Patrick Phelps

Background

About Patrick Phelps

Experienced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in R&D and aerospace environments. Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing initiatives from early-stage development through final integration, with a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and adherence to cost and schedule targets. Specializes in the manufacturing of high precision, complex machined components, with additional depth in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI & T) of spacecraft systems and mission-critical ground support equipment. Adept at interfacing across disciplines to resolve nonconformances, optimize manufacturing processes, and guide hardware through the full design lifecycle from early concept to flight. Recognized for bridging the gap between design intent and practical manufacturing execution. Skilled in technical project management, hardware integration, tolerance analysis, GD & T, and hands-on build and test procedures. Brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to engineering challenges, with a consistent record of enabling successful system deliveries in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments. Has a strong interest in leveraging generative AI to modernize manufacturing engineering practices, particularly in areas like cost estimation, schedule projection, and rapid design iteration. Sees AI as a strategic tool for reducing lead times, improving accuracy, and accelerating decision making. Passionate about using AI to deepen multidisciplinary mechanical engineering knowledge and enhance the speed and quality of analysis, design, and production across the hardware lifecycle.