Thai V. Truong has over 29 years of experience in structural design, manufacturing, and production support for metallic and composite structures. He has extensive experience in CAD modeling, conceptual design, tooling, and assembly layout. Currently he works as a Senior Structural Designer/Manufacturing Support Engineer providing technical support for projects like the Delta IV Thermal Shield and Atlas V Heat Shield. Some of his contributions include developing additive manufacturing processes, designing test aids, and improving assembly and integration processes.

1. THAI V. TRUONG
9957 Falcon Creek Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 ● Cell (714) 403-5995 ● thai.v.truong@msn.com
Senior Structural Designer/Manufacturing Support Engineer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Over 29 years’ experienceofmetallicandcompositestructural design,manufacturing,productionsupport.
 Extensive CAD modeling,conceptualdesign,toolingandassemblylayout
 Capableof creativethinkingandcomingupwith innovative designsolutionsin a dynamic functional team environment.
 Strong understandingofcomplexdesign,manufacturing,assemblyprocesses,aswellas multitudesof designcompliances
 Able to applydeepunderstandingofproduction,budget,manufacturinglimitationsin all productdevelopment
 Excellentcommunicationandinterpersonal skill,whichculminatedin manysuccessfulcostandlaborsavingprojects
UPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ULA Delta IV Thermal Shield/Atlas V Heatshield CRE/Other Project supports 2008 - Present
 Advanced upperstage internalvent/press lines conceptsandassembly
o Generatedmultipledesignconceptsforinternalvent andpress line
o Performedcost/weight/laborestimatesforvarious designandassemblyconcepts
 Additive ManufacturingSupport
o Developedtesting processestoqualifyUltem materialat cryogenic (LH2)temperature
o Identify, assess and presentexistingflight hardwareas potentialcandidates for3Dprintedpart (Inconel,Ultem)
o Designedlasertoolaids for ICPS (Interim Cryogenic PropulsionStage)stagemate.
o Designedvariousqualificationtestingof3D printedpolymerand metallic parts
 Integrationsupport for ICPS StructuralTestArticleandFlightvehicle
o Proposedvarious assemblytoolingconcepts
o Identifiedcriticalfeaturesfor designimplementationofDeltaIV PAS (Pneumatic ActuatorSystem)and frangiblejoint
assembly
o Generated initialPAS layout maintaining5m DeltaIVqualifications
o Performedmultipletolerancestudiestoidentify potentialintegrationissues
o Review andmonitorproduction/test/logisticprocedures
 DeltaIV Heatshield project
o Modifiedandoptimizedcomponentgeometricshapeeliminatingtheneedof aft metallic baseplate
o Redesignedfrom handlayupprepreg/foam coresandwichtofiber place/honeycombcoresandwich
o Improved/simplifiedumbilicalplateconnection
o Interfacewith strength, loads, acoustic environment,thermal,aero to gainPDRapproval
 Atlas V Heat shieldMetallic Baseplate project
o Performedfeasibilityto replacecompositewithmetallic baseplate
o Leadredesigneffort from conceptthruproductionready
o CoordinateddetaildesignfeatureswithCNC programmer
o Resolved various technicaldevelopmentissueswithother crossfunctionalteams
o Provided direction anddesignconceptsforproductionimplementation tooling
o Optimizedproductionflowandlabor processesforassemblyintegration
 CRE (CertifiedResponsibleEngineer)responsibilities(DeltaIVThermalShield/Atlas5 Heatshield)
o Optimized thermalprotectionanddevelopedcommonconfiguration
o Improved doorassemblyand installation processesto increasemargin,reducelaborhours
o Eliminatedmetallic tubingandclickbonduseoncompositeshell
o Modified flexiblethermalbarriersdesignandinstallationprocesses
o Broughtoutsourcingpartsbackto best utilize inhousemachiningandprocessingcapabilities

2. o Technical supportforproductlifecyclefrom compositeshellfabricationatOrbitalATK to launchsites
o DispositionThermal ShieldandHeatshield non-conformances
o Review andapprove vendor SDT (SupplierData Transmittal)
o Root causeanalysis
o Present majorengineeringchangestoEngineeringReviewBoard
o Continuous processimprovementsworking inconcertwith planning,productionandtooling
o Work with crossfunctionalteamssuchas M&PE, thermal,stress, loads, acoustic environmentonvarious
engineering issuesand changes
o Mentorother engineersatvarious sites to serve as CertifiedResponsibleEngineerDelegates
Boeing/ULA Delta IV Thermal Shield RE (Responsible Engineer) 2001-2008
o Proposed,assessedand implementedfleetsolutionsforBOFI anomaly
o DevelopedandimplementedInterstagevent cover redesign
o DevelopedandimplementedInterstageECSre-routing(to improveLOXskirt environment)
o Developedandimplemented4M+Al doublers(compositeshelltransitionarea)forqualification testing
o Designedand optimizedInterstageTPSemployingcork,MCC-1,BOFIand VMTI
Miscellaneous Projects
o SupportedHLS payloadadaptorOrthogridskin paneldesignfor CST -100
o Performedfeasibilitystudy for Atlas V runwayand podassemblysequence
o Designedexternalsupporthardwarefor DeltaIV propulsionlines
Hughes Space and Communication Design Engineer - 1998
 Supportedvarious designdetailsfor 702 Seriessatellitesolar array
Boeing (Commercial Aircraft) Design Engineer - 1997
 Supported Boeing757cargodoorredesign
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Design/Certified MRB Engineer - 1988 - 1997
 FinalAssemblyandFlightRampLiaisonEngineer
o Troubleshootvarioussystem, mechanicalandstructuralissuesfor flight test anddeliveries
o Supportmultiplevehiclemodsfordesignissues andAir Forcerequirements
o Dispositionstructuralnon-conformances
 OutsideManufacturingSupportEngineer
o Provided technical supportonallMcDonnellDouglascommercial aircraft modelsforSouthernCA vendors
o Troubleshootmultitude ofmanufacturing andassemblyissuesat vendor facilities
 MajorJointLiaisonEngineer
o Productionsupportfor fuselage,wingandempennageassembly
o Designedpartsfor majorrepairs
o Designedflightparts utilizing quickfabshopdue to design deficiencies
o Mentored youngengineersas candidateforMaterialReviewBoardCertification
 ForwardFuselageLiaisonEngineer
o Dispositionstructuralnon-conformancesduetoworkmanshipandassemblyissues
 Aft FuselageDesignEngineer
o Layout cargodoor/rampandhookdesign
EDUCATION
BachelorofScience –Mechanical Engineering 1987 - University of Texas,Austin, TX