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Warwick, Gb

Ansty, England, United Kingdom

Warwick, England, United Kingdom

Solus are developing innovative product and service solutions for mobile EV charging, energy storage and portable power.

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

QinetiQ’s Power Sources business (part of the company’s Advanced Services and Products group) delivers innovative research, products, services and solutions to a diverse range of partners. As Product and Technology Manager I delivered QinetiQ’s extensive expertise into specific customer applications.

Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

QinetiQ is on mission to apply its world-leading research and understanding to an expanding line of technologically advanced products including sensing and communications devices. My role was to develop capabilities and processes which underpinned an increasing range of innovative product solutions.

Solihull, United Kingdom

I conceived and implemented a major restructuring of ZF's global sensor engineering organization, leading a team of 19 engineers and specialists across five countries responsible for advanced mechatronic sensor assemblies, managing multiple high-value, complex, business-critical automotive projects.An essential part of my role involved relationship management and stakeholder engagement, to re-establish the professional bonds between internal and external stakeholders as well as… Show more I conceived and implemented a major restructuring of ZF's global sensor engineering organization, leading a team of 19 engineers and specialists across five countries responsible for advanced mechatronic sensor assemblies, managing multiple high-value, complex, business-critical automotive projects.An essential part of my role involved relationship management and stakeholder engagement, to re-establish the professional bonds between internal and external stakeholders as well as revitalizing the enthusiasm, reputation and pride of the team and its members. I achieved this by implementing best operational management practices, unifying and streamlining team processes, instituting structures to enhance knowledge-sharing and collaboration, and removing functional duplication.My strengths include leadership and coaching, achieving the right balance between empowering employees to operate autonomously and challenging them to develop their own capability and enhance the business' performance. Show less

Solihull, Uk

I was promoted to lead and manage a team of 5 specialists responsible for mechanical design and functional integration of advanced torque sensing assemblies. Over two years I changed the team's profile from mainly application support to leadership of key engineering projects, and:- Expanded team through recruitment and development of staff in Germany and Poland- Widened team remit to cover sensors for all types of steering systems- Restored engagement through personnel… Show more I was promoted to lead and manage a team of 5 specialists responsible for mechanical design and functional integration of advanced torque sensing assemblies. Over two years I changed the team's profile from mainly application support to leadership of key engineering projects, and:- Expanded team through recruitment and development of staff in Germany and Poland- Widened team remit to cover sensors for all types of steering systems- Restored engagement through personnel development, professional values and skills training- Developed detailed restructuring proposals for company’s overall sensor organization, which were implemented in 2018 Show less

Solihull, Uk

I was brought into the company to boost engineering experience within a team that had seen high staff turnover.- Took responsibility for sensor activities on the company’s largest ever customer program- Introduced innovative approaches and implemented patentable design solutions that became company standards

Aurora, Ontario

Technical and project management services, with a focus on the automotive industry.

Vaughan, Ontario

Design, development and optimization of advanced automotive accessory drive components for major OEM customers including Daimler AG and Ford Motor Co.

Newmarket, Ontario

Periodic contract work involving design of electrical power and lighting layouts

Newmarket, Ontario

In-house engineering consultant, working with global product development groups to evaluate and specify DC electric motors. Engineering leader for power-window motor development project and technical specialist for warranty investigations.

London, Ontario

Supervised product development team, responsible for design, validation and production launch of automotive crankshaft dampers, pulleys and idler assemblies.

London, Ontario

Managed complete development and launch of two families of engine-cooling fan modules for GM applications. Designed and developed 2-pole and 4-pole automotive electric motors.

Chippenham, Uk

Program-managed automotive product launches, supervised product development team and designed hydraulically damped engine mountings.

Dunton And Dagenham, Uk

Coordinated product launch and engineering development for power steering pipe assemblies whilst working on-site at Ford Motor Company.

Basingstoke, Uk

Application engineering, technical liaison and program coordination for Sanden's automotive air conditioning compressors. Responsible for UK and Swedish customers including Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Saab.