PROFESSIONAL PROFILE_____________________________________________________________

A dynamic and enthusiastic team player broadly experienced in Automotive Engineering Design and Aerospace Engineering Design. A confident team leader and decision maker, dedicated in delivering project requirements to the level expected by management. Discussions to all levels of management are dealt with the same integrity and communication.

Specialising in Design and Project Management. Experienced areas include cab, engine, bodywork, structures and gearbox in the automotive industry. Instrumentation, Rig design and project management in the Aerospace industry.

KEY SKILLS___________________________________________________________________________

· Unigraphics NX2 and Teamcenter trained with 2 years experience.

· Rolls-Royce PDM, policies and release procedures training with 1 year experience.

· Military clearance given to work on classified design projects.

· Pro-Engineer and Pro-Intralink trained with 8 year's experience. (Including surfacing and Virtual mockup)

· Autocad R14 trained with 3 year's experience.

· Working knowledge of Cadds 5.

· Drafting and checking experience to ISO standards.

· IT literate using Microsoft office. Presentation and database experience.

· FMEA facilitator trained with 5 year's experience.

· Ability to design keeping to project's budget and timing plan.

· Design Experience using a varied range of materials and manufacturing methods;

i.e. Vacuum Formed Plastics. Pressure forming.

Rotational Moulding. GRP lay-ups.

Injection Mouldings. Integral skin foam.

Metal Castings, Die and Sand. Reaction Injection Moulding.

Welded Fabrications. Pipes and pipe bending.

Pressings. Glass.

Turned components.

EXPERIENCE_____________________ ____________________________________________________

Present- Rolls Royce PLC

May 2007 Civil aircraft Jet Engine supplier.

Position; Rigs Design Engineer.

Responsible for New design of Civil and military Engine Rig design.

April- Rolls Royce PLC

Feb 2007 Civil aircraft Jet Engine supplier.

Position; IPT leader.

Responsible for the Project Management of new designs on engines currently in service.

Feb 2007- JCB Military dept. Rocester

Jul 2006 Supplier of military vehicles to the Worldwide defence market.

Position; Hydraulics Engineer.

Responsible for new design and implementation of the hydraulic system. Cad system used Unigraphics NX2.

Jul 2006- Roll Royce PLC

Jan 2006 Civil Aircraft Jet Engine supplier.

Position; Instrumentation Designer.

Responsible for new design of instrumentation. Cad system used Unigraphics NX2.

Jan 2006- McCormick International Tractors, Doncaster UK.

Jun 2002. Manufacturer of agricultural machinery since 1831. (formerly Case).

Position; Lead Project Engineer.

Responsible for all design activity on Cabs and Bodywork. CAD systems used Pro-engineer v2001.

Jun 2002- McCormick International Tractors, Doncaster UK.

Oct 2001 Manufacturer of agricultural machinery since 1831. (formerly Case).

Position; Senior Design Engineer.

Responsible for new Engine and cooling system installation. CAD systems used Pro-engineer v2001.

Oct 2001- Case IH, Doncaster UK.

Oct 1998 Manufacturer of agricultural machinery since 1831.

Position; Design Engineer.

Engineer responsible for day to day quality and product improvement on selected tractor family.

Oct 1998- Airflow Streamlines, Northampton, UK.

Sep 1996 Manufacturer of cab frames for the agricultural, construction and military industry.

Position; Design Engineer.

Responsible for engineering design of cab on selected design project.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS____________________________________________________

1992-'96: Coventry University.

BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Design.

CoventryUniversity.

Final year Project; feasibility study to convert Ford Probe into a convertible.

1990-'92 Altrincham Grammar Upper School

4 A-levels Physics, Math's, Design and Technology, General Studies

PC Skills

Fully conversant with the following software;

·MS Word, PowerPoint etc.

·MS-Mail.

·PhotoShop.

PERSONAL___________________________________________________________________________

My personal interests and hobbies include; Keeping fit by doing circuit training, playing sport such as football, golf, and squash. Enjoy occupying myself by reading, walking and playing the guitar of which I have participated in concerts .

·33 years of age,

·Punctual, motivated, highly organized etc.

·Clean driving license, excellent health.

REFEREE'S___________________________________________________________________________

· JCB Project Manager

Gary Pritchard Tel: 01889590312

EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL_______________________________________________________________

1. Rolls Royce PLC -Rigs Design Engineer (Contract)

In this role I achieved full military clearance to work on classified military projects. The job required me to provide new design solutions to rig test problems that needed to be overcome. Full hand calculations were required to verify the correct design of the rig tests in question. The Tests varied from FBO containment tests through to fuel pump actuator cyclic testing.

2. Rolls Royce PLC -IPT Leader (Contract)

Here I was responsible for identifying and providing solutions for in service engine issues. The solutions were then interrogated and a final solution was selected. This solution would then be analysed by certain internal specialist departments and then the final solution would then be introduced into production by myself.

3. JCB Military dept - Hydraulics Engineer (Contract)

At JCB I am responsible for the new design and implication

n of a newly designed hydraulics system on the new HMRTF (high maneuverable rough terrain forklift) project. The vehicle has 4 wheel steering, self leveling fully adjustable suspension and 60 mph capability. My role was to liaise with the suspension design house and come up with a hydraulic system that would perform all the duties that it would be asked of. This included new design of valve manifolds and all hose/pipe routing.

