Thomas Lynch Email & Phone Number

Kew East, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

− Manage a Team of Engineers across Australia and Malaysia.− Implemented and managed unique designs for several projects across Cinema (Hoyts), and Stadiums (such as GMHBA Stadium) within Australia and the globe.− Working closely with University of Melbourne Masters Students to complete a CapStone Thesis to improve cost margins on several Camatic products through Time and Motion Studies, Value Stream Mapping, Production and Supply Chain analysis.− Successfully applied for a grant from Sustainability Victoria to showcase the improvements and research that Camatic and University of Melbourne have undertaken to achieve a closed loop recycled chair for the Education sector.− Reinstated and embedded a process mindset to follow ISO9001 best practices for processes and quality management frameworks.− Conducted Tooling Feasibility Studies for the Stadium Seating range simultaneously investigating rationalisations and improvements for the products.− Reinstated the Engineering Test Lab to conduct the BS EN12727 testing schedule to validate the introduction of different plastics, including recycled.

Greater Melbourne Area

• Coached a team of vehicle engineers across Australia, Thailand, India and North America to deliver quality change control for software and electrical integration for the successful launch of the new Ford Ranger into North American manufacturing plans:− Transformed capability and performance across the team, moving them from the lowest to highest performing team on change control processes across the group− Enabled 100% on time delivery of all project milestones through rigorous planning, prioritisation, scheduling and active coaching of team members − Embedded, taught and followed Ford best practices, processes and quality management frameworks

Greater Melbourne Area

• Held a dual role as Lead Feasibility Engineer and Lead Comfort Attribute Engineer, building and leading a team of 24 engineers within the seating team to manage the engineering design and styling of all 450+ T6 platform seats across the Ford Ranger, Everest and Raptor vehicle ranges:− Conceptualised and initiated designs for all seating components (sheetmetal, foam, plastics, textiles) balancing styling with cost, complexity, and manufacturability considerations− Demonstrated expert knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for automotive seats, across international jurisdictions, to inform design specifications for 7 different plants/global regions− Fostered strategic partnerships with 3 manufacturing partners with contracts ranging from Full Service to In-house Design and Manufacture• Mobilised and developed the team, onboarding 18 new hires with no experience in seating and rapidly instilling expertise and high-performance culture:− Coached team members to think critically and develop alternate solutions to technical design issues− Embedded best practice project management frameworks and an agile benefits-led approach to delivery ensuring on time, in-budget delivery of results that meet and exceed quality, safety and cost objectives • Managed Engineering Design & Development budget of $10.2M demonstrating strong financial acumen to influence cost effective design and optimise value for money:− Achieved commercial objectives: upgraded seats were manufactured at the same cost per unit as the previous range (9 years ago), with enhanced styling and comfort • Member of Global Product Design team for Seating, harnessing consumer research and quantitative analytics to influence changes to Ford’s global standards for seat profiles• Nurtured relationships with cross-functional colleagues and manufacturing partners across the globe, working across time zones, harnessing strong communication and cross-cultural awareness to foster trust and collaboration

Greater Melbourne Area

Greater Melbourne Area

• Managed a program of Product Development projects (Seating Design and Validation Management), to drive savings in manufacturing costs whilst maintaining customer comfort features and refreshing styling themes and cues:− Successfully delivered 25% annualised cost savings through the application of lean six sigma principles and design optimisation− Demonstrated deep understanding of local and global manufacturing requirements and regulatory standards− Member of the Global Product Design Team for Plastic Components - Seats• Managed the Technical Education Program (TEP) for the GM Holden Engineering Group in partnership with the University of Michigan, facilitating continuing professional development for 73+ GM Holden Engineers:− 73 GM Engineers successfully completed Master of Engineering programs with a variety of technical specialties, building the strategic knowledge base and capability of GM Holden− Coordinated work-integrated learning components of study, liaising actively with senior leaders to identify suitable projects and learning opportunities

Gm Holden Ltd.

Manage the Technical Education Program (TEP) for the Engineering Group within Holden utilising a leading global University, University of Michigan, to ensure that GM Holden Engineers are on the leading edge of technical knowledge throughout GM.

Australia

Australia

Greater Melbourne Area

Me, Global Automotive And Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced Diploma, Automotive Design And Developement

Be, Mechanical

Activities and Societies: Sailing

Bs, Chemistry And Computer Science