WORK
October 2019 - Present
Additive Manufacturing Engineer II
Experienced Additive Manufacturing Engineer on the Raptor Team, from Development to Production
Responsibilities
Platform Owner of Metal Additive Powder Bed Printers
Increased Machine Utilization from 50% to 94%
Increased Part Yield from 60% to 85%
Increased Machine Reliability by Connecting Issues to Root Causes, then Developing & Implementing SolutionsÂ
Increased Safety & Decreased Machine Turnover Time by Engineering Hardware Tooling to Assist in Daily Operations
Developed & Ran a Test Campaign then Implemented New Recoater Hardware to Increase Print Rate & Improve Reliability
Analyze Machine Data to better understand how subsystems interact, how they fail and validate new hardware. I utilize Python, Grafana, Excel & Internal SpaceX Software Platforms. This includes time series data, layer data, and image data.
Democratize Additive Knowledge to Production/Technician Team through Individual & Group Trainings, Developing Preventative Maintenance Methods, and Standardizing Every Day Operations
In May & June 2022, I led the team in the design & build of our new Additive Lab. We kept production running during the move so as to not slow down the rest of Raptor Production. I implemented lessons learned from our old area, standardized hardware configurations & processes, and optimized part flow to reduce idle time from station to station.
Fuel Preburner Additive Part Owner
Increased Production Rate from 1 Engine Sets per Week to 10 per Week
Created, Implemented, and Upgraded Fine Powder Removal Method to Obsolete Lengthy & Time Consuming Borescope Operation
Inspect, Evaluate & Justify Non-ConformancesÂ
Create & Upgrade Engineering Master (Work Order Template) with Instructions & Technician Feedback
Integrate Critical Manufacturing Feedback into Rapid Designs Modifications to Delete Operations, Increase Quality & Rate
January 2016 - September 2019
Systems Engineer & Data Analyst
Leader in the field of additive manufacturing sensor technology, thermal imaging software, and flow diagnostics
Responsibilities
Evaluated system processes and determined the required imaging data content and format to implement a control loop
Analyzed and correlated datasets to connect the digital thread in collaboration with outside organizations to formulate protocols
Improved sensor operation by simplifying the UI framework
Generated and conducted design of experiments to collect data
Engineered sensor enclosures to withstand environmental condition
Integrated and operated sensors to train customers on site
March 2015 - December 2015
Application Engineer
3D Printing Technology Center creating innovative designs
Responsibilities
Developed client relationships and established requirements
Researched and designed solutions to minimize cost and time
Managed projects to completion through staff collaboration
Presented design reviews to management and clients
June 2013 - February 2015
Lead Engineer & Lead Technical Trainer
Desktop 3D Printer designer and manufacturer
Responsibilities
Established critical role in a tech startup leading to profitability and stable long-term value
Employee Growth: 4-25
Sales Volume Growth: 100x
Engineered, prototyped, and manufactured new 3D printer systems
Correlated system parameters to develop material configurations
Generated training procedures and internal production processes
Trained over 150 clients and supported technical trade show exhibits
Other Responsibilities
Designed and prototyped Airwolf 3D HD series printers using SolidWorks (2 patents)
Construct print configurations to test new plastic printing materials (15+)
Leader of technical support staff and co-developer of Airwolf 3D's Printing Encyclopedia
Generated 5 Technical User Manuals (~40 pages)
Conducted individual and group trainings, on-site and at customer facilities (150+)
Promoted technology at key trade shows
Pacific Design & Manu., IMTS, etc.
Sales, informational presentations, potential customer sample prints for verification
Utilized different printing software packages
AstroPrint, Cura, Slic3r, Repetier-Host
Researched and assessed firmware development and circuit board features
Developed and maintained statistical production tracking database, based on printer serial numbers
3D printed, assembled, calibrated, and repaired printers
June 2012 - September 2012
Engineering Intern
A 3D Printing Service Bureau who manufactured parts for clients
Responsibilities
Design & Manufacturer a Frame and Rupture Disk for a Pressure Pot
Construct a Technical Specification Guide to Compare 3D Printers and their Applications
Clean, Sand, and Paint 3D Printed Parts
Build, Pour, and Clean Molds
Design Downhill and CO2 powered Pinewood Derby Car (3D Printed)
*After leaving GrowIt, they were bought out by FORECAST3D