Andrew Opalewski
About Andrew Opalewski
Andrew Opalewski is a Design Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He has over a decade of experience at Belcan, focusing on support equipment for GE Aviation and mechanical design for turbomachinery.
Work at Belcan
Andrew Opalewski has been employed at Belcan as a Design Engineer since 2013. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role, primarily based in Cincinnati. His work has included significant contributions to support equipment for GE Aviation's various engine programs, which encompass commercial, military, and Marine & Industrial applications. In 2018, he transitioned to the turbomachinery group, where he has focused on mechanical design engineering.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Opalewski earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He has developed expertise in several technical areas, including stack-ups, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, finite element analysis, and assembly design. In 2017, he began pursuing a master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati, with an expected graduation date of 2021.
Background
Andrew Opalewski's professional journey began after he completed his undergraduate education in mechanical engineering. He joined Belcan shortly after graduation and has since built a career in design engineering. His early work involved support equipment for GE Aviation, which laid the foundation for his later specialization in turbomachinery.
Achievements
During his tenure at Belcan, Andrew Opalewski has worked on various projects related to GE Aviation's engine programs. Notably, he has been involved in mechanical design engineering for F110 fan and compressor airfoils since 2019. His contributions have supported the development of critical components within the aerospace sector.