Anthony Nguyen

Current

• Material & Process Engineer at The Boeing Company

Past

• Materials Engineer at Isotron Corporation

Education

• University of Washington
• University of Washington

Connections

158 connections

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• Seattle SAMPE

Anthony Nguyen’s Summary

Currently work at Boeing Research & Technology as an M&P Engineer. Primary job functions include being key engineer and specification custodian for materials, processes, and testing specifications and their related documents. as well as heavy focus on research and development of next-generation materials for lightning strike protection on composite structure and adhesive bonding for both aluminum, composite and metal to composite structures.

Typical tasks includes maintaining standards, qualifying new materials, on-site facility audits for both material production, manufacturing and part builds, maintaining detailed project schedules and budgets, analyzing test data and development of next-generation materials and processes as project lead. Other tasks include resolving engineering problems with supply line, and assisting in troubleshooting with both airline customers and specific airplane part programs.

Graduated from University of Washington College of Engineering with Bachelor's of Science in Materials Science & Engineering in 2005.

Currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Materials Science & Engineering at University of Washington, with expected Graduation date of 2011, and research in multi-functionality of composite adhesives.

Held a college internship at Isotron Corporation in Seattle, WA from 2004 to 2005 and subsequently has had professional industry experience at Isotron and The Boeing Company since.

Involved in engineering/technology-related professional societies. SAMPE Seattle Local Chapter board member (Secretary/Webmaster - currently Vice-Chair) from 2004 - present, and representative member of Puget Sound Engineering Council, as well as assistance with community involvement and student outreach for Seattle chapter of ASM International.

Nominated by SAMPE for Puget Sound Young Engineer of the Year for 2008.

Anthony Nguyen’s Specialties:

Research & Development, Principal Investigator, Project Management, Specification Writing & Documentation, Technical Writing, Auditing, Supplier Management, Lightning Strike Materials, Processes, and Design, Composites, Structural Bonding, Adhesives, Material development, Manufacturing development

Anthony Nguyen’s Experience

• Material & Process Engineer

  The Boeing Company

  (Public Company; BA; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

  September 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)

  Composites & Bonding / Electromagnetic Effects
  Material & Process Technology
  Boeing Research & Technology
  
  -Key Engineer / Custodian for lightning strike materials and processes, adhesives, primers, surfacing technology, and structural bonding process and testing specifications
  -PI for 787 wing lightning strike material and process specifications and material-related evaluation and qualification
  -PI for next-generation composite lightning strike solutions
  -PI on development and qualification of adhesive films composite, hybrid, and repair bonding for 787 program
  -PI on chrome reduction and environmentally friendly bonding materials
  -Key Engineer/Custodian on Boeing Boe-Gel EPII sol-gel coating related hybrid composite-to-metal bonding materials, bonding processes and related structures
  -Focal for sustaining airplane repair methods and documentations
  -Served as technology focal for roadmap and work statement planning for composites & bonding, and electromagnetic effects integration for material & processes

• Materials Engineer

  Isotron Corporation

  (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Research industry)

  September 2004 — September 2005 (1 year 1 month)

  - Assisted on various research projects (Strippable Decontamination polymer coatings, chemically and uv-resistant and environmentally friendly paints & coatings, etc.)
  - Research and find viable solutions to problems
  - Analytical tools used include: Gemini V BET Surface Analyzer, Instron, Q-Fog, Atlas SunTest, Brookfield and Thomas Stormer Viscometers, Shore Hardness, color/gloss meters, and more.

Anthony Nguyen’s Education

• University of Washington

  MS , Materials Science & Engineering , 2008 — 2011 (expected)

  Activities and Societies:

  SAMPE, ASM International

• University of Washington

  BS , Materials Science & Engineering , 2000 — 2005

  Activities and Societies:

  SAMPE, ASM International, Keramos, ACers

Additional Information

Anthony Nguyen’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• Seattle SAMPE

Anthony Nguyen’s Interests:

Snowboarding, Tennis, Music & Concerts, Softball, Biking, Technology, Science & Engineering, Electronic Gadgets, Coffee

Anthony Nguyen’s Groups:

Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE), ASM International, Puget Sound Engineering Council

•    University of Washington Alumni Group
•    Aerospace Professionals
•    Composites Industry Forum
•    COMPOSITES

Anthony Nguyen’s Honors:

Lightning Strike Material & Process - US Patent Pending

Anthony Nguyen’s Contact Settings

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