Francesca Cardilli Email & Phone Number

Brixworth, GB

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

The focus of the role is to accrue sufficient prove out mileage while ensuring the power unit is operated within its defined envelope at all times, avoiding undue damage. As a Durability Engineer, I was responsible for carrying out test requests efficiently (both transient and non, spanning both V6 and single cylinder engines), collecting high quality data.

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the bedding in, health and performance assessment of each power unit as it was first deployed on the dynamometer. I methodically ensured all power units were tested in comparable conditions and accrued consistent mileage and damage. I looked after the published test run plan template, monitoring any changes and potential test.

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

• I was responsible for analysing pass-off data for all subsystems of an F1 powertrain, to assess their heath and performance and investigate any non conformities. I raised strip requests as required to support further.
• Generate and oversee strip requests for F1 powertrains to aid engineers in the review of hardware.While on the team, I took ownership of and overhauled the fuel system pass off procedure, increasing results reliability.
• Generate and oversee strip requests for F1 powertrains to aid engineers in the review of hardware.While on the team, I took ownership of and overhauled the fuel system pass off procedure, increasing results reliability.

Brixworth, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Product Engineering (Formula E)August 2018 - April 2019I took ownership of several mechanical faults, tracking my progress and sharing daily updates with key stakeholders to drive individuals’ actions across the business, defining targets and planning the next actions. I addressed people across different departments, from technical and non-technical.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

My dissertation focussed on investigating the feasibility of implementing an undertray diffuser, as part of UBRacing’s aerodynamics package. The project involved carrying out initial CFD simulation to confirm geometry, which was then validated on two small scale RP models, using the School of Engineering wind tunnel testing facilities and a simplified.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Representing the University and the School of Mechanical Engineering during open days and applicant visit days. I developed excellent interpersonal skills, communicating clearly with all parties (perspective students, parents, alumni and academics) while showing diplomacy and authority.

University Of Birmingham

Representing the University of Birmingham in the British Universities and College Sport league. I led the team to crown a record undefeated season with League and Trophy victories, scouting the competition when possible to tailor the team’s focus in training ahead of the game.I was also responsible for coordinating logistics and transportation to fixtures.

Brixworth

Product Engineering (Single Cylinder Development):- Mechanical design of cylinder head components - Part and Assembly design in Catia V5- Structural analysis of cylinder head components using Catia V5 built in FEA software- Liaising with Supply Chain to ensure external suppliers' capabilities align with business needs and requirementsProduct Engineering.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• As Team Principal of UBRacing, my responsibilities included:
• Managing a team of over 80 people, with a core of 20 members. This has helped me develop excellent organisational and time management skills, as well as dealing with internal conflicts.
• Coordinating all area heads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Setting project milestones and completing critical path analysis, in order to identify potential risks and minimise issues and lead times.
• Negotiating with stakeholders… Show more As Team Principal of UBRacing, my responsibilities included:
• Negotiating with stakeholders, ranging from local companies to high profile businesses and representatives of the University.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

My role covered a wide variety of aspects, ranging from job delegation to procurement, to resource management and finance.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• I assisted the Operations team with the planning of manufacture, following the principles of MRP (Material Requirements Planning). Monitoring OTD (On Time Delivery) of the castings, focusing on a more aware.
• Used EFACS E/8, large CRM database to keep track of all stages of the project, from supply chain through manufacture to delivery of the product.
• Developed awareness of cost and sustainability issues through the review of refurbishment orders, minimising… Show more I assisted the Operations team with the planning of manufacture, following the principles of MRP.
• Developed awareness of cost and sustainability issues through the review of refurbishment orders, minimising wastage while still delivering a high quality product.
• Monitored OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) on the machine shop, analysing complex set of data and extrapolating relevant information to forecast future performance following SMART objectives.
• Exposure to the principles of lean production.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Involved in market research and analysis of competitors for the business and sponsorship team. My task was to identify our direct competitors by means of cross referencing the results of the Formula Student competition from the last five years.

Rome Area, Italy

One-to-one tuition of first and second year students. I helped students define their objectives and delivered a study plan tailored to their needs, in order for them to improve and achieve their goals, successfully meeting their academic deadlines.

Meng Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 1St Class

Activities and Societies: UBRacing, UoB Volleyball Club

High School, 100/100 Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: School newspaper