Senior Development Engineer for Caterpillar Defence. This role includes but is not limited to the following: • Planning, resource profiling and costing verification and validation elements of Engineering Programmes.• Creating test evaluation programmes and producing detailed reports, including all relevant calculations and analysis and/or presentations as required by the customer.• Providing guidance and direction on the project/product to less experienced engineers.•… Show more Senior Development Engineer for Caterpillar Defence. This role includes but is not limited to the following: • Planning, resource profiling and costing verification and validation elements of Engineering Programmes.• Creating test evaluation programmes and producing detailed reports, including all relevant calculations and analysis and/or presentations as required by the customer.• Providing guidance and direction on the project/product to less experienced engineers.• Identifying critical characteristics, conducting system FMEA’s, attending design reviews and project reviews as required.• Liaising closely with suppliers and customers to achieve high quality, cost effective product.• Initiating ideas and performing needs analysis.• Communicating technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other business units. Show less

Senior chassis engineer. Aston Martin Red Bull Hypercar AMRB001 Valkyrie & AMR Pro Vehicles As a senior chassis engineer, working in close partnership with Red Bull Racing, I have been responsible for the progression and delivery of all system components for the Valkyrie Hypercar and QAO projects. This includes but has not been limited too, Steering systems, Suspension (Conventional and F1 Active), Braking systems, conventional and CCM & CCB, Wheels & Tyres and all other chassis related… Show more Senior chassis engineer. Aston Martin Red Bull Hypercar AMRB001 Valkyrie & AMR Pro Vehicles As a senior chassis engineer, working in close partnership with Red Bull Racing, I have been responsible for the progression and delivery of all system components for the Valkyrie Hypercar and QAO projects. This includes but has not been limited too, Steering systems, Suspension (Conventional and F1 Active), Braking systems, conventional and CCM & CCB, Wheels & Tyres and all other chassis related components. My duties have included but have not been limited to: Component design, validation, testing and sign off for the whole of the chassis architecture for Valkyrie and QAO programmes. This has entailed detailed and frequent high end F1 & specialist supplier liaison, progression reviews and senior meetings reporting out to management to ensure the massively ambitions and focused programmes has been kept to gateways, I have also had to implement business tracking solutions to establish team working plans whilst ensuring progress is made by following up actions with their owners and reporting to senior personnel. I have also co-ordinated the planning and running of engineering sub system meetings with support from appropriate cross functional representation and input from all relevant areas working very closely with Red Bull, to ensure F1 technology is incorporated within an OEM production car. The exposure to new technology has been amazing and vast in this role, ensuring I have had to learn quickly and work autonomously working in a high-pressure environment whilst keeping to extremely tight deadlines. Show less

As a Lead Engineer I have been responsible for leadership of sub system engineers and deliverables for all aspects of BIW under structure component and systems for D8 programmes which include the Land Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport. Working within the E&D sector I have taken ownership of this commodity through the product development lifecycle to launch. My duties have included: Component design, validation, testing and sign off for the whole of BIW underbody for both 18MY Evoque and… Show more As a Lead Engineer I have been responsible for leadership of sub system engineers and deliverables for all aspects of BIW under structure component and systems for D8 programmes which include the Land Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport. Working within the E&D sector I have taken ownership of this commodity through the product development lifecycle to launch. My duties have included: Component design, validation, testing and sign off for the whole of BIW underbody for both 18MY Evoque and Discovery. This has entailed frequent Supplier liaison, NTEI reviews and senior escalation meetings with plant management. To ensure the 18MY programme has been kept to gateways, I have co-ordinated the planning and running of engineering sub system meetings with support from appropriate cross functional representation and input from all relevant areas, such as AME, CME, Plant launch, PVT & Core engineering, ensuring that the sub-system delivers its objectives and targets both, technical and business to programme timing whilst objectives are met. I have also been responsible for communicating team progress to management, ensuring the effective application of APQP to manage system/ component delivery, ensuring vehicle builds are supported with parts at the required level (ETS, ETM, PSW’d, PPAP). Ensuring that issues are addressed and closed off, identifying all risks to the programme.Within this role my project management capability has been demonstrated by recent delivery of 18MY on time & budget. I have shown detailed Engineering knowledge of defined components, functions and performance, production and manufacturing requirements. I have also shown knowledge of project delivery processes and build phases whilst maintaining excellent communications skills, demonstrated by my ability to communicate at all levels whilst showing proficiency in Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word & JLR related software such as WERS, Alerts Outlook, iPLM, Aims 2, Enovia, & Catia. Show less

