David M. Dietrich, PhD., MBA
1934 Williamstown Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376
(314) 232-8193
[email protected]
EDUCATION
2008 – 2010
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering Management
Dissertation: Emerging Technology Supply Chain Model for Additive Manufacturing
Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Cudney
2005 - 2007
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master of Engineering – Manufacturing Engineering
Topic: Characterization Survey of a Solid Based Deposition Process
Advisor: Dr. Frank Liou
Rolla, MO
2001 - 2004
Maryville University
Master of Business Administration
St. Louis, MO
1996 - 2000
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering Technology
Murray, KY
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present Boeing – Research and Technology
St. Louis, MO
Material, Process and Physics Engineer (Level - 4) – Project Manager
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Project Manager for proposed South African Industrial Participation Research Center. Works with academic,
industry and South African government stakeholders to ensure the appropriate quality assurance programs,
processes, and systems for manufacturing research centers being developed. Led and designed workshops that
discuss stakeholder’s roles, logistics, supply chain development and project performance
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Acting Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) for the Advanced Metallic’s: Joining, Welding and Forming Team
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Boeing Designated Expert (BDE) in the field of additive metals processes
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Serves as multi-year Boeing Research and Technology Project Manager for Metal Lead Time Reduction
internally funded research. Responsible for $1.6M-2010, $2M – 2011, $2M – 2012, $3.5M-2013.
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Contributed to Department of Energy funded workshops as an industry expert in the field of additive
manufacturing
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Identified an additive manufacturing direct need for AV-8B spares, allocated budget, and constructed a
technology demonstrator to be evaluated by the US Navy for future AM program needs
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Designed a mathematical Excel model to accurately predict the amount of energy consumed by friction stir
welding. The model then compared the energy usage to conventional mill machining and provided a contracted
deliverable to the Department of Energy
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Designed a research project for functionally gradient material demonstration using Direct Metal Deposition with
Missouri University of Science & Technology’s Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
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Worked in cooperation with multiple Boeing sites to direct technical activities associated with advanced
manufacturing research as a project manager
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Developed and applied designed experiments using the Taguchi parameter optimization technique to additive
manufacturing of metals. These optimization skills enhanced system performance by limiting the amount of
process variation, thereby, increasing the system technology readiness level of Direct Metal Deposition
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Conducted economic analysis on additive metals technology relative to conventional manufacturing technology
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Serves on the advisory board for National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Measurement Science for
Additive Manufacturing Program led by Northern Illinois University
2007 – 2010 Boeing – Phantom Works/ Research and Technology
St. Louis, MO
Manufacturing Engineer/Material, Process and Physics Engineer (Level – 3) – Direct Digital Manufacturing
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Designed and executed designed experiments on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to enhance the
manufacturing robustness of the process
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Developed process optimization models for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). These process optimization models
were implemented in SLS production, resulting in significant structural performance increases. Became the first
engineer in the Direct Digital Manufacturing team to use Design of Experiment methods for system optimization
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Deployed Lean practices in additive manufacturing from value stream mapping to implementation
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Developed and delivered a training course in additive manufacturing technology for South Korean delegates
Invented SLS process cost model that applies activity based costing techniques to SLS part production. This
costing model was then provided to Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) to be used as break even economic
analysis for additive part candidate selection conducted by BCA supplier management
Boeing Program Manager of a $2.5M Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded program that developed high
temperature SLS capability using high temperature polymers. This program developed industry first technical
achievements in the field of additive manufacturing of polymers. This role required serving as the Boeing
spokesman for technical reviews conducted between NAVAIR, ONR, and Royal Engineered Composites
Principal investigator for a machine to machine variation study of FDM using Six Sigma methodology best
practices
Gained eight additive manufacturing related technology replications
Invented a low cost tooling methodology for composite manufacturing that incorporates advancements in epoxies
and additive manufacturing
2004 – 2007 Boeing – Phantom Works
St. Louis, MO
Technical Analyst (Level - 3) - Accelerated Digital Design and Manufacturing
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Analyzed and processed thousands of polymer rapid prototyping parts produced for defense and commercial
customers over a three year time period. Trained on SLS and FDM systems and learned detailed aspects of
various rapid prototyping technologies
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Fabricated experimental composite layup tooling concepts for CH-46. Developed an industry first process step to
gradually step down the rate of cool-down for large scale additive thermoplastic mandrel tooling
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Installed a Boeing donated - SLS 2000 machine at Missouri University of Science and Technology as part of the
Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (CAMT) program. Consulted on process thermal variation and
conducted training sessions with student operators while stressing the significance of machine process variability
control prior to material experimentation.
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Developed detailed fault tree analysis for SLS machine control
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Constructed, using FDM, an entire F/A-18 leading edge extension closeout at full scale. This was the first
recorded use of FDM as a full scale tooling fixture
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Co-invented quick response press brake tooling for AV-8 spares and modification team using solid polymer
tooling
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$2.4M in technology transition for constructing F/A-18 flight simulators out of rapid prototyping technologies
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Designed and fabricated full scale tooling mandrels stiffeners out of FDM technology for entire V-22 fuselage
2000 – 2004
Code 3, Inc. - Public Safety Equipment
St. Louis, MO
Mechanical Design Engineer – Design Engineering Department
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Responsible for designing several warning systems released for production using Solidworks software
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Developed light emitting diodes (LED) optical lens designs using injection molding manufacturing criteria
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Designed a robot gantry based light-tunnel to test photometric data to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
gaseous discharge warning lamp requirements
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Designed a variety of sheet metal brackets for holding rotating reflectors and static lights using design for
manufacturing principles
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Planned a number of life cycle and environmental exposure tests for rotating reflectors
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Conducted manufacturing engineering duties, such as time studies, plant layout development using theory of
constraint (TOC) methodologies
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Acquired two patents for emergency warning equipment design
Spring 2000
Dana Corporation – Plumley Division
Paris, TN
Co-Opportunity Laboratory Analyst – Rubber Product Development Center
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Repaired a non-functional Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine to a working condition
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Organized and tested several elastomeric gaskets in a variety of environmental conditions. This testing included
hot oil, dynamic mechanical analysis, heated chamber static testing
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Generated and interpreted a variety of stress/strain curves for experimental gasket designs subjected to a variety
of test conditions. Test conditions reflect Dana’s customer base of General Motors, Ford, and Caterpillar
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Modified gasket designs using Unigraphics and Pro-Engineer CAD software
Summer 1999
Caterpillar, Inc.
Peoria, IL
Corporate Internship Engineer – Computer Aided Earthmoving Systems (CAES)
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Developed a bi-lingual technical support keyboard layout for CAES
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Designed PEARL scripting that translates global positioning system (GPS) mapped points into a .dxf AutoCAD
drawing format that loads into the GPS earthmoving system.
HIGHER EDUCATION
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Adjunct Professor – Missouri S&T – EMGT472 Lean Manufacturing Systems –Spring & Fall 2012, 2013, 2014
Course Description: Use of various concepts such as flow, just-in-time, lead times, inventory turns, standardized
work, pull system, value streams, quick changeover, workplace organization, and visual controls are covered to
improve system performance.
Adjunct Professor – Maryville University – BUS 617 Operations Management – Fall 2011 & Fall 2012
Course Description: Using a variety of analytical techniques, this course studies the theories of operations
management including project management, decision making, process strategy and analysis, quality control,
capacity planning, constraint management, lean systems, inventory management and supply chain
design/integration.
As a representative of Missouri S&T, engaged in strategic planning development for distance education relative
to the University of Missouri system. This planning detailed marketing strategies for student recruitment and
sustainment for students representing diverse backgrounds varying from adult learners to traditional students
TEXTBOOK
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Cudney, E., Furterer, S., and Dietrich, D., (2013) Lean Systems: Applications and Case Studies in
Manufacturing, Service, and Healthcare, CRC Press, October 11, 2013. ISBN: 1466556803
REFEREED JOURNAL PAPERS
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Dietrich, D., Cudney, E. (2011) 'Methods and considerations for the development of emerging manufacturing
technologies into a global aerospace supply chain', International Journal of Production Research, 49: 10, 2819
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Dietrich, D., Cudney, E. (2011) 'Impact of integrative design on additive manufacturing quality', International
Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, 3:2, 121-131.
Dietrich, D., Hayes, M., Liou, F. (2011) ‘Additive manufacturing mechanical property assessment and part
candidate screening, International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, 1-2:2, 28-55.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PAPERS
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Dietrich, D. (2012) ‘Additive manufacturing applied to lean aerospace production’, Additive Manufacturing
International Conference, Nottingham, UK. 7/10/12.
Dietrich, D. (2009) ‘Integrating emerging manufacturing technologies into and aerospace supply chain’, American
Society of Engineering Management Conference Proceedings, Springfield, MO. 10/5/09.
Dietrich, D. (2008) ‘Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, Opportunities and Challenges’, Electro Optical
Systems 2008 User Group Conference, Munich, Germany. 4/16/08.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
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“Additive Manufacturing: Industry Collaboration” Session Chair for AeroDef Manufacturing Summit, Long Beach,
CA, 2/26/14.
“Challenges in Building a Robust Additive Supply Chain for Aerospace” Panelist for Additive/Aerospace Summit,
Los Angeles, CA, 10/16/13.
“Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace”, RAPDASA, Sun City, South Africa, 10/31/12.
“Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace”, Strategic Latency Workshop, Los Alamos National Lab, NM 10/16/12.
“Additive Manufacturing Applied to Lean Aerospace Production”, Additive Manufacturing International
Conference, Nottingham, UK. 7/10/12.
“Society of Manufacturing Engineers Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Acceptance Speech”, SME
Annual Conference, Bellevue, WA. 6/5/11.
“Economic Justification for Additive Manufacturing”, PDx/Amerimold, Cincinnati, OH. 5/12/10.
“Integrating Emerging Manufacturing Technologies into a Supply Chain” American Society of Engineering
Management Conference, Springfield, MO.10/14/09.
“Integrated Design Concepts Utilizing Direct Digital Manufacturing”, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Design Automation Conference, San Diego, CA. 9/2/09.
“Selective Laser Sintering Dimensional Stability Assessment using Taguchi Methods”, Proceedings of the
Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 5/10/08.
“Characterization Survey of Fused Deposition Modeling – FDM”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers RAPID
Conference, Orlando, FL. 5/20/08.
“Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, Opportunities and Challenges”, Electro Optical Systems 2008 User
Group Conference, Munich, Germany. 4/16/08.
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“Fused Deposition Modeling for Aerospace Tooling”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers RAPID 2007
Conference, Detroit, MI. 5/3/07.
PATENTS AWARDED
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U.S. Patent #8373092 “Purge and Sealant Cap for Selective Laser Sintering Build Frame” – Boeing – awarded
7/12/13
U.S. Patent #8206637 “Geometry Adaptive Laser Sintering System” – Boeing – awarded 6/26/12
U.S. Patent #8178033 “Method and Apparatus for Rapidly Generating Aerospace Tools” – Boeing - awarded
5/15/12
U.S. Patent #7661980 “Cable Connector Assembly with Wire Termination Guide” – Boeing - awarded 2/16/10
U.S. Patent #7531123 “Direct Manufactured Self-Contained Parts Kit” – Boeing - awarded 5/12/09
U.S. Patent #7168827 “Side Emitter Beacon” - Code 3, Inc.- awarded 1/30/07
U.S. Patent #D476253 “Light bar” - Code 3, Inc.- awarded 6/24/03
PATENT APPLICATIONS
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U.S. Patent App #20110137578 “Z-axis Test Coupon Structure and Method for Additive Manufacturing Process”
U.S. Patent App #20110135411 “Drill Template with Integral Vacuum Attach Having Plugs”
European Patent App. EP10193278.8-2209 “Purge and Sealant Gap for Selective Laser Sintering Build Frame”
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
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MiniTab
Microsoft Office Suite
Solidworks
Unigraphics NX
Pro-Engineer
CATIA
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk AutoCAD
Oracle Crystal Ball
Materialise Magics
Stratasys Insight
RECOGNITION
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Internal Boeing Recognition: 4 Cash, 11 Achievement, 10 Accomplishment, 6 Appreciation Awards- 2004-2013
Society of Manufacturing Engineers– Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer – 2011
American Society for Engineering Management – Best Dissertation Finalist – 2011
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Design Automation Committee Industry Liaison- 2009 - 2011
Society of Manufacturing Engineers – Chairman of the Rapid Tooling Technology Group, 2007- 2008
Refereed Reviewer for the Rapid Prototyping Journal - 2009-present – Subject Matter Expertise – Fused
Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering
Recipient of Industrial Engineering Technology Department’s Outstanding Senior Leadership Award – Murray
State University – 2000
Design Association President – Murray State University – 1998
Dean’s List, 1999 – Murray State University