Drafting or Mechanical Design

SANDRA PIERSON (817) 483-6911 [email protected] ACCOMPLISHED SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN Contributing to Excellence through Innovative Design and Quality PROFILE Accomplished senior drafter with robust technical and troubleshooting skills, po ssessing a solid record of developing and supporting successful product design p rojects in the aerospace industry. Performance-driven and detail-oriented profe ssional with demonstrated product design, project management, and computer-aided design software skills. Valued individual and team contributor, consistently ex ceeding expectations and able to work with diverse professional teams and client s to achieve organizational missions. Recognized for creative problem-solving, leadership, and in-depth knowledge of r egulatory compliance. Adept at quickly resolving critical production and manufac turing challenges with appropriate design methodology, positively impacting bott om-line and group productivity. Always on or ahead of schedule, expert at priori tizing and managing multiple tasks while effectively exceeding goals and realizi ng significant cost savings. * Innovative and resourceful, able to successfully transition technical abilitie s, strong work ethic, and high levels of discipline to diverse industries demons trating versatility and mechanical engineering proficiency. * Recipient of multiple awards including Engineering Director's Award, Engineeri ng Director's Appreciation Award, and Director's Instant Recognition Award for o utstanding contributions and performance. * Driven to succeed and contribute, with exceptional training, awards, and consi derable experience in the mechanical drafting field. CORE COMPETENCIES Mechanical Drafting Engineering Aerospace Defense Design Layouts Quality A ssurance Leadership Testing Problem Resolution Failure Analysis Improvements Support Schematic Drawings Parts Assembly Repairs Change Orders Releases Pro-Engineering Software Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD 2D and 3D Solid Modeling Rapid Prototyping Department of Defense Secret Clearance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas 1986-2010 Mechanical Engineer Technician Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Project Designed multiple part and assembly mechanical drawings, layouts, and schematic diagrams for vehicle-mounted primary missile launching systems deployed by sever al governments on a worldwide basis. Maintained, corrected, and enhanced current drawings while participating and managing special initiatives, and chairing wee kly interdisciplinary approval meetings. * Won government contract by analyzing, identifying, and correcting a major desi gn error in the missile delivery system creating a potentially life threatening situation for the officer deploying the weapon and adversely affecting targeting capabilities. Sandra Pierson Page 2

Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Continued Japanese Government MLRS Initiative Provided customer-specific major changes to both mechanical launch systems and c ontrol panels as part of a three member special project initiative. * Completed 50 three dimensional drawings comprised of 35 part views and 15 asse mblies in three months earning the Engineering Director's Award for early comple tion as well as the Director's Instant Recognition Award for outstanding effort. British Government MLRS Initiative Supported the re-design of the current system to enable a smaller, light weight vehicle to deploy the same ordnance without degrading stability or accuracy. * Completed project ahead of schedule by designing multiple functional options p resented to the client enabling rapid solution development, earning an Engineeri ng Directors Award for rapid response. International Space System Project Heat Rejection System/Photovoltaic Radiators Initiative Completed design details for photovoltaic radiators in a small team of experts g enerating over 150 drawings consisting of approximately 125 part diagrams and 25 assemblies to be used on the International Space Station. * Received Director's Appreciation Award for outstanding contribution, thoroughn ess and willingness to take on additional tasks. EDUCATION Associate of Science Tarrant County College (Expected Graduation 2012) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Materials/Processes Oracle Microsoft Office Kickbacks/Gratuity Diversity Leadership Six Sigma Greenbelt Ethics CERTIFICATIONS Pyrotechnic Handling and Electro Static Discharge Pro-Engineer Software Certification Arlington, TX

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