Project engineer for warranty reduction on SVO at JLRFollowing 8D process for resolution of issuesWorking with supplier to achieve efficient manufacturing processes Working with engineering to ensure a robust design

Heading up a team of mechanical engineers responsible for the delivery of mechanical structures including suspension, chassis systems and platform structuresDelivery of prototype vehicle platforms Planning for production vehicle platformsEnsuring designs meet timing restrictions, attribute targets and cost targetsAttribute balancing against product requirements Using V-Model to define, implement and validate productDVP implementation Working alongside suppliers to ensure a robust delivery using DFM techniques and efficient BOPCascading of program deliverables to the teamPlanning required resource and workflow to deliver program deliverablesResponsible for budgets for outsourced resource and durability testingResponsible for the delivery of castings, stampings, break pressed, welded and bolted assemblies, machined components.

Responsible for the implementation of Catia V6 and 3Dx PLM systemFrom scratch process design including implementation of system and sub-system codes, issues management process, component release and engineering change controlManagement of CAD design engineers and their workload. All design engineers across all systems were in my direct reporting line.Ensuring design work satisfied attribute requirements for desired platform Delivery and ownership of prototype cabin, prototype HV batteries (mechanical properties), all mounting cradles and bracketry (structural and non structural)

Vehicle package lead for corner modules and vehicle platformsPackage of ‘by wire’ components for an electric truck conceptPackaging of HV powertrain components Leading platform package meetingsCreation of new vehicle architecture based on vehicle attribute requirements and deliverable

● Vehicle package lead for vehicle UN (underbody, engine bay and front end● BEV MHEV and PHEV integration into vehicle platforms● Creating multi vehicle platform solutions (including EV)● Leading platform package meetings● Creation of new vehicle architecture based on vehicle attribute requirements and deliverables● DPA6 clearance checks reporting out to RMDV● Ensuring that vehicles meet JLR internal and legal geometric standards● Tracking of package issues through to resolution using AIM2● Ownership and leadership of package issues with cross functional liaison and negotiation between component owners● Creation of package concepts/proposals for review● Presentation of issues to senior management ● Use of Catia V5/V6, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, Enovia, 3D Live and AIM2● Benchmarking of competitor vehicles

Resident Front End Package Zone Leader at JLR Gaydon, later becoming permanent JLR employee

● Design of a high speed amphibious vehicle using Catia V5● Creation of RFQ’s and design specifications● Engineering design release of components and systems● Packaging and modeling of suspension components● Checking static and dynamic clearances● Packaging, integration and system design of steering, brakes and cooling systems● Liaison with/engagement of suppliers● Design review presentations● Engineering BOM and DMU management

● Responsible for a team of eight Design Engineers over two sites● Managing and prioritising of workflow through the Engineering Department● Interviewing of new team members● Project management of the implementation of new PDM system and the process design within it● Gathering and providing background information for new design and design changes and ensure that all work is carried out to the required standard● Creating and defining processes within the department● ECR/ECN creation and signoff● BOM maintenance and vehicle configuration● Project management and design of military vehicle systems● Attending daily engineering meetings● Fulfilling spare parts requirements● Reporting of departmental metrics● Member of the configuration control boardLead Project/Design Engineer – Occupant Pod and Interior● Military vehicle engineering design● Project management of systems relating to a military vehicle occupant pod● Workflow management within Engineering● Assigning and checking work within the CAD team● Production support● Supplier liaison/maintaining supplier BOM’s● Responsible for producing and maintaining full vehicle EBOM in Windchill● Responsible for creating and maintaining the vehicle DMU in Product View● Use of Catia V5 and Windchill● Manufacturing feasibility● Vehicle packaging● Prototype through to production● ILS – Responsible for engineering support for Spares, Special Tools and Test Equipment for vehicle supportibility● Arranging load testing of lifting equipment

● Powertrain design on an automotive project● Use of Catia V5, Teamcenter and VisMockup● Packaging and layout of exhaust system● Design and packaging of engine cover● Checking static and dynamic clearances● Meeting deadlines/gateways● Creating drawings● Dealing with customers/suppliers

● Design and build of prototype military vehicles● Project management of vehicle systems● Vehicle packaging● Chassis design, Powertrain Design, Interior Design● Lead Engineer - Steering design and integration● Lead Engineer - Cooling system/HVAC integration● Lead Engineer - Interior and stowage● System specification and raising RFQ’s● Management of customers and suppliers● Creating and updating BOM’s● Use of Catia V5 and SolidWork

● Design and development of bespoke steering system components (steering columns, sliding shafts, U/J’s and other products)● Creation of BOM’s on MRP system● Release of components and assemblies● Use of SolidWorks and DBWorks (PDM system) and CosmosWorks (FEA)● Direct liaison with customers/customer visits● Producing FMEA’s● Liaison with suppliers/supplier visits● Organising product testing

Aero wing trailing edge design

Design of automotive door locks and mechanisms

Design of components for aero engines

Served a four year Technician Apprenticeship with experience in many departmentments within the organisation, followed by two years experience within the Turbine Design Department.