Inventor 2010
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Cynthia Ann Scheidemantle, PE
Midlothian, TX 76065
972-***-**** *******@*********.***
Commercial, defense, research projects. Designed complex mechanisms and electro-mechanical machines. Designed complex fluid components and systems. Provided successful corrective action solutions to difficult engineering problems. Close coordination with manufacturing on item production or repair. Directed, specified, and perform in-plant tests and witnessed acceptance testing at vendor offsite locations. Supervised and mentored others.
1994 to Present - Dba Cyber Engineered Solutions, Midlothian, TX
Client List
Current Project 2007-2009 - Principle Project Engineer $1M project
Turner Construction Co. Atlanta, GA - . Worked closely with Turner and Turner’s customer at the VP level to deliver a product that met all performance requirements. Redesigned man-rated Climbing Davit and Veil system and supporting structures for 1180 Peachtree, which had functional and fatigue issues. Modeled new equipment using Inventor and prepared manufacturing drawings Coordinated with both production of equipment with mechanical, electrical subcontractors, and provide instructions for installation subcontractor. Analyzed structure using classical and FEA for weight/balance, stress/fatigue and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Prepared O&M manuals.
CES Midlothian, TX - Configured Linux distributed processing MPI Cluster for large FEA models. Designed and programmed 6 DOF mechanical impedance data acquisition and processing system for correlating dynamic FEA with dynamic tests.
L3-Communications (Westwood Div.), Tulsa, OK
Prepared Inventor models of 18 shipboard Power Switch Gear Assembly Cabinets mounted to a skid. Performed FEA static, modal, DDAM (external explosion induced shock response) analysis on assemblies. Recommended changes to L3 on design and system.
Excalibur Swing Stage, Granbury, TX – Designed welded structural steel and aluminum high-rise building maintenance and window washing equipment. Review building plans and specifications for defining interface of firm’s products. Performed classical and FEA analysis to show compliance with applicable ANSI and OSHA codes and regulations.
Craniotech, Dallas, TX - Created Inventor model of medical device and human mandible. Performed advanced FEA analysis on medical device interfacing to bone. Predicted statistical life of medical device.
Whirlwind Inc., Dallas, TX - Developed high-speed multi-axis wood working electro-mechanical/pneumatic machine using ACAD Desktop. Incorporated pneumatic cylinder actuation mechanisms. Performed FEA analysis of parts and assemblies. Selected components and solved technical issues. Created production drawing and oversaw prototype construction.
Carter Copter, Wichita Falls, TX - Assessed FEA analysis tool requirements and Solid modeler requirements. Assist engineering staff in using Solidworks 3D CAD and integrated analysis tools.
Reed Tool. Sherman, TX – Performed dynamic stress analysis of Reed Drill Model 3500 drilling machine. Identified the dynamic sequence of events, which led to system failure. Proposed solution.
RSI, Richardson, TX – Specified bearing and designed a large welded support structure (24’ dia.) for azimuth bearing for Missile Defense System XBR antenna. Performed FEA static and seismic analysis to show compliance with design requirements.
Andrew Corporation, Garland, TX – Performed FEA analysis of antenna structure. Thermal analysis of soldering process.
Cynthia Ann Scheidemantle, PE
821 Clearwater Dr.
Midlothian, TX 76065
972-***-**** *******@*********.***
Client List Continued
Control Products Corporation, Grand Prairie, TX - Rectified and corrected five (5) types of aircraft simulator trainer sheet metal/structural steel enclosures and consoles. Designed the next generation of flight deck under tight schedule. Performed stress and vibration analysis of structure. Performed MES analysis of simulated control surfaces.
Lockhead Martin, Grand Prairie, TX - Created new Pro-E parts and assemblies for an improved HIMARS loading system. Worked closely with HIMARS team members on integration and stress issues. Designed parts on PAC-3 missile and PAC-3 ordinance test fixture.
