Jon Howat Beng Hons Pgdip Ceng Fimeche Email & Phone Number

Royal Leamington Spa, Gb

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Senior Product Owner and Group Lead for the 7 Squads that comprise the Cabin and Upper Body Group The Group will deliver the interior and upper body structure for the JLR's next all electric Land Rovers

Responsible for:1. The Management and Leadership of a team of 17 Engineers from recruitment and training to personnel development and pastoral care.2. Development of Commodity Strategies for Curtain and Side Airbags, Pedestrian Protection Systems and Role Over Protection Devices. 3. Creation and maintenance of Bills of Design, Standards, Design Rules and Foundation DFMEAs for Curtain Airbags, Side Airbags, Pedestrian Protection Systems and Role Overprotection Devices. 4… Show more Responsible for:1. The Management and Leadership of a team of 17 Engineers from recruitment and training to personnel development and pastoral care.2. Development of Commodity Strategies for Curtain and Side Airbags, Pedestrian Protection Systems and Role Over Protection Devices. 3. Creation and maintenance of Bills of Design, Standards, Design Rules and Foundation DFMEAs for Curtain Airbags, Side Airbags, Pedestrian Protection Systems and Role Overprotection Devices. 4. Development until implementation ready of new restraint technologies. Including new Farside Occupant Protection Airbag to meet the NCAP 2020 Farside Occupant Protection Protocol5. Provision of expert advice and guidance to the Lead Engineers on programmes.6. Resolution of current quality issues. Show less

Responsible for the management of team on 10 Engineers to delivery Safety Components from Programme Start to Production on the JLR Small Vehicle Platform programmes. Including E-Pace and the all new Range Rover Evoque. Accountable for delivering the Safety Component commodities to the correct cost, in the correct time and to the correct quality.- Key achievements1. Delivered 5 Star NCAP ratings for Both E-Pace and New Evoque2. 100% Production release on time for FDJ on E-Pace and… Show more Responsible for the management of team on 10 Engineers to delivery Safety Components from Programme Start to Production on the JLR Small Vehicle Platform programmes. Including E-Pace and the all new Range Rover Evoque. Accountable for delivering the Safety Component commodities to the correct cost, in the correct time and to the correct quality.- Key achievements1. Delivered 5 Star NCAP ratings for Both E-Pace and New Evoque2. 100% Production release on time for FDJ on E-Pace and Evoque, 1st team to achieve this on both programmes.3. On Evoque delivered on time to FDJ a Knee Airbag Module that was added to the programme 12 weeks from FDJ. This new commodity was sourced in 6 Weeks rather than the normal process cadence of 12. 4. Significant cost and weight savings were achieved by using new technologies for JLR on E-Pace.5. Cost savings in excess of £500K realised by the commonisation of component sets across E-Pace and Evoque. This took considerable leadership effort to achieve throughout the development of Evoque. As the Design studio and interfacing commodities had to be lead through the engineering and design process to maintain the common part numbers to realise the saving.6 Awarded high achiever reward by Chief Programme Engineer for consistent delivery of requirements on time and to the right quality. Show less

Warwickshire

Responsible for the delivery of all Cabin and Safety commodities on all Jaguar model year and minor programmes. Leading a team of 6 Lead Engineers to deliver Cabin and Safety Commodities on F Type 16MY, XJ 16MY, Discovery Sport and Evoque 16 and 17MY and XE 17MY.1. Responsible for the development of new Carpets Over Head Consoles (OHC), NVH, Trunk Trims and Safety System solutions on all Jaguar mid cycle fresh programmes. 2. Lead and Managed the design, development, testing, costs and… Show more Responsible for the delivery of all Cabin and Safety commodities on all Jaguar model year and minor programmes. Leading a team of 6 Lead Engineers to deliver Cabin and Safety Commodities on F Type 16MY, XJ 16MY, Discovery Sport and Evoque 16 and 17MY and XE 17MY.1. Responsible for the development of new Carpets Over Head Consoles (OHC), NVH, Trunk Trims and Safety System solutions on all Jaguar mid cycle fresh programmes. 2. Lead and Managed the design, development, testing, costs and suppliers of those commodities from Programme Start through to production. Delivering these commodities on time and to budget.3. Developed the Lead Engineers technical skills and capabilities through mentoring, coaching and effective objective setting improving team performance. Show less

