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Senior Systems Engineer for Thales PMV-L (Hawkei) Driveline (Powertrain, Suspension, Steering, Fuel, Exhaust & Cooling Systems).Requirements Management via IBM Rational DOORS. Development of subsystem and component technical specifications and VCRM's. Vehicle level testing for Driveline subsystems.

Today Holden is one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designs, builds and sells vehicles for Australia and the world. Holden has its headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria, with an engine manufacturing plant on-site and vehicle manufacturing operations in Adelaide, South Australia, and is represented by more than 230 dealerships nationally.In December 2013, Holden announced it would transition to a national sales company and full-line importer in Australia and New Zealand by the end of 2017. Holden will discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce its engineering operations in Australia by the end of 2017.Led the technical delivery of the HVAC system (design, development and validation) and the Powertrain Cooling & Thermal systems (development and validation) for the 2014 VF Commodore, Chevrolet SS and PPV Police Car. Responsibilities include:• Development and tracking of timing plans to ensure subsystem and component work meets program requirements.• Management of component and vehicle subsystem designs, development and validation testing at component, subsystem and vehicle level both on road and in climatic wind tunnels. • Co-ordination of activities for a group of (up to) 10 Design and Development Engineers.• Logistics organisation for vehicle testing locally in Australia and overseas (USA and Canada).• Lead and present global peer review to a global virtual team for programs under my responsibility.• Participation in global cross functional teams for warranty performance improvement.Key achievements:• On time delivery of components for all build events.• Subsystems delivered below cost target.• Rapid resolution of field issues.• Stabilised field warranty performance to all-time best result for HVAC/PTC subsystems.

Led the technical delivery of the HVAC system (design, development and validation) and the Powertrain Cooling & Thermal systems (development and validation) for the model year updates of the VE Commodore, 2009 Pontiac G8 and all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.Technical and HR leadership of a team of up to 10 Engineers.

Led the technical delivery of the HVAC system, Powertrain Cooling & Thermal systems (development and validation) for all new 2006 VE Commodore and subsequent model year updates.Technical and HR leadership of a team of up to 10 Engineers.

Led the development of the 2006 VE Commodore HVAC system across two suppliers (one for RHD vehicles, one for LHD vehicles) including:• Competitive benchmarking.• Target setting.• Specification development and writing.• Supplier sourcing and technical recommendations.• Vehicle packaging and component design.• Prototype testing at component and vehicle levels.• Field testing in Australia, USA and Canada with prototype vehicles.• Climatic windtunnel testing in Australia, USA and Japan with prototype vehicles.• Report writing, technical recommendations and supplier liaison.• Productionisation of the design and plant trial runs.• Final validation and supplier PPAP to APQP requirements.

Development of model year updates and cost reduction initiatives for Commodore platform (new HVAC ducts and vents and powertrain cooling module for 2002 VY, new powertrain, a/c compressor and a/c plumbing for 2004 VZ). Verification of HVAC system for 2004 Pontiac GTO (based on Holden Monaro coupe bodystyle) for North American market.

Development and validation of the HVAC system for the all new 1997 VT Commodore. Development of the first left hand drive project at Holden, the 1998 LHD VT Commodore for export to the Middle East.

Assistant Development Engineer - XH Falcon Utility. Responsibilities included:• Test trip preparation.• Ride and Handling evaluation and development.• Engine air inlet development (water fording protection).• Cabin Noise & Vibration performance and modal analysis.• A/C compressor Noise & Vibration performance.• Wind noise evaluation and issue resolution.• Liaison with garage for component updates.