Ed Guilford
About Ed Guilford
Current Role at QuEST Global
Ed Guilford currently holds the position of Thermal Analysis Team Leader at QuEST Global in Cincinnati, OH. His role involves overseeing the thermal analysis team, where he has developed innovative techniques to scale CFD results with response curves. He is also responsible for mentoring new team members on the use of Pratt and Whitney thermal analysis tools, as well as managing and executing several projects including commercial jet and military turboshaft engines.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation
Ed Guilford gained significant experience at GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked as a Staff Engineer from 2010 to 2016 and as the F136 Augmentor Thermal Team Leader from 2005 to 2010. During his tenure, he successfully executed multiple iterations of new design oil sump compartment thermal models under extreme schedule constraints and ensured the delivery of thermal results within aggressive timelines using loosely coupled thermal/CFD modeling techniques.
Education at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Ed Guilford obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in thermal analysis, mechanical design, and stress analysis across several high-profile engineering firms.
Career Highlights at ASE Technologies
From 1998 to 2005, Ed Guilford worked as a Project Engineer at ASE Technologies in Cincinnati, Ohio. His role involved managing various engineering projects over a span of seven years, which provided him with invaluable experience that would later support his leadership positions in thermal analysis and project management.
Military Service at Indiana Army National Guard
In addition to his engineering career, Ed Guilford serves as a UH-72 Aviation Maintenance Officer with the Indiana Army National Guard in Shelbyville, Indiana. This role involves performing aviation maintenance oversight for the UH-72 helicopters, adding a unique dimension to his professional portfolio.