Adrian Welsh
Summary
Dedicated Test Engineer with extensive experience in project management and LabVIEW design. Successfully led initiatives that reduced testing cycle times and enhanced operational efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineer III
Blue Origin
Van Horn, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Managed development and execution of test protocols for various engine programs, ensuring alignment with unique specifications of each of the four test cells.
- Managed the activation of new test cells and sub-systems, driving improvements in test stand functionality and performance.
- Directed team meetings to enhance workflow organization among various engine programs and technician teams.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure on-time propellant delivery, supporting successful test execution.
- Designed and maintained LabVIEW control panels, ensuring optimal functionality of test stand systems.
- Developed tailored LabVIEW controls aimed at optimizing test stand operations.
- Developed and implemented test stand automation solutions using Python pseudo-code to enhance LabVIEW control panel functionality.
- Spearheaded transition from paper procedures to a fully digital system, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led root cause analysis sessions to diagnose failures, implementing corrective actions to enhance reliability.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that reduced testing cycle times by optimizing workflows.
- Managed test equipment calibration schedules, ensuring precision and accuracy in all testing environments.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Identified and resolved known issues while developing and executing novel strategies to enhance overall stand performance.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for test execution and documentation standards.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Work in designing and buildup of the mobile test facility for a 500-pound force liquid oxygen/liquid methane rocket engine.
- Serve as test conductor of both 500-pound force liquid oxygen/liquid methane rocket engine and liquid oxygen/ liquid methane reaction control system.
- Program the LabView code for the data acquisition system used in the testing of 500-pound force liquid oxygen/liquid methane rocket engine and liquid oxygen/liquid methane reaction control system.
- Implement measurement system for fluid performance and thermal performance.
- Perform test data post processing to analyze engine thrust and ISP.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2017
Skills
- Test execution
- Root-cause analysis
- JIRA
- Test automation
- Project management
- LabView
Timeline
Test Engineer III
Blue Origin
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas At El Paso
05.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso