Currently the Engineering Director at Helix. We are a product manufacturing business specialising in e-Drive, hybrid and ICE Powertrains for motorsport, automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.
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Engineering DirectorHelixNorthampton, Gb -
Engineering DirectorHelix Mar 2024 - PresentMilton Keynes, Bucks, GbResponsible for Design, Analysis, Development, Test Facilities, ECTC, Electronics, Control Systems and Business systems -
Chief Operating OfficerHelix Feb 2018 - Apr 2024Milton Keynes, Bucks, GbResponsible for Design, Analysis, Development, Test Facilities, Prototype Build, Materials Management & HR -
Chief Engineer Design And AnalysisHelix Feb 2016 - Jan 2018Milton Keynes, Bucks, Gb -
Product Engineering Team LeaderMercedes Amg High Performance Powertrains Jan 2015 - Jan 2016Northamptonshire, GbResponsible for the design and development of the 2015 and 2016 ERS system components (MGUK, MGUH and PE module and battery) covering all aspects of Mechanical, Thermal and integration -
Head Of Reliability EngineeringMercedes Amg High Performance Powertrains Apr 2009 - Dec 2014Northamptonshire, Gb•Technical leadership of engine reliability team, strategy team and trackside engine engineers•Approval and pass off for all new engine builds•Continuous development of sub assembly pass off process, engine pass off process and associated limits•Definition and policing of the long run and track test homologation process•Definition of engine protection limits during service•Continuous development of engine strip documents, process and reports•Management and development of oil analysis•Management of fault rectification system•Development and creation of engine life models•Definition of engine life limits, engine race usage and race planners•Provide and develop an advanced measurement service to all engineering groups•Development of engine conditioning monitoring methods•General management of engineering team members to include objective setting, appraisals and recruitment of staff•Developing dept. systems and procedures maintaining quality standards•Coaching and developing engineers to higher levels of performance•Devising cost reduction initiatives to get best value for the available budget -
Chief EngineerMercedes Amg High Performance Powertrains Oct 2011 - Dec 2013Northamptonshire, GbResponsible for V8 engine program -
F1 Design Team LeaderMercedes Benz Hpe Jan 2005 - Apr 2009•Technical leadership for the design & implementation of KERS system for 2009•Technical leadership for the design of structural engine components•Technical leadership for the design of a single cylinder research engine. •Technical leadership for the design of gas exchange components •Supporting the engine development program •Drawing authorisation, job prioritisation and co-ordination of a team of design and simulation engineers.•General management of engineering team members •Developing systems and procedures •Coaching and developing engineers•Conducting job interviews for the recruitment of engineering staff•Devising cost reduction initiatives •Deputising for head of engineering •Working to tight deadlines with budget and performance constraints•Leading technical meetings
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F1 Senior Design/Development EngineerCosworth Racing Ltd Jan 1995 - Dec 2004•Deputising for Principal Engineer through drawing authorisation, job prioritisation and co-ordination of team members in his absence.•Supervision of a small team of engineers to design a single cylinder research engine. •Supervision of engineers through various key design projects for major upgrades to racing engines.•Initial concept and detail design work for all areas of the engine•Engine fault rectification and root cause analysis to provide engineering solutions for reliability problems.•Liaison with customer teams to provide engine packaging CAD model and engine installation details. •Car water system and oil radiator testing. Design of rig components for water and oil system testing.•Mechanical durability testing of valve train components, water pumps, oil pump and scavenge pumps to include rig design, test specification and supervision
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Design EngineerBritish Aerospace Sep 1990 - Jan 1995London, GbWorking within an R&D team devising innovative aircraft structures for next generation fighter jets. This was achieved using both metallic and non-metallic materials to create advanced aircraft structures. I have experience of design and manufacture using Super Plastic Forming / Diffusion Bonding techniques and carbon composites. Experience of working with engineers across various disciplines and co-ordinating deign projects -
Technical ApprenticeBritish Aerospace Sep 1988 - Sep 1990London, GbTechnical Apprentice training within the design office. As part of the training I was working on various projects, which included both technical and commercial aspects of the design office to gain experience of the running of the department -
Craft ApprenticeBritish Aerospace Aug 1985 - Sep 1988London, GbCraft Apprentice within the machine shop. During the first year a broad-based training was received which covered such skills as: - Fitting, Milling, Turning, Electrical, Grinding, and Woodworking. During the second year specialised training as a turner was completed to become a qualified turner. The third year was spent in the wind tunnel model shop building on the previously taught skills and gaining experience as a toolmaker manufacturing wind tunnel models.
Rip Alan Cherrington Ceng Education Details
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University Of Central LancashireDesign & Manufacture (Engineering)
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Rip Alan Cherrington Ceng attended University Of Central Lancashire.
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