Throughout my time working at JLR both for the company and subcontracted through MIRA, I have developed upon my skills learnt in my previous roles as an engineer and have focused them to apply them with my role of an Engineering Project Leader. This role has been very challenging, diverse and incorporates all aspects of engineering from initial APC to Delivery to PVT, through varying build phases, M1, X1, VP, etc. Global Business Expansion into China, Brazil and India whilst delivering… Show more Throughout my time working at JLR both for the company and subcontracted through MIRA, I have developed upon my skills learnt in my previous roles as an engineer and have focused them to apply them with my role of an Engineering Project Leader. This role has been very challenging, diverse and incorporates all aspects of engineering from initial APC to Delivery to PVT, through varying build phases, M1, X1, VP, etc. Global Business Expansion into China, Brazil and India whilst delivering 16,17,18MY D8 programmes has been very inspiring as it is entirely new territory for JLR. As such it has enabled me to be reactive to business needs via tracking eTrackers, Aims, BOM’s, Teamcentre, RMDV and WERS whilst supporting CJLR, Tata an JLR Brazil as well as our core engineers here to deliver on-going programmes. As a PL, is has been imperative that my cross functionality and networking has been imperative to achieve success within this role as day to day working instils this Show less

As a Technical Engineer within Bentley motors, I have been able to develop my engineering and mechanical knowledge further. Within my time spent in Production Quality this role has enabled me to gather an in depth understanding of Bentley’s cars as I am responsible for the deliverance of the 2017 Mulsanne. It is my role to address all quality issues as it is assembled and rolls of the production line throughout different build phases, until it goes into start of production for customer use… Show more As a Technical Engineer within Bentley motors, I have been able to develop my engineering and mechanical knowledge further. Within my time spent in Production Quality this role has enabled me to gather an in depth understanding of Bentley’s cars as I am responsible for the deliverance of the 2017 Mulsanne. It is my role to address all quality issues as it is assembled and rolls of the production line throughout different build phases, until it goes into start of production for customer use. This could be any issue that has to be rectified, from a supplier part issue, to an assembly line issue, I have to find, track, fix and monitor said issue to ensure that by start of production the Mulsanne is perfect for our customers. My duties include all off the following and more: Vehicle Inspection, Function and Road Testing, Product Audit, Monitoring every vehicle through the Production process, Use and creation of defined defect tracking reports, Maintaining defects and status on tracking reports, Gathering data from build, Gathering data from other sources regarding timing and solutions, Using FLAGS system to record defects, Fault Investigation and rectification, Fault analysis, Working closely with Project Teams, Production Quality Teams, Engineering and Fleet Team, Liaising with internal customers of the vehicles, Running reviews of the defects, Compiling Defects Per Vehicle (DPV), Creak and Rattle assessment, KAF/ MAF/ Senior Management Reviews, Preparation and Meetings, reviewing attendance and Vehicle handover. Show less

As an Engineer at Bentley motors, I have been able to develop my engineering skills further with application in a prestige automotive environment. From project management, supplier management & product initiation, to product integration & testing, development & product emergence process. I have gained skills in all areas and have actively utilised and used them in my day to day work. Bentley motors ensures working to the highest standards of excellence at all times and as such this has… Show more As an Engineer at Bentley motors, I have been able to develop my engineering skills further with application in a prestige automotive environment. From project management, supplier management & product initiation, to product integration & testing, development & product emergence process. I have gained skills in all areas and have actively utilised and used them in my day to day work. Bentley motors ensures working to the highest standards of excellence at all times and as such this has advanced my skills to the standard required by such a prestige brand in automotive distinction. Show less

Previously as a Graduate engineer at MIRA I have been exposed to a vast amount of engineering knowledge and business development skills through my placements. My time spent in Business development and Technical Sales I was able to gain skills in Project management, Implementation and delivery, Proposal writing, costing and budgeting, customer facing, liaison and business management. My time spent in Vehicle Development Engineering (Contracted to JLR) has enabled me to gain further skills in… Show more Previously as a Graduate engineer at MIRA I have been exposed to a vast amount of engineering knowledge and business development skills through my placements. My time spent in Business development and Technical Sales I was able to gain skills in Project management, Implementation and delivery, Proposal writing, costing and budgeting, customer facing, liaison and business management. My time spent in Vehicle Development Engineering (Contracted to JLR) has enabled me to gain further skills in Vehicle testing, Benchmarking, NVH, Braking, Component testing, K&C, Identification and exploration of advancing new technologies and development engineering whilst implementing design solutions. When working on projects it was essential to show leadership and continuous improvement whilst improving communication and working to compliance adhering to standards and directives. Show less

Forecourt Attendant:Whilst at university I worked sixteen hours a week to boost my income and develop some ‘softer’ interpersonal skills. Often I am the only one at work, meaning I have full responsibility for the station including safe storage of hazardous substances (COSHH).Skills Gained: Self-motivation, customer service, communication, organisation skills, cash handling.

As part of my degree, I spent 9 months within a race team to learn new transferrable skills to help with my personal and team development. I gained practical experience and an in-depth knowledge from of all aspects of working with professionals in the race team. This involved, Team work, communication skills, time keeping, professionalism, workshop fabrication, race and car set up, benchmarking, test development, logistics and event planning, strategic development, skilled body and mechanical… Show more As part of my degree, I spent 9 months within a race team to learn new transferrable skills to help with my personal and team development. I gained practical experience and an in-depth knowledge from of all aspects of working with professionals in the race team. This involved, Team work, communication skills, time keeping, professionalism, workshop fabrication, race and car set up, benchmarking, test development, logistics and event planning, strategic development, skilled body and mechanical repair. Show less