Daniel Brink
About Daniel Brink
Daniel Brink is a Technical Program Manager at QuEST Global in the Greater San Diego Area and an In-Service Design Engineer at Airbus in Brisbane, Australia.
Professional Experience at Airbus
Daniel Brink is currently working at Airbus in Australia Pacific as an In-Service Design Engineer located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His role involves designing, determining, and approving manufacturing and aftermarket/MRO repairs for a range of aircraft primary structures. He ensures that these repairs meet strict safety and design standards, leveraging his extensive background in both metallic and composite structures.
Role at QuEST Global
Daniel Brink also works at QuEST Global in the Greater San Diego Area as a Technical Program Manager. Over his tenure, he has held multiple positions within the company, including Lead Stress Engineer in Filton, Bristol, UK, Global Integrator/Aerospace Stress Engineer in Wichita, Kansas, and Aerospace Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom. His comprehensive work experience at QuEST Global extends back to 2010.
Educational Background
Daniel Brink studied at RMIT University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with Honours in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from 2003 to 2009. His education provided a strong foundation in various aspects of aerospace engineering, including static stress classical hand calculations and CAE techniques for metallic and composite structures.
Previous Roles at GKN Aerospace
Before joining QuEST Global, Daniel worked at GKN Aerospace as an Aerospace Stress Engineer in Melbourne, Australia from 2009 to 2010, and earlier as an Aerospace Intern from 2002 to 2003. These early roles helped him develop essential skills and gain experience in the aerospace field, laying the groundwork for his subsequent positions.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, Daniel Brink has demonstrated effective leadership skills, notably leading a team of over 80 engineers. He is responsible for compiling estimates for incoming tasks and distributing workloads across the team, ensuring adherence to budget and time scales. Additionally, he guides and develops team members to follow standard procedures and exceed quality expectations.