MECHANICAL / STRUCTURAL DESIGNER ~ DESIGN TEAM LEAD

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Innovative, high-performing, and results-oriented professional with track record
of success in delivering comprehensive reviews/analyses and strategic developme
nt ideas, with strong emphasis on satisfying clients and outperforming market co
mpetition. Possess demonstrated solid knowledge of mechanical engineering princi
ples. Involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and mentorship while
driving execution. Exemplify proficiency in dealing with client needs and formu
lating tactical action plans to achieve the best results. Known for honesty, int
egrity, and genuine passion in achieving goals. Equipped with superior organiza
tional skills to ensure attainment of requirements, regulations, and user needs,
down to the smallest detail, while upholding corporate standards. Currently hol
d Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) Clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boeing Satellite Systems ~ El Segundo, CA

702MP Development Program and First Flight Vehicle
Structures Integrated Product Team Lead Jul 2006-Present
- Provide proactive leadership to team of engineers tasked to complete lay
outs, drawings, structural analyses, and hardware fabrication
- Design manufacturing/integration flows for bus and payload structures
- Coordinate structure qualifications plans between stress, dynamics, and
thermal
- Prepare statement of work and administer vendor fabrication of developme
nt vehicle structure assembly
- Work collaboratively with other professionals to efficiently manage reso
lution of the most pressing design and manufacturing issues
Highlights:
- Thrived in directing the structural design and analysis team in charge f
or completing major design milestone on time on the new satellite product despit
e receiving some of requirements between one to three months late; historically,
this major early design milestone on the satellite programs was not maintained
in the last 10 years, but was able to build confidence with customer and upper
management for keeping commitment on the new satellite product (2009)
- Obtained the â⠬ŠWorld Class Engineering Award for Leadershipâ⠬ from Boeing S
igence Systems for leading the design and analysis team to new standards in exce
llence and by being exceptional leader (2008)

Structures Design Lead Jan 2006-Jul 2006

- Closely supervised development efforts to qualify new honeycomb panel at
tachments
- Collaborated with project partner to develop propellant tank interfaces
- Directed initiatives in devising a modular propulsion component layout

Design Engineer Mar 2005-Jan 2006

- Designed packaging schemes to accommodate modular architecture for bus e
lectronics
- Developed manufacturing flows for bus module integration
- Actively involved in the down-selection process for a new strategic part
ner to manufacture the bus structure

Wideband Global Satcom Program

Vehicle Engineer Jun 2003-Mar 2005
- Supported the manufacturing and assembly of several spacecraft structure
s
- Worked collaboratively with several disciplines to develop integration f
lows for several spacecraft antennas
- Devised special tooling in conjunction with technicians in support of in
tegration functions

Structures Design Lead Mar 2002-Jun 2003

- Supervised a team of engineers in completing layouts and drawings
- Closely monitored cost and performance schedule
- Prepared several critical and internal reviews on spacecraft structure d
esign

Wideband Global Satcom, Spaceway, and Anik F2 Programs

Design Engineer Jun 2000-Mar 2002
- Developed and evaluated brackets for mounting sensors and electronic uni
ts
- Designed assembly and integration plans for unit-support structures
- Directed the development of several installation drawings on spacecraft
structure

EARLIER CAREER
Raytheon Missile Systems ~ Tucson, AZ
Design Engineer Feb 1999-May 2000
Hughes Space and Communication ~ El Segundo, CA
Design Engineer May 1998-Aug 1998

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (2007)
University of Southern California ~ Los Angeles, CA
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2003)
University of Southern California ~ Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science Double Major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (1998)
University of Michigan ~ Ann Harbor, MI

TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Proficiency in CAD (12,000+ hours of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire); Microsoft Office Su
ite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project); GD&T ASME Y14.5; and Teamcenter Ente
rprise