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Basildon, England, United Kingdom

• Develop and maintain Bill of Process standards for all Test Methods and Test equipment specifications, methods, functional specifications & Standard Test components (sequence, clamping, Layouts, 3D models & testing, etc.). • Provide manufacturing assessments, cost estimates, and feasibility input to Manufacturing Strategy and Planning and Program Management for Battery, Power unit and ICE test Systems and Equipment.• Lead supplier technical assessments and selection for Test… Show more • Develop and maintain Bill of Process standards for all Test Methods and Test equipment specifications, methods, functional specifications & Standard Test components (sequence, clamping, Layouts, 3D models & testing, etc.). • Provide manufacturing assessments, cost estimates, and feasibility input to Manufacturing Strategy and Planning and Program Management for Battery, Power unit and ICE test Systems and Equipment.• Lead supplier technical assessments and selection for Test Systems.• Procure cost effective test systems in accordance with Ford Powertrain Strategies, Bill of Process, Procedures and Specifications.• Utilize Virtual Manufacturing for simulation verification, Virtual Commissioning for Test system development and Delivery.• Lead project management of test Systems and Suppliers on New Model programs.• Understand regulations, Specification and make ready information to support timely delivery of Test Systems.• Implement standardized engineered solutions for test equipment with lead responsibility for ergonomics, safety, productivity, and process conformity.• Implement standardized engineered solutions for test equipment with lead responsibility for ergonomics, safety, productivity, and process conformity.• Support Production trial Builds and Launch rate of climb to ensure test systems deliver required Quality and Volume requirements.• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing test Systems and the introduction of new technologies. • Lead Problem solving activities for test failure root cause analysis for all test facilities for New Model programmes.• Coordinate cross functional teams to support the delivery of Tests systems for new model programs.• Support PTME Programs in Various location with regular travel to Production facilities and Test System Suppliers. Show less

Dunton Technical Centre

• Lead 13 commodities including EGR, Air Intake, E-Compressor, Camshafts• Support supplier negotiations and use data to negotiate piece price.• Review tooling quotes and approve as value for money• Lead the Cx482E launch tooling assessment at the end of 2019• Support onsite launch for Cx482E at Valencia vehicle plant• Lead OCE (optimal cost estimates) creation to demonstrate gaps in the piece price and create side by side to demonstrate what is driving the gap.• Lead TVM… Show more • Lead 13 commodities including EGR, Air Intake, E-Compressor, Camshafts• Support supplier negotiations and use data to negotiate piece price.• Review tooling quotes and approve as value for money• Lead the Cx482E launch tooling assessment at the end of 2019• Support onsite launch for Cx482E at Valencia vehicle plant• Lead OCE (optimal cost estimates) creation to demonstrate gaps in the piece price and create side by side to demonstrate what is driving the gap.• Lead TVM estimate updates working alongside purchasing and engineering.• Support line walks and teardown events. Generate cost saving ideas, provide a cost to each idea and support any follow on meetings.• Lead discussions with suppliers regarding manufacturing process Show less

Basildon

• 1st Permanent position after graduate rotation scheme• Define DV test requirements to fully sign off the engine, in time for production.• Co-ordinate with engineers to define the BOM to support each test.• Lead suppliers and PPM to solve any issues that arise during the procurement stage.• Co-ordinate with the build team, any specific requirements a DV engine needs.• Liaise with the test facility team to ensure all tests are scheduled in on time, with all requirements /… Show more • 1st Permanent position after graduate rotation scheme• Define DV test requirements to fully sign off the engine, in time for production.• Co-ordinate with engineers to define the BOM to support each test.• Lead suppliers and PPM to solve any issues that arise during the procurement stage.• Co-ordinate with the build team, any specific requirements a DV engine needs.• Liaise with the test facility team to ensure all tests are scheduled in on time, with all requirements / resource are known and understood (e.g. Fuel, test cell requirements). • Lead weekly meetings to plan for future tests & discuss key issues.• Analyse and report the DV status to high-level managers.• Manage and maintain a master-tracking file Show less

Basildon

• Last rotation on graduate scheme.• Meet quality, weight, cost and timing targets.• Liaise with supplier to ensure manufacturing feasibility on parts.• Co-ordinate with the CAE team to ensure ISO standards are met.• Present status updates to chief program engineer for direction confirmation.• Benchmark competitors to ensure parts are first in class.

Basildon

• 2nd out of 3 rotations on graduate scheme.• Analyse engine dyno data to optimise the base calibration to ensure all key targets are met e.g. Power, torque, emissions, fuel economy etc. Ensure the data is robust and present a clear and concise summary to the wider team.• Manage the EPD SharePoint site, including design, file structure, maintaining the master tracking list and site access requests.• Analyse and present key technical information to help make critical… Show more • 2nd out of 3 rotations on graduate scheme.• Analyse engine dyno data to optimise the base calibration to ensure all key targets are met e.g. Power, torque, emissions, fuel economy etc. Ensure the data is robust and present a clear and concise summary to the wider team.• Manage the EPD SharePoint site, including design, file structure, maintaining the master tracking list and site access requests.• Analyse and present key technical information to help make critical decisions.• Co-ordinate with technicians, program teams and component engineers to ensure all critical data is collected in time for key gateways and to allow critical decisions to be made.• Develop, create and improve simple analysis tools and processes to improve the efficiency of the team.• Awarded ‘top achiever’ for 2016 Show less

Dagenham

• 1st out of 3 rotations on graduate scheme.• Meet quality, weight, cost and timing targets.• Analyse, process and present technical data from engine dynos.• Design, test and sign off parts in time for production meeting cost targets.• Work in large teams to achieve the best result for Ford.• Liaise with suppliers to achieve a successful launch.

Master Of Science - Ms, Sustainable Automotive Electrification

• Currently enrolled in MSc Sustainable Automotive Electrification as part of Fords upskilling programme • Post graduate diploma (.

Masters, Automotive And Motorsport Engineering