4. Rolls Royce PLC -Instrumentation Designer (Contract)

Here at Rolls Royce I was responsible for the design and implication of instrumentation on the new Trent 1000 engine. My role was to select the required instrumentation (thermocouple, strain gauge etc), making sure that they were able to withstand the required environmental constraints. All parts that needed to be modified to suit the leadout of the instrumentation were modified and detailed. This was then completed by producing a final scheme drawing that showed all modified components and leadout detail.

5. McCormick-International: - Lead Project Engineer

I was responsible now for all new design on the cab and bodywork of all tractors built in Doncaster. Under my responsibility were 5 Engineers all undertaking certain tasks assigned to themselves by myself. Early on in this role the decision was made to design a large 260hp tractor. My first job in this role was to liase with an Italian styling house called 'Zagato'. This company provided us with styling for a new hood, fenders and roof. Once the styling was complete it was then up to me to use the styling and design the new components making sure they adhered to packaging, testing and homologation requirements. The process chosen for these items were; DCPD Reaction Injection Moulding for the hood and fenders with a vacuum formed ABS roof. Reasons for this were the overall payback for the cost of component and tooling. The process that met the Engineering requirements, and had a quicker payback was the process chosen. Also required on this tractor was an updated interior. This included a new armrest control unit and Right hand console. Not only did this setup have to be comfortable and ergonomic, but also it had to achieve the requirements of our marketing department. The armrest was to have an ABS injection moulded top, with a rotational moulded polypropylene base. The new Right hand console was vacuum formed textured ABS. Overall the project took 24 months and was a definitive success, leading us to implement certain design features from this tractor onto the smaller tractors.

6. McCormick International: - Senior Design Engineer

My job now was responsibility for the installation of new engines. When we transferred over from Case to McCormick we could only produce the larger tractor (MX) if we installed an engine from a different supplier. The supplier chosen was Perkins. Initial findings were that the engine would physically fit into the existing chassis, but with certain modifications. All mountings, waterways, oilways, airways and electrical connectors would need changing. On top of this we would need to install an air to air intercooler, this being additional compared to the current installation, as the previous engine had a water to air cooler installed. Once we had the physical installation done it was a matter of getting the engine to perform and meet the required criteria specified by the engine manufacturer. Air to boil was improved by upgrading the fan, and also by making the radiator more efficient by adding more fins per square inch. This was achieved in approximately 16 weeks, and provided us with a larger horsepower tractor we could sell.

7. Case IH: - Design Engineer

My job here was to look after a selected tractor family that was built at the plant at Doncaster. I was given the responsibility of looking after the smaller tractors built here, namely the CX and MC range. I was responsible for implementing cost improvements on the items I was responsible for. One item I implemented was a redesign of the tractor steps, this provided an overall cost improvement of approximately £100,000 per annum. This was achieved by simply redesigning and simplifying the assembly. One other thing I was responsible for was the reliability of the design of the tractor. For example on the MC range, a reliability failure was found where the gearbox leaked oil between the flywheel housing and gearbox. This problem was a worldwide one, and was only rectified when intensive investigation by myself was completed. It turned out that the root problem of this was a short connecting shaft from the gearbox to the torsion damper. This short shaft exited from the gearbox and had the main seal running on it. If the main shaft going into the short connection shaft was out of alignment when the tractor was running, it caused the seal to weep slightly due to the slight vibration of the stub shaft. The solution of this was to change the way the stub shaft was mounted. It now was mounted using a bearing to centralise it on the gearbox side, and then on the exterior of this bearing, the seal was fitted. This provided the solution required.

8. Airflow Streamlines: - Design Engineer.

My time here was spent working in the special projects department, working on new cab design for the customers of Airflow. In my time here I designed 4 separate cab frames, for the following customers; Matbro, Schmidt, Multidrive and ERF. Also in addition to these, I did some preliminary concept work for the following customers, JCB and Caterpillar.

Here are a few examples of the jobs I completed;

Multi drive;

A requirement for a new design of truck was required. Airflow were commissioned to design the structure and interior of the cab. My job was to liaise with Multidrive and provide them with a cab that would withstand the rollover protection required for a truck this size. The cab had to have good all round visibility with adequate comfort on the inside. 2 Cab prototypes were completed at Airflow ready for the fitment of the new interior at Multidrive.

Matbro;

This job was done on AutoCAD, and I worked on this with another Senior Engineer. It consisted of designing the cab frame and doors to a specific stylist's impression. The frame had to comply with ROPS and FOPS testing, whereby information was received by a stress engineer. Liasing was on a daily basis with the customer, and when required with the stress engineer.

Caterpillar;

We were given a contract to come up with a new design of a large door for a large cabbed Agricultural machine. This concept was to allow not only for a frameless design, but also to allow the glass to be replaced without having to remove the door. A difficult feat on a cab six foot in the air. This was achieved by having a formed metal plate at the rear of the window, and the glass was to come up to the metal plate and have a separate seal between the two. Around the perimeter of the two a bulb seal was to be fitted. When the glass smashed, the door did not have to be removed, and the glass could be fitted on a tractor in the field if need to.