Responsible for the design, development, cost and supplier management of front and rear bumper systems. Rated number 1 in my peer group of Lead Engineers in Body Engineering.1. Successfully delivered XF 12MY front and rear bumper systems from Pre Production Build to Job 1+90days. 2. Successfully delivered XJ 16MY front and rear bumper systems from Programme Start to FDJ2. Lead a Six Sigma Black Belt Project at the Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant to resolve front end alignment issues… Show more Responsible for the design, development, cost and supplier management of front and rear bumper systems. Rated number 1 in my peer group of Lead Engineers in Body Engineering.1. Successfully delivered XF 12MY front and rear bumper systems from Pre Production Build to Job 1+90days. 2. Successfully delivered XJ 16MY front and rear bumper systems from Programme Start to FDJ2. Lead a Six Sigma Black Belt Project at the Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant to resolve front end alignment issues that effected the fit of XF bumper system. This project resulted in a change of process in Body in White assembly to achieve the required body condition guaranteeing a good bumper fit in Trim and Final. This project was deemed so successful that the Plant requested my assistance to resolve a similar issue on XF Sport Brake3. Developed a Carbon Composites strategy for Exterior Systems from scratch. Creating a team and developing stakeholders at Chief Engineer level to inform the strategy and a network of suppliers that could facilitate it. Also assisted in the development of the corporate research strategy for Carbon Composites as part of the Composites Working Group. Show less

Project Manager - International Govenment and Defence.Project and Bid Manager charged with the execution of temporary infrastructure projects and managing business development initiatives. Responsible for maximising profits and securing new business opportunities.• Managing the client relationship. Ensuring that the client’s requirements are properly defined and understood to deliver the right product to the required quality at the right price in the required time.• Responsible for… Show more Project Manager - International Govenment and Defence.Project and Bid Manager charged with the execution of temporary infrastructure projects and managing business development initiatives. Responsible for maximising profits and securing new business opportunities.• Managing the client relationship. Ensuring that the client’s requirements are properly defined and understood to deliver the right product to the required quality at the right price in the required time.• Responsible for the expenditure of a $1 Million bid budget. Controlling all aspects of the bid team’s work from delivering the engineering solution to managing project risk. Ensuring that resources are correctly balanced and that the bid for a £50 Million project is delivered within budget and on time. Show less

Programme management of the preparation and deployment of an organisation of over 500+ engineering personnel to Afghanistan.• Project managed a complex technical and military training programme ensuring that the organisation was correctly trained and prepared to work in the hostile environment of Helmand Province, Afghanistan• Project management of the movement of freight and personnel, from the multiple locations in the UK and Germany to Afghanistan which, totalled 3500kg of freight… Show more Programme management of the preparation and deployment of an organisation of over 500+ engineering personnel to Afghanistan.• Project managed a complex technical and military training programme ensuring that the organisation was correctly trained and prepared to work in the hostile environment of Helmand Province, Afghanistan• Project management of the movement of freight and personnel, from the multiple locations in the UK and Germany to Afghanistan which, totalled 3500kg of freight and 511 personnel on 8 aircraft over 5 days.• Designed, developed and implemented the business continuity plan, gaining buy in from senior management. Show less

In charge of the repair and maintenance of a fleet of 350 Osh Kosh, Land Rover, Leyland DAF and Foden vehicles and accompanying equipment from fuel pumps to Broshuis trailers.• Provided technical guidance to the CEO as the organisation’s sole engineering expert.• Lead and managed a team of 83 military and Defence Support Group personnel from NVQ level 1 engineering technicians through to foundation degree qualified Incorporated Engineers, directing all aspects of their work as well as… Show more In charge of the repair and maintenance of a fleet of 350 Osh Kosh, Land Rover, Leyland DAF and Foden vehicles and accompanying equipment from fuel pumps to Broshuis trailers.• Provided technical guidance to the CEO as the organisation’s sole engineering expert.• Lead and managed a team of 83 military and Defence Support Group personnel from NVQ level 1 engineering technicians through to foundation degree qualified Incorporated Engineers, directing all aspects of their work as well as providing all HR functions for the team including performance and career management. • Ensured the safety of the work force through regular health and safety audits achieving a blemish free health and safety record.• Operated and controlled an annual budget of £2 Million. Personally responsible for £10 Million worth of equipment including Foden, Leyland DAF, Land Rover and JCB vehicles and workshop infrastructure. Ensured the best possible value for money was delivered. • Prepared, deployed then lead the team in Afghanistan. Achieving an average asset availability of 95% across a mixed fleet of 350 Osh Kosh, DAF, Foden and Pinzgauer assets. Show less

