David Mckenzie Email & Phone Number

Lohmar, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

I am currently responsible for quantifying and improving the NVH performance of GKN’s electric drive units. This entails:• Root cause analysis • Utilising modal test methods to determine the vibratory response of structures and systems • Quantifying radiated sound power levels • Measuring structure borne vibration levels • Transfer path analysis • Minimising gear mesh and electric motor excitation levels • Hemi anechoic chamber testing• Subjective and objective vehicle testing• Vibration monitoring during durability testing• Correlation and improvement of simulation methodology• Treatment of structural responses• Development of test methodology and test standards• Monitoring production line NVH levels• Enhancing NVH relevant areas of production• Mentoring of student engineers• Reporting

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

I was responsible for optimising the aerodynamic surfaces, thermal management and aeroelastic structures of Toyota’s Le Mans Prototypes.

Middlesbrough

Stokesley, England, United Kingdom

I was responsible for leading a small team that delivered all engineering aspects of the race winning Gibson-Honda GH19 FIA-CN car.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

I contributed design solutions during the development of the 2010 and 2011 Formula One World Championship winning RB6 and RB7 cars.

Middlesbrough

Designer of the 2011 championship winning K10 and K11 clubmans cars.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Alongside studying, I worked as a self-employed race engineer specialising in race car chassis set up and aerodynamic development.

Bachelor’S Degree, Engineering, 1St

Certificate In Automotive Electronics, Automotive Electronics, 1St