Cj H.

Experience

• Manufacturing Engineer II Rocket Lab USA · Full-time Jul 2024 – Present 1 yrs 9 mos Long Beach, CA, United States Development
• Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Tesla · Full-time Sep 2023 – May 2024 8 mos Fremont, CA, United States • Reduced scrap rate by 70% for MY Hoods from failure in mounting design and led rack redesign simplifying original design cost by 50% using off-the-shelf parts, removing 5 steps from the manufacturing process, then led implementation training technicians.
  • Designed assembly line car body detection mechanism with 20% downtime and 30% cost reduction detect to replace limit switches by using IO-Link module to collect data, wrote a python code to calculate efficiency from trials, and implemented in high-traffic area.
  • 20% JPH increase and user safety with design, fabrication, and implementation lead of floortruck cleaning project fixture.
  • Took initiative collectively saving 20 hours/week by leading equipment design implementation projects of paint cleaning cart, lifting equipment fixture, Hood go-no-go gauge, Door jig, ED Sand tool holder, and more with Process, Quality, EH&S, and maintenance.
• Mechanical Test Engineer Intern Moog · Contract Jun 2023 – Sep 2023 3 mos San Jose, CA, United States • Led 300% increase of TVAC testing through ownership of hardware sourcing for new TVAC chamber, tripling thermocouple sensor count, adding remote access, and performing new hardware integration of valves, parani gauges, LN2 hoses, and fittings.
  • Complete fixture design for two-stage isolation damping systems and assistance in operation of multi-level mechanical shock, 17000 lbs static load, 19 GRMS random vibration, TVAC, and direct complex stiffness testing.
  • Collaborated with Design, Manufacturing and Test teams in design of multifunctional manufacturing tools and used modal anaylsis to meet customer requirements of custom TMD products.
• R&D Mechanical Engineer PCT Systems Inc · Contract Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 5 mos San Jose, CA, United States •Took leadership from concept to creation of Support Housing Design, including customer meetings, defining and meeting design inputs, using DFM in design choices, FEA simulations, engineering drawing creation, CNC plate set creation, and CNC tool path creation.
  •Created equation solver using Excel to optimize design per requirements, and validated calculations using rapid prototyping and CFD Simulations.
  •Spearheaded custom customer fixture requests, drafted clear technical documentation detailing product design specifications, and reduced material weight and cost by over 30%.
  •Assisted in releasing Inline heater design through improved P&ID drawings, using tolerance analysis, and completed material characterization testing.
  •Led continuous improvements in documentation with Lead Manufacturing, Electrical, and Chemical teams, resulting in more precise product design standards, better manufacturability, and quality inspection.
• R&D Mech. Dev. Engineer Abbott · Contract Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 5 mos Santa Clarita, CA, United States •Followed and Created Test Methods, ETPs, and ETRs utilizing Instron Devices, Oven Chambers, mechanical shock/ vibration and testing systems.
  •Designed and lowered manufacturing costs of testing fixtures across multiple device families using DFM and Tolerance analysis.
  •Created part drawings with GD&T using CAD for rapid prototyping methods and outside vendor fabrication.
  •Completed part inspection requirements using SmartScope systems to ensure quality and component assembly.
  •Offered outgoing team help by performing drawing and document updates across PLM systems.