Andrew Bingham

Experience

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  Bombardier Aerospace

  Sept 1987 - Dec 1997

  Principal Manufacturing Engineer

  ● Gained experience during a 3-year apprenticeship with method planning for sheet metal fabrication, hydroforming, metal bonding, welding, and CNC machine parts.● Generated tooling and assembly manufacturing plan for CF34-8C Nacelle. Wrote methods plans for complex final assembly products. ● Coordinated tool design and manufacture. Instructed technicians on first time build. Incorporated lessons learned to improve quality and reduce assembly time.● Lead supplier engagement activities, working with supply chain, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to ensure nacelle hardware is producible and supports the program technical and schedule objectives. Travelled for international representation onsite at both Canadair and Learjet.● Coordinated methods planning audit for Statement of Conformity on Learjet 45 aircraft. Show less

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  Mid Continent Controls

  Apr 2000 - Aug 2001

  Manufacturing Engineer

  ● Performed process capability studies on automated wire stripping and cutting equipment to determine cost effective equipment upgrades. ● Recommended and implemented introduction of new tools for assembly cost reduction. Provided training on the use of tools.● Created and incorporated a new documentation system for manufacturing process specifications to reduce duplication errors in ‘word’ documents.● Operating as the company’s 1st Manufacturing Engineer I maintained illustrated process plans and assembly tooling for entire company product range (600+ assemblies)● Responsible as manufacturing design authority to sign off on new design drawings. Show less

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  Boeing Commercial Aircraft

  Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Manufacturing Engineer (757-fuselage)

  Part of the company wide DCAC/MRM integration. Verified planning accuracy from MAIDS to OLP Legacy systems in preparation for automated conversion to HMSCAPP / PDM during 757-fuselage relocation from Renton facility to Wichita

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  Triumph Engineering Corporation

  May 2002 - Mar 2010

  ● Coordinated the Triumph Engineering design team located in Cincinnati from onsite in HawkerBeechcraft, located in Wichita Kansas. Provided project management leadership to drive and maintain schedules and milestones. I provided legacy blueprint reading experience and knowledge of FAA certification requirements for engines.● Identified and evaluated, for the Hawker / Beechjet 400, the implications of the planned engine upgrade on regulatory requirements. Developed the work package content.● Hosted technical reviews to address problems that would significantly affect performance, cost, or schedule. Show less ● Functioned as team leader for DPA interference detection on CF34-10E EBU and GP7200 Flight test instrumentation. The early detection of part interference helped maintain an accelerated development schedule and a reduction of re-work and scrap costs through improved first time fit.● Responsible for developing and implementation of automated interference detection rules (MBSE) in a PDM database (IMAN) of 3D design models with a reduction target of $750,000 re-work costs on GP7200 engine program.● Troubleshoot and coordinate model synchronization issues with partners and revenue sharing suppliers using CATIA V4, CATIA V5, & UG-NX4 and EDS VisMockUp.● Contributed to Lean 6Sigma team to reduce costs and process time of the design review process Show less ● Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including vendors and suppliers, to deliver Interface Control Drawings (ICD) for CF34-10 Engine Build Up on schedule.● Compiled and presented 3D Trade studies at Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to resolve preliminary system design issues concerning the IDG oil cooling circuit, reducing weight by 5 lbs. to meet functional requirements.● Coordinated the analysis and communication with my team, to substantiate redundancy of a 20-lbs heat exchanger thus eliminating an unnecessary increase in specific fuel consumption (SFC). Show less

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Design Liaison

    May 2007 - Mar 2008

  • DMU/ DPA Coordinator

    May 2004 - May 2007

  • System Engineer

    May 2002 - May 2004
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  Hawker Beechcraft

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Sr Engineer - Air Vehicle Design

  ● Performed technical review on multiple certification reports for 14 CFR PART 25.981 Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention and amendment 25-102 for the Hawker 4000 fuel system. ● Reviewed and validated updates to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). ● Implemented minor change requests to IPPS / EBU from vendors including Pratt & Whitney, Nordam, Rockwell Collins and General Electric.● Performed troubleshooting tests for thrust reverser hydraulic locking mechanism, identifying pulse as the cause of leakage and implementing a shock absorber in the system to reduce the un-torquing of hydraulic fittings.● Performed the duties of executive assistant to the lead certification engineer during the certification validation of Hawker 900XP to Argentina and South Korea Civil Aviation Authorities. Show less

