Andy Harris Email & Phone Number

I oversee the delivery of Wrightbus’ best-in-class simulation tools, innovative data analytics capabilities and advanced engineering projects. In this role, I lead some of Wrightbus’ most skilled and multidisciplinary teams; Advanced Engineering and the Data Analytics teams, alongside managing the Wright Technology and Research Centre at Queen’s University, Belfast (W-Tech), where I completed my PhD in zero-emission life-cycle modelling. I contribute to the overall company strategy as a senior member of the Engineering team, to influence the future direction for new products in line with government policy, public investment strategies and global environmental considerations.

Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Managing a highly-skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team with a focus on developing best-in-field zero-emission vehicle modelling & simulation tools. I am also responsible for managing the Wright Technology & Research Centre at Queen's University, Belfast (W-Tech), ensuring that research outputs of PhD students and Postdoctoral Research Fellows meet the future needs of a zero-emission bus industry.

My role is to support the Engineering, NPD, Sales and Parts & Service teams with robust and holistic analysis of new energy technologies, including forecasting total cost of ownership and life-cycle carbon footprints.

Project: A technology impact forecasting framework for the comparative life cycle cost and carbon assessment of alternative bus fleetsThe aim of my project is to design a novel framework to assist decision makers in assessing the risk and uncertainty of the life cycle impacts of alternative bus technologies.

Belfast, United Kingdom

Delivering passionate, personal and genuine customer service.- Providing customers with honest advice based on first-hand knowledge, training and outdoor experiences to boost sales potential.- General shop floor activities; till operation, delivery processing, stock management, loyalty card signups, merchandising, etc.

Working on various bus and rail projects supporting multidisciplinary teams with rail vehicle overhaul and assets management projects.- Providing hands-on training and technical support for the introduction of the new assets management software (Infor EAM) for engineering staff.- Investigating maintenance and vehicle reliability issues, i.e. carrying out fleet checks and issuing vehicle modification instructions.- Creating/updating technical engineering drawings.- Experience of supply chain logistics; bus depot stock audits and goods processing.

Belfast, Boucher Road

Leading a team of sales assistants, often over busy weekends and peak trading periods and delegating tasks with the focus always on maintaining exceptional customer service and meeting sales targets.-Responsible for store opening/lock-ups, daily health and safety checks and cash handling duties.- Using knowledge of outdoor activities to provide high-quality customer service for specialised products.- General shop floor activities; till operation, delivery processing, stock management, merchandising, etc.