Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Design & Simulation

Frederick J. Kaiser

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Summary

More than Twenty-eight years of Manufacturing and Engineering experience using various design software packages, office utilities, design systems and project management methodology to design, document, prototype, test and assemble new products; design and fabricate tools and fixtures used in assembly and resolved issues arising in production. Worked productively within teams. Worked effectively independently to produce quality designs and documentation. Employed such materials as Aluminum, Steel, Brass, Copper, Plastics and other exotic materials. Designed Sheet metal, molded plastics, bar stock, machined metals, die cast metals, vacuum formed plastics, welded materials, Circuit board layouts, MIM, precision parts, bearings and extruded parts.

Technical skills include:

•Creo, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk and Catia

•Set up Enterprise Product Data Manage (EPDM) for Solid works PDM and Windchill

•Creo-Simulations, Cabling, Piping and Weldments

•Ansys Autodyne, Ansys Explicit Dynamics, Ansys Design Modeler

•MS Office Suite

•Corel Draw/Photo

•Zuken 3E

•ASME Y14.5M - 2003 Drafting Standards

•Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

•Tolerance Stack-up Analysis – Root Sum Square and Worst-Case Max and Min

•Six Sigma Lean Processes

•Optimize designs using DFM, DFT, FMEA, and Failure Analysis principles.

•Metrology tools - CMM, Micrometers, Veneer calibers and other gauges

•KSC Standards and Specifications (GP-435, NASA-STD-5005, KDP-P-2713, KSC-NE-9068)

•Mil Standards and Specifications (MIL-STD-31000, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-38999)

•FAA Standards and Specifications (FAR 21/FAR 145)

•SAE Standards and Specifications (AS8057)

Work History

Feb 2019 – Aug 2025 Lockheed Martin (MFC) Orlando, FL

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Worked in teams and independently to develop electrical-mechanical components such as circuit boards, wiring harnesses and enclosures for government contracts where the products were Missiles, Sensing pods and test equipment. Worked within programs not yet contracted called IRADS which were to develop new technology to advance existing products for the customers. Missiles programs I contributed to the JASSM, LRASM, Hellfire and Javelin. The Sensor pod I worked on was the SNIPER ATP. Test equipment was designed for testing components of the missiles and sensing pods during the manufacturing phase of their construction. All engineering work was done following strict government specifications and guidelines set forth by Lockheed Martin. Security Clearence: Secret.

Contributed Electro-Mechanical engineering experience to modify to existing design for the AFT Power Supply within the Sniper Advance Targeting Pod (ATP).

Redesigned the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) for the AFT Power Supply.

Designed advanced cables for the Sniper ATP.

Conducted in-house Design Assurance Reviews (DAR) and other technical meetings.

Maintained production issues through processing Engineering Change Request (ECRs)

Supported Electromechanical design on the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Program,

using Catia and SmarTeam.

Contributing Team Member for Independent Research and Development (IRAD).

for a new Power Distribution Unit (PDU) in the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

Supported Test Engineering through processing test equipment data packages to release.

Designed tools and fixtures used for testing components within the Sniper ATP for production.

Checked and corrected read line prints for Tools and Fixtures used for the manufacture and

testing of the Javelin Missile and Rocket launcher.

Nov 2018 – Dec 2018 Cubic Global Defense Corporation - Contract Orlando, FL

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Provided Mechanical Engineering knowledge to develop Educational Simulator for the Stryker Maintenance Training System (MTS). Develops equipment interfaces and procurement specifications and designs mechanical structures, components, and subsystems. Prepares design specifications, analyses and recommendations. Performs modeling or subsystem prototype assembly. Prepares design and operation objectives, specifications and resource needs. Recommends test control, strategies, apparatus and equipment. Supports the interfaces with customers, contractors and marketing vendors. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Conducts in-house design reviews and technical meetings. Prepares design proposals to reflect cost, schedule and technical approaches. Monitors project status and progress and manage budget and schedule for mechanical engineering tasks. Kept abreast of improvements in mechanical engineering techniques.

