Ronald Beach

• Collaborated with Co-Production medium caliber metal parts and metal finish engineering team to develop detailed execution plans for equipment installations, upgrades and manufacturing instructions. (CNCs, Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electrical Presses, Grinders, Paint Lines, Metal Treatment, Tooling, Gauging, ect.)
• Reviewed tooling, gauging, and other equipment designs created by other engineers, offering constructive feedback for improvement where necessary.
• Oversaw personnel and coordinated workflow to delegate technical tasks for Co-Pro metal parts and metal finish team.
• Established best practices for design, testing, and quality assurance within Co-Pro metal parts and metal finish teams.
• Presented engineering proposals and findings to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Prepared, communicated, briefed and presented CoPro metal parts manufacturing deliverables at program technical reviews, proposal reviews, and other technical meetings. Presented work products at program reviews, proposals, or other project meetings.
• Developed alternative solutions for client needs to verify design is aligned with contractual requirements.
• Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Evaluated potential risks in projects and developed strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to complete CoPro projects.
• Resolved equipment and tooling problems smoothly, working with engineering team to identify, evaluate and correct design problems.
• Experienced working with suppliers and procurement to improve quality and optimize schedules
• Ensured accurate schedule and cost tracking as CoPro metal parts control account manager.

• Calibrated, maintained and repaired equipment for reliable performance.
• Conducted diagnostic tests to identify issues and determine necessary repairs and/or resolution plans.
• Collaborated with engineers to develop solutions for complex technical problems.
• Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
• Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, TDR’s, and others to repair and install wiring, connectors, control boxes, antennas and other aircraft parts.

• Proposed technical feasibility solutions for Helendale system improvements and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
• Worked closely with tooling team to ensure model builds and parts are within tolerances using laser trackers, calipers, micrometers, loadcells, and others measuring devices.
• Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.
• Engaged internal and external customers during Helendale testing to answer questions.
• Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
• Managed electrical, structure, and surface treatments changes and modifications to customer models and facility equipment to support RCS and RF gain measurement testing.
• Performed HazMat inspections, AS9100 self-audits, and other Fed/State audits.
• Partnered with design team to review specifications and offer feedback from engineering standpoint or direct testing results.
• Maintained technical schematics, software documentation and configuration control instructions for Helendale Test Facility.
• Completed product builds and data analysis, qualification testing, design verification testing and hardware integration.
• Performed root cause analysis on failed tests to determine necessary corrective actions.
• Participated in agile development processes, sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Oversaw work of junior engineers, teaching concepts, correcting work and sharing field expertise.

• AV8B Harrier/V-22 Osprey Avionics Dept Lead.
• Reviewed maintenance records with pilots for flights and debriefed pilots on aircraft discrepancies to develop maintenance action plans for the Avionics Dept.
• Assembled and supervised avionics teams on deployments to Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch and Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom
• As a team, avionics systems were maintained at a 100 percent mission capable at both deployments