Russell Winch, P.E.
About Russell Winch, P.E.
Russell Winch, P.E. is the Category Lead for Electrical - I&C at X-energy, where he has worked since 2022. With over 35 years of experience in engineering and management across various industries, he specializes in risk mitigation strategies and supplier relationship management.
Current Role at X-energy
Russell Winch serves as the Category Lead for Electrical - Instrumentation and Control (I&C) at X-energy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he develops and implements category and supplier risk mitigation strategies. He aligns category profiles with the business needs and goals of X-energy. Winch is responsible for establishing major material and service agreements for high-risk categories, ensuring that supplier and customer relationships are effectively managed.
Previous Experience at Environmental Elements Corp
Before joining X-energy, Russell Winch worked at Environmental Elements Corp as Operations Manager and Engineering Manager from 2001 to 2003. During his two-year tenure in Baltimore, Maryland, he gained valuable experience in operational and engineering management, contributing to the company's projects and initiatives.
Career at Spare Parts Depot Inc
Russell Winch was the Owner and Vice President of Engineering at Spare Parts Depot Inc from 2001 to 2017. Over his 16 years in the Baltimore, Maryland area, he played a significant role in the company's engineering operations and management, overseeing various projects and ensuring quality control.
Education and Expertise
Russell Winch holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering, which he completed from 1981 to 1987. He also studied Public Policy at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, where he was a Graduate Fellow at the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance from 2015 to 2017. His expertise includes industrial process control, automation, and ISO 9001/2000 implementation and auditing.
Professional Background in Engineering
With over 35 years of experience in engineering and management, Russell Winch has worked across various industries, including nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, mining, and pharmaceuticals. His previous roles include serving as a Senior Control Systems Engineer II at Bechtel Corporation from 2011 to 2020 and as a Senior Process Engineer at IZI Medical Products for seven months in 2010. He specializes in sourcing and category management best practices and leads supplier relationship development programs.