Zachary Stine

4 Heather Drive

Wilton, NY 12831

(518)331-7789

Zach.Stine@StinePowers.com

 

 

Summary:  Over eight years of experience as an electro-mechanical system engineer in the defense industry with exceptional mechanical aptitude.  Demonstrated ability to realize concepts, obtain new contracts, manage projects, develop products and resolve problems.

 

 

Experience:

The StinePowers Company                                                                 Wilton, NY

Founder                                                                                                                                   10/06-present

§         Develops detailed funding proposals including technical, financial and commercialization plans and responds to government grant solicitations.

§         Produces proprietary CAD design drawings, engineering calculations, material lists, manufacturing methods and cost estimates for novel products, particularly energy solutions.

§         Performs installation of industrial machining equipment including rigging, foundation, electrical and ventilation supply.  Machine setup and test.

 

General Dynamics, Electric Boat - Kesselring Site Office                    West Milton, NY    

Propulsion Systems, Maintenance and Overhaul Engineer                                                   8/09 – 02/10

§         Performed engineering support activities for overhaul of ship’s main engine and steam turbine generators, including steam systems, throttle valves, lube oil and control oil systems.

§         Identified maintenance needs, developed work scope and manning estimates and obtained contract authorization for new overhaul and repair work on power/propulsion equipment.

§         Issued formal trade work packages including technical work instructions, engineering material lists and engineering design drawings.

§         Evaluated high risk work, such as energized equipment, elevated work, confined spaces, and assessed environmental impacts, work ergonomics and engineers risk mitigation. Ensures work package meets OSHA and EPA regulations.

 

      General Dynamics, Electric Boat Co.                                                   Groton, CT

System Engineer, Towed Array Handling Systems                                                              08/01 - 08/09

§         Lead engineer for towed sonar handling systems and buoyant cable antenna handling system.

§         Recognized business opportunities and submitted detailed technical and financial project proposals for product development and in response to customer solicitations.

§         Managed various R&D projects and studies that required development of system/component specifications, detailed design products, test programs and certification of compliance documents submitted for customer (NAVSEA) approval.

§         Lead multidisciplinary design development teams to resolve complex problems, managed risk and actions to achieve project goals. oversaw and directed work.

§         Supported construction activities including shipboard installation checks, testing and grooming of electro-mechanical and hydraulic system components. Demonstrated problem solving ability with demanding schedule limitations, without compromising quality or safety.  Required substantial understanding of both technical and contractual obligations.

§         Analyzed test data and performed structural and operability calculations including hydrodynamic drag analysis, the capstan effect calculations, material and bolt strength calculations and statistical data analysis to support software and hardware design development to comply with customer specifications.

 

Continued:

System Engineer, Towed Array Handling Systems                       

§         Developed logistic support products including technical manuals, ship system manuals, operating instructions and allowance parts lists for a new electric drive handling system.

§         Familiarity with configuration management and product life cycle support requirements, including the specific structure of the United States Navy.

§         Initiated cost reduction initiatives such as a standardized design method to streamline selection and shock load approvals of remote operators components.

§         Performed structural ‘G’ capacity calculations for shock Grade A manual remote operators and developed submittal letters for NAVSEA approval.

 

 

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Co.                                                         Groton, CT

Technical Product Quality Engineer                                                         2003-2007

§         Utilized product audit data and trend analysis to determine deficiencies in product quality levels.  Performed root cause analysis to determine appropriate corrective action.

§         Initiated preventive and corrective actions to enhance product quality and reduce production cost.  Evaluated the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions taken.

§         Prepared quarterly quality reports and metrics for the Mechanical Design and Engineering directorate to be submitted to the VP of Technical Innovation.

§         Instituted a quality initiative to understand and document customer requirements and expectations prior to beginning work, and developed a plan to meet those requirements including applicable verification assessments and procedure compliance assurance.  Achieved continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned, revising procedures, and training. 

§         Implemented training course for new employees to increase compliance with company policies and procedures for first time product quality improvement.

§         Green Belt team member for SUBSAFE Design Review process improvement to reduce cost of Engineering Report audits.

 

Education:  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute                                                Troy, NY

§         B.S., Mechanical Engineering                                                           1997-2001

§         Computer Skills: AutoCAD, ProEng., MathCad, Matlab, MS Office, programming C++ & HTML

§         NAVSEA 389-0288, Radiation Worker Qualified

§         Green Belt, Lean manufacturing / 6 Sigma trained

§         Currently pursuing Professional Engineering (PE) certification

 

 

Publications:

Published in the 26th World Systemic, Cybernetics & Informatics Multiconference, Vol. VI, Part 1; July 22-25, 2001, Orlando FL, for eye tracking technology (sponsored by General Motors).