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LYD

Yacht Designer

Denver, US

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7,561 / 91,045

Skill pts: 5

2D & 3D Modeling 3D Mechanical Design CAD Design Design Engineer Mechanical Design Engineering Orca 3D Orca3D Rhino 3D Rhino3D SolidWorks Solidworks Professional, Surface Modeling Yacht Design

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About

Hello. I have been a yacht designer and manufacturing engineer for composite yacht production for 20+ years.
I am highly skilled in surface modeling, hull form and hydrodynamics.

I work in Solidworks, CREO and Rhino3D/Orca3D with licenses. I am a subject matter expert in Composite structures, directional laminate carbon/kevlar/fiberglass layups and epoxies.
I am also a avid ocean sailor with 50,000++ miles of open ocean sailing.

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Experience

Yacht Designer Leighton Yacht Design · Full-time Apr 2004 – Present 20 yrs 9 mos Philippines Design and build of yachts
• All aspects of design through manufacturing, including but not limited to the following;
• Hull and structure design.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Solidworks)
• Hydrodynamics of ship design
• Stability and righting moment analysis
• Composite directional ply hand layup
• Prepreg and resin infusion with vacuum bag curing
• Autoclave thermal curing
• Structural analysis
• Mechanical systems design
• Using Rhino3D, Orca3D and SolidWorks software for all design work
• Managing 5 employees Accomplishments;
• Developed unidirectional layup process and utilizing directional laminate stress analysis to build lighter and stiffer boats integrating Kevlar and carbon structural members.
• Leading design of 30' sport fishing boats and 58', 44', 40' sailing yachts, revolutionizing unidirectional layup process for lighter, stiffer structures.
Conducted comprehensive stability analyses and hydrodynamic studies, optimizing hull designs for enhanced performance and safety across diverse yacht models.
Led team of 5 in implementing advanced composite manufacturing techniques, significantly reducing production time while maintaining superior quality standards.
Pioneered integration of Kevlar and carbon structural members, setting new industry benchmarks for yacht strength-to- weight ratios and durability.

Education

Westlawn School of Yacht Design Associates, Yacht Design, A 1983 – 1985 Study all aspects of Yacht design from concept to manufacturing, including hull form, keel design, stability studies, hull and deck structures, hydrostatics, Interior Layout, Electronics, Plumbing and waste systems, Mechanical systems, propulsion systems, ascetics and ergonomics

Other experience

Boeing Airplane Company Subject Matter Expert in manufacturing process and design tools and applications for 787 composite manufacturing and design.
• Technical Support of the manufacturing of Carbon Fiber parts and manufacturing processes including composite layup, thermal curing, mold design and manufacturing through the use of 3D tools and processes.
• Mentoring junior Engineers and team training and presentations of Engineering tools and processes, Including the following applications.
• SME for the following 787 Dreamliner program;
• Assisting and instructing Design and Manufacturing engineers for Digital process tools
• Delmia PDM and DPE.
• Catia product design, assembly, Structure analysis, Surfacing and composite workbenches

• Enovia LCA
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (CATIA V5)
• Velocity shop floor manufacturing flow
• IVT 3D work instructions
• Writing 3D work instructions for manufacturing
• Hand and auto layup of uni-directional pre-preg carbon tape
• Carbon fiber tooling design
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Designed and built heated press mold for 787 “One piece spar” splice
• Designed and built prototype of carbon “Noodle Machine” fillet filler for wing stringers.
• Designed and built carbon prepreg tape cutting machine
• Helped design the Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine for the 787 wing spars
• Designed and built prototype of portable autoclave for repairing carbon airplane skin
• Designed and built of laser camera inspection robot for measuring flaws in carbon wing
• Was with the first team to create Delmia 3D work instructions for 787 final assembly and sell it to management. Which resulted in changing the whole manufacturing process to 3D process steps.
Functional test engineer for KC-46 Tanker
I was on the functional test team responsible for the airplane to pass the FAA certifications for first flight. Testing of complete refueling system including fuel lines, sensors, valves, pumps, etc
• Writing test documents and procedures.
• Advising redesign of failed components
• Assisting design of testing tools and equipment
• Test and inspection of Center wing box and wings.
• Assisting of software test loads of 767 airplane
• Functional test of airplane cockpit systems and flight controls Accomplishments;
• Worked through test failures, advised redesign of fuel valves, fittings and sealing of Center fuel tank. Analyzed and fixed many other design challenges to accomplish successful tests. Pioneered 3D work instructions for 787 final assembly, revolutionizing manufacturing processes and enhancing efficiency across the production line.
Led functional testing for KC-46 Tanker, ensuring FAA certification compliance through rigorous system evaluations and strategic problem-solving.
Spearheaded design of Automated Fiber Placement machine for 787 wing spars, driving advancements in composite manufacturing technology.
Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development in 3D design tools and composite manufacturing processes, elevating team capabilities.
Developed innovative solutions including carbon prepreg tape cutting machine and portable autoclave, significantly improving production efficiency.

Licenses & Certifications

US Coast Guard 100 ton Masters Captains License USCG Feb 2015 – Present

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