Provided mechanical engineering expertise for the design of the Stryker Maintenance Training System (MTS).

Derived training requirements for US Army Statement of Work (SOW), Proposals and Stryker M1126 repair manuals.

Feb. 2018 – Oct. 2018 Jacobs Technologies - Contract Kennedy Space Center, FL

Mechanical Engineer 3

Provided engineering knowledge for the design, development, and implementation of Ground Support Equipment and Systems at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for Space & Launch Vehicle processing and preparation for launch. I was a member of a team of engineers and CAD designers who developed and designed products meeting NASA customer requirements. Worked under the guidance of a project lead engineer. Interfaced with NASA customers and Test and Operations Contract TOSC – Team QNA management to plan, execute, and report status of projects. Required expertise in the field of Mechanical Design Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.

Redesigned Personnel Safety Barrier for the Environmental Chamber on the Crew Access Arm attached to the Mobile Launcher, to improve safety reliability.

Designed a weather protection covering for the Environmental Chamber on the Crew Access Arm.

July 2015 – February 2018 3DISC Imaging Sterling, VA

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Part of a team of engineers and scientists working together to develop innovative dental imaging equipment. Primary responsibility was the duties of the mechanical design, optical research, building prototypes, and custodian of the design history file. Implemented SolidWorks as the 3D design software for the design team and coordinated with 3DISC Imaging in Korea about product requirements and specification standards. Contributed to weekly design review meetings and manage status updates. Developed documentation system in accordance with companies ISO 9000 Quality Manual. Introduced 3D printing to increase prototype development and implemented quick prototyping venders for part production beyond our capability. Engineering drawings and documents were made using standards from ISO 128 Technical drawings - General principles of presentation. Used FDA guidelines and specifications for developing Class I and II medical devices.

•Designed the mechanical components for the Heron 3D intraoral scanner from inception to production.

•Incorporated Solid Works as the design software and lead the Mechanical Engineering team through the ISO 9000 Quality certifications.

•Designed the Heron 3D IOS scanner with inputs and inspiration from patient clients and end users.

•Invented an intraoral nozzle to rotate 360 degrees and a nozzle mirror defogging system that uses radiated heat from the internal electronic and a high CFM miniature fan.

•The Heron 3D IOS was designed from the beginning using LEAN principles such as DFM.

October 2014 – June 2015 Zodiac Executive Aircraft Inserts - Contract Sterling, VA

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Design from conception to manufacture of aircraft galley inserts. Aircraft galley inserts include Coffee Makers, Steam Ovens, Microwave Ovens, Convection Ovens, Espresso Makers and Warming Drawers. These appliances are designed to be used in executive aircraft made by Bombardier, Gulfstream and Airbus. Worked within teams of engineers, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and software disciplines to design and validate design concepts to move products to manufacturing. Used engineering standards, FAA FAR 21/FAR 145, and product specifications as a guide to design and develop new and innovative aircraft appliances.

•Acquired ownership of the Bombardier 7000/8000 Steam Oven appliance, and completed the design, documentation and validation to successfully advance the Steam Oven into production.

•Designed the 7000/8000 Steam Oven using the FAR 21/FAR145 aircraft design standards.

•The 7000/8000 Steam Oven used the latest electronic technology and methodology that is incorporated for convention heating, steam cooking and electrical cooking control.

April 2013 – April 2014 NASA Engineering Services - Contract Kennedy Space Center, FL

Mechanical Engineer 6

Provided engineering knowledge for the design, development, and implementation of Fluids & Propulsion Ground Support Equipment and Systems at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for Space & Launch Vehicle processing and preparation for launch. I was a member of a team of engineers and CAD designers who developed and designed products meeting NASA customer requirements. Worked under the guidance of a project lead engineer. Interfaced with NASA customers and Engineering Service Contract ESC – Team QNA management to plan, execute and report status of projects. Required expertise in the field of Mechanical Design Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.

•Designed the Hydraulics Service Access Platform for the Space Launch Systems (SLS) main engine used for engine gimbaling test before launch.

•Designed the Booster Separation Motors Access Platform for the Space Launch Systems (SLS) booster rockets to be used before vehicle launch.

