 ROARK BAIRD, PRINCIPAL, BSME, LICENSED PE IN CA & SC
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Simpsonville, SC 29680 |
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(864) 238-3078 |
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iQWEST Engineering
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Overview
iQWEST Engineering is positioned for growth as a provider of innovative engineering design solutions and analysis to partners looking to create new products, improve efficiency, or in need of specialized skills to overcome challenges. We can assist you with development of new ideas, products and analysis to improve your product portfolio or resolve challenging technical issues. We utilize state of the art engineering tools including Unigraphics CAD software for both 2D and 3D design documentation and analysis. We have developed innovative industrial tools and machines, consumer tools, automotive components and aircraft structural and thermal systems. Additional resources are available with specialties in gas turbine, automotive, and mechanical systems design, structural analysis, finite element modeling, machining, manufacturing and FAA certification. iQWEST Engineering has been providing innovative new product design and analysis, factory automation and prototype hardware to companies such as Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing and AO Smith Water Products since 2005.
Core Competencies
- Engineering design of factory automation equipment, consumer and automotive products, aircraft structural and mechanical systems development
- Component solid modeling and simulation with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 2D drawing creation using Unigraphics NX3 software
- Mechanical Engineering systems, structural, and thermal analysis
- Design services ranging from complete system or assembly development and prototyping to individual part conception or modification
- Flexible work locations utilizing portable computer workstations
- Deliverables ranging from 3D engineering models in various formats to 2D drawings, design or analytical reports, presentations and prototype models
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Roark Baird
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Background
Roark Baird is among the most qualified mechanical engineers in the industry. His seventeen years of diverse experience encompass some of the most advanced aircraft and industrial developmental programs and applications. Roark has proven his leadership in positions such as Lead Primary Structural Design Engineer for SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy and Lead Thermal Systems Design Engineer for Gulfstream Special Missions military aircraft. Roark’s successes reflect a unique balance of technical proficiency with modern CAD software and analytical tools with a background in prototype fabrication and project leadership.
Professional Strengths
Roark Baird is a hands-on product development engineer and he thrives on organizing and executing innovative developmental projects. His major strength is taking control of large projects, creating efficient simple solutions, coordinating and implementing the technical work and motivating the team to a successful finish.
Professional Credentials
Roark Baird earned his Professional Mechanical Engineering (PE) license in California and South Carolina. He earned his BSME degree from California Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo in 1990. Additionally, Roark is a Six Sigma specialist.
He has created numerous products, led engineering developmental teams and managed design engineering staff on programs involving:
- Aircraft primary structural and mechanical systems design and analysis
- Factory automation equipment and machine tool design, analysis, fabrication and test
- Consumer tools and automotive products design, prototyping and testing
- Liquid cooling and thermal systems design and analysis
- Preliminary design of major structural modification of Boeing 747 fuselage
- Production support for Boeing 747 and 777 composite empennage and the Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber
Roark is proficient with these engineering tools:
- Computer aided design programs including Unigraphics NX3 (4000 + hours), Catia V5/V4 (5,000 + hrs), AutoCad (500 + hours), Pro/e (1,000 + hours), CADAM and NCAD ( 2,000 + hours)
- Microsoft Project and Office Suite
Project Experience
- 2005-Present: iQWEST Engineering LLC, Simpsonville, SC, Principal and Product Development Engineer
- 2005-2006: General Electric Gas Turbines, Greenville, SC, Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Combustion group
- 2005: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing, Clemson, SC, Advanced Product Development Engineer
- 2002-2005: Lockheed Martin, Greenville, SC, Design Engineering Manager responsible for 75 direct reporting engineers, contractors and drafters
- 1997-2002: Raytheon/L3 Communications Integrated Systems Waco, Texas, Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Program. Design Engineering Manager/Primary Structural Design Lead
- 1993-1997: Northrop Grumman 747 Division, Seattle, WA. Structural Design B-2 Division Palmdale, CA, Liaison (MRB) and Liaison Stress Engineer
- 1991-1993: Boeing Defense & Space Group, Seattle, WA, B-2 and 777 divisions, Liaison (MRB) Engineer
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