft (Boeing 737, 727, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and Fokker F-100) Gas Turbine Engines and associated intake/exhaust ducting systems BRENT DOBBS / 918-***-**** TEXT BEST WAY TO REACH / *****.*****@*****.*** 30+ Years in Engineering, Director/Leadership, Project Management, New Product Design, Reverse Engineering, Repair Development & Business P&L Page 6 of 6

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