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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Implementing the V-Model, System Development Lifecycle and Agile principles for development and testing. Deployment of software and vehicle specific configuration files of embedded systems in CAN based protocols through a configuration management system.Creating and maintaining tools in VBA to streamline configuration processes and verification & validation (V&V) steps, reducing risk for prototypes and mass production units.Working with multiple stakeholders to develop system requirement specifications for both hardware and software applications.Creating and maintaining system architecture diagrams, interface control and functional specification documentations for vehicle development, including managing V&V of software and hardware subsystems.Analysis of diagnostic and CAN protocol-based signal logs to conduct root cause analyses (RCA) for critical prototype and production manufacturing related issues.Implementing Atlassian JIRA for software-based issues and internal Ford QMS for electrical hardware and vehicle subsystem issues.Mentoring and training graduate engineers to assist with fault finding and RCA of vehicle issues.

Melbourne, Australia

Applying effective project management skills to ensure projects spanning Truck and Trailer divisions meet strict OEM deadlines.Implementing strong CAD and CAE skills in AutoCAD and PTC CREO in the development of suspension models.Development of technical documentation from post processing CAE results and providing to marketing and aftersales teams.Mitigating production, inventory and other quality issues to ensure APQP timings are met.Facilitate Design Reviews with multi-functional teams, ensuring product design changes are effectively met for further iterations.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Using project management skills to design and production release powertrain components, achieving a cost reduction from prior vehicle programs.Implementing design and process failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) techniques on new prototype level products and subsystems.Liaising with project engineers and program management to formalise V&V plans for future vehicle programs.Application of vehicle diagnostic methodologies and production processes to effectively coordinate and manage production support staff for prototype V&V requirements.Mitigated a $35Mil recall in the Asia-Pacific region through application of fundamental system engineering methodologies in root cause analysis, risk mitigation and failure mode analysis.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Calibration of engine control system parameters to support numerous race-engineering targets, while optimising fuel economy, vehicle performance and driveability.Implementing data analysis skills to optimise race & vehicle strategy for various racing events.Applied strong data acquisition and analysis skills through MATLAB and MS Excel VBA for technical documentation and feedback of vehicle and driver performance related issues.Development and validation of calibration performance during pre-season & in-season testing, implementing complete vehicle system testing procedures.

Sydney, Australia

Designed, procured and assembled suspension and auxiliary fuel cell products for factory supported GT car.Developed product design skills and knowledge through producing and maintaining manufacturing and assembly files in SolidWorks CAD.Liaised with suppliers and senior engineers to achieve required race car set-up and minimise total car weight. Achieved class wins at the 2014 & 2015 12 Hours of Bathurst.Produced and maintained technical documentation for Lotus Sports Car components.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering (Honours) And Commerce

Activities and Societies: UNSW Formula SAE, UNSW RobogalsFinal year thesis: CFD analysis of a full model Radical SR8 race car using ANSYS.

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