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Sam Slater

Machining Lead

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Timeline
About me
Adv. Product R&D Engineer at Spirit AeroSystems
Education
- Czech Technical University in Prague
  2018 - 2018
  Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Study Abroad, International Student Club
- Kansas State University
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Formula SAE, CAD/CAM/FEA, Machining
Experience
- Powercat Motorsports
  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
  Machining Lead
  Responsible for programming toolpaths for CNC machined parts using Fusion360 CAM softwareCompleted redesign of 2020 vehicle's braking system
- Spirit AeroSystems
  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
  R&T Intern
  Assisted creation of thermoplastic composite part demonstratorsFabricated flat panels for secondary processing and testingAssisted with recipe development and testing of induction welding process for thermoplastics
- Spirit AeroSystems
  Feb 2021 - now
  Adv. Product R&D Engineer
  Conducts research of induction welding process for assembly of advanced thermoplastic composites.Supported development of award-winning thermoplastic aerostructure demonstrators showcasing novel material processing and assembly methods.Designs and fabricates tooling to enable rapid prototyping with use of CAD/CAM and 5-axis CNC routing.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified SolidWorks Associate
  Dassault Systèmes
  May 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Eagle Scout
  Issued by Boy Scouts of America
  Associated with Sam Slater

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