Project Manager responsible for multiple transformation projects part of an organisational and cultural change programme for the Army’s engineering division of 10000+ personnel.• Introduced Lean tools and techniques into the Corps. Working closely with McKinsey and Company to engender a culture of continuous improvement and quality reducing waste and improving output.• Scoped and project managed a major restructuring programme. Resulting in the reorganisation of every department within… Show more Project Manager responsible for multiple transformation projects part of an organisational and cultural change programme for the Army’s engineering division of 10000+ personnel.• Introduced Lean tools and techniques into the Corps. Working closely with McKinsey and Company to engender a culture of continuous improvement and quality reducing waste and improving output.• Scoped and project managed a major restructuring programme. Resulting in the reorganisation of every department within the division achieving cost savings of £3 Million year on year by rationalising over 150 posts.• Wrote and introduced a new edition of the British Army’s asset maintenance standards. Creating a simpler document that engendered improved standards of maintenance across the Army. Show less

Personnel Manager for all 200 UK personnel deployed in Kosovo.• Liaised with multinational armies, including the US, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish and Romanians. Planned meetings with senior officers and officials in the civil and military hierarchy in Kosovo and ensured the security of VIPs.• Acted as the visits officer for Kosovo responsible for the management and organisation of all VIP visits to theatre. • Managed a cash budget of £20,000, recreational equipment worth… Show more Personnel Manager for all 200 UK personnel deployed in Kosovo.• Liaised with multinational armies, including the US, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish and Romanians. Planned meetings with senior officers and officials in the civil and military hierarchy in Kosovo and ensured the security of VIPs.• Acted as the visits officer for Kosovo responsible for the management and organisation of all VIP visits to theatre. • Managed a cash budget of £20,000, recreational equipment worth £50,000, and celebrity visits to Kosovo. This including the making of an extremely successful TV programme based on BBC's Ground Force. Show less

Major Engineering Organisation 2003 - 2004Manager and leader of a team of 30 engineers.• Responsible for an engineering team’s Marshall Land Systems engine repair facility, Leyland DAF vehicles and technical accommodation worth in excess of £5 Million. Ensured all the equipment was properly maintained and that production targets were met.

Responsible for the personnel management of 300 personnel undertaking engineering training.

Project management of an air induction system improvement project at Aston Martin Lagonda (AML). • Proved the wade depth of the DB9 and proposed changes to the air induction system would lead to reduction in power, thus allowing AML to finalise the systems design.

Responsible for the leadership and management of 99 engineering personnel.• Relationship manager, responsible for the management of all public relations with the local populace in Sanski Most, Bosnia. Created a culture of mutual understand and security that encouraged refugees to return to their homes.• Secured over £60,000 from the Canadian Department for International Development through negotiation with the Canadian military. This funded the rebuilding of a water course to supply a… Show more Responsible for the leadership and management of 99 engineering personnel.• Relationship manager, responsible for the management of all public relations with the local populace in Sanski Most, Bosnia. Created a culture of mutual understand and security that encouraged refugees to return to their homes.• Secured over £60,000 from the Canadian Department for International Development through negotiation with the Canadian military. This funded the rebuilding of a water course to supply a village with clean water and a school house allowing refugees to return. Show less

Mech Eng, Mechanical Engineering, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Mech Soc Lenton and Wortly Hall RFC East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corp BEng Hons Mechanical.

Pg Dip, Engineering And Process Excellence, Distinction

Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering and Process Excellence focusing of 6 Sigma Principles and Processes to deliver product and process.

Education record

A levels in Maths and Science and 11 GCSE