Following on from my previous position I moved into a prototype build management role that would expand my experience across the PMT’s taking test requirements and creating plans that contain the testing required but also be as cost effective as possible. I would focus on North American programs that would require working outside of FOE process and also develop new working relationships and processes to successfully deliver vehicles for test on time. I regularly support the team out of… Show more Following on from my previous position I moved into a prototype build management role that would expand my experience across the PMT’s taking test requirements and creating plans that contain the testing required but also be as cost effective as possible. I would focus on North American programs that would require working outside of FOE process and also develop new working relationships and processes to successfully deliver vehicles for test on time. I regularly support the team out of usual office hours due to the time differences and have no issue with supporting as required to get the job done as quickly as possible and have also visited FNA on several occasions to support the above. As a senior member of the team I have regularly covered my supervisor’s role when he’s not available for extended periods including representing the department in senior management meetings. In 2019 I led the task of addressing a significant external non-compliance in the VEV T&D audit process and eventually had the issue closed. Show less

In the 4th quarter of 2016, my direct report left his role leaving no supervisor for our team. I volunteered to lead the department taking over all responsibility for PT rigs reporting directly to my manager. With little handover I took over everyday tasks but also looked at the efficiency of the team and brought in process to improve including a new Rig health chart process and alignment with vehicle team. This was presented to global teams and senior management and is now in place. … Show more In the 4th quarter of 2016, my direct report left his role leaving no supervisor for our team. I volunteered to lead the department taking over all responsibility for PT rigs reporting directly to my manager. With little handover I took over everyday tasks but also looked at the efficiency of the team and brought in process to improve including a new Rig health chart process and alignment with vehicle team. This was presented to global teams and senior management and is now in place. Supporting prototype material estimates and interface to Powertrain Engineering Business Office, Finance, Physical Prototype Engineering & Purchase. Responsible for the tracking of Powertrain Prototype Programs in terms of delivery to customers, identification and resolution of issues. Provide tracking and follow up of part shortages and resolution of open issues and inputs to Program Teams. Develop test & development requirements for programs specifying the quantities and usage of vehicles and rigs in support of global programs. Show less

Moved to Product Development Engineering working directly with senior management to VP level responsible for the internal communications for Powertrain Engineering and the Dunton Site. Develop & deliver Ford of Europe PD Communications Plan and PD Operating reports with Germany based counterpart. Facilitate LL2 Skip Level Meetings, LL6+ cascades and All Hands Meetings for LL2 leadership team. Responsible for the facilitation of site Employee Satisfaction Forum steering team… Show more Moved to Product Development Engineering working directly with senior management to VP level responsible for the internal communications for Powertrain Engineering and the Dunton Site. Develop & deliver Ford of Europe PD Communications Plan and PD Operating reports with Germany based counterpart. Facilitate LL2 Skip Level Meetings, LL6+ cascades and All Hands Meetings for LL2 leadership team. Responsible for the facilitation of site Employee Satisfaction Forum steering team. Facilitate all site events such as Product Feature Events, Internal Launch events, Awards and liaise with Public Affairs and Corporate News teams. Nominated for a Chairman’s European Diversity and Leadership Award for my work in developing agency employee integration into the business. Show less

Dunton Powertrain Virtual Manufacturing. Worked within a small team developing and piloting new tools and processes for Manufacturing engineering. I specialised in taking CAD data and automatically associating it to build process making simulating assembly simple. This process was then taken one step further introducing manufacturing tools and creating a virtual factory simulation. I also added ergonomic analysis using the single source of data.

Initially working within Vehicle Operations Virtual Manufacturing Centre (VMC) team managing CAD information and conducting feasibility studies and facilitating digital build events. Vehicle Manufacturing relocated to Germany and I regularly travelled to Merkenich supporting various events. I later joined the vehicle launch team in plant as a Manufacturing Engineer working on the Kuga and MCA Focus and C-Max based in Saarlouis with much of my time solving physical build issues (AIMs management)… Show more Initially working within Vehicle Operations Virtual Manufacturing Centre (VMC) team managing CAD information and conducting feasibility studies and facilitating digital build events. Vehicle Manufacturing relocated to Germany and I regularly travelled to Merkenich supporting various events. I later joined the vehicle launch team in plant as a Manufacturing Engineer working on the Kuga and MCA Focus and C-Max based in Saarlouis with much of my time solving physical build issues (AIMs management) on the line as they happened and managing component releases (WERS) Show less

