Multi-Disciplinary Project/Product Engineer/Scientist Manager
Resume:
THOMAS C. WELTY
Big Lake, MN 55309 Telephone: 763-***-****
***.*****@*****.*** (Cell) 612-***-****
SUMMARY
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT/PRODUCT ENGINEER/SCIENTIST MANAGER
Seeking further Manufacturing project engineering and/or, product engineering, leadership opportunities for overall operations, concept design, research, systems, process improvement, stress analysis, risk mitigation and advanced material application, for new and existing systems and consumer products, while incorporating design for manufacturing, robust design, rapid prototyping and optimization techniques to reduce cost. Experienced in managing teams in private large and small business environments. Thirteen years engineering experience specializing in problem solving, facilitating and motivating others, along with twenty years of private large and small business experience. Manufacturing experience includes job shop and repetitive manufacturing of machined components, which includes, large and small weldments to specific requirements, military design, build, testing and verification of components and weapons systems, while building long-term business development relationships with customers and staff. Hold a current DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Schedule and Performance Requirements (ROI)
Automated Process Conceptualization and Design
Large and small Team Leadership, Team builder.
Development and Manufacturing Processes Identification of Risk
Product Design from Concept to Realization, Small to Large projects.
Specialize in latest technology and methods.
Rapid Prototyping and Methods
Specification and NDT Inspection
Weld Sizing and Design
Vision Systems
Casting Specification, Lost wax, sand, Diecast
Rotary Motion Vibration Analysis and Prediction (Accelerations Method)
Problem Solving and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Business Development and Building Relationships.
Manufacturing and Lean Quality Inspection Implementation
Budget Development and Administration
Material Selections and Standards
Pro-E Wildfire, AutoCAD Design Proficient
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software applications: ProE - WildFire, AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Matlab.
Computer Programming languages include, Pascal, C, C++, CNC Machine Code for a machining environment, Parallax micro-computer code and robotics matrix control programming (base frame to hand frame matrix development, this is the same for flight dynamic modeling). Technical skills include the application of Geometric Tolerance specification and drawing interpretation for drawing intent. Have the unique ability to apply these and design and management skills to develop elegant, simple, cost effective solutions to complex problems.
EXPERIENCE
BAE Systems Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2008 – 2010
Project Engineer/Scientist, Advanced Armaments Group (Research and Development)
BAE Systems Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2004 – 2008
Sr. Engineer/Scientist, Advanced Armaments Group (Research and Development)
Project engineer, manager, and designer, responsible for many very large capital construction projects as well as product development. These projects have included the integration of a 10-meter, 5 axis, Ingersoll milling machine into building plans and facility design. I was the company point of contact for installation. Designed and supplied engineering technical support to the construction firms to insure the schedule was met.
Designed the MEVT (Mission Equipment Vibration Table), the largest shaker for reliability testing of large components. (6 DOF capable) in the world.
Designed the LAH (Large Armament Hammer) to simulate Gun recoil and it’s affects on other equipment used by TACOM, ARDEC and the Navy for reliability improvement testing under the Future Combat Systems and other contracts.
Chairman’s Award: For the Innovative design and integration at the Cordova manufacturing facility.
Cadre of Distinction Award: Army Programs, for Design of the Mission Equipment Vibration Table (MEVT) and the Large Armament Hammer.
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BAE Systems Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2001 – 2004
Engineer/Scientist, Advanced Armaments Group (Research and Development)
Project Engineer, Project Manager responsible for all the invention, concept design and development of
the Projectile Kinetic Energy Reduction System (PKERS).
Completed wind tunnel tests on PKERS at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH and NASA Langley Research
Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Managed all processes and test plans as well as establishing new business relationships.
Designed all fabrication processes, tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes and requirements to
meet or exceed necessary DOD standards and safety requirements.
Presented papers at the 38th and 39th Annual Guns and Ammunition Symposium, Full Spectrum Warfare,
Undersea Warfare, and Mortar conferences to introduce PKERS to the defense community.
Built business relationships with the Army, Marine Corp, and the Navy.
Engineering Applause Awards: for innovative design and development of PKERS project.
BAE Systems Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 1998 – 2001
Mechanical Engineer, MK-45, MOD 4, Gun Group
Point of contact and performance oversight for critical technical large caliber gun equipment for the U.S. Navy Destroyer program including reliability, safety compliance, FFF (Form Fit Function) Compliance for all design changes across the fleet. This includes military design standards, the application of proper notes, drawing compliance and evaluating vendor capabilities and experience in new and appropriate corrective actions to insure compliance with the required technical data package. Standards include specific Mil standard specification application, material grades, heat treatments, coatings, proper inspection and safety testing to qualify equipment. Also included is the application of proper rigging, lift fixture design, test and qualification for operation.
Developed field engineering solutions for fleet installed Gun Mounts.
Aegis Excellence Award: United States Navy, for Engineering, from RADM William Cobb Jr.
Program Executive Officer, Theater Surface Combatants, Atlantic Fleet, Washington, DC.,
for innovative engineering solutions.
EDUCATION
Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering, St. Cloud State University
Professional Development
Electromagnet Launch Technology, Certificate, Institute for Advanced Technology, Univ. of Texas, Austin
Community Involvement
Member Anoka Radio Control Club, Anoka, MN
Member 3-D Radio Control Club, Nowthen, MN
Life Member, Davenport Radio Control Society, Davenport, IA
These clubs, introduce to youth, hands on involvement with model airplanes, math, science, mechanics and physical creativity in the hope that they will become the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Project Portfolio is available by request.
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