Brian Gaumer Email & Phone Number

Falls Church, Va, Us

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Foothill Ranch, Ca, Us

• Provided leadership and strategic direction for +60 Engineers, Technicians, and Machinists located in California, Colorado Springs, Amsterdam and Switzerland• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to support organizational growth targets with a focus on People, Processes and Tools• Developed and hired Engineering talent to support internal technical challenges and external customers • Directed and managed multiple teams within the Engineering Organization including Product Design & Development, R&D, Applications, Manufacturing, Materials, Automation Engineering and Prototype• Initiated development of new analytical tools and methods for driving next generation product development and supporting customer needs • Initiated updating of existing processes with a focus on Engineering and Industry Best Practices • Promoted and supported the development and maintenance of company Intellectual Property• Provided regular updates on Key Programs and Performance Indicators to Corporate Management• Developed segment Objectives and Key Results for the department and ensured alignment of annual individual contributor performance goals.• Prioritized employee development, succession planning and career path definition for all Engineering segments

• Developed and cultivated a diverse, high performing and accountable team of Engineers • Built a high-performance team of Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers from scratch.• Prioritize and coordinate activities including setting staffing levels to meet department goals and timelines. • Provide direction and leadership through effective management and empowerment of direct reports. • Provide guidance to team members to ensure deliverables are clearly communicated and understood.• Maintain a safe and collaborative work environment that is team oriented and can work across disciplines and departments.• Develop BOE’s, manage strategic programs and drive R&D, Manufacturing, Test, and Certification activities• Manage Fiscal Budgets for Test and Manufacturing Operations and aid in fundraising activities. • Develop departmental procedures and processes with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement. • Work with SME’s to develop company Intellectual Property in the form of Patents and Trade Secrets.• Support Procurement activities, assessment of vendor process and machining capabilities. • Accountable for remote “Devloop” Test Site Operations. • Lead development of the Las Vegas Test Sites including management of contractors and VHO installation workforce.• Lead a team that built the world’s first Hyperloop utilizing “boots on the ground” methodologies

Oxford, Ct, Us

• Built, Developed, and led cross functional Aerospace, and Industrial Design Engineering teams for three Divisions including Applications, Design, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering• Coordinated product launch activities with multiple divisions of RBC across North America, Europe and Mexico• Developed Design, Product Development and Manufacturing Processes and procedures to meet ISO 9001, AS9100C and MIL-SPEC requirements• Provided analytical, design and applications support to Gas Turbine Engines, Airframe, Rotorcraft and Defense OEM’s including Boeing, Airbus, Sikorski, Airbus Helicopter, SNECMA, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed and more.• Led R&D, New Product Introduction, and Testing efforts to support Aerospace and Industrial OEM’s• Presented to our Executive team during Divisional and Corporate Operations Meetings on Engineering milestones and objectives• Partnered internationally for business and technical strategy meetings and alignments while also working alongside customers to ensure Engineering deliverables meant needed objectives

Oxford, Ct, Us

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