1. Forrest G. Vaughn
12602 Crest Springs Lane Apt.1328 Orlando, FL 32828
www.linkedin.com/in/fgvaughn
fgvaughn@knights.ucf.edu
863.602.6281
Motivated engineer with the ambition to utilize skills to design, develop, and produce technology.
SKILLS
 Proficient Verbal and Written Communication Skills  Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD)
 Proficient Interpersonal, Teamwork, and Leadership Skills  Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)  Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Mechanisms
 3D Computer Aid Design Tools (NX 8.5, Pro-E/Creo, and Catia)  Knowledge of Design Optimization and Manufacturing
 Product Life Management Software (Teamcenter and VisMockUp)  Programming (MATLAB, Mathcad, C, C++, and LabVIEW)
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Chipton-Ross, CONTRACTED BY The Boeing Company Structural & Payload Design Engineer March 2015 - Present
 Designed crew, cargo, and outfitting payload systems for crew module of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft
 Collaborated with integrated product teams (IPT) in the development and modification of components for integrated systems
 Performed trade studies to optimize flight hardware; accomplishing a goal of 50% mass reduction compared to initial layout
 Developed parametric CAD models, programmed for customization at next higher assembly; a unique design solution which
eliminated the need to design and track approximately 100 unique models in the product data management database
 Achieved secondary flight structure design closure for layout, detail design, and installation phases of the product lifecycle
 Established product definition of crew module ingress and egress ground systems interfaces, based on flight hardware designs
 Produced comprehensive build packages consisting of models, parts lists, and engineering orders for initial and revision releases
Aerospace Structures, Dynamics Control Laboratory, UCF Design Engineer - Researcher January 2013 - July 2014
 Designed, with the use of CAD, optimized aluminum castings that allowed for higher mass production of epoxy specimens
 Researched the mechanical properties of alumina for stress sensing applications involving mechanical structures
 Developed weekly progress update presentations and co-authored research journal articles
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas Mechanical Engineer Associate October 2013 - May 2014
 Revised manufacturing documentation; this conveyed process requirements with greater efficiency to suppliers
 Applied engineering judgment, successfully identifying inspection errors and nonconformance of data provided by supply chain
for engineering and quality acceptance on product development; followed by suggesting corrective action required
 Improved communication between manufacturing, design engineering, and supplier teams as a IPT focal for the sourcing group
 Finalized major gas turbine project; a project which had started two years prior to personal involvement
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Publix Super Markets Grocery Specialist - Clerk April 2003 – March 2015
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Pressure Sensor Micro Unmanned Air Vehicle Lead Design Engineer August 2013 - April 2014
 Led project through the entire life cycle; definition, design, development, manufacture, integration, flight test, and analysis
 Directed engineering design activities providing guidance which led to an enhanced aircraft prototype,
 Managed hardware selection of components to ensure all integrated hardware for the aircraft functioned correctly
Wind Tunnel Analysis of Micro Unmanned Air Vehicle Team Lead April 2014
 Led project to design and manufacture custom-built wind tunnel for micro unmanned air vehicle performance testing
 Proposed innovative solution for a dual centrifugal blower setup at inlet; this solved internal air flow requirements
 Finished product was revered by engineering department, and displayed as distinguished example for future projects
Finite Element Analysis of Jaw Locking Pliers Engineer May 2013 - July 2013
 Optimized the details of the CAD model from the previous version using NX 8.5 and Pro-E for interim project
 Designed an efficient finite element system of the ultimate CAD model, then performed a successful simulation for project
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, UCF Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Orlando, FL
Cumulative GPA: 3.0|4.0 August 2014
PUBLICATIONS
G. Freihofer, A. Bullock, F. Vaughn, H. Tat, J. Dustin, A. Schülzgen, and S. Raghavan. "Stress and Damage Sensing of Composite Coupons with
Piezospectroscopic Coatings". Proceeding of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering 2014 conference, 2-5 June 2014,
Seattle, WA.
Erik Durnberg, Timothy Johnson, Forrest Vaughn, Gregory Freihofer, Seetha Raghavan “Piezospectropy To Compare Analytical And Numerical
Nanoparticle Load Transfer Theories”, Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence in Engineering, UCF, 2013 (Winner of First Place, Engineering).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
America Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIAA 2012 - Present
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME 2012 - Present