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Valkenswaard, North Brabant, Netherlands

Currently working at VDL Bus & Coach Valkenswaard

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

Several ZF / 2getthere Shuttle projectsI am leading the development of new features / functions which need to be implemented into running production, optimizing the shuttle build process and building small series of shuttles

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

BMW X5 Security – G05I was leading the development of VR6 level including blast requirements from concept, protobuild, testing up until final production in Mexico.

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

E-Mobility Truck (German OEM)I was leading the development, integration and prototyping of the electrification of 2 truck variants including hardware, electrics and software.

Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands

Armoured truck cab; Stanag level 1-3I was leading the development of a modulair concept for implementation of 3 different Stanag levels for ballistic-, mine- and side blast protection. The project included feasibility study, protoyping, testing.

Helmond

Project: high level OEM armoured vehicle projectI was leading a development and production program of welding jigs and checking fixtures for a luxury high level armouring protection including prototyping and small series.

Helmond

Project: BMW X5 Security – F15I was leading the development of 2 complete armouring levels (VR4 and VR6) from concept, protobuild, testing up until final production in Mexico. Total team size 30 people.

Helmond / Amberg Germany

Project: Grammer Train SeatingsI was leading a concept development study with a unique seating adjustment system for a High Speed Train in close cooperation with the customer. After this study, a prototype was built in Helmond to test functionality and structural integrity. The last half year was development for series. Total team size 6 people.

Helmond

Project: Weight reduction Chassis partsI was leading a Concept Study to replace existing multifunctional casted parts by UHSS pressed (welded together) parts to save weight and cost

Helmond / Mexico

Project: BMW X5 Security - E70I was leading the total development of the armouring package including interior from concept up until production, for 2 different armouring levels (VR4 and VR6). After SOP (07-2009), I was leading quality items and Modelyear Changes in close cooperation with Benteler Mexico and TPB Mexico.

Helmond

Projects: Armouring Cars / Body Structures / Niche VehiclesI was responsible for investigating and introducing new innovative business opportunities for PDE Automotive like armouring vehicles and small innovative niche electrical vehicles.I performed studies in close cooperation with Benteler Structures for introducing UHSS hotform parts for new markets/cars.I was leading the total development of an armouring package (level VR7) of an Toyota Landcruiser including interior from concept up until production.

Ghent, Belgium

Project: Volvo S40 / V50I was responsible for all Body- and Paintshop related engineering items during the launch phase at the Volvo Ghent plant. I was the driver to solve engineering related production problems and to implement late necessary new engineering changes.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Project: Volvo S40 / V50 / C30I was responsible at Volvo for concept design and development of Rear Floor including bumper systems for 3 variants (sedan, sportwagon, sportscoupé) in close cooperation with Ford and Mazda (C1 platform). Note: expatriate in Gothenburg for 3 years.

Helmond

Projects: S40 / V40 (1st generation)I designed several quality improvements (fatigue, strength, corrosion) for Volvo S40/V40 and was responsible for introduction into production.I was responsible for body related development and introduction of factory delivered LPG tank installation for Volvo S40/V40.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, Design & Construction

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