Seeking Contract Positions:
RUDY JONES
Email Address: Dean901@Hotmail.com
Telephone: (210)662-9874
OBJECTIVE:
Design Engineer
Liaison Engineer
EDUCATION:
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Florence State University
Florence, Al.
EXPERIENCE:
Twenty years plus in aerospace engineering and design. Performed and
directed preliminary design concepts, loads and stress analysis.
Detailed layouts and completed production drawings of primary airframe
structures, mechanisms, life support, avionics and environmental
systems.
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS:
(17,920 hrs. UGII, 3D wireframe, surfaces & solids)
(6,300 hrs. CAD, 2D & 3D wireframe)
(4,100 hrs. Auto CAD, 2D wireframe)
(1,400 hrs. CATIA, 3D wireframe)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Feb 1999 - Sept 1999
Contract - System Designer/Liaison Engineer
Kaman Aerospace
Hartford, Ct.
SH2G Helicopter Modification
3D design of avionics, electrical components, support structure for
SH2G modification program. Transferred to Liaison engineering for
Design engineer/Manufacturing support.
(UGII version 13, 14 & 15)
Oct 1997 - Dec 1998
Contract - Structures Maintenance Liaison Engineer
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
St. Paul, Mn.
DC9, DCIO-30,40 Heavy Maintenance
Provided on site engineering to ensure modifications and structural
alterations are properly installed by vendor maintenance sites.
Provided liaison engineering support to vendor and Northwest airlines
on non-routine repairs during maintenance checks.
Jan 1997 - Oct 1997
Contract - Structures Design Engineer
Bell Helicopter, Textron
Forth Worth, Texas
4BN Helicopter Configuration
3D layout and design of primary structure including machined beams,
bulkheads and secondary structures utilizing solid modeling.
(UGII
version 11, 12, 13 & CATIA)
June 1996 - Jan 1997
Contract - System Design Engineer
Raytheon E-Systems
Greenville, Texas
Saudia MD11 Modification Program
Layout and design of ECS systems including support structures,
conditioned air, diffusers and venting for aircraft zone configuration.
(UGII version 10 & 11)
Jan 1996 - June 1996
Contract - Structural Design Engineer
Sino-Swearingen
San Antonio, Tx.
SJ30-2 Project
3D layout and design on SJ30-2 Exec. jet. Responsible for wing center
box, leading edge fuel cell design and fuselage interface.
(UGII
version 9 & 10.2)
June 1995 - Dec 1995
Contract - Mechanical Structures Flight Test Design Engineer
McDonnell Douglas
St. Louis, Mo.
F15 Eagle Mod/Flight Test
Layout and design of avionics, electrical hardware installations.
Routings for flight controls, drive systems, propulsion and secondary
structures for mod applications and flight test.
(UGII version 9 & 10)
ApriI 1994 - Dec 1994
Contract - Mechanical Design Engineer
AtWood Automotive
Rockford, Il.
Automotive Adj. Seat Design
Responsible for the layout and design of seat track assemblies for
Toyo, Ford, GMC and Chrysler customers utilizing 3D wireframe and solid
modeling.
(UGII version 9 & 10) (CATIA)
July 1993 - Dec 1993
Contract - System Design Engineer
Sundstrand Corp
Rockford, Il.
F22 APU Project
3D Layout and design of APU system developed for the F22 Fighter
project, utilizing Unigraphics II CAD/CAM to create 3D surface
wireframe models replacing the need for a physical mock-up. Revised
and modified APU system drawings required by Boeing 747 specifications.
(UGII version 9 & 10) (CADAM)
Sept 1992 - May 1993
Contract - Mechanical Design Engineer, Research and Development
Reynolds Metals
Richmond, Va.
Machine Design
Responsible for the design of machined parts, gear assemblies used in
the development of cannery machinery for high production applications.
Designed assembly hardware and tooling for production assembly.
Provided liasion engineering support to manufacturing during
development staging.
(UGII version 9)
March 1992 - Aug 1992
Contract - System Designer
Sargents Controls
Tucson, Az.
Electrical/Mechanical Valve Design
Design of electrical mechanical valves with hydraulic and pneumatic
applications, developed for military compliance. Revised drawings per
customers specifications.
(UGII version 9)
Feb 1991 - Dec 1991
Contract - Design Quality Engineer
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co.
Mesa, Az.
MDX Helicopter - Notar Project
Engineering design review, corrective action review and supplier source
document control. Conducted compliance audit reviews, developed quality
test requirements and instructions. Revised SPC project requirements and provided UGII
technical guidance.
(UGII version 8 & 9)
July 1989 - Nov 1990
Contract - Structural Design Engineer/Liaison Structural Maintenance Engineer
Evergreen Airlines
Tucson, Az.
Cargo Conversion - Boeing 747/C & D Maintenance Checks
Cargo door design and primary bulkhead reinforcement. Transferred to
the Airline engineering support team. Responsible for non-routine
repair designs during C & D checks, both Boeing and McDonnell Douglas
aircrafts. Provided engineering support to Evergreen airlines and
Boeing/McDonnell customer support.
(AutoCAD, rev 11)