Mark Brittain
About Mark Brittain
Mark Brittain is a Senior Technical Validation Checker with over 15 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, particularly in gas turbine engines. He has expertise in advanced design tools and currently supports mechanical engineers at a prominent US rocket company.
Work at Belcan
Mark Brittain has been employed at Belcan as a Senior Technical Validation Checker since 2022. In this role, he operates remotely from the Greater Phoenix Area. His responsibilities include providing redline markups and consultation on production drawings, supporting approximately 40 mechanical engineers at a prominent US rocket company. His expertise in mechanical design and engineering is utilized to enhance the technical validation process.
Education and Expertise
Mark Brittain studied at Lake Washington Technical College, where he completed a Certificate of Completion in Electro-Mechanical Drafting and Electronics from 1981 to 1983. He also holds a high school diploma from Tolt, achieved between 1976 and 1981. His expertise includes advanced tools such as NX solid modeling, TeamCenter, Catia, Geomagic-White Light, and Altair-Inspire, which are essential in mechanical design and engineering.
Background
Mark Brittain has over 15 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, primarily focused on gas turbine engines. He worked at Honeywell Phoenix Engines Facility for a significant portion of his career. His previous roles include Mechanical Product Design Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace from 2001 to 2020 and Engineering Liaison at TechniPower from 2000 to 2001. He also served as a Firefighter/EMT with the Skykomish Volunteer Fire Department from 1999 to 2000.
Achievements
Mark Brittain holds a DFSS Green Belt Certification, indicating his proficiency in Design for Six Sigma methodologies. He has Level One Fingerprint Clearance, which reflects a high level of trust and security clearance. His contributions include front-line participation in design engineering, design reviews, and manufacturing processes, showcasing his commitment to quality and compliance in engineering practices.