Developing new Engineering solutions for Body Engineering (BE) plastic/metal components, incorporating system integration across the BE System, and with input into the geometry of the vehicle package. Using virtual engineering tools to lead the concept development and problemresolution with cross-functional teams.Manage and coordinate the design, development, testing and introduction of new systems andcomponents (commodities). Operating in a cross-functional organizationMy main responsibilities:Delivering the commodity plan to QCTWERS releasing to support the above commodityEnsuring all programme design solutions meet:Programme targets for cost and weight.Legal regulations & RMDV requirements.Optical Quality and PCPA requirements.Management of the design responsible supplier teams in support of delivery of the programmemilestonesKeeping all Module documentation up to date including:Foundation & Programme DFMEAsQuality history & Bill of designCreation & maintenance of vehicle test plans -detail planning of test & developmentManage vehicle development testing to sign off -supporting engineering test teams with issuesResolve issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designsthat meet targetsEnsure all appropriate JLR standards are met throughout design maturationProvide input into new feature developmentManage and resolve issues, escalating where requiredOwn and deliver the Engineering APQP deliverables (to complement the STA Engineer APQPdeliverables)Responsible for concept development and problem resolution with both Core and Programmeteams, with the use of virtual engineering toolsDeliver vehicle programme geometry as requiredManage the creation of Associative Vehicle Architecture models and development of appropriatestandards

Purpose of Role• I am responsible for ensuring new suppliers processes and facilities are delivered on time and to capacity• I support the Commodity Creation & Delivery System process and visit suppliers with the cross-functional commodity team during the process design, maturation, and launch phases CCDS, eAPQP, FMEA activities, Control Plan, PFC, VSM creation, Capacity planning, Full PPAP according to IATF and JLR standards, Process and production auditKey Activities• I manage the overall preparation and delivery of supplier new facilities, processes and product introduction to ensure we get excellent quality parts on time at the right quantity for our new model programmes• I take the supply chain design that was contracted at sourcing and deliver that intent by visiting suppliers to monitoring and challenging the process, tooling and facility readiness throughout the product development timeline• I confirm and sign off the facility capability and capacity to meet our demand and flexibility requirements• I work closely with suppliers and Product Engineers on manufacturing feasibility and process designKey Suppliers and experience:Adient: Headrests (MLA)Autoliv: Seat belts, Airbags (MLA, D7a, D7u)Georg Fischer: Cross Car beam (MLA)Grammer: Headrest (MLA), Armrests (MLA) Speaker grilles, Interior cheaters (MLA)Joyson Safety: Airbags (MLA, D7a, D7u)Koller (Honsa): Load compartment area, Soft trim (MLA, New defender, D7a programs) Mono: Interior veneers, Open Skin Wood, Aluminium, Carbon decorative elements (D7a, L550, MLA)Novem: Interiro veneers, Open skin WoodKIPP: Land Rover Defender 2020 roof deployable ladder

In my role, I was responsible for the engineering design using Solidworks, PTC Creo, Autodesk Netfabb software packages. Design optimization for Additive Manufacturing processes was part of the role, including topology optimization. Design and feasibility consultation with the clients and companies, operation, and maintenance of the in-house additive manufacturing systems (Stratasys Fortus 900 mc, Autodesk Ember, Renishaw AM250 (NAIT collaboration)), I was responsible for the outsourced projects with the partner companies using different AM technologies (DMLS, SLA, Polijet, SLA).The role included the complete sales procedure of the manufactured goods, managing the incoming sales requests, customer support, and consultation about the projects and the technology, creating detailed quotes according to the company and industry standards. Detailed documentation of sales projects in CRM system (Pipedrive), and managing the daily routine using Trello, Airtable, Google and Microsoft Office products.I was responsible for the customer support, and I was the contactor with our local (Canada) and international (USA, Australia, England, China) vendors, and partner companies.We were implementing SCRUM agility project management, and we were operating in accordance with the LEAN, and 5S production standards.

Maintaining and developing continuous operation of the starter engine assembly line, the manufacturing tools, and devices Accordingly, to the BPS (Bosch Production System) standards, utilizing and developing daily assessments with agreement to LEAN system Creating assembly, and manufacturing drawings, using AutoCad and 3D CAD files for the unique manufacturing tools Supervising manufacturing process, and creating relative documentation in SAP system. Being responsible for the external contacts with the suppliers