Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 · 6 mos · United Kingdom

• · Devised End of Line testing profile alterations and metrics for pass/fail criteria.
• · Lead Powertrain NVH taskforce – cross-functional team focused on NVH powertrain improvement.
• · Chaired meetings with multiple department members present to update management on latest Powertrain NVH development progress.
• · Specified NVH dyno/vehicle testing to be conducted, defined and agreed priority schedule.
• · Liaised with Manufacturing team for End of Line testing Unit reworking.
• · Mentored multiple Engineers, specifically in data acquisition, processing and reporting.
• · Worked with CMM engineers to correlate measurements to test results produced.
• · Advised ways forward to long existing issues being faced and achieved progress.

Apr 2016 – Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Root Cause analysis
• Systematic product development
• NVH Benchmarking and target setting
• Distinguish and quantify Powertrain NVH paths and sources
• Evaluate NVH performance of component, assemblies and systems
• Stake holder liaison to resolve NVH issues
• Evaluate influence of the Powertrain on the vehicle NVH performance
• Key projects:
• Vehicle: Competitor Powertrain Benchmarking, Vehicle Integration (three and four cylinder)
• