1. Tim Rankin
4038 Salt Spring Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
360-305-1444
rankinta@comcast.net
A position that will utilize my previous experience and challenge me to continually improve
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and develop.
Profile 6 years experience as engineering manager.
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3 years experience as lead engineer.
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10 years experience as a contract design engineer.
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Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
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Organized, highly motivated problem solver.
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Proven ability to work within a team in several roles.
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Extensive knowledge of aircraft and the requirements within the industry.
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2. Employment Engineering Manager, Heath Tecna Jan. 2003 - Present
Managed a group of 35-150 individuals ranging from entry level drafters to lead engineers.
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Ensured both non-recurring and recurring budgets were met.
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Provided hours estimates for the various jobs being worked by sales.
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Developed and executed manpower plans to coincide with the potential sales.
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Performed performance reviews for direct employees as well as reviewing the performance of
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contract employees and taking appropriate action depending on the results. (Raise – EOA)
Developed skills of direct staff under my supervision.
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Hosted design reviews for all projects within my group ranging from partitions to full-up aircraft
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reconfigurations.
Hosted group meetings to ensure all members of my group were informed on company events
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and group activities.
Purchased a new CAD and Data Management system to be primarily used for furniture design.
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(Closets, partitions, VCC’s etc….)
Oversaw the implementation of the new CAD (Solidworks) and Data Management (PDMWorks)
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system.
Improved efficiency within the engineering department by utilizing tools to develop new or
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improve existing processes.
Lead Engineer, Heath Tecna Dec. 1999 – Dec. 2002
D Head of various programs ranging from closet designs to cockpit interior design.
H Responsible for running a group ranging from 6-15 engineers and drafters.
R Responsible for developing a design to meet customer expectations.
R Gave presentations of designs to customers at ITCM, PDR, and CDR. (Design Reviews)
G Met regularly with DBT (Design Build Team) to ensure follow on groups needs were met.
M Conducted group meetings to make sure expectations were clear to my group and all members
had an understanding of the program.
Contract Engineer, Heath Tecna Sept. 1998 - Dec. 1999
Responsible for developing designs within tight time constraints to meet both internal and
external customer requirements and specifications.
e Design efforts included components for bins, ceilings, sidewalls as well as support structure for
these items and others.
Contract Engineer, Raytheon Nov. 1997 - Aug. 1998
N Worked interior design of the cockpit for the Hawker Horizon. Responsible for the design of the
window reveals, headliner and sun visor rails.
w Work consisted of surfacing and solid modeling of these components.
Contract Engineer, Boeing April 1997 - Nov. 1997
A Responsible for the design of support structure for an entertainment rack. The design included intercostals,
stanchions, and clips.
s Worked on floor panels and support structure for galleys and lavatories in section 41.
Canadair, Montreal, Quebec Jan. 1997 - March 1997
J Worked preliminary design of the floor structure for the new RJX aircraft giving special attention
to corrosion protection, working to eliminate corrosion problems encountered on previous
aircraft.
a Responsible for layout of longitudinal and transverse floor beams, seat rails, and posts.
Boeing, Wichita, Kansas March 1996 - Jan. 1997
Worked on both the forward and aft bulkheads for the PW Inlet and Fan Cowl.
W Work included solid modeling and detailing of support fittings, stiffeners, and support structure
for a pressure/temperature probe installation.
Flight Structures Inc., Arlington, Washington Jan. 1995 - March 1996
J Worked primarily on floor structure in sections 41 and 42 for a 747 Combi to freighter
conversion.

3. Additional Skills
CATIA V5 – Basic Training
SolidWorks – 1000 Hours
CATIA V4 – 16000 Hours
MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project