May 2024 — Present
Fort Worth, Texas
Over the last 16 months, I have had the incredible opportunity to learn about the intricate details of becoming a design engineer in the aerospace and defense industry.
Working alongside the most eminent engineers in the sector, I have witnessed the various bases that drive innovative designs built to excel in extreme environments.
ANSI Y14.5
Kinematic modeling
Created models ranging from individual parts to large assemblies
Functional Tolerancing and Annotation (FTA)
3D Sectioning
GD&T
Tolerance stackups
Design for manufacturing
ANSI Y14.5
Part-based models defined by drawings
Complex sectioning and detail views
GD&T
Parts lists and drawing notes
Bill of materials
Part processes, finishes, and inspections
Product revisions
Product workflow and engineering approvals
Bill of materials structure
Thorough documentation
Engineering change orders
Assembly structure
Collaboration with Stress, Materials, Manufacturing, and Project Leadership integrated performance teams
Product review with other engineering teams
Collaboration is vital for a component to make it out of the design stage and to a finished part
Participate in change board meetings
Prepare, review, and submit engineering changes to integrated performance teams
Guidance from experienced engineers on design changes