Born 5 November 1964(age 38)Status Married(no children) Nationality British
Professional Qualifications
European Engineer - FEANI
Chartered Engineer - Engineering Council (UK)
BSc (hons) in Engineering Product Design - University of the South Bank, London
Member of Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMechE
Computer Experience
I-Deas MS 9.1 (Ford CP3)TDM Administration, Advanced Modelling, Surfacing and Drafting.
EDS Unigraphics V143D Modelling.
AutoCAD 20003D modelling and 2D Drawing.
Rapid PrototypingStereolithography (et al), vacuum casting, proto-tooling.
MS ProgramsExcel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint.
FEANISA Finite Element Analysis.
French Speaking Highly Computer Literate Full Driving Licence Member of Mensa
Work History
Seeber Belgium NVProject EngineerBelgiumFebruary 2003 –
Design and project management of plastic-moulded underbody fuel tank shields on AWD vehicle to point of design release. Integration of parts to joint Volvo/Ford vehicle program and same-tier suppliers. Design support at both OEMs’ sites. Development and implementation of CAD and Design Office procedures. Design-based problem solving for parts developed by other team members.
Nissan Technical Centre EuropePrincipal EngineerJapan & EnglandAugust 2002 – February 2003
Design and engineering of exterior vehicle systems – lamps, wipers, body mouldings. Interpreting styling data to meet Program, ECE and national requirements. Plastic part design and product lifetime cost reduction. Feasibility and viability reporting. Integrating sub-suppliers to program. Providing technical support to purchasing dept.
Butz Ieper Automotive GmbHSystem KonstructorBelgium & GermanyFebruary 1999 – July 2002
Full design & project responsibility for interior trim-mounted luggage & safety systems, retractable load-space covers, seat loading systems, sun blinds. OEM needs determination, quotation support, concept generation and design development. Production of finished 2D & 3D data and its electronic transfer to OEM and suppliers. TDM Admin.
Xerox Europe Technical CentreIntegration EngineerEnglandDecember 1998 – Feb 1999
Module integration of document printing centre. Checking incoming supplier data for fit function and clearance to other sub-system modules. Plastic component design. Mechanism design. Drawing production and maintenance.
Ogle Design LtdProject EngineerFrance & EnglandJuly 1998 – December 1998
Full design and engineering responsibility for door mechanism and related components for 2nd tier supplier to Renault / Vauxhall collaborative vehicle project. Mechanism design and prove-out. OEM on-site support.
Global Form LtdDirectorIreland & EnglandFebruary 1995 – July 1998
Running own company specialising in development to prototype stage of customer concepts. Working prototypes designed and made. Projects include car turntable, no-moving-parts washing machine, explosive quick release bolt, universal replacement tap head. Clients include Samsung UK, Bergin Products Ltd, Axial Technologies Ltd, others.
PDDWorkshop ManagerEnglandNovember 1994 – Feb 1995
Managing all aspects of mechanical prototype and photo-realistic models produced to in-house designs. Managing contract and temporary staff. Planning department budgets. Reporting to upper management.
Redland TechnologiesSenior EngineerEnglandNovember 1989 – Nov 1994
Design to manufacture of plastic, metal and concrete mass-produced roofing products. Responsible for the design of products for production plus after sales technical support. Responsible for all design issues for French market.
Summary
A widely experienced professional Engineer with excellent communication and analytical skills who is able to innovate and develop creative solutions to commercial conclusion. A loyal and reliable team worker with a flexible and highly adaptable attitude to modern business.
Home PhoneeMail
London, UK+44 (0) 7956 419 495 (m)
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