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A senior mechanical design engineering manager with 25 years experience in Motorsport and Automotive sectors. Currently developing high performance polymer powertrain components and previously in transmission and powertrain packaging and niche volume vehicle development. Proven track record of leading design teams in conceptual design, detail component design for manufacture and prototype transmission development, customer and supplier liaison. Experienced design manager in ISO and IATF16949 component design environments, with project management, process development and new software tools specification and implementation experience. Currently responsible for roll out and administration of Dassault 3D Experience platform, to a global team of engineers working in Solidworks CAD.Over 17 years experience of Siemens NX CAE and Teamcentre PLM systems. On vehicle data analysis experience using MTA Corse and Bosch WinDarab. Extensive MS Office experience and advanced Excel skills including VBA scripting. 5+ years experience of project and document management using Smartsheet.Experienced in typical metallic manufacturing methods and processes, including machining and sand casting. Experience of high performance polymer component design and Injection Moulding manufacturing considerations.Outside of work I undertake frequent hands on household DIY projects, and a kit car project build that I started in 2021 involving welding and fabrication to engineer a different powertrain into the chassis.
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Engineering ManagerPolar TechnologyNewbury, Gb
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Technical ManagerVictrex Oct 2024 - PresentReading, England, United KingdomUndertaking strategic and tactical deployment of R&D projects using Victrex's PAEK polymers, including developing internal CAE capabilities to support customer parts programs across all industrial sectors. -
Application Engineering ManagerVictrex Oct 2022 - Oct 2024Reading, England, United KingdomManaging a global design engineering team to develop gears and other selected components in high performance PAEK polymers, to meet the new challenges of electrified powertrains.For 2023 leading an overhaul of design tools and processes for my global engineering team, including roll out of the Dassault 3DExperience PLM system.
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New Product Development Manager - GearsVictrex Apr 2021 - Oct 2022Responsible for development and management of Victrex's product development team for new gear designs and prototype manufacturing, through to handover for high volume injection moulded production.
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Senior Segment Technology Manager / Design Engineering Manager (Gears)Victrex Jul 2016 - Oct 2022Blackpool, Lancashire, United KingdomApplication based technical support for customer and internal projects to promote use of high performance PAEK polymers in automotive powertrains.Supporting coordination of design engineering functional development within the global Victrex group to support PAEK gear design and development as well as other internal projects, whilst providing local technical support for Victrex gear projects in UK/Europe.Providing leadership of PAEK gear design team, based in US, and development of global gear portfolio management tools and processes.
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Principal Engineer - Automotive & EngineeringXtrac Ltd Apr 2011 - Jun 2016Thatcham, Berkshire.Jan - June 2016 Lead Engineer for a new range of EV/HEV axles. Responsible for conceptual design, technical specifications and business development support. 2014 - 15 Lead Engineer for design and development of a new generation of low volume 7 speed super car AMT gearbox P1192, as launched in Pagani Huayra BC. Managed a close knit cross functional team to deliver a prototype design, responsible for technical liaison with international customer and other technical partners and then supporting the customer in vehicle based development activities. Also responsible for technical oversight of most of Xtrac's other non motorsport products, and involved in engineering process development.2012 - 14 Lead Development Engineer for existing low volume 7 speed AMT gearbox with an Italian super car manufacturer, supporting durability, NVH and performance improvements. Experienced with MTA Corse, Bosch WinDarab, B&K SonoScout software.2011-12 Lead Engineer for the design and development of a new 7 speed AMT gearbox with hybrid option for a high performance road car range.Concept work for hybrid AMT transmissions and EV transmissions -
Principal Engineer - Motorsport ProjectsXtrac Ltd Jan 2010 - Apr 20112010-2011 - Leading a team of up to 14 engineers looking after design and development of Xtrac's standard racing transmission product range - Le Mans Prototype & GT Sportscar, Touring Cars, S2000 & WRC Rally. Oversaw comprehensive review of product ranges for changing 2011 FIA and ACO regulations with design of new products plus development and new installations of existing products.
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Senior Design EngineerXtrac Ltd Feb 2003 - Jan 2010Leading the design and development of bespoke WRC transmissions, plus development of other racing transmissions. Since September 2007 responsible for Xtrac's standard product range, including Rally, Touring Cars, Customer LMP & GT Sportscars.Event support to Le Mans/LMS races 2008-2010.
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Design EngineerXtrac Ltd Jun 2000 - Feb 2003Design and development of bespoke WRC transmission systems.Event support to European WRC rallies between 2001 and 2006.
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Trainee EngineerXtrac Ltd Sep 1998 - Sep 1999Industrial Placement from University, working on Le Mans Sportscar & WRC Transmission systems
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Trainee Development EngineerGimson (Thyssen) Stairlifts Sep 1995 - Jul 1996Year In Industry Scheme Placement - developing mechanical and electronic solutions for domestic and public access stairlift systems.
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Automotive Engineering
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