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Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

XCL Commercial

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

My home platform changed effective May 2021 from PTA to D7U. I joined with responsibility for 23MY through to 26MY programs. My role scope covers delivery across the entire program life, managing both program and technical aspects. As leader for powertrain, I have delivered 23MY (IGNITE) from to ; 23.5MY (legal) from to ; and 24MY.

My program management role moved to focus on technical systems delivery post Unit . I built up a complex team of seven covering design, integration, test, and fault investigation. I lead the prebuild at Oxford Road through to launch phase in Halewood, being the lead in LMM; Process Chain; Gating Issues etc. I established myself in launch with the.

As the D8 platform significantly changed to accommodate Hybrid Technology, my management role focussed down on the program delivery of now two major Hybrid programs for JLR; MHEV and PHEV on to the New Evoque, L551. My management responsibility grew to four direct reports. I lead both major unit programs through gateways to time, cost and deliverable.

Gaydon

I led two major Hybrid programs for JLR; Mild and Plug-in Hybrid (MHEV and PHEV). Both technologies ran as Powertrain Unit programs through gateways synchronised to L551 19 and 20MY. Responsible for time, cost and technical quality for the scope of the entire propulsion system. For reporting, I would prepare product committee papers to provide gateway.

Hybrids And Electrification

I initiated and led the first 48v Mild Hybrid Unit program into L551, whilst maintaining compatibility cross platform. Achievements include; Through multiple cross functional inputs and strategic sourcing, I established the core and application cost (investment; material cost; and resource) to deliver the system through unit ; ; and . This 48v.

Hybrids And Electrification

Responsible lead engineer for various Hybrid vehicle programs through the advanced phase of program delivery. I led the 16MY HEV program. Achievements include; I led JLR and the German Bosch team on the first 48v Mild Hybrid prototype in a 6-cylinder petrol XJ vehicle.

Redditch, UK

Responsible for the project management electronics hardware, software, and mechanical design development projects across multiple sites, through concurrent engineering using outsourcing. Manager of Distributed Change Management, managed component cost reductions; obsolescence and enhancement. Achievements include; Project managed an international.

Redditch UK

Engineering department representative within the cross functional production relocation team. Coordinated and prepared all aspects of mechanical, software and electronics engineering information prior to distribution, furthermore, engineering timing, delivery and electro-mechanical process validation. Achievements include; Successfully relocated.

Redditch UK

The Project Lead role required moving project activities and guiding cross-functional teams through the five gateways of the Haldex Project Management Model (APQP). Project management skills track time (MSProject), cost (MSExcel), and quality (PPAP). Achievements include; Project Lead on two Commercial Trailer Anti lock Braking Systems (ABS) for North.

Redditch UK

Design and development of components and sub-assemblies required for new Trailer Electronic Braking Systems (EBS). Pertinent examples are injection-moulded parts and metal castings. Achievements include; Primary designer for a second generation European Trailer EBS. Design contributed a ~£30/unit cost reduction to its predecessor, and provided access the.

Redditch UK

Project Engineer processing current model design using Pro-E CAD. Achievements include; Concept design and development with Southampton University a multi-point pressure sensor that offered a cost reduced alternative to standard pressure measurement within a Trailer EBS.

Coventry UK

Design Engineer using Pro-E within the Engineering team to modify and create tractor installations.

Coventry UK

Technical apprentice gaining practical experience and knowledge in Manufacturing and Engineering

Master Of Science (Msc), Automotive Technology

Modules taught; Automotive Diagnostics - complete and post module assessment mark awarded (15mcats) Hybrid Systems Technology - complete.

Executive Mba With Distinction (Master Of Business Administration, Business, Various Strategic Aspects

Activities and Societies: AMBA Accredited The Executive MBA is comprised of eight part time taught modules and a final dissertation. The.

Bachelor Of Engineering With Honours First Class In Mechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology

The degree comprised of fourteen part time taught modules, including an individual and group dissertation. The modules ranged from vehicle.

Btec, Hnc; Nvq; Nc; Gnvq

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Engineering (Merit); National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 in.