Design Engineer On-Site
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Andrea L. Johnston
Design Engineer, Avionics and Mechanical
******************@*****.*** • 425-***-****
North Bend, WA
Passionate professional with versatile experience in various facets of designing surrounding vendor and manufacturing liaison, tooling development, and retrofit installation. Proven success in utilizing CREO, AutoCAD, and CATIA to develop production models and designs. Adept at managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings. Skilled in leveraging cable routing, pipe, and framework. Possess in-depth knowledge of materials, composites, sheet metal panels, circuit board mounts, manifolds, and hardware. A versatile team player adaptable to changing situations and performing effectively and independently in challenging environments.
Areas of Expertise
Design Operation Management
Project Development
Assemblies Management
On-site Installation Support
NASA Support Drawings Development
Team Leadership & Building
Process Improvement
Complex Problem Resolution
Cross-functional Collaboration
Professional Experience
Blue Origin, Kent WA 05/2021 – 12/2024
Design Engineer Avionics Instruments and GNC II
Responsible Engineer for New Glenn Second Stage Fuel Tank Harness Design and Installation. Provided on-site support for First Flight Installation.
• Inspect harness installation and troubleshoot fit issues
• Provide engineering changes and change tracking
• Work closely with harness build shop and installation technicians
• Adjust to change in priority where needed for part availability
• Work concurrently with Fluid and Structural Teams to apply engineering changes Protingent – Blue Origin Contractor, Kent WA 01/2021 – 05/2021 Avionics Cable Harness Design
• Create technical HIL harness drawings for Research Release
• Create EBOM and evaluate
• Produced a checklist for Peer checking of harness packages for release
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies providing space claim
• Use existing model to flatten and create harness drawing for manufacture
• Work closely with engineering team for project development and problem solving Protingent – Blue Origin Contractor, Kent WA 09/2019 – 11/2020 Technical Designer
Steered end-to-end function surrounding creation of piping and framework supports and integrate into CREO drawings. Leveraged piping and framework tools in CREO to generate 3-D piping systems. Served as key technical designer for ground test equipment and oversaw various facets of designing. Engaged and coordinated with engineering team to facilitate project development and utilize problem-solving skills to rectify issues/problems. Performed an On-site survey of existing equipment to identify and mitigate underperforming areas.
● Create piping and framework supports and incorporate into CREO drawings
● On site survey of existing equipment
● Work closely with engineering team for project development and problem solving Panasonic Avionics, Bothell WA 05/2011 – 08/2019
Designer/Drafter II
Directed end-to-end functions involved in developing solid models and incorporating views into drawing release. Developed better understanding on wire diagrams and recommended cable lengths for electrical engineering to ensure proper sizing Page 2 3
of cables during installation. Delivered on-going support in managing and executing retrofit projects both on site out of the country and from base office. Collaborated with high-performing engineering teams to aid project growth. Acted as In-Flight entertainment system designer and administered overall aspects of designing in accordance with business needs.
● Delegated to managed engineering retrofit projects and troubleshoot on site changes for cable routing and LRU installation.
● Utilized CATIA, AutoCAD, CREO to perform solid modeling and wire routing of equipment’s to automate several difficult engineering calculations carried out as a part of the design process
● Participated in Design Reviews.
Lake Superior College 06/2009 – 05/2011
Student Civil Engineering Technology
Classes focused on skills related to consulting engineering firms, testing laboratories, utilities and state and federal government agencies.
● Surveying
● Field Testing
● Construction supervision
● Drafting
● Design and Laboratory Testing
Cirrus Aircraft, Duluth MN 06/2004 – 05/2009
Designer, Propulsion and Equipment
Administered overall operations in creating and implementing fuel volume models to calculate aircraft loads using ProE. Oversaw overall facets of designing fuel system and ice protection system line for turbine and piston aircraft to keep atmospheric ice from accumulating on aircraft surfaces and ensuring continuous supply of fuel to engine. Steered various operations surrounding structuring of support systems for both turbine and piston aircraft engines to enhance the design process. Engaged and coordinated with stakeholders in system development stage to ensure smooth flow of essential materials. Collaborated with FAA inspectors and in-house quality assurance to meet and exceed inspection needs. Headed numerous activities encompassing tool designing for composite airframe control surface manufacture to increase production while maintaining quality and lowering costs.
● Utilized Excel spread sheets to track and monitor overall project progress.
● Performed troubleshooting on new projects to identify and eliminate potential causes. Additional Experience
Partner/Designer, Private Project
Travel Associate, Navigant Integrated Services
Self Employed, Wilderness Adventures
Designer/Drafter, CADLine Design
Mechanical Designer, Orbital Technologies Corporation Mechanical Designer, Hughes Company
Education
Diploma Civil Engineering Technology
Lake Superior College, Duluth, Minnesota
Associate of Science in Mechanical Design Technology Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin Associate of Science in Aviation Technology
Hallmark Institute of Technology, San Antonio, Texas Page 3 3
Certifications
FAA Certified Airframe and Power plant Mechanic
NASA Certificate for design contributions
Civil Technology Certification 2011
IPC 620 Certification Renewal 2024
Confined Space Certification Renewal 2024
Cleanroom Certification Renewal 2024
Awards
Special Recognition Award Cirrus Aircraft
Patent awarded for Light Weight Cable Lock
Employee of the Month Navigant Integrated Services Contributions to technical innovations published in “NASA Tech Briefs” magazine Orbital Technologies, Corporation NASA Ames Research Center contributions to International Space Station Payload Orbital Technologies, Corporation References
Ana Luisa Shelby Perez
Systems Installation Sr. Staff Engineer – Panasonic 425-***-****
Patrick Lane
Manager - Mechanical Engineering
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Jason Vanegas
Avionics Engineer – Blue Origin
Shaneka Brown
Manufacturing Engineer
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