James Kavanagh Email & Phone Number

Egginton, Gb

Repton, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the assembly, dis-assembly, inspection and testing of various engine sub-assemblies for the GK428 engine which is used in FIA World Endurance Championship, the European Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech Sports car Championship and the prestigious 24 hours of Le Mans

• Focused on delivering components to meet aggressive wind tunnel and full sized development programmes within Aston Martin F1 Performance Manufacturing Division.• Fully competent in SLA, SLS, DLP, FDM, DMLS technologies• Possess a through understanding of the programming of Rapid Manufacturing Technologies and the post processing of 3D printed parts

Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

• Focused on developing robust production processes for high volume manufacturing prove-out and low volume production of parts including using novel materials. Able to fully utilise and maintain Renishaw 500Q & 500 Flex, and AM400 and AM250 ma- chines. Assisting in new product development for market leading technology, motorsport, and engineering firms• Providing support for lab analysis, post processing of components – including but not limited to AM support removal, heat treatments and part finishing• Ability to operate Solutionix Scanner, EDM & CMM equipment• Familiar with Rhino 3D, Solutionix ez Scan, Geomagic Control X, Materialise Magics

Derby, England, United Kingdom

• Working within the Wax Injection & Casting departments to produce directionally solidified and single crystal turbine blade castings for various Civil, Military and Power Generation products• Ability to fully operate MP155 series wax injection machine• Fully competent to operate and perform vital component replacement on Consarc Vacu-um precision Investment casting furnace (VPIC)• Able to perform maintenance and calibration tasks on VPIC• Proficient in production troubleshooting and continuous process improvement andoptimisation

East Midlands, Uk

•• •Manufacturing of high integrity and complex assemblies for critical aerospace applications of varying sizes to tight engineering tolerances for Airbus A350 programmeAbility to interpret manufacturing drawings, customer drawings and written specifications Ability to set-up and operate various types of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and hand tools

Paris, Île-De-France, France

• Working on highly confidential projects that require considerable judgment and initiative• Performing Evaluation & Performance testing for Apple Hardware• Performing KPI, Functional and Regression testing for iOS Software both static and inmobility, isolating bugs and determining their impact on future releases• Performed Integration on Terminal debugging sessions for Apple Pay iPhone and Apple Watch hardware leading to NFC mobile payment application certification in FIME labs• Performed field based functional testing of Apple Pay in various European locations• Working with Engineers to collect data, evaluate and post process results isolating andhighlighting issues through bug reporting to ensure a quality product release• Utilising internal automation tools to enhance Software testing efficiency through all testphases• Providing logistical and security support of field based activities• Supporting engineering activities such as design, test, modification and assembly of pro-totype electro mechanical systems• Performing operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment

Derby, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the fine detail assembly of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical compo- nents in the driver cab and inter-end sections of the vehicles• Responsible for installation of safety critical elements such a window screens, vehicle connecting gangways and installation and configuration of CCTV• Working with minimum supervision, from engineering drawings and build process manu- als• Worked closely with Test Engineers to ensure all equipment issues were resolved within agreeable time frames• Involved in major London Underground equipment modification program• Co-ordinated regularly with Inventory, Methods, Engineering, HS&E and other depart-ments, to ensure coordination of tasks and activities

Architectural Model Making Course, Architecture

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