DESIGN ENGINEER / R&D PROTOTYPE ENGINEER
Akrofire · Full-time
Feb 2022 –
Present
2 yrs 9 mos undefined, KS, United States
Developed and manufactured very first prototypes capable of passing new client's fire test, cementing AkroFire as preferred supplier for aircraft engine manufacturer ($4B market cap)
Conducted thorough feasibility studies and risk assessments (DFMEA) to identify potential challenges with new part fire test worthiness and mitigate them during tooling process
Designed and implemented novel 3D printed tooling solutions to reduce cost and time by replacing use of eutectic salt molds; 15+ parts now employ this new tooling standard on weekly basis
Led 4 teams in transition of 15 different prototypes from conception to full production utilizing exceptional communication skills to achieve a 75% first pass yield rate, improving to
90% over life cycle
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, null
2009 – 2013
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