Directing a team of engineers; lead design/project role; generating proposals; customer interface engineer; for EOL and pwertrain development test stands used within the automtive industry.

Responsible for leading the company in the design, development and installation of large/complex, high value machines used predominantly in the automotive industry to test axles and transmissions.Technical design/development of equipment, commercial operations and preparation of technical/commercial proposals. In this position my goal is to deliver a high quality product to very demanding customers within strict time-scales and to a fixed budget.Total managerial control of a medium sized workforce comprising:Design office with mechanical design engineers, electrical/PLC controls engineers, Visual Basic software development engineers.Engineering procurement department.Multidisciplinary assembly workshop with machining and fabrication capability.With an international customer base, I am required to travel extensively to countries such as North America, Mexico and Brazil. Recently I have had success in China and India, with the award of the contracts in these growing markets.

Responsible for Business Development for a company that I founded along with three others, designing and supplying test and maintenance equipment for aerospace, automotive and industrial industries. I was responsible for the development of the company marketing strategy, management of proposals and contract negotiations. In addition, I was responsible for the company's IT systems, quality management, Investors in People and management of mechanical design and supply contracts undertaken by the company.

- Responsible for the following work associated with the largest aero engine test cell in the UK installed at Rolls-Royce Derby:Design and Installation of mechanical systems and handling equipmentBuild shop LayoutDefinition of the Hazardous AreasFacility commissioning and acceptance testingResident site engineer during mechanical fit-outPost contract design and warranty support.- Preparation of Tenders and Cost Estimates for complex aerospace test facilities.

- Design, installation and commissioning of systems and equipment associated with an aero engine Low Pressure Turbine Test Facility. Responsible for:Design of lubrication, hydraulic, air and water systemsDesign of handling equipmentSupervision of sub-contractors during manufactureSite installationCommissioningAcceptance testing.- Mechanical design associated with refitting military vehicles.

Responsible for the management of mechanical installations associated with petrochemical projects including:Fabrication and installation of pipeworkIn-situation machining

Responsible for the running and maintenance of ships equipment aboard a range of merchant vessels up to 70,000 tonnes.Commissioning of newly built chemical tankers prior to hand-over to ship owner.