Jan. 2011 – Jan. 2013 Ordnance Technologies North America, Inc. Orlando, FL

Mechanical Design Manager

Responsible for complex and innovative mechanical design and development of technology used in Warhead Mechanics and Fuzing Safe and Arming products such as Pre-Fragmented Warhead, Penetration Warhead, Custom Warhead Design for specialized weapons like glide bombs and underwater mine neutralization. Wrote engineering and manufacturing development proposals for business development endeavors for procurement of business contracts. Other duties include material selection, vendor contact, and project management. Developed a functional engineering department with design systems methodology, engineering documentation using ASME Y14.5 Drafting Standards and (GD&T). Instituted engineering design and information vaulting software such Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD, Windchill and Ansys Autodyn. Perform mechanical finite element analysis (FEA) of part and assembly designs. Consistently develop unique and innovative approaches in the solution of critical problems and broad design issues, impacting the product success and addressing future products and technologies. All work was documented and controlled through an ECN system that was developed for OTNA to become an ISO9000 register quality organization. Utilized presentation tools such as Paint Elements and Corel Draw, to make artwork for company advertising and publishing.

Used Pro-Engineer to Design and Document a full manufacturing data set to produce Mark 80 series bombs, including MK 81, MK 82, MK 83 and Mk 84 Ballistic warheads.

Lead the Mechanical Engineering team through the ISO 9000 Quality certifications.

Implemented Ansys Explicit Dynamics and AutoDyn to run simulation of penetrator bombs to gain data to develop void sensing fuze technology for the BLU-109 Hardened Penetration Bomb.

Used PTC Creo and Ansys Explicit Dynamics to develop warhead design lethality studies to optimize for weight, material and size restrictions.

Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2010 Kaman Precision Products, Inc. Orlando, FL

Senior Engineering Specialist – Mechanical

Responsible for complex and innovative mechanical design, and development of technology used in fuzing products. The fuzes are used to detonate bombs implemented by the Air Force and Navy. The fuzes are designed to only be initiated when programmed. Generated processes and solutions for engineering and manufacturing problems. Perform functions to design, document, prototype, test, and assemble new metrology products; design and fabricate tools and fixtures used in assembly. Design mechanical parts, assemblies, systems and fixtures as part of development of new products and support of existing products. Prepare 3D CAD models and detailed dimensioned drawings of parts and assemblies utilizing CAD tools. Develop and implement test plans for mechanical assemblies and procedures, fixtures and tools for incoming inspection of custom machined parts and production assembly of mechanical systems. Evaluate and document test results. Fabricate, assemble and test prototypes to verify performance to design criteria. Developed contract requirements to support pre-contract marketing activity and post-contract design, test and production work. Prepared briefings and presented in support of all phases of program activities for internal and external customers, including design reviews, product marketing, risk identification. Primary munitions fuze systems that I was involved with was the Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF FMU-152 A/B), Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM AGM-158), and Electronic Bomb Fuze FMU-139.

Used Pro-Engineer and AutoCAD to design, document and modify existing 3D models and drawings to achieve changes specified in Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Developed Qualification Test Plans that were the written procedures for Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) and Qualification Test Reports to give details of activities during the LATs for new designs and product changes as required by the Air Force and Navy.

Utilized Pro-Mechanica to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to examine both the structure and thermal characteristics of modeled parts and assemblies.

June 2006 – Jan. 2007 Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. Merritt Island, FL

Engineer II

Independently performed engineering tasks such as selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications, facility design input, conceptualization, CADD and computer graphics, research investigations, report preparation and other related activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles, practices and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow areas of assignments. Completed research, prepared plans, and specifications for engineering tasks. Recommended, selected procedures, and prepared written reports as directed. Performed engineering design tasks, adjusted and correlated data, and followed operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. Worked assignments with clear and specific objectives requiring investigation of a limited set of variables. Served as an engineering project team leader, which required making recommendations within the scope of experience and training. Conducted and participated in design reviews and task meetings. Served as Task Manager for phases of individual revenue-producing projects. Prepared graphic and technical scope portions of proposals and assisted with preparation and research of required information. Attended client meetings, in order to develop client interaction, present ideals and confidence.

