James Watts
About James Watts
James Watts is a Structures Engineer with three years of experience at Belcan, where he specializes in structural dispositions for turbine blade production. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford and has previously worked in various engineering and lift operations roles.
Work at Belcan
James Watts has been employed at Belcan as a Structures Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has focused on the structural dispositions of non-conformances in turbine blade production. His expertise in structural engineering contributes to the company's efforts in ensuring the integrity and reliability of aerospace components.
Education and Expertise
James Watts earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his engineering career, particularly in structural analysis and modeling. He has developed proficiency in utilizing software tools such as FEA with Ansys Classic and Ansys Workbench for structural analysis, and NX 11 for modeling in aerospace projects.
Background
Prior to his current position at Belcan, James Watts worked as a Structures Engineer at QuEST Global from 2016 to 2017 in Windsor, CT. He also held a position at Belcan for one year from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes working in lift operations at Sugarloaf and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, where he gained practical skills in operational settings.
Technical Skills
James Watts has developed a range of technical skills relevant to structural engineering. He has utilized NASGRO for failure predictions related to service limits based on crack growth. Additionally, he has conducted strain-gage and accelerometer placements for engine testing and engaged in vibratory data reduction for engine testing, showcasing his hands-on experience in the field.