Patrick C.

Zeigler
4258 Diane Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: 805-370-2080
Email: pczeigler@freemail.com

Career Objective:

Searching for a contract stress engineer position with an aerospace industry to apply
engineering principles in designing and testing stress capabilities of aircraft systems and
components.

Summary of Skills:

 Experience with perform stress capabilities test on aircraft systems

 Comprehensive knowledge of FAA guidelines and mechanical engineering principles
 Ability to prepare hydraulic modeling and stress analysis
 Working knowledge of AutoCAD and preparing 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings
 Ability to prepare technical specifications and perform system analysis
 Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
 Skilled in completing tasks withing expected time and budget

Work Experience:

Contract Stress Engineer

System Integration Group, Thousand Oaks, CA
September 2012 - Present

 Design, develop, and test methods and procedures for stress capabilities of aircraft
systems
 Research and analyze the strength, stress, and corrosion resistance of aircraft structures
 Evaluate damage tolerance and durability to aircraft system and components
 Adhere to FAA guidelines and perform strength-check analysis
 Develop prototype of various structures applying mechanical engineering principles
 Collect and analyze test data for improvising stress capabilities

Junior Stress Engineer

ABC Structural Solutions, Thousand Oaks, CA
April 2010 - August 2012

 Performed structural analysis and simulation following company's guidelines

 Used finite element analysis for structural analysis and simulation
 Assisted in designing and developing component for aircrafts
 Assessed the structural integrity of aircraft components
 Improved effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of aircraft components
 Developed and maintained strength check notes
  Evaluated and resolved manufacturing issues

Education:

 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

State University, Thousand Oaks, CA
2009