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Jason S.

Name: Cad Crowd
Address: 1709 E Glenoaks Blvd Apt 4, Suite 4, Glendale, CA, 91206, US
Telephone: +1.877.880.8850
Price range: $$$

Mechanical engineering professional with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion, an

South Ogden, United States

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17,571 / 139,042

Skill pts: 5

AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Profesional CATIA V5 LabVIEW Solidworks

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About

Mechanical Engineer committed to accurately developing engineered solutions that meet and exceed internal and or external customer expectations.

Experience

Test Engineer Autoliv · Full-time Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 1 yrs Promontory, UT, United States • Responsible Test Engineer for acquiring and qualifying new testing methods for the Energetic Materials Research and Development team at the Promontory site.
• Learned and performed various pyrotechnic tests including Safety Testing, inflator autoignition, Card Gap, DOT series, DDT, internal ignition, Laser Ignition, High Temperature Burn Rate, and TNT equivalence tests.
• Collected and processed pyrotechnic event data using various analysis methods including multiple DOE.
• Documented and updated testing procedures to standardize work.
• Directed an Autoliv sponsored WSU Senior Project to improve the Impact Safety Testing method.
• Documented current setup, disassembled, and reassembled a Laser Ignition Test device.
• Qualified a Laser Ignition Test device and process through rigorous testing and evaluation.
• Performed pyrotechnic tests according to current safety practices without incidents or near misses.
• Assisted in developing, designing, and proposing a new ballistics testing device.
• Completed multiple online training modules for engineers.
• Graduated from the Autoliv Production System Academy (APSA) as a Gold Graduate.
• Designated as an “Explosives Possessor” holder by the Alcohol Tabacco and Firearms (ATF).
Quality Engineer Northrop Grumman · Full-time Nov 2022 – Jun 2024 1 yrs 7 mos Promontory, UT, United States • Responsible Quality Engineer for 4 NASA Small Motor programs: Space Launch Systems (SLS), Booster Obsolescence Life Extension (BOLE), Booster Separation Motors (BSM), and Launch Abort Systems (LAS).
• Collaborated with 10+ Process Engineers and 10+ Design Engineers for simultaneous production processes.
• Participated in motor and igniter lining efforts prior to each cast.
• Participated in 8 separate live propellant casting efforts.
• Authored multiple detailed descriptions of nonconforming parts and processes for MRB investigations.
• Identified direct causes for 50+ nonconformance investigations.
• Determined needed corrective actions to improve production quality and process effectiveness.
• Participated in multiple engineering design reviews for propellant, hardware, lining, and insulation changes.
• Authored instructions for inspection criteria and methods in an Electronic Shop Instruction system.
• Used multiple specifications, standards, and company procedures to process nonconforming parts for MRB.
• Completed 50+ Nonconformance Investigations for Material Review Board (MRB) documentation.
• Participated in multiple government product acceptance reviews with DCMA.
• Participated in multiple Foreign Object Debris (FOD) events to determine the state of the contamination.
• Participated in multiple Operation – Emergency (OP-E) events resulting in clear instructions for operations.
• Completed 148 online training modules for Quality Engineers.
• Designated as an “Explosives Possessor” holder by the Alcohol Tabacco and Firearms (ATF).
Engineering Intern Cerrowire LLC · Full-time May 2020 – Oct 2022 2 yrs 5 mos Ogden, UT, United States • Reduced scrap by tracking and trending production and scrap data.
• Identified process and operational weaknesses for improvement opportunities.
• Performed a process reliability study from collected data to drive specific improvements.
• Recommended maintenance work, machine upgrades, and operational needs based on data analysis.
• Worked with 7 operators to standardize work procedures.
• Drew the take-up helper capstan belt path to accommodate a standard sized belt.
• Researched and identified 4 options of spark testing equipment to be added to a machine.
• Inspected wire dimensional and usage measurements and reported them in the plant wide Usage Report.
• Tested 2 different machine prototype wire welders for performance capabilities and reliability.
• Participated in Lean Manufacturing classes using the 2 Second Lean books as curriculum.
• Used the 2 Second Lean principles to teach operators how they could improve their performance and area.
• Identified and evaluated 27 possible solutions resulting in replacing utility knives at Cerrowire in Ogden.
• Identified wire production tooling that needed to be replaced.
• Created and updated production operational documents.
• Prepared a design of experiment (DOE) for correlations between machine settings and operation variations.
• Managed tip and die tooling inventories used on wire extrusion lines.
• Updated label formatting for 90+ finished products.
• Compiled dimensions and tolerances for a standardized reel specifications for purchasing.
• Used destructive testing to identify new packaging process weaknesses.
• Organized and managed the installation of multiple material drying machines.
• Redesigned a custom-built wrench using Autodesk Inventor.
Sandstone Production Supervisor Whiteclouds LLC · Full-time Jan 2019 – Aug 2019 7 mos Ogden, UT, United States • Supervised 7 coworkers with the production of sandstone 3D printed parts.
Tray Builder Whiteclouds LLC · Full-time Sep 2016 – Aug 2019 2 yrs 11 mos Ogden, UT, United States • Nested thousands of 3D models into 3D print space for ProJet CJP 660 and 860 sandstone printers using both 3D Print and Z Print software.
• Depowdered, sandblasted, and infiltrated hundreds of 3D prints for special orders.
• Preformed basic maintenance for 28 ProJet CJP 660 and 2 Projet CJP 860 sandstone printers.
• Inspected hundreds of 3D models with Netfabb to ensure quality files prior to 3D printing.
• Inspected thousands of sandstone 3D printed parts for color, shape, size, breakage, and printer error issues.

Education

Weber State University Bachelor of Science, Mecahical Engineering, 2.88 2016 – 2021 Activities and Societies: Senior Capstone Project: Calculating the Radiative Heat Flux in a Thermally Aggressive Environment Via Optical Cables Senior Capstone Project: Calculating the Radiative Heat Flux in a Thermally Aggressive Environment Via Optical Cables
• Researched radiative heat flux theory and the application of using optical cables to measure it.
• Prepared and tested rubber insulation samples using a fiber optic cable attached to a spectrometer.
• Provided detailed sample preparation and standardized testing procedures with successful testing results.
• Reported all progress, solutions, and conclusions in weekly progress reports and a final project report.
Weber State University Associate of Science, Mathematics 2019 – 2020
Weber State University Associate of Pre-Engineering, Pre-Engineering 2016 – 2019
Weber State University Associate of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology 2014 – 2015

Other experience

Technical Skills pyrotechnic safety and handling, pyrotechnic testing, test requirements and methods development, data collection & analysis, process development and instructions, nonconformance investigations, specification and requirements comprehension, basic GD&T, part inspection, basic machining (2-Axis Lathe and 3-Axis & 4-Axis Mills), plastic & sandstone 3D printing, Lean Manufacturing practices, CAD, build and operate remote control vehicles