Siemens, Arlington, TX -Designed a large injection molded structural plastic tray. Used FEA to evaluate tray top rigidity. Designed a sheet metal trolley frame. Used FEA to optimize rigidity versus weight for trolley frame. Enhanced a unique four bar linkage mechanism. Evaluated tolerance stackups, corrosion, wear, and heat treat processes for mechanism. Designed and supervised construction of three accelerated life cycle test fixtures, two of which were PLC controlled. Specified, procured and used a data acquisition system to measure deflections, stress, creep and vibration.
L3 Communications, Arlington, TX - Member of Helicopter Flight Simulator proposal team. Conceptualized mechanical integration of numerous electro-mechanical/hydraulic subsystems. Created several controlling Statements of Work and subsystem specifications.
High-Rise Systems, Inc, Ft. Worth TX - Designed large welded; steel and aluminum, man use rated electro-mechanical assemblies. Prepared and supervised creation of 2D and 3D CAD drawings. Perform classical and FEA analysis to show compliance with specifications. Lead project on design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and installation.
Leggett&Platt Dallas, TX – Designed parts and assemblies for fast paced CNC manufacturing facility using Autocad and Solidworks. New product definition and implementation.
NASA Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS - Designed ultra high pressure Liquid hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen supply system for TRW to low cost re-usable liquid rocket engine using Pro-E.
Haskil Manufacturing, Mesquite, TX - Designed sensor for high speed detection of miss-feeds in highly complex automated paper handling equipment. Oversaw prototype production and test. Modified PLC to incorporate sensor into machine.
Cynthia Ann Scheidemantle, PE
821 Clearwater Dr.
Midlothian, TX 76065
972-***-**** *******@*********.***
Full Time Positions:
EG&G, Dallas, TX - Lead design of 44 different types of cryogenic electro-mechanical control stations. Extensive fluid system modeling, component CFD, and new fluid component development. (Steady, Transient,,Pneumatic,Hydraulic, and Cryogenic). Performed coupled stress/thermal/fluid analysis. Device and system testing. Superconducting Super Collider Project cancelled by Congress.
Lockheed – Martin VAFB CA - Lead development of fluid system simulation programs for the multiple types of Space Shuttle ground fluid systems. Extensive component fluid modeling for incorporation into system models. Performed coupled stress/thermal/fluid analysis. Member of Tiger Team at VAFB for SS system, Shuttle return to flight and Titan 34D event. Received numerous awards for contributions to successful resolution of problems. Air Force canceled project of flying Military payloads from VAFB on Space Shuttle due to Challenger Disaster.
TRW Mission, Houston, TX. Project R&D Engineer
Researched and developed downhole drilling tools powered by pneumatics and hydraulics.
Created math models, which considered mechanical motion and internal flow in passages and external flow, to optimize drilling tool performance, Created design drawings, oversaw construction of protoypes. Performed tests to correlate predictions to operational performance. Wrote technical reports detailing project progress. Solved stress wave failures in drill bits. Conducted measurements using computer controlled data acquisition multiplexers and digital oscilloscopes.
Analysis Methods and CAD Skills: Complex Trade-off Studies, classical methods, FEA (static, thermal, dynamic, shock, MES, CFD, fatigue, fracture). Detailed component / fluid system simulation. Failure Analysis and Corrective action plans. 18 years with Algor and Ansys Workbench, 15 years with 3D CAD {Inventor RS, Solidworks, Proe), MOL (PDE solver).
Manufacturing: Vector CADCAM, Monarch 10EE, Groton Mill, Smithy 3 in 1, MaxNC OL and CL
Office Skills: Microsoft Office Products, BOM systems, DCN systems, specifications, procedures.
Developed C, C++, Fortran 77/95 applications.
Education:
Texas A&M, BS Aerospace Engineering, University of Houston, Graduate Work,(Stress Waves in Solids) University of California, Seminars, (Two Phase Flow w Combustion), University of Harrisburg, Graduate, First Line Supervision and Certified Manager program.
Register Professional Engineer, Texas 43180
Organizations: North Texas Metalworking Advisory Council, National Association of Rocketry, Tripoli Rocket Association
References:Craniotech – Tim Mulone, President, 214-***-****, Algor, Marty Sivic, Southwest Region Manager, 412-***-****, Vance Oakes, PE, Engineering Manager. 817-***-****.
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