Lead platform engineer for suspension links in the Suspension Systems Architecture Team covering the D8 platform. In brief this position involves the creation and delivery of products to program gateways whilst ensuring robust design solutions and thorough design validations.

Pentaxia is a young, fast growing, advanced composites manufacturing company, specialising in the design and manufacture of patterns, moulds and associated tooling for the manufacture of composite components. We are continually working on new ideas and developing technology.Appointed as the design manager to establish an AS9100 accredited design function/department to develop the company’s capabilities and growth. This role has involved identifying customer and AS9100 requirements and implementing processes to meet such requirements. General responsibilities in this position include;Generating innovative design solutions to meet customer requirementsManaging design workload and staff ensuring the design solutions and production data are delivered to requirementsProviding technical support and solutions to aid customer projectsCustomer and supplier liaison via email, telephone, WebEx, forums and onsite visits/meetingsIdentifying and applying GD&T, CTE calculations and the application of scaling to offset CTE values Creating and developing a quality manual and process flow system for the design department CAD using CATIA V5 (2000+hours)Development and management of data using SmarTeam PDMDesign release requiring a comprehensive understanding of capabilities and limitations of composite production and 3/5 axis machining Implementing verification and validation processes and continuous development of the products, processes and systems developed for the design function

CAD (Solid works) design of moulds, patterns, tools, assembly’s and partsModelling of components from technical drawingsCreation of layup books/drawingsProduct and material developmentQuoting, work planning, creation of BOM’s, financial responsibility, signing off quality inspections Providing technical support and solutions to aid customer projects and requirementsCustomer and supplier liaisonQuality inspection to drawings/CAD using Faro CMM inspect.Quality assurance compliance and implementation of AS9100Understanding of machining, composite material, laminating and trimming

Domestic Installation Company:Ensuring professionalism and customer confidenceIdentifying British standards and ensuring implementationIdentifying and providing creative and economic solutions to potential problemsCreating project plans and job sheets for all stages of the projectsManaging relationships with clients and suppliers ensuring a high level of serviceManaging a small work force of installers to ensure installations run smoothly and deadlines are met Responsible for company accounts including invoicing, VAT and paye Developing the company from sole trader status to limited statusSecuring installation contracts with market leaders 'Wickes' and 'Ikea'Generating sufficient business to employ and subcontract work

Working within a small team to manufacture sample/prototype fold-away beds and chairs. This position involved reading technical drawings, mig welding, designing and building jigs, using hydraulic benders and presses, powder-coating and general cold metal working. The role also involved managing time and procedures to meet dispatch deadlines.