Kyle Fisher

Kyle M. Fisher

Manufacturing Engineer | Photonics, Aerospace, and Medical Devices

About Me

Manufacturing Engineer with a proven record of optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and driving efficiency in FAA-certified aerospace and precision photonics manufacturing environments. Currently at Princetel and formerly at Leonardo Helicopters, where I led process development and quality initiatives across complex aircraft systems.

Bringing experience in photonics, aerospace, and medical device engineering, I combine technical rigor with practical innovation to deliver manufacturing solutions that enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Professional Experience

Manufacturing Engineer
Princetel, Hamilton NJ
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April 2026 — Present
  • Designed the mechanical and optical fixturing for an automated fiber optic alignment station, including precision collimator holders, repeatable stage-to-part mounting, and multi-axis motorized stage integration, delivering 15 new optical bench configurations across roughly 30 builds
  • Developed a Python control application that automatically aligns collimator pairs using adaptive search and reflection rejection, reducing a 3-hour skilled manual alignment to under 5 minutes while removing operator skill variation from the process
  • Develop manufacturing processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for multi-channel fiber optic rotary joints (FORJs), spanning fiber termination, collimator alignment, and final optical assembly within an ISO 9001 quality management system
  • Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) justification, evaluation, and procurement of production equipment exceeding $50K to expand optical assembly and test capacity
Manufacturing Engineer
Leonardo Helicopters, Philadelphia PA
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March 2022 — November 2025
  • Developed manufacturing processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for avionics and structural equipment at a Part 21 FAA certified facility in accordance with good manufacturing procedures (GMP)
  • Constructed and maintained an ISO 9001 / AS9100 compliant database of work instructions for mature helicopter configurations, enabling feasibility and cost analysis, identifying and rectifying inefficiencies with a savings exceeding $1M within the first year
  • Designed harnessing rig for an avionics pin-to-pin checker, saving 200+ hours per aircraft of cable integrity verification
  • Introduced a sheet metal sealant SOP, reducing technician workload by 30+ hours per aircraft while enhancing environmental protection
  • Optimized avionics systems and cable lay-in processes of the most advanced helicopter in-class to lower manufacturing time and reduce technician effort
  • Managed engineering orders, change requests, and non-conformities, coordinating with in-house and contracted technicians on helicopter assembly
  • Developed and maintained part routings and production BOMs, ensuring compatibility across air ambulance, forestry, military, and VIP helicopter configurations
  • Oversaw execution and conformity of aircraft Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and conduct time studies to identify inefficiencies and validate functionality
Research and Design Mechanical Engineer
Miri Lab, Glassboro NJ
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March 2018 — January 2022
  • Led design of initial and subsequent prototypes for patent-pending medical device for in-situ wound repair operations, complying with FDA standards
  • Developed rapid prototyping of complete mechanical design and ergonomics of drug delivery system using SolidWorks through FDM and SLA additive manufacturing
  • Validated prototypes through mechanical testing including tension, compression, and bending using Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) to confirm performance, tolerances, and clinical reliability
  • Conducted customer discovery, market analysis, and user interviews to define product requirements, optimize ergonomics, and drive product-market fit

Skills & Expertise

CAD & Design Software

  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • CATIA
  • OnShape
  • CADRA

Enterprise & Analysis Tools

  • SAP
  • JIRA
  • TiCon Time Analysis (MTM)
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing & Prototyping

  • Additive Manufacturing (FDM, SLA)
  • Laser Cutting / Etching
  • Waterjet Manufacturing
  • Final Assembly Line
  • Fiber Optic Termination & Polishing
  • Arduino

Core Competencies

  • Project Management & Leadership
  • Mechanical Failure Analysis
  • Automation & Motion Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Electrical Harnessing
  • Technical Writing

Quality & Compliance

  • ISO 9001 / AS9100
  • FAA Part 21 Compliance
  • FDA Standards
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Standard Operating Procedure Development

Programming

  • Python
  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • Arduino Programming

Education

Rowan University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.55
Honors: Dean's List, Cum Laude
Leadership: President of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS)

Contact

me@kyle.fish LinkedIn Profile