WORK EXPERIENCE - QinetiQ
QinetiQ North America
Mechanical Engineer, Robotic Land Systems
January 2023 - Aug 2023
PROBLEM
- At QinetiQ I was tasked with designing a PTZ camera pivoting mast for TALON VI, their Next Generation Multi-Mission Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot
- Talon VI needed a robust and modular mounting point for its PTZ camera which is the operators main camera. I was tasked with designing an assembly that was modular and could be folded for vehicle transportation.
Right Image - Talon VI Robot
DESIGN PROCESS
- Hand calculations and Excel computations were performed to determine the torque loads the product needed to handle in order to meet Mil-Spec requirements.
- Rapid prototyping through various 3D printed parts and several fabricated parts assisted the design process by allowing designs to be quickly validated.
- 3D design of the assembly was conducted in CREO. GD&T, tolerance analysis, and sheet metal design were incorporated into the design process.
- ANSYS simulations were performed on several parts of the assembly to ensure the product would hold up to routine use in combat environments.
- The 41-part assembly I designed consisted of CNC milled and lathed parts, sheet metal, press and slip fits, and weldments, all compliant with DFM and Mil-Spec requirements.
Left Image - PTZ Camera mount on Talon VI
RESULT
- In September of 2023 QinetiQ released TALON VI, their Next Generation Multi-Mission Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot.
- Check out the TALON VI release video on the right to see the parts I designed in action!
Right Image - QinetiQ TALON VI release video
WORK EXPERIENCE - Tulip Interfaces
Tulip Experience Center
January 2022 - Aug 2022
PROBLEM
- Tulip moved into a brand new office in January of 2022, with a grand opening set for March. The centerpiece of this office was to be the Tulip Experience Center(TEC); a 1000 sqft space to showcase Tulip’s frontline operations platform in action. I was hired to design and build out this space with one other coworker.
Right Image - Yoyo Assembly Line
DESIGN PROCESS
- Responsible for the design and build out of TEC in a 1 month timeframe
- Held meetings with stakeholders to decide on layout, demos, and user experience goals
- Collaborated with stakeholders to build out user stories for demos
- Performed research on existing manufacturing assembly lines to replicate in the TEC
- Designed physical demo experience for each station. Responsible for figuring out what sensors to include and how to integrate them.
- Created BOMs and received approval
- Mounted 10 75in tvs including a 2x2 tv display and several tvs over 10ft above the ground, utilizing CAD to ensure proper placement.
- Designed and built custom extruded aluminum benches
- Quickly prototyped and designed 3d printed jigs and mounts for sensors
- Connected sensors, running cables, and organizing cables in a clean manner
- Managed 10 coworkers brought on to help during 2 week crunch week
Left Image - DMG Mori Spindle Assembly Line
RESULT
- The TEC had a grand opening in March 2022 to over 500 visitors. Many were executives and decision-makers from critical customers(high-value guests).
- Visitors have found the TEC a great way to experience how Tulip works and how they can implement it themselves. The TEC is a critical tool at Tulip for captivating customers and educating them on the product.
Right Image - Discrete Manufacturing Demo Benchers
WORK EXPERIENCE - Sidco Filter Company
- Using 5S principles, evaluated, designed, and implemented process improvements and new fixtures to gasketing cell
thereby improving cell layout, increasing output by 15%, while decreasing redundancy and repetitive injury exposure - Reverse engineered $1k filter for production by replacing injection molded cap with 3D printed ABS endcap for a total part cost of $100, pioneering the use of 3D printed endcaps at the company
- Fabricated and assembled products, while interpreting schematics for product specifications
Process Improvement
One issue that Sidco needed help addressing was reducing employee injuries and implementing process improvements to increase production. This image exhibits just one of the many fixtures I designed to assure accuracy in the cutting and reducing employee exposure to injury.
Left Image - Steel Core Cutting Jig