Huy Nguyen

Huy Nguyen

Zero-g Electrostatic Thurster Testbed

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Product Manager, MBA

  • Education

    • University of Michigan

      2011 - 2012
      M.S.E Structural Mechanics and Materials

      Activities and Societies: Kopitonez A'Capella President Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) GE University of Michigan Campus Ambassador Epeians Engineering Leadership honor society Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ) honor society Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace honor society Interpret for local Vietnamese community RELATED COURSES: Mechanics of Fibrous Composites, Principles of Helicopter & V/STOL Flight

    • Grand Valley State University

      2017 - 2020
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General 3.95
    • University of Michigan

      2007 - 2011
      B.S.E Aerospace Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) President and Treasurer GE Early Identification (EID) Committee External Events Chair Senior Design Structures Subsystem Assistant Lead GE University of Michigan Campus Ambassador Zero-g Electrostatic Thruster Testbed Business (ZESTT) Assistant Lead Epeians Engineering Leadership honor society Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ) honor society Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace honor society Interpret for local Vietnamese community RELATED COURSES: Hovercraft Design, Aircraft and Spacecraft propulsion, Aircraft and Spacecraft Structures, Flight Dynamics and Control, Aerodynamics, Solid Mechanics

  • Experience

    • Student Space Systems Fabrication Laboratory

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Zero-g Electrostatic Thurster Testbed

      ZESTT Project ­ Business, Structures, and Outreach Sept 2008 - May 2009• Designed thruster mount and system chassis, and created TEDP for constant force spring & particle reservoir system• Organized fundraising package, managed group website, and presented to companies sponsors• Established and implemented workshops to spread Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to K-12 studentsM-Cubed2 Project - Command and Data Handling Sept 2008 - Dec 2008• Investigated wireless energy transfer for mini-satellites and researched control components for cubesats Show less

    • University of Michigan

      Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
      Senior Design

      Structures Subsystem ­ Assistant Lead • Managed subsystem deliverables and collaborated with other subsystems accommodate design criteria• Designed modular payload bays and MOM-E Mothership structure through Solidworks• Optimized MOM-E mass through materials trade study and Finite Element Analysis through ANSYS

    • GE Aviation

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      KHP Project Engineer Intern

      • Customer focal for KHP engine part deliveries, managing invoices, purchase orders, and shipments*Worked closely with engineering, management, KHP representatives to ensure parts and engines are delivered on time

    • GE Aviation

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      RTCoE Repair Engineering Intern

      • Researched and created Outer Bypass Duct Shear Plate repair engineering instructions• Resolved F414 fielded parts damage in Outlet Guide Vane, High Pressure Turbine Nozzle, and Fan Blade• Analyzed Low Pressure Turbine Nozzle and ICL cracks to determine propagation limits and corrective actions• Organized external social and volunteer events for interns/co-ops through EID committee*Worked on repair processes for a variety of serviced engine parts, and involved in events and activities management. Show less

    • GE Aviation

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      LMO Quality Engineer Intern

      • Led team to increase tolerance for high Material Review Board (MRB) CF34 engine parts• Created pipeline of work documentation to optimize manufacturing management transitions• Headed MRB reduction for non-conformed CF34 engine parts (70% Reduction, $420K savings)• Managed professional networking events for interns through Early Identification (EID) committee*Work directly for Area Business Leader in addressing issues related to safety, cost and quality on the shop floor. Implement process improvements across the business to improve productivity, reduce IME and quality cost. Show less

    • University of Michigan

      Sept 2011 - Jul 2012
      MSE Structural Mechanics of Materials

      Masters in Structural Mechanics of Materials

    • GE Aerospace

      Jul 2012 - now

      • Managed internal/external repair of avionics data transfer/recording/interface units and navigation/guidance systems• Introduced, standardized, and digitized WIP tracking to maintain visibility, urgency, ownership, and prioritization• Improved OTD from 50% to 90%, decreased WIP TAT to 27 days and WIP DIH by over 120 days• Improved Navigation and Guidance team CM by 30% through process improvement activities• Lead GEAPS and Process Improvement initiatives to improve standard work and trained employees/support staff Show less • Obtained PR certification for dispositions and GD&T proficiency• Headed MRB and Aged WIP reduction by 30% and addressed RCCA in T700 parts• Introduced T700 Main Frame CID to increase manufacturing limits 25%, reducing feature MRB 100%• Headed T700 Vendor Frames casting QEM resolution, determining RCCA and control plan with supplier and GE*Highlights include representing GE Aviation at Casting Vendor as focal for data collection and resolutions during T700 engine QEM. Also determined RCCA for ongoing shop issues. Show less

      • Senior Product Manager - AEO Services & Operations

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Six Sigma Black Belt

        Jul 2018 - Mar 2023
      • Production Supervision Manager

        Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
      • Quality Engineer

        Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
      • OMLP Associate - HPTN Team Coach

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
      • OMLP Associate - Manufacturing Quality Engineer

        Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
      • OMLP Associate - Materials Planner

        Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
      • OMLP Associate - Manufacturing Engineer

        Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR)

      GE Aviation Muskegon
      Oct 2014
    • Preliminary Review Certification - GE Lynn

      GE Aviation
      Nov 2013
    • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

      GE Aviation
      Sept 2013
    • IPC J-STD-001 REVISION F - Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

      GE Aviation
      Feb 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Group Leader

      Issued by March of Dimes on Jan 2013
      March of DimesAssociated with Huy Nguyen