Engineer Project Management

Jay P. Gala

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Mechanical and / or Aerospace Engineering position in an industrial environment

EDUCATION

University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cum Laude Diploma

GPA: 3.49/4.0

August 2005 – May 2008

TECHNICAL & SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer Language: C++, Visual Basic 6.0

Hardware & Software: IBM personal computer, Macintosh work computer, Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems 95 – Windows 7, Solid Edge, NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD, MCAD, CADRA, CATIA V5, Pro E, MATLAB, Simulink, MathCAD, Photoshop 7.0.1, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, X-plane, ENOVIA, SAP

Foreign Languages: Proficient in speaking Hindi, Gujarati, & Kutchi (Indian), Italian (not fluent) and Spanish (not fluent)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Photon-X, Huntsville, AL August 2011 - Present

Mechanical Design Engineer; Primary Responsibilities include Project Management for various camera systems; Creating new cost effective internal camera parts and housing from the prototype phase all the way to the production phase; Tracking design issues of existing camera issues; Creating test procedures, test parameters, instrumentation, and equipment setup; Creating full documentation package for designs; Creating method instructions & installation procedures; Coordinating with upper and lower management to determine production schedules & deadlines; Familiarity with ASME codes, ISO9001, Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing; Interfacing with end users to help identify and solve technical related issues; Interfacing with vendors and sales representatives for various new products.

Veeco MOVCD & Semiconductor, Somerset, NJ July 2010 – August 2011

Mechanical Design Engineer; Primary responsibilities include Project Management; Modifying designs of wafer carries for LED (GaN) & Solar Cells (AsP) applications; Designing and modifying new continuous improvement projects; Creating cost effective designs starting from the prototype phase all the way to production phase; Tracking design issues; DFMEA & Failure Analysis Creating test procedures, test parameters, instrumentation, and equipment setup; Data Analysis; Creating method instructions & installation procedures; Coordinating with upper and lower management to determine production schedules & deadlines; Familiarity with ASME codes, ISO 9001, MIL-STDs, Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing; Inspecting design drawings and blueprints; Interfacing with end users to help identify and solving technical related issues; Interfacing with vendors and sales representatives for different and new products.

Tyonek Corporation, Madison, AL June 2009 – June 2010

Mechanical Engineer II; Primary responsibilities include Project Management; Modifying designs of UH – 60 and CH – 47 Helicopters to meet all customer and company standards; Designing and modifying relay panels & black boxes; Tracking design issues; DFMEA & Failure Analysis; Creating test procedures, test parameters, instrumentation, and equipment setup; Data Analysis; Coordinating with upper and lower management to determine production schedules; Familiarity with ASME codes, ISO 9001, MIL – STDs, NTAs, FAA Standard, Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing; Preparing detailed work orders; Inspecting design drawings and blueprints; Interfacing with end users to help identify and solve technical related issues; Interfacing with vendors and sales representatives for different and new products.

Agusta Aerospace, Philadelphia, PA Jan 2009 – June 2009 (6 Month Contract)

Production & Process Engineer working as the supervisor of the Structural, Electrical, and Equipment Installation Department; Primary responsibilities include modifying designs of existing and new helicopters to meet all customer and company standards; Tracking design problems; Quality Control; Creating test procedures, test parameters, instrumentation and equipment setup, and gathering data analysis; Coordinating with upper and lower level production management to determine production and testing schedules; Communicating with Chief Production Engineer, Lead Technicians, and Team Leaders to provide feedback of internal / external problems; PDR & CDR Presentations, Familiarity with ASME Codes, ISO 9001, MIL-STDs, STAs, NTAs, FAA Standards, Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing; Preparing detailed work orders in accordance with all standards; Inspecting blueprints; Interfacing with customers to help identify and solve technical related issues.

Thermal Corporation, Madison, AL May 2008 – December 2008

Product / Design Engineer / Process Engineer working as the head of the Thermocouples, Band Heaters, Nozzle Heaters, and Knuckle Band Heaters Department; Primary responsibilities include modifying design of existing products; Knowledge of 3 Phase electrical systems; Tracking Design issues; Quality Control; Designing new cost effective and labor effective heaters; Introduction to Process Injection Molding, Welding, and Soldering; Creating test procedures, test parameters, setting up instrumentation, and gathering data analysis; Coordinating with Production Managers and Team Leaders to determine production & testing schedules; Introduction to ASME, MIL-STDs, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, & Kan-Ban System; Communicating with Project Management, Lead Technicians, and Manufacturing Technicians to provide feedback of internal / external problems; Interfacing with customers to help identify and solve technical related issues; Assisting the Marketing Director to create an innovative marketing sales plan to increase sales.

Wyle Laboratories, Madison, AL May 2006 – December 2007

UAH Co-op Student working as a Senior Engineering Aide/Project Engineer Aide in the Environmental & Dynamic Division; Primary responsibilities include assisting Project Engineers with testing parameters, test procedures, test setup, instrumentation, and running the test; Specialized in structural/stress analysis using NASTRAN/Pro-E, rocket propulsion testing, vibration, shock, hydraulic, & nuclear testing; Process Injection Molding Experience; Interfacing with customers & produce test reports; Quality Control; Knowledge of Military Standards; Coordinating with Logistic, Project Management, and Test Technicians to determine testing schedules; Forwarding decisions of Project Managers to those executing the work and providing feedback of the problems; Assisting with updating team action lists from meetings; Tracking design issues; Assisting Project Management with team meetings.

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