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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

United Kingdom

I was the lead project engineer for the development of multiple armoured vehicle platforms. Responsibilities and skills included: 3D Modelling (Solidworks) - Direct CAD/CAE design eg’s include, hydraulic cab tilt system of a large armoured vehicle for a government client, heavy-duty axle reinforcement for armoured 4 x 4 platform, heavy door mechanisms, trim components, sheet metal and weldment stowage and mounting brackets, 3D printed components. Use of FEA verification for safety critical and/or high load components (internally and in formal customer reports). Integration of COTS/supplier IP hardware (eg gas struts, springs, body mounts, bushes, HVAC). Drawing, 2D & 3D (MBD) (Solidworks) - Extensive experience in drawing checking, design verification, tolerancing, facilitating and participating in detailed design reviews with senior stakeholders and clients across prototype and production phases. Project Engineering - Review and sign off of designs submitted by design engineering team to ensure successful prototype phase. Bill of Materials (BOM) management in CAD PDM and SAP database. Parts and labour costing for bid submissions. Concept sheet development. FMEA. Supplier & customer technical liaison. Creation of work instructions for production team. Largely working autonomously, examples of projects include Mercedes & Renault Armoured Truck variants, LC300 Toyota Landcruiser ‘bolt in vehicle’ armoured system, British Special Forces counter terrorist vehicles. LC200 riot protection design and testing – windscreen guard, deluge kit (oil-based paint removal). System safety and design standard compliance included MIL-STD 1472 – Human Eng. Design (HFI), UN ECE Reg 14 – Safety Belt Anchorages, STANAG 4478 - Emergency Towing and Recovery for Tactical Land Vehicles, VPAM ballistic protection, NATO AEP-55 VOL 3 blast protection

Weybridge, Surrey

I managed the transfer of JAL manufacturing expertise to a technical partner in France for the production of 30 off Fox Long Range Patrol Vehicles for the French SF. Responsibilities and skills included: Managing a JAL engineering design team to update the FOX product for improved manufacture and reduced assembly time Customer liaison – providing technical support to the manufacturing team in France, including design changes to meet end user requirements Manufacturing data pack, incl. vehicle BOM, assembly work instructions, CAD data and drawings to ensure production readiness in France Product configuration control to ensure consistent output in the new production facility Supplier management on behalf of the technical partner for UK sourced materials to ensure adherence to budget and time constraints Understanding of FEA load case results of new designs for wider team communication and extensive knowledge of existing designs Vehicle testing support to meet customer performance requirements to ensure successful transition from prototype to production phase Compliance to safety standards such as EN ISO 3471:2008 - Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS), BS EN ISO 3266:2010 – Lifting Eyebolts

East Grinstead, West Sussex

I managed the integration of the F150 3.0 V6 TD engine variant on the existing Lion Assembly line at the Ford Dagenham Diesel Centre Engine Plant. Responsibilities and skills included: Strong leadership of the TKSY technical team and management of the onsite customer team to ensure minimum production line downtime OEM Customer (Ford) liaison to ensure satisfaction in meeting engine delivery schedules Cost estimating for final customer quotations (parts and labour) prior to production line modifications Preparation of Technical Specifications – generating work scope documents for internal onsite team implementation Management of subcontractor and TKSY skilled labour to complete the required work scope Thorough understanding of the automotive industry, specifically engine assembly and powertrain Knowledge of robotic controls (PLC), electrical and mechanical fields through managing a multi skilled team of commissioning engineers

Weybridge, Uk

I managed the production and successful delivery of 50 Long Range Patrol vehicles, 20 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 25 Discreet Armoured LC200 vehicles, five Demo vehicles and a bespoke VIP armoured vehicle. I managed the prototype development of a NATO customer Rapid Response Vehicle, with a contract value over £15 mil. for 100+ vehicles. Responsibilities and skills included:  Planning of projects to ensure on time and on budget delivery, incl. budget target setting for tender preparation and cash flow management BOM management, monitoring vehicle build and development, part compliance to MIL-STD 882E – System Safety Engineering Analysis Data pack generation incl. build books, FMEA, technical and test specifications, drawings, CAD files, user/maintainer manuals Chairing design reviews with key engineering stakeholders to ensure spec compliance and optimisation of the vehicles performance Supply chain nomination with procurement to ensure delivery of components and systems were on schedule for all program phases  Problem solving support to project engineers to ensure component DFM, quality standard compliance and fit for purpose designs Handling of engineering concerns and specification change management incl. risk/cost impact communication to team members Preparation and presentation of formal design reviews with the customer to communicate project development status Risk Management - assessed using team critical thinking for live project status (budget/schedule) and risk costs used for project tenders Creation of quality plans (QA/QC) for the relevant standards, these included ISO 9001-2008, ISO 10005, AQAP 2110 and AQAP 2210

Sydney, Australia

I was part of a team that designed and manufactured ground crew training devices for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter for the Australian Defense Force and manufactured the structures of static flight simulators. Responsibilities and skills included: Design (AutoCAD) for manufacture (DFM) such as CAM/CNC metal components as part of successful completion of training devices Preparing and editing technical and system engineering documents for submission to the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to allow successful delivery of the product. Examples included maintenance and operator’s manuals, structural reports, production records, and System Safety Hazard Analysis Reports (SSHAR)  Preparing and presenting information to the CoA at technical design reviews to successfully progress through project milestones, including customer negotiation and liaison, product functional demonstration and testing Project planning and production coordination, including resource management and materials sourcing to ensure on time deliveryEg. sub-project requiring design and manufacture of cutaway weapon displays for visual training Physical load testing and structural analysis of space frame structures to ensure training devices were built to withstand the required loads Component design compliance to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Regulations