RONALD H. SALZMAN

PRINCIPAL RELIABILITY ENGINEER

SKILLS

SUMMARY

•Licensed mechanical engineer with BSME and MSME degree

•Certified Green Belt

•40 years of reliability analysis experience in aircraft, aerospace, automotive, marine and OEMs of electronic and mechanical systems that includes: system modeling, reliability predictions, FMECA, accelerated life testing, reliability growth analysis, Weibull analysis, and probabilistic design

•15 years of new product development of high-speed rotating and reciprocating equipment that includes: torsional vibration analysis of ships propulsion and auxiliary systems, rotor dynamics of centrifugal compressor stages, shaft alignment of ships propulsion systems, stress analysis, finite element analysis using ANSYS

•Computer programming in PowerBASIC PBCC v. 6.03 in Windows 10 for reliability analysis in areas of test sample size: non-parametric, parametric and accelerated testing, reliability estimation: non-parametric analysis, three-parameter Weibull analysis, system reliability prediction, Monte Carlo simulation, reliability growth and Weibayes analysis, statistical tools: f-distribution, student-t distribution, normal distribution, log normal distribution, binomial probability of k-out-of-n system, chi-square distribution, and Weibull significance, probabilistic design: stress-strength interference, Monte Carlo simulation

WORK EXPERIENCE

7/2022 – 5/2023: Censys Technologies, Daytona Beach, Fl

Systems Integration and Reliability Engineer

Developing reliability block diagrams for drone UAV

Reliability predictions for drone UAV system and subsystems using ROADS database

Weibull analysis of drone field data using BASIC software

Writing reliability process and test procedures documents

6/2021 –11/2021: Quality Assur. & Risk Mgt, American Canyon, CA

Reliability Consulting Engineer

•Telecommuting position working from home in Florida

•Generating and reviewing reliability program plans

•Developing reliability block diagrams for subsystems

•Generated reliability prediction methodology for NASA on ground antenna system

•Preparation for reliability predictions on components and systems when available

12/2020 – 5/2021: Insight Global, Denver, CO

Reliability Consulting Engineer

•Position working from home in Florida

•Provide reliability engineering for Advanced Telecommuting Energy on Plasma Generators

•Generated RBDs for major electronic components in systems using Lambda Predict

•Evaluated failure rates of components using ROADS, an NPRD-2016 searchable database

•Weibull analysis of test and field data using Weibull++ software

•Warranty analysis of embedded power supplies from monthly production and repair data using Weibull++

•Reliability predictions with FIDES template

09/2016 – 06/2017: Integrated Solutions for Systems, Huntsville, AL

Reliability Consulting Engineer

•Support Textron Systems on MSV (L) ARMY proposal

•Generated RBDs for major components in system using VISIO

•Evaluated failure rates of components using ROADS, an NPRD-2016 searchable database

•Determined MTBF values using field data from suppliers

•Developed RAM spreadsheet to determine Mean Time Between System Aborts (MTBSA)

•RAM analysis considered failure rates for components with environment conversion, duty cycle, load cycle, redundancy and probability of occurrence of system aborts

02/2013 – 08/2014: Integrated Solutions for Systems, Slidell, LA

Reliability Contract Engineer

•Developed method for Preventative Maintenance for Weibull, Normal and LogNormal

•Working knowledge of Reliability and Maintenance Analyst software from B. Dodson

•Determined failure rates for composite shafting system

•Prepared FMECAs on mechanical components

•Prepared reliability program plan for hovercraft

06/2012 – 01/2013: S & K Aerospace, Poway, CA

Mechanical Systems Engineer

•Weibull analysis of MQ-1 UAV component field data

•Liaison to USAF on Predator and Reaper UAV mishaps for SIB and AIB

•Reliability growth analysis of MQ-1 and MQ-9 component data

07/2009 – 12/2011: Textron Marine & Land Systems, Slidell, LA

Principal Reliability Engineer

•Performed reliability allocations and predictions on hovercraft using RELEX software

