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Bangkok, Th

Rayong, Thailand

Responsibilities: Leading a diverse engineering team across 3 geographical locations (Australia, Thailand, India) to design/ verify/ validate and launch vehicle control systems including electronic hardware, software and distributed Features across modules.Ensuring cost control, cost opportunities (TVM) and quality of on time delivery.Achievements:I led a disciplined approach to diagnosing and addressing customer quality concerns and implementing robust corrective actions across… Show more Responsibilities: Leading a diverse engineering team across 3 geographical locations (Australia, Thailand, India) to design/ verify/ validate and launch vehicle control systems including electronic hardware, software and distributed Features across modules.Ensuring cost control, cost opportunities (TVM) and quality of on time delivery.Achievements:I led a disciplined approach to diagnosing and addressing customer quality concerns and implementing robust corrective actions across products and markets.The rapid implementation of a new EBB (Electronic Brake Booster) linking global teams across Ford and suppliers to release software into market.Delivered cost opportunities to existing products in market. Show less

Rayong, Thailand

Responsibilities:I led the focused effort on 'End of Line' manufacturing quality control for all electronic hardware and software with over 800 control points. Working across multiple skill teams and reporting to senior level management.I also managed the robust resolution of all manufacturing build issues and vehicle drive features related concerns. Concurrently, I led the project management and integration of all electrical systems on the Ranger/ Everest program across all design… Show more Responsibilities:I led the focused effort on 'End of Line' manufacturing quality control for all electronic hardware and software with over 800 control points. Working across multiple skill teams and reporting to senior level management.I also managed the robust resolution of all manufacturing build issues and vehicle drive features related concerns. Concurrently, I led the project management and integration of all electrical systems on the Ranger/ Everest program across all design teams, suppliers and introduction into 6 Global launch sites (Thailand x2, Vietnam, South Africa, Argentina & North America).Achievements:I achieved an above target result required at the OK to Buy milestone - 87% First Time Through vs a Target of 85% ‘FTT’. – This was a first in Ford Motor Company on the most complex electrical architecture to date.I applied the same discipline across the other global launch sites.I worked with global development teams and suppliers to ensure manufacturing and customer concerns were addressed robustly and on time to deliver successful launch milestones and customer satisfaction.I concurrently managed a team based in Melbourne, Australia to ensure that project milestones were delivered on time during the design and development phase with transparent metrics and open issues reporting across teams. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities:I led all project management and integration of electrical systems on the Ranger/ Everest program across all design teams and suppliers with introduction into 6 Global launch sites and ~200 global markets for the 2015MY and 2018MY programs.Architecture definition, customer feature sets, pre project cost inputs and control.I managed a budget in excess of $100 mil USD covering every aspect of cost control.Project management to the Global Product Development System… Show more Responsibilities:I led all project management and integration of electrical systems on the Ranger/ Everest program across all design teams and suppliers with introduction into 6 Global launch sites and ~200 global markets for the 2015MY and 2018MY programs.Architecture definition, customer feature sets, pre project cost inputs and control.I managed a budget in excess of $100 mil USD covering every aspect of cost control.Project management to the Global Product Development System milestones with containment actions interfacing across multiple teams in multiple global locationsAchievements:I developed a fully integrated Project Management team that became the benchmark across the organisation.I developed tools and metrics that allowed the functional teams to operate efficiently with complete awareness of all measurements systems within Ford. I set up and delivered the strategy and foundation for the 2022MY Ranger and Everest programs from concept through to launch. Show less

Rayong Area, Thailand

Responsibilities:Build and develop a team from the ‘ground up’ across all engineering, cost, quality and project management disciplines to deliver robust project launches maximising localisation opportunities.Deliver multiple project launches (small and mid-size vehicle lines) across 3 manufacturing launch sites.Manage headcount and all associated engineering cost budgets for launch teams.Achievements:I established a team of Launch and Localisation specialists using multiple… Show more Responsibilities:Build and develop a team from the ‘ground up’ across all engineering, cost, quality and project management disciplines to deliver robust project launches maximising localisation opportunities.Deliver multiple project launches (small and mid-size vehicle lines) across 3 manufacturing launch sites.Manage headcount and all associated engineering cost budgets for launch teams.Achievements:I established a team of Launch and Localisation specialists using multiple recruitment approaches including (but not limited to) college recruitment sessions, online advertising, networking.I developed the team into a fully capable design and launch team managing all onsite technical issues, testing and problem resolution whilst managing suppliers to launch quality standards. The team was strategically designed to be agile and pivot across multiple projects and locations.I established detailed training programs for multiple discipline teams.I delivered the launch of multiple programs working with teams in Australia, Germany, Brazil, India and China across 3 launch sites in ASEAN.I developed lasting relationships with suppliers with a focus on transparency and quality.Maximised localisation opportunities working with purchasing and supplier teams.My organisation and processes became the benchmark for other launch and localisation teams across the Asia Pacific region as recognised by our Product Development VP and Director. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:Develop and integrate a Systems Engineering team to manage distributed Features and lower-level software requirementsDefine and develop ‘off board’ and efficient design verification platforms.Achievements:I established a dedicated Systems Engineering team across the Asia Pacific Region responsible for MUX, Diagnostics, Architecture, Features and Function and DV methods.I applied a Systems Engineering culture across the organisation and led the establishment… Show more Responsibilities:Develop and integrate a Systems Engineering team to manage distributed Features and lower-level software requirementsDefine and develop ‘off board’ and efficient design verification platforms.Achievements:I established a dedicated Systems Engineering team across the Asia Pacific Region responsible for MUX, Diagnostics, Architecture, Features and Function and DV methods.I applied a Systems Engineering culture across the organisation and led the establishment of Electrical architecture definition, systems engineering fundamentals, feature/function definition and sign off.I introduced ‘off board’ sign off platforms such as Breadboards, specialised rigs; saving costs, time and allowing for upfront validation. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:Lead a dedicated group of engineers to develop an ultra cost effective electrical system for low cost country markets.Achievements:I led the development of sub b car architecture, hardware, software with a focus on cost excellence and quality.I established new standards in Quality and cost for highly cost competitive markets.I managed common platform/ unique top-hat programs, product launches and teams across Australia, India and South Africa.

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:Implement Systems Engineering principles for electrical systems and softwareDesign verification of electrical systems on the Falcon and Territory Car line.Achievements:I founded EESE Architecture development.I Introduced Systems Engineering best practices and cross functional arbitration.I Introduced a multi network architecture for the Ford Falcon and Ford Territory vehicle lines. I co-led the design and development of new HMI system/ Central… Show more Responsibilities:Implement Systems Engineering principles for electrical systems and softwareDesign verification of electrical systems on the Falcon and Territory Car line.Achievements:I founded EESE Architecture development.I Introduced Systems Engineering best practices and cross functional arbitration.I Introduced a multi network architecture for the Ford Falcon and Ford Territory vehicle lines. I co-led the design and development of new HMI system/ Central information screen. Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Coventry, United Kingdom

Coventry, United Kingdom