Stefan Wright Email & Phone Number

Coventry

Project Lead Engineer- Vehicle Powertrain Systems - Jan 14 –PresentResponsible for leading Powertrain Launch engineering activities for New Vehicle Programmes. Engineering and delivery of powertrain systems, into multiple vehicle programmes, meeting all defined targets and attributes (Technical and Commercial – Cost, Quality & Time). Negotiation of technical solutions to balance the needs of stakeholders with differing objectives, understanding component evolution from prototype to production. Experienced of working in and interacting closely with, a production environment, recognising the pressures and needs of manufacturing. Delivery of error free components / systems to achieve all attribute, business targets and sign off line with Programme timing. Reporting to senior management in programme reviews.Engine Build Planning/Coordination- New Base Engine Design - Nov 12 –Jan 14Responsible for day to day coordination of engine build activity. Planning and delivery of build. Raising of job cards. Kit delivery and checking, expediting delivery and tracking of any shortages. Reporting any build issues via CCAR and AIMS. Validation of the build process and build documentation including required amendments. Ensuring individual build logs are accurate. Signing off completed builds. Ensuring engines are hot tested to meet delivery schedules. Liaison with programme/component teams ensuring issue resolution. Coordinate inspection activity to ensure timely delivery of major components requiring selective build. Reporting to management in planning meetings.Programme Engineer- Base engines - Jan 12 –Nov 12Support role responsible for delivery of a new diesel/gasoline engine base programme. Activities included compilation of client brochures. Development of programme activity timing plans. Management of design release and component ordering planning. GPDS status tracking and reporting. Tracking/management of issue resolution using company standard systems.

Dagenham

Development Engineer – Engine sealing - Jan 10 - Dec 11Responsible for the development and verification of prototype and production engine sealing system components to meet programme timing, cost/ value/ weight/ function and quality targets to achieve engineering sign-off. Liaison with internal business areas and suppliers. Weekly review of programme target metrics. Delivery of robustness using quality tools: Major issue tracking and resolution. Identification of cost reduction opportunities via Total Value Management. Warranty issue resolution and ongoing product development. Use of Ford standard IT applications.Development Engineer – Engine ventilation - Jan 08 - Dec 09Responsible for the development and verification of prototype and production engine ventilation system components to meet programme timing, cost/ value/ weight/ function and quality targets to achieve engineering sign-off. Liaison with other Ford business areas and suppliers. Weekly review of programme target metrics. Delivery of robustness using quality tools: Issue tracking and resolution. Identified cost reduction opportunities via Total Value Management. Use of Ford standard systems.Quality Engineer - Turbochargers - Jul 07-Dec 07Responsible for analysing turbocharger system warranty claims for Ford diesel engine customers; Jaguar, Land-Rover, PSA and Volvo. Reporting and presentation of monthly warranty status to Ford and customer management. Planning and resolution of issues, via liaison with design engineering, manufacturing, technical specialists, dealers and suppliers. Chaired meetings to develop and coordinate: engineering solutions, test, validation, and production release. Maintenance of timing plans and warranty documentation, and resolution of in-plant manufacturing quality issues. Use of bespoke systems to analyse warranty data, monitor status and progress engineering change releases.

Gravesend, Kent

Responsible for delivering theory and practical courses up to National Diploma Level. Preparing lesson plans and schemes of work. CRB check cleared.

Derby, United Kingdom

Responsible for developing Trent 1000 Gas Turbine external components to programme deliverables. Conducted validation/verification of design to ensure compliance with specification, adherence to safety and effectiveness for production release and subsequent entry into service. Analysed test data. Supported build, test and strip for development engines. Liaised with stakeholders to ensure problem resolution. Managed component hardware to ensure planned tests were completed. Supported Experimental Operations for build snags, concessions and production permits, solution of test/strip technical issues. Analysis of test and inspection data of stripped components. Technical reporting to internal/external bodies. Investigated and closed out issues and failures during the development programme. Planned and monitored corrective actions to address, risk database and lessons learnt.

B Eng, Mechanical Engineering

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