Whilst working at Ford I also spent 11 years in the reserve forces, 9 years as a Non-Commissioned Officer initially managing a detachment of 6 people growing to over 30 plus responsible for supplying emergency communications to the government in times of national disaster. Within this role I was responsible for assigning people to suitable roles and managing their development and performance. As well as manpower, each team consisted of many physical resources. These included vehicle… Show more Whilst working at Ford I also spent 11 years in the reserve forces, 9 years as a Non-Commissioned Officer initially managing a detachment of 6 people growing to over 30 plus responsible for supplying emergency communications to the government in times of national disaster. Within this role I was responsible for assigning people to suitable roles and managing their development and performance. As well as manpower, each team consisted of many physical resources. These included vehicle fleets, weapons, IT equipment and other hardware that needed continued maintenance that had to be documented to an exact standard, recorded and inspected by different levels of management. When on exercise or deployment I would also have to manage shift patterns and even co-ordinate the resupply of food and drink. In 2009 I spent 12 months with a regular regiment as a SNCO based initially in Germany but then moving to Afghanistan managing a troop of regular soldiers responsible for the infrastructure of comms for Brigade HQ for British Forces. The job of commanding regular soldiers as a part time soldier was initially difficult and many barriers were in place including preconceptions of lack of ability, technical knowledge and even physical capability but I worked twice as hard as my peers to show my capabilities and the situation was eventually very rewarding. All the above has developed me into a confident manager of people and resources. Not only do I have years of experience within Ford but with my military background I’ve attended some of the best personal development courses in the world. I have managed workload, people and resources in the most hostile of environments where errors could literally mean life or death and I’ve have taken these skills and applied them to any situation as required. Show less

Employed by wholly owned subsidiary Aston Martin Lagonda. I initially joined AML as a contractor responsible for the management of C3P CAD data for the whole company and eventually became an AML employee. Managed the process of migrating legacy CAD information; facilitate change control and component release between WERS and AML Goldcrest releasing systems, introduced and facilitated Digital Buck and Virtual Builds.

Travelling between Merkenich and Genk, working on the Mondeo CD132 program within the Body interior trim team as CAD support. Moving onto Fiesta B256/B257, Fusion B226 again on interior trim taking surface data creating component designs for manufacture, specialising in Instrument Panel, Centre Console development. Eventually moving onto a Data Coordinator / Process Shepherd role responsible for CAD data management and acted as lead for regular package meetings and host for digital… Show more Travelling between Merkenich and Genk, working on the Mondeo CD132 program within the Body interior trim team as CAD support. Moving onto Fiesta B256/B257, Fusion B226 again on interior trim taking surface data creating component designs for manufacture, specialising in Instrument Panel, Centre Console development. Eventually moving onto a Data Coordinator / Process Shepherd role responsible for CAD data management and acted as lead for regular package meetings and host for digital build events. Show less

Ford introduced C3P (CAD, CAM, CAE & PIM), a comprehensive product data management (PDM) set of tools that manage engineering data, coordinate workflow. I initially trained to deliver the new CAD system incorporated within C3P based at Dagenham Training Centre. Went on to solely develop many courses for a number of Ford systems such as Vehicle Assembly Modelling Processes, Vehicle Information Tracking Log and Digital Buck.

Responsible for the production of automotive illustrations to support various sources such as service manuals, vehicle hand books and brochures for Escort CE14 / KA B146 travelling between U.K. and Germany. With the introduction of Computer Aided Design, started using the Ford system PDGS to design components for BIW as a CAD Designer within Commercial Vehicles on programs such as Transit VE64. Rotated around all product development areas from clay modelling within design to… Show more Responsible for the production of automotive illustrations to support various sources such as service manuals, vehicle hand books and brochures for Escort CE14 / KA B146 travelling between U.K. and Germany. With the introduction of Computer Aided Design, started using the Ford system PDGS to design components for BIW as a CAD Designer within Commercial Vehicles on programs such as Transit VE64. Rotated around all product development areas from clay modelling within design to prototype production and eventually finishing with a position as a Draughtsman. Show less