George Leftwich Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Placement in Durability and Robustness as part of Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:- Supporting the planning and preparation of durability tests at rig and vehicle level.- Investigation into issues identified during tests: component failures, build issues, etc.- Research into customer demand vs current sign-off processes to ensure adequate testing.

Placement within Chassis Software as part of Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:- Supporting the lead engineers with functional validation of terrain response systems.- Use of Vector CAN network applications for vehicle logging.- Improving skills with MATLAB, Simulink and CarMaker.- Authoring of MATLAB applications for process automation.

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Placement within Powertrain Software as part of Engineering Degree Apprenticeship:- Use of INCA for vehicle data logging and ECU flashing (both at vehicle level and on 'bench').- Performing vehicle drive cycles for validation of powertrain software.- Advanced driver (JLR Class 3) and proving ground (JLR GPA) permits obtained.- Authoring of MATLAB applications to streamline vehicle data processing.- Supporting issue resolution process through application of 8D methodology.

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Engineering Degree Apprentice based within Chassis at JLR:- Working with global suppliers to design and deliver chassis commodities for multiple programmes.- CAE modelling of component attributes: developing skills in Simpack, MATLAB, 3D Experience.- Resolution of warranty issues using 8D methodology.- Authoring of engineering documents: Bill of Design, component test procedures.Placement in Component and Sub-System Testing:- Operating hydraulic test rigs to fulfil component durability and attribute testing in line with business gateways.- Authoring of test reports.