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Solihull, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom

Whilst maintaining responsibility for the chassis validation test rig department also had sole responsibility for implementing a £M whole bike durability test rig facility. Reporting to the Chief Design Officer on this ground up new facility project managed the whole process through tender, supplier selection, building design & construction, installation and commissioning. Recruited staff to run the facility implementing training, systems and procedures to deliver a fully operational facility… Show more Whilst maintaining responsibility for the chassis validation test rig department also had sole responsibility for implementing a £M whole bike durability test rig facility. Reporting to the Chief Design Officer on this ground up new facility project managed the whole process through tender, supplier selection, building design & construction, installation and commissioning. Recruited staff to run the facility implementing training, systems and procedures to deliver a fully operational facility reducing development test times, helping to reduce new model to market lead times.Set up and managed the chassis Finite Element Analysis (FEA) team. Supporting the design office and promoting analysis best practice whilst implementing standard analysis procedures and researching and advancing analysis capability where appropriate. Show less

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer had responsibility for setting up and running the chassis validation test rig department. Managing a team of technicians implementing systems and procedures to deliver company sign off tests in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring an environment of continuous improvement and implementing health and safety enhancements.Supported the Design office with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for various components including wheels, chassis, suspension… Show more Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer had responsibility for setting up and running the chassis validation test rig department. Managing a team of technicians implementing systems and procedures to deliver company sign off tests in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring an environment of continuous improvement and implementing health and safety enhancements.Supported the Design office with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for various components including wheels, chassis, suspension, foot/hand controls luggage systems and brakes.Responsibility for identifying chassis patent potential working with patent attorneys to implement patents on novel designs. Show less

Project Engineer working on package areas of the Triumph Rocket 3, Trophy and Thunderbird models. Responsible for all Engineering activity on these package areas and responsibility for directing the workload of a team of Design Engineers to support this. Packages areas included wheels, chassis, suspension, brakes and ergonomics.Working with product planning, stylists and procurement determined concept viability of the Rocket 3 Touring model. The culmination of this work was a fully… Show more Project Engineer working on package areas of the Triumph Rocket 3, Trophy and Thunderbird models. Responsible for all Engineering activity on these package areas and responsibility for directing the workload of a team of Design Engineers to support this. Packages areas included wheels, chassis, suspension, brakes and ergonomics.Working with product planning, stylists and procurement determined concept viability of the Rocket 3 Touring model. The culmination of this work was a fully developed and Engineered concept motorcycle that was taken into volume production.Whilst working on the Sprint ST model responsible for developing a company first ABS system in conjunction with a Japanese brake manufacturer. Developing test procedures and setting system acceptance metrics whilst working with test riders to develop performance and Design Engineers to deliver packaging requirements.Worked as a Test Engineer on the Triumph Thunderbird model. Overall responsibility to deliver suitable chassis handling dynamics working with test riders, tyre, suspension and brake suppliers. Show less

Reporting to the Design Team Leader gaining experience designing components for the Triumph Tiger 955i and Bonneville T100 models. Designed components and assemblies using a variety of manufacturing techniques such as machining, casting, forging, injection moulding, extrusions, pressings/stampings and fabrication.Working with stylists to agree suitably engineered components and suppliers and manufacturing to ensure a seamless introduction into mass production.

Retford, England, United Kingdom

Working during holidays whilst studying for A-Levels and then a Degree. Learnt how to use a lathe, milling machine, grinding machine, welding, pillar drilling and various hand tools when working with metal.The company also had an interest in motorcycle racing which cemented my passion for motorcycles and Engineering and formed my decision to embark upon a career in motorcycles.