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ExoTerra Resource LLCAI&T Lead/Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Apr. 2021 - Apr. 2024Denver, Colorado, United States• Highly skilled AI&T Lead with experience in aerospace assembly, integration, and testing.
• Teach and develop skills of manufacturing engineers and designers on Design for Manufacturing.
• Liaise as manufacturing SME • Successfully launched 4 propulsion units to space, contributing to mission success and advancing space exploration. Contributed by writing all work instructions, approval of released engineering packages, complete assembly and closeout. • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and implement assembly, integration, and test plans, optimizing efficiency and meeting project milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated on industry trends and regulations. Facilities Management
• Successfully managed the operation and maintenance of cutting-edge aerospace facilities, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitated complete buildout of manufacturing and test facilities including identifying, purchase and commissioning of Vibe Table, TVAC, Thermal Chamber, and large Vacuum chambers. Additionally, identifying manufacturing equipment and purchase of CNC mill, CNC tubing bender, and development of other tooling. • Proven track record of implementing cost-effective solutions to enhance facility efficiency and functionality.
• Manage facility budgets, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to achieve cost savings and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support facility expansion projects and ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
•Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards, prioritizing a safe and secure work environment.
Knotty Tie Co.Director Of Operations
Sep. 2019 - Feb. 2021Denver, Colorado-Oversight of all company operations. -Facilitated a critical pivot in product offerings during covid which lead to an increase in sales and huge expansion of employment for others.
-Product design, including pattern development, sewing prototypes, mockups and refinement for market release. -Managing budgets for sustained operations of the business.
Knotty Tie Co.Director Of Manufacturing
Feb. 2019 - Sep. 2019Greater Denver AreaDirects and oversees the manufacturing and production processes. Oversees equipment purchase, maintenance and layout. Monitors and evaluates workflow and assembly methods and makes recommendations for process improvements. Oversees staffing, scheduling and training for production. Ensures manufacturing performance and quality goals are met. Prepares production, staff, and financial reports.
CO-Innovate LLCOwner
May. 2016Greater Denver AreaDevelopment of new products using the waste of others. Our mission is to take polyester waste from cutting houses and recycle the material into new physical products or hardware from flooring to backpack hardware.
CO-Innovate LLCFounder
Mar. 2016 - May. 2016Greater Denver AreaInnovation and consumer product industrial design and engineering consulting, prototyping and manufacturing.
GPT IndustriesResearch and Development Engineer
May. 2013 - Nov. 2018Wheatridge, COAs a Research and Development Engineer with GPT, my primary roll was focused on innovation, new product development, process engineering and leadership training. My most recent project The Evolution Isolation Gasket is slated for a ~10-12 million dollar valuation 3 years post release and was launched at Nace Corrosion May 2018. This project was invented, engineered, designed, and tested by myself as lead engineer on the project. This project included setup of production in house, building relationship with vendors for long term success and successful process validation. Other responsibilities within my job included, design, build and implementation of test fixtures, leadership training of others through the Leading the ENPRO way training, Acceptance and involvement in the Garlock Leadership Series, as well as continued teaching of the Enpro Way through facilitating Building Our Workplace Training Modules. I also Championed University Project Engagements through local universities such as Colorado School of Mines, Denver University, and MSU Denver and sponsor and mentor students with engineering and industry specific design projects. This allowed for more rapid innovation of products while allowing students to learn to solve problems rapidly while working in teams on real world projects.
GPT IndustriesManufacturing and Applications Engineer
May. 2012 - Jun. 2014GPT World Headquarters- Wheat Ridge, COEngineering position. Specialized in providing engineering support, comprehensive customer support, project drawings support, testing, test fixture modeling, fabrication and implementation.
Metropolitan State University of DenverEvent Coordinator
Sep. 2011 - May. 2013Office of Student ActivitiesAssist in the organization,operation and execution of MSU Denver Student Activities organized events for the student body.
Metropolitan State University of DenverSenator- MSUDenver Student Government
Jun. 2011 - May. 2014Denver, COElected and paid Senator in Metro States Student Government.
Metropolitan State University of DenverPresident- Engineers without Borders Auraria Chapter
Oct. 2010 - May. 2014President and founder of the Auraria Campus Engineers Without Borders chapter which was founded on OCT 15th 2010.
Metropolitan State University of DenverChair- Co-sponsorship funding comittee
Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2011In charge of monthly meetings in which student organizations are requesting additional funding for special events or purchases.
Metropolitan State University of DenverDirector of Student Relations- Student Govt
Aug. 2010 - Jul. 2011Create and maintain relationships with students and student activities as well as create and organize events that will be beneficial to both students and the campus as a whole.
Metropolitan State University of DenverCo-Chair Student Advisory Board
Aug. 2010 - Jul. 2011Sit on the Student Advisory Board and aid in the decision making of budget changes to specific departments. This includes proposals, site visits and meeting with faculty members.
Metropolitan State University of DenverPresident- SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)
Nov. 2009 - May. 2014SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is a community created to help foster the advancement of underrepresented minorities in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) in order to help grow our future as a diverse nation. As president I am in charge of fund raising with an end goal of sending students to the SACNAS national conference where students get the opportunity for personal growth as well as the opportunity to meet with graduate schools face to face.
Metropolitan State University of DenverStudent
Jan. 2008 - May. 2014Student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
MAG AUDI DenverMaster Certified AUDI technician
May. 2006 - Sep. 2008Master Certified AUDI Technician
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