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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Managed engineering requirements and deliverables specified within Mercedes-Benz’s Australian Defence Contracts (ASDEFCON), Acquisition, Support and sub-contracts with preferred suppliers. Led a small team to conduct engineering services such as engineering investigations and engineering change proposals, which included engineering design, verification and validation, and aspects of configuration management and integrated logistic support.

Liaised with customers to define user requirements, voice of customer (VOC) and negotiated engineering design solutions. Developed and implemented verification and validation plans to demonstrate contractual compliance with customer requirements for acceptance and delivery of equipment. Led vehicle reliability testing including FRACAS (failure reporting, analysis, corrective action system) to quantify system performance and developed reliability growth strategies to improve product performance… Show more Liaised with customers to define user requirements, voice of customer (VOC) and negotiated engineering design solutions. Developed and implemented verification and validation plans to demonstrate contractual compliance with customer requirements for acceptance and delivery of equipment. Led vehicle reliability testing including FRACAS (failure reporting, analysis, corrective action system) to quantify system performance and developed reliability growth strategies to improve product performance and capabilities. Show less

Led scientific research testing at Holden’s highly automated engine test facility to develop and validate new and existing engine products and componentry. Types of testing included endurance, durability, validation, certification and calibration - control system development / optimisation. This role encompassed product development and facility preventative maintenance due to speciality of equipment.

Melbourne, Australia

Led quality improvement investigations to identify root causes of powertrain warranty field issues reducing the number of warranty claims and associated cost impact to the company’s bottom line, in-turn building a better product to increase customer confidence and satisfaction within the brand. This role responsibility included all componentry related to petrol / diesel engines and manual / automatic transmissions for locally manufactured and imported products.

Melbourne Area, Australia

Developed strategies to identify and deliver the maximum value to the customer at lowest total cost to the company to increase profitability.

Melbourne, Australia

Enhanced OH&S in the working environment for firefighters and workshop maintenance staff by evaluating and redesigning components that were highlighted as a potential risk to employees due to documented near misses or sources of injuries in the workplace. The Mechanical Engineering Services division of the MFB was responsible for specifying, and maintaining all equipment the firefighters use in the field including trucks, tanks, pumps and rescue tools.

Melbourne, Australia

Built vehicles on the production assembly line and rotated throughout the plant back filling positions when employees were absent. This role gave an appreciation of the complexity of the whole production system and requirements as contributing team member to deliver a quality product. It also built a firm understanding of build sequencing, timing of the moving assembly line and required hands on skills used during the assembly process.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Mechanical Engineering, Honours

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