Used Pro-Engineer to make the first layout of the NASA Mobile Launcher (ML) which was used for the Crew Launch Vehicle (CEV) during the Constellation manned space mission.

March 2006 – June 2006 Siemens Power Generation - Contract Orlando, FL

Mechanical Designer

Supported engineers during the design phase of gas turbine combustion systems and components used to spin a power generator to produce electricity. Worked within a multi discipline project team on prototype and production projects to create gas turbine engines to meet strenuous and distinctive requirements. Employed Pro-Engineering (Pro-E) to create solid models and detail drawings for use in production definition and turbine engineer layouts. Implemented the SAP database system to Generated bills of materials (BOM), GPC drawing numbers and Material master numbers used in models and drawings. Completed documentation per ANSI Y14.5M and ISO 1101 drafting standards and incorporated geometric dimension tolerance principles to produce drawings to industry standards.

Determined if legacy components could be used in future designs of the 501G turbine engine by evaluating existing drawings and documentation.

Used the existing Bill of Material (BOM) and legacy archives to find heritage models in the SAP system to build a full virtual model of the 501G turbine engine.

Feb. 2000 – Feb. 2006 Invivo Research, Inc. Orlando, FL

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for the design of new products, features, accessories and continuous improvements for patient vital signs monitoring systems used in hospitals, clinics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) surgical centers. Performed engineering testing for integrity, stress, and temperature analysis. Plan projects using project manage tools planning and design, gantt chart scheduling and resource allocation and monitoring and control. Participated in preliminary design reviews, critical design reviews and project management discussions. Interfaced directly with the customers and distribution salespeople to confirm design needs are being achieved. Acted as a link between contractors and suppliers. Supported manufacturing by resolving problems with existing products and ensuring that products being made are to print and design specifications. Investigated engineering dilemmas and presented solutions for the problem. I used FEA analysis to optimize designs through the elimination of stresses and thermal dysfunction. Assembled, tested, and debugged prototypes. Generated drawings and documentation packages and check for accuracy and completeness. I have knowledge of standard procedures for electronic instrumentation, and an understanding of ISO 9000 standards and following FDA guidelines. Developed products that must be non-magnetic and heavily shielded to prevent the release of RF/EMI noise.

Designed Patient Vital Signs monitors for use both in the clinical environment and the harsh magnetic environment in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite.

Incorporated Pro-Engineer Wildfire as the 3D design software replacing the antiquated 2D AutoCAD software that was being used, increasing productivity by 60 percent.

Devised the first MRI Vital Signs monitor for Philips Medical that used fiber optics cables to replace copper wires and was placed it to the patient’s gurney, so it could be hidden from sight.

Feb. 1997 – Jan. 2000 Wheeled Coach Industries Winter Park, FL

Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible for the design and appropriate manufacturing of emergency rescue vehicles following specifications set forth by the customer managed designs of a comprehensive product line of vehicles. Involved with research and development of new products and improved existing products. Implemented the use of solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) during the design phase of projects and computer aided manufacturing (CAM), including plasma cutting and strip-it punch programs during the manufacturing phase. Guided three mechanical designers with daily task and assisted them with design, drafting, and technological difficulties that they may face.

Designed custom ambulances and fire rescue trucks for cities and municipalities.

Composed seamless compartment doors using custom fabricated aluminum extrusions, seamless door pans, and extruded D-shaped rubber elastomer gasket. Replacing outdated and problematic extrusion frame doors and leaking flat gaskets.

Education

Master of Science in Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 2010

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 2002

Operations Engineering Technology (Logistics and Industrial)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1996

Design Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Construction)

Associate of Science in Civil Engineer Technology, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, FL 1994

Certifications

Ammunition & Explosives Certification Training, AMTEC Corporation 2012

Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Excellence, Harrington Institute Inc. 2010

The Art of Project Management, University of Florida 2005

Strategic Project Management, University of Florida 2001

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