•Prepared specifications on marine gearbox and composite shafting

•Determined failure rates for composite propulsion rotors and shafting and prediction report

03/2008 – 06/2009: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN

Reliability Contract Engineer

•Performed Weibull analysis of jet engine field service data

•Model 250 helicopter engines scheduled depot maintenance plans

•Osprey V-22 and C130 engine parts failure rate updates for FMECA

•Reliability modeling on T56 engine turbine components for USAF

•Jet engines unscheduled depot maintenance plans using Monte Carlo simulation

06/2006 – 02/2008: Honeywell Aerospace, Tempe, AZ

Senior Reliability Engineer

•Performed Weibull analysis on pneumatic valve components

•Reliability predictions and FMEA reports on valves

•Reliability analysis and FMECA on water jet for amphibious tank

•Predictions and FMEA on third stage rocket motor valve system

•PDR and CDR presentations on valve systems

•Valve MTBF and MTBUR estimates using USAF and USN databases

09/2004 – 05/2006 Siemens Power Generation, Orlando, FL

Senior Reliability Engineer

•Performed Weibull analysis of field data on hot gas turbine parts

•Assisted in development of parts life analysis prediction software

•Reliability modeling and predictions for gas turbine components

•Developed methodology for recurrence data analysis of components

•Performed mentoring and training on reliability methods

•Weibull analysis presentation at ASME power generation conference

09/1993 – 08/2004 Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

Reliability Test Methods Engineer

•Design for reliability and robustness on Mustang rear brace, Jaguar aluminum U-Box and Lincoln suspension using probabilistic methods

•Developed reliability prediction models for components based on physics of failure and root cause analysis

•Accelerated life degradation testing performed on timing belts for 3.5L V6 engine for most reliable fiberglass-reinforced rubber material

•Accelerated life testing performed for Metallic Catalytic Converter most reliable and durable design using Weibull analysis of failure data

•Performed fatigue testing and Weibull analysis on Door Hem designs

•Subject matter expert on writing of web-based product reliability course

•Generated reliability predictions and growth curves on light truck engines

•Tutorial and technical paper presentations at reliability conferences

•Created statistical algorithms in BASIC language

•$8525 Continuous Improvement Recognition System Award

04/1987 – 08/1993 General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH

Reliability Project Engineer

•Performed Weibull analysis on jet engine tracked components

•Prepared technical document on reliability growth methodology

•Performed reliability predictions on compressor accessory components

•Completed ANSYS thermal finite element analysis on electronics rack

•Created reliability design guidelines document for military components

•GIDEP representative for aircraft reliability group

•Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems component reliability analysis

06/1985 – 02/1987 Grumman Space Systems, Irvine, CA

Senior Reliability Engineer

•Developed environmental test procedures document for sub arrays

•Performed reliability predictions and FMEA on focal plane electronics

•Testing and analysis of Optical Scene and Target Generator

06/1983 – 05/1985 Air Research Company, Torrance, CA

Reliability Engineer

•Group Leader on Department of Energy systems reliability program

•Generated proposals for MTBF estimates on avionic equipment

•Performed reliability predictions on high-speed machinery components

•Developed statistical programs in BASIC language for Weibull analysis

03/1981 – 05/1983 Fluor Corporation, Irvine, CA

Senior Mechanical Engineer

•Evaluated technical and commercial proposals on plant equipment

•Prepared bid summaries on equipment

02/1980 – 01/1981 Hughes Aircraft Company, Culver City, CA

Senior Staff Engineer

•Conducted mechanical testing on infrared sensing system

•Managed Sensor Optical Unit configuration build, budget and schedule

•Designed test rig for deployment testing on Sensor Sunshade

03//1976 – 01/1980 Ingersoll-Rand Company, Mayfield, KY

Senior Development Engineer

•Performed mechanical design analysis on centrifugal compressor stages

•In-house consultant for machinery torsional and lateral vibration analysis

•Performed rotor polygon lock-up finite element analysis using ANSYS

•Conducted experimental and field testing on compressor accessories

•Developed machinery mechanical design programs in BASIC language

•$750 2nd prize for Compressed Air and Gas Institute technical paper

04/1969 – 02/1976 American Bureau of Shipping, New York, NY

Marine Engineer

•Reviewed torsional vibration calculations on ships propulsion systems

•In-house consultant on torsional vibration analysis

•Developed machinery vibration analysis programs in FORTRAN

•Presented paper on vibrations at international symposium in Japan

Education

1969 City College New York, NY

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

1963 Lafayette College Easton, PA

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Patents

Publications

•US Utility Patent No. 4930883, Photo-Visual Star Diagonal, June 1990

•Salzman R.H., “Applying Weibull Methods in Gas Turbine Component Data Analysis,” ASME Paper No. PWR2005-50205, April 2005.

•Salzman R., T. Nagel, J. Kramer, M. Presti, A. Schatz, J. Breuer, J. Scaparo, A. Montalbano, “A New Approach of Accelerated Life Testing for Metallic Catalytic Converters,” SAE 2004 Transactions, Vol.113, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, Sec. 4, Paper No. 200*-**-****, July 2005.

•Salzman, R., W. Gryc, H. Agrawal and S. Bollimunta, "Fatigue Life Reliability and Robustness of Aluminum Car Body U-Box Structure with Self-Piercing Riveted Joints," SAE Paper No. ***-**-****, March 2003.

•Salzman, R.H., M.H. Packard and J.A. McLinn, "Applying Probabilistic Methods to Component Design and Reliability Modeling," Tutorial at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 2003.

•Boileau, J.M., S.J. Weber, R.H. Salzman and J.E. Allison, " The Effect of Porosity Size on the Tensile Properties of a Cast 319-T7 Aluminum Alloy," American Foundry Society Transactions, No. 01-045, pp. 419-432, October 2001.

•Salzman, R.H. and S.M. Reaburn, "Probabilistic Modeling for Timing Belt Fatigue Life Predictions Using Accelerated Testing," 6th ISSAT International Conference, August 2000.

•Salzman, R.H., "Understanding Weibull Analysis," Tutorial presentation at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposiums, January 1999-2000.

•Mohanty G.P., R.H. Salzman, H. Yin and S.L.Ciemniecki, "Life Tests for Automotive Systems," Automotive Engineering International, February 1998.

•Salzman, R.H. and S.L.Ciemniecki, "Reliability Predictions Using Probabilistic Methods and Key Life Testing," SAE Paper No. 972587, June 1997.

•Mohanty, G.P., H.Yin and R.H.Salzman, "A Cost Effective Strategy of Developing Life Tests for Systems," SAE Paper No. 972586, June 1997.

•Salzman, R.H. and R.G.Liddy, "Product Life Predictions from Warranty Data," SAE Paper No. 961272, May 1996.

•Salzman, R.H. and R.H. Gauger, "Reliability Analysis Using Pico Computer Systems," Presented at Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, January 1986.

•Salzman, R.H. and D.S.McComb, "Torsional Vibrations in Synchronous-Driven Packaged Centrifugals," CAGI Technical Digest, Vol. 13, No. 3, 1979.

•Salzman, R.H. and P.R.Pamidi, "Machinery Vibrations in Marine Systems," Presented at 1st International Symposium on Marine Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, November 1973.

•Salzman, R.H., "Torsional Characteristics of Geared-Turbine Systems," Marine Engineers Review, March 1973.

•Salzman, R.H., "An Approximate Solution for Journal Bearing Whirl of a Uniform Shaft with Viscous Damping," ASME Paper No. 72-WA/DE-18, 1972.

•Salzman, R.H., "Estimating Critical Speeds of Stepped Shafts with Flexible Bearings," Marine Technology, Vol. 8, No. 3, July 1971.

Awards

•Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium Tutorial Instructor

•SAE Probabilistic Methods Committee Reliability Subcommittee Chairman

•$8525 award Ford Continuous Improvement Recognition System Highest Value for individual

•$750 2nd prize CAGI Technical Article Program Competition

•Licensed Professional Engineer in California, Kentucky and New York

•Ford Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification

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