Brian C. Welch43 Glenwood Circle Briannelmo@comcast.net Home (413) 567-4484Longmeadow, MA 01106 Cell (413) 626-7501

Executive SummaryExperienced Aerospace Project Engineer with an extensive background in supplier development, customer service, production and inventory control. Pursuing the opportunity to work with a motivated team committed to providing world class products and services in the Aerospace engineering and manufacturing markets. Qualifications include twenty four years of progressive responsibility in Aerospace component product development, design, manufacturing, and aftermarket and industries. Technically proficient with electrical and mechanical engine control hardware and air management systems. Experienced with UTC/UTAS processes, ACE disciplines, earned value management and a wide variety of Microsoft Office tools. Committed to customer satisfaction and always willing to take on new challenges.

Employment History

United Technologies Aerospace Systems, Windsor Locks, CT Jul 2010 - Present Project Engineering – Engine Systems (Belcan Engineering & Quest Global Services) Project Engineer for Engine Systems Electro-Mechanical (EMID) group. Responsible for managing supplier requests for technical information (SRI’s) and providing support for flight safety requirement reviews. EMID’s lead for Engine Systems Root Cause & Corrective Action (RRCA). Working closely with suppliers to coordinate specification compliance, engineering changes, drawing updates, design reviews, supplier deliverables, flight safety and frozen processes. Member of AMS Change Control Board (CCB) and Risk Management Teams. Facilitated program impact assessments for schedule, cost and weight requirements. Managed various action item data bases, component master part lists, bills of material, weight reports and schematic revisions. Provided assistance to Program Office with Engine System EVMS reporting activities.

Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT Feb 2008 - May 2009 Air Management Systems (AMS) CH-53K Weight ManagerCoordinated the Secondary Power System weight management activities for the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter Environmental Control System (ECS). Provided concise weight reporting to customers and throughout the ECS organization. Managed risk mitigation plans and weight reduction opportunities for compliance to key design specifications.

Facilitated system design weight reduction events via coordinated efforts with the Pratt & Whitney Mass Properties Group. Team accomplishments led to system weight reductions of over 70 Lbs., exceeding expectations and meeting critical system design specifications.

Developed a comprehensive system master parts list allowing for centralized management of system and component information. Achieved productivity improvements through the reduction of duplicate efforts across functional disciplines.

Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT Feb 2007 - Feb 2008 New Business Development - Engine & Control SystemsCoordinated the efforts of various engineering support teams to build winning strategies and refine existing business proposals for a diverse Engine & Control Systems product line. Responsible for the final arrangement and on time delivery of technical and commercial proposal packages. Confirmed compliance to all customer RFQ and/or evolving system requirements.

Led budget & proposal (B&P) review activities allowing for accurate manpower and resource planning. Ensured 100% on time delivery of critical technical and commercial proposal packages to the customer.

Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT (Belcan Engineering Technical Services) Mar 2003 - Feb 2007 Project Engineering – Air Management SystemsCoordinated all EVMS reporting requirements with technical leads. Provided part list and component configuration tracking, weight reporting and data base management for the Boeing 787-8 Environmental Control

System. Contributed to US-101A and RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter programs, tracking key metrics and validating program milestones. Facilitated drawing revision and configuration tasks. Communicated test schedules and results to external customers and UTAS project management. Assisted in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis activities and was a key contributor in driving program action items to closure.

Provided Earned Value reporting and analysis to ECS project management. Identified and helped manage critical cost and schedule variances with HS project engineering.

Managed Project Engineering action items data bases. Effective follow up efforts led to consistent and timely closure of critical actions and improvement of team communications.

Sermatech Power Solutions, Manchester, CT Jan 2002 - Mar 2003Technical Representative, Customer Service, Production Manager Managed all Customer Service and Production Control activities for commercial Aerospace component overhaul & repair services. Responsible for the complete range of component repair processing including order administration, customer quotations, production scheduling, outside processes, and account status reporting.

Improved customer relations by facilitating open communications and providing timely job status reporting.

Implemented a visual system for setting and tracking production goals leading to improved team involvement and consistent growth in monthly shipping results.

Global Turbine Component Technologies, South Windsor, CT Nov 1995 - Jan 2002Customer Service, Production Control, Inventory ManagementResponsible for the management of over twenty-five commercial and military gas turbine component repair customer accounts. Integrated the responsibilities of Customer Service and Production Control to drive ownership and create a sense of urgency in delivering results to the customer. Active in Cost of Sales analysis, Process improvement and Repair development activities. Inventory management functions included FAA audit accountability and Material Requirement Planning for the manufacture of PMA components.

Incorporated component exchange and consigned inventory programs, helping reduce past dues by as much as 25% while increasing sales volume by an average of 5% per month.

Reduced detail inventory levels by over $450,000 in a three year period through active management and a just-in-time ordering system.

Managed the manufacture and procurement of PMA details saving 90% over OEM replacement costs.

Turbine Controls, Inc., Bloomfield, CT Jun 1990 - Nov 1995Customer Service, Cell Leader, Production ControlProvided a single point of contact for a worldwide gas turbine component overhaul & repair customer base. As a member of management teams for both Turbine Controls Inc., & Birken Mfg. Co., played a key role in increasing revenues by 125% over a five year period. Undertook a Cell leadership role in a developmental component manufacturing program involving sales forecasting, labor scheduling and P&L accountability. Key contributor in the efforts to increase sales through the introduction of TCI capabilities to the Asian Aerospace market.

Developed component exchange and aftermarket inventory sales programs which aided in the reduction of turn times while increasing monthly sales by an average of 3% to 5%.

Proficiencies

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Outlook. Experienced with UTAS systems and processes including TIGER, DOORS, JDE, Standard Work, ACE and RRCA systems. Advanced training in ADNET Key Logic - Word, levels 1, 2, 3.

Education

M.B.A. Management Information Systems B.A. Business ManagementWestern New England College, Fitchburg State College, Springfield, MA. 1988 Fitchburg, MA. 1985

A.S. Business Administration Materials & Mechanical Engineering (Continuing Ed.) Holyoke Community College, Springfield Technical Community CollegeHolyoke, MA. 1983 Springfield, MA. 2004 - 2007