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  GENPACT

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2016

  ● Functioning as Systems Engineering Validation representative for Pratt & Whitney (onsite FTE) at Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita Kansas for flight test support of the PW1500G (GearedTurboFan) engine used on Bombardier C-Series (Now Airbus A220), I facilitated communication and coordination of activities between the air-framer and propulsion engineering CIPT teams for development and certification flights.● Supported flight test campaigns by providing Interactive Analysis Display System (IADS) telemetry support for high-risk flights. Responsible to monitor engine parameters and terminate the test if unsafe conditions arise. No fatalities or Aircraft/Engine damage occurred on my watch.● Witnessed, recorded, evaluated and communicated results of engine performance tests. (ground test only).● Performed daily borescope inspections on the compressor, combustion and turbine sections. Upload videos to core design team and communicate eligibility of engines for continued service. ● Managed the supply chain of replacement engines, fans blades and hardware and instrumentation for all test aircraft. Coordinated the removal and installation of the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) with consistent on time release of aircraft to meet test schedule.● Performed Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for engine, nacelle and FADEC related snags. Show less ● Responsible for developing and implementing interference detection of 3D design models for global design teams through the initial development phase to production release of the Passport 20 Nacelle and thrust reverser. Performed daily database synchronization of models and managed weekly reviews where I drove change to result in reduced rework and improved first time fit. ● Troubleshoot and coordinate model synchronization with partners and revenue sharing suppliers using CATIA V5, & UG-NX and EDS VisMockUp.● Develop process improvements to reduce costs and process time using LEAN 6Sigma● Review Interface Control Drawing (ICD) data for digital concurrence. Maintained an accelerated development schedule and a reduction of re-work and scrap costs through improved first time fit. Show less

  • Flight Test Engineer

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  • DPA/DMU/ICD Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2014
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  Bombardier Aerospace

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  Propulsion Systems Engineer

  ● Writing test definition sheets and RSI documents for flight test of the C-Series (Now Airbus A220) CS100 and CS300 aircraft. Coordinating installation of instrumentation for the tests. ● Facilitating communication and coordination of activities between the test pilots, flight test engineers, aircraft controller and supplier engineering teams for development and certification flights.● Investigation of propulsion related snags and recording them with Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) and answering Non-conformance Reports (NCR). Show less

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  Textron Aviation

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

  ● Contributed knowledge of FAR 23 certification, manufacture, assembly and system operation and test for the fuel system of the Model 408 aircraft (Cessna SkyCourier)● Generated system requirements and system definition documents (SDD, SRD) for the fuel system and for the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65 turboprop.● Participated in fuel system test setup and operation to establish fuel minimums. ● Participated in safety review meetings and system design meetings to ensure that the system safety processes are appropriately implemented. Show less ● Coordinated with the company’s lead certification engineer on Cessna Longitude and the FAA local ACO office to author a report (almost 1000 pages) showing compliance to 14 CFR Part 25.981 on fuel tank ignition source prevention (Ref. AC 25.981). The report used NPRD and reliability calculations to justify the resulting FAA approval.● Coordinated review of hundreds of 20+ year old DO-160 component qualification reports for an ‘off the shelf’ Thrust Reverser by FAA Designated Engineer Representatives (DER), resulting in 1st time recommendation of compliance for the Thrust Reverser. Previously the certification plan was for use of similarity to CAA approval, but the FAA rejected that plan. A vertical timeline required working directly with Safran, the nacelle and thrust reverser supplier. ● Contributed to the turbine engine and FADEC System Safety Analysis using ARP4754A process guidelines. Show less

  • Propulsion Systems Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Propulsion Systems Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Textron Aviation

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Propulsion Systems Engineer

  ● Contributed knowledge of FAR 23 certification, drafted compliance reports for engine installation, fire extinguishing and fuel delivery system on the model 220 (Denali) aircraft. ● Coordinated with other engineers to define system requirements and to author system definition documents (SDD, SRD) for GE Catalyst 1300-CS1A engine installation, fire extinguishing and fuel delivery system.

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

  Propulsion Systems Engineer

  Coordinated with the program manager, team leader, lead certification engineer and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) on G700 and with the FAA local ACO office to author a complex report showing compliance to 14 CFR Part 25.981 on fuel tank ignition source prevention (Ref. AC 25.981). The report used a combination of test results and qualitative statements to justify the resulting FAA approval. Contributed to cross functional teams to incorporate Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) into the component maintenance manual.Coordinated with the program manager, team leader, lead certification engineer and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) on G700, and with the supporting test facility, in addition to the FAA local ACO office to author a complex report showing compliance to 14 CFR Part 25.954 on fuel system lightning protection (Ref. AC 25.954-1). The report used a combination of test results, similarity statements and qualitative statements to justify the resulting FAA approval.Coordinated with other engineers to generate test plans and test reports for 14 CFR 25.993 and 25.994 for crashworthiness of fuel lines. Lead the discussion with regulatory authorities which revised the propulsion certification plan from using similarity into using test for compliance. Authored certification reports for 14 CFR 25.993 and 25.994 for crashworthiness of fuel lines. Communicating and coordinating Safran to develop and create Fuel Tank Ignition Risk (FTIR) evaluation reports for fuel valves in support of 25.981 and 25.954.Developed test plans and witnessed tests for fuel icing, working with suppliers, to support regulations 14 CFR 25.951, 25.952 for G500, G600, G700, G800. Repeat test failures combined with redirection from FAA resulted in the request and approval of a 3-year exemption. Interfacing with design engineers to support the program technical and schedule objectives. Show less