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Chipping Campden, Gb

Responsible for all engine to chassis integration, heat rejection, fluid transfer and ERS cooling components on Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 race car for the 2018/2019 seasonLiaising with Mercedes power unit supplier to ensure all prime and spare race hybrid power units are prepared, dressed with all MGP components and fitted to the carUse of SAP to ensure build and check sheets are up to date, ensuring all systems have the correct mileage, as well as coordinating component logistics and supply to and from the factory for return/updatesExperience working with hybrid systems, ERS energy recovery and various hydraulic/pneumatic systems involved in modern F1 technologyIntegral part of the F1 pit stop crew

Filled multiple roles as a floating mechanic, completing race, test and demonstration events with a variety of F1 carsExperience in the build, running and servicing of all aspects of F1 car race and test assembliesUsed engineering drawings to ensure all tolerances were met and setup targets achieved

Multiple Race winners in the Blancpain Endurance Series, Factory McLaren 650s GT3 Team.As Number 1 mechanic I was responsible for the preparation, repair and track running of the car . Managing all personnel working on the car whilst also working closely with Engineers to ensure car setup and track session run plans were executed perfectly in an extremely high pressure environment. Planning of post event work would include creating job list, ensuring all parts met service requirements or repair and were returned on time for the following event. Whilst also integrating any updates and new parts to these assemblies whilst meeting tight deadlinesResponsible for critical driver safety systems and ensuring the correct functioning of all driver controls applying a careful preventative maintenance approachDealing with on car electronic systems including fitting components, routing hardware on the vehicle and changing any components over the course of an eventA reputable and methodical approach to the planning and implementation of car set up procedures Played an instrumental role in Pit stops during the event and trained hard in my own time to ensure I was fit enough to compete.Extensive skill and knowledge base regarding composite materials including laminating, trimming and fitting composite parts to racing carsI am an able metalworker/fabricator and have used these skills to design, construct and produce systems used in racing car maintenance and pit stop equipment

-Competently managed a team of 4 Build Technician’s through the process of manufacturing road and race cars.- Created processes to ensure hand-built cars were built to the correct standard, altered parts supply chain plans and build schedules regularly in order to ensure an efficient build process. - Implemented a 200 point Post Delivery Inspection process that all new car builds adhered to, improving quality all round.

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Managing new product development;- Taking new products from design team through real world testing, maximising test output- Creating and managing international test events, teams and reports- Directing new developments through change management processes, minimising production distributionManaging aftersales product support globally;- Specialising in global and new market development and growth- Administering 24/7 multichannel technical support- Liasing with international distribution network ensuring all are up to date with the product-Trackside technical, engineering and data support and training for local and international distributors- Highly involved in the build, test and development of the prototype Radical RXC. Gaining Type Approval Certification.- Chief Mechanic on the Radical Formula Ford 200 team for 2013 & 2014 seasons. Supervising and developing a team of mechanics throughout the race season, ensuring all information was given to mechanics and planning personnel travel and work plans.- Team leader for the Radical apprenticeship development schemes. Created a directional work and learning plan with targets to ensure apprentices were getting the most from their experience. - Race team work included preparing cars for events, data analysis, gearbox rebuilds, fault finding and general repairs.

Nvq Level 3 - Vehicle Technology (Motorsport)

NVQ Level 3 - Vehicle Technology (Motorsport) NVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations (Motorsport) BTEC First Diploma Vehicle.

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