Ashley Blood
@ashleyblood
Detail-oriented mechanical engineer with expertise in project management.
What I'm looking for
I am a technical and detail-oriented engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical engineering design, material specializations, and test and integration engineering. My experience includes collaborating with clients to balance project specifications against feasibility, cost, and risk, while managing projects from planning through completion. I thrive on creating engineering designs, fabricating responsive equipment, and conducting complex troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.
Throughout my career, I have successfully liaised with engineering teams to provide customized solutions for various industries, including defense, healthcare, and water technology. My role as Product Team Lead for the Operational Readiness and Test System (ORTS) program has honed my skills in communication, project management, and team development. I am passionate about delivering value-driven solutions and consistently outperforming development targets through effective Agile methodologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner
In-Depth Engineering Corporation
May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Transitioned into the role as a Product Owner for the Operational Readiness and Test System (ORTS) software development team, supporting Lockheed Martin Systems Engineering and Software Integration (SESI) agent with the U.S. Navy. Managed and refined the product backlog, prioritized features based on stakeholder input, and ensured alignment with customer needs and strategic business objectives. Le
Product Team Lead
In-Depth Engineering Corporation
Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)
Appointed as Product Team Lead for the ORTS program, serving as the primary liaison between In-Depth Engineering and Prime contractor Lockheed Martin. Delivered weekly status briefings to program management, documenting schedules, risks, and interdependencies. Facilitated improved coordination between Lockheed Martin ORTS leadership and In-Depth Engineering program management to ensure alignment o
Systems Engineer
In-Depth Engineering Corporation
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Led design, requirements development, and verification/validation for the Operational Readiness and Test System (ORTS) user interface of the Aegis Combat System. Conducted data analysis, developed system requirements, and supported modeling, simulation, integration, and software testing efforts. Collaborated within an Agile team to meet performance objectives, including issue investigation, root c
AEGIS Technical Representative Engineer
Boarhog, LLC
Jun 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Provided daily on-site direct independent engineering and technical support to a technical lead to validate the total AEGIS weapon and combat system. Analyzed system requirements documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test procedures, conduct data analysis, and identify anomalies and results. Improved development, integration, and system testing processes f
Test & Evaluation Baseline Test Coordinator
Boarhog, LLC
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
Transitioned into a role as a Test and Evaluation Baseline Test Coordinator for two foreign baselines with responsibility for coordinating, planning, and collaborating within the Test and Evaluation division for system testing events. Assessed testing aspects conducted by developers and other government agencies. Developed an advanced understanding of the AEGIS Combat Weapon System’s development p
Northeast Regional Application Engineer
Xylem Water Solutions & Water Technology
May 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Led complex projects with unique designs to meet customer demands and proactively mitigated risk through customer engagement and thorough intelligence gathering. Oversaw product selection, system design, and control logic using smart technology. Analyzed hydraulics, anticipated potential for complications, and designed systems to yield positive results.
Data Entry Clerk
The Wyanoke Group
Jan 2014 - May 2018 (4 years 4 months)
Managed data pertaining to continuing education credits for physicians. Collaborated with a team to complete special projects for a Senior Programmer and CFO.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hologic: Breakthrough Diagnostic & Medical Imaging Solutions
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 (3 months)
Mechanically designed, fabricated, and tested components of a newly developed mammography machine using a phase contrast concept. Directed the industrial design of patient shields, mounting X-ray tubes and detector housings, and the geometric calibration of a phantom design using SolidWorks. Contributed to the creation of a cutting-edge imaging system capable of dramatically improving lesion detec
Education
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Rowan University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.76/4.0
Activities and societies: Tau Beta Pi Engineering National Honor Society, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fundraising Chair, Society of Automotive Engineers, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership & Honors Organization, Women in Engineering Club.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on Automotive Engineering. Achieved Dean's List recognition with a GPA of 3.76/4.0.
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