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Gustavo Sanchez

Gustavo Sanchez

Mechanical Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Engineer - HSE Structures at Pratt & Whitney Puerto Rico

  • Education

    • Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

      2009 - 2014
      Master's degree Mechanical Engineering

    • Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Ponce

      2002 - 2004
      Mechanical Engineering

    • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Eastman Chemical Company

      Jan 2007 - May 2007
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      Responsible for the development and design of various parts and devices to support the processes running in the plant, such as layouts, cooler stands, valve operators, and motor supports.

    • Pratt & Whitney JV - Infotech Aerospace Services, Inc.

      Jun 2008 - May 2016

      Involved in performing ITAR and non-ITAR structural analyses of Pratt and Whitney jet engine components, including PW F100, F119, and F135 jet engines, using finite element analysis methods. Tasks performed include strength, modal, lifing and random vibration assessments in combustor and augmentor engine sections for USAF and commercial customers, and inspect and approve aftermarket repairs to damaged components. Responsible of providing mentoring and support for peers, and perform peer reviews for inspection of customer deliverables. Additional non-technical tasks include performing mistake-proofing process workflows, such as DIVE events, and developing productivity improvements to reduce operating costs. Show less

      • Structural Analyst II

        Jan 2009 - May 2016

      • Structural Analyst I

        Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

    • Pratt & Whitney

      May 2016 - now

      Technical leader and mentor of structural analysis group. Perform challenging static structural analyses with little to no guidance, including strength, lifing, and damage tolerance assessments, and modal/high cycle fatigue assessments. Develop code and macros to improve process execution, and owner of several structural analysis procedure documents. Perform exit inspections and review project deliverables.

      • Principal Engineer - Structures

        May 2022 - now

      • Senior Engineer - Structures

        May 2016 - May 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ACE Associate

      Pratt & Whitney
      Jan 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gustavo Sanchez
      Turbine Engine Technology Symposium (TETS) 2016 Trade Show Participation (Dayton, Ohio) Pratt & Whitney JV - Infotech Aerospace Services Inc. Sep 2016 Special recognition due to outstanding performance in 2016.
    • Awarded to Gustavo Sanchez
      Eagle Award (equivalent) Pratt & Whitney Dec 2012 Customer Feedback: “I would like to formally recognize Gustavo for his work on task (...). His exceptional dedication and expertise were critical in overcoming analytical obstacles to ensure the success of this task. His efforts have resulted in a world class structural analysis package that will prove invaluable to the program in meeting its validation goals for the (…) hardware.”

  • Volunteer Experience

    • "Mapa de Vida" Citizen Science Coordinator

      Issued by PUERTO RICO CONSERVATION TRUST on Jan 2013
      PUERTO RICO CONSERVATION TRUSTAssociated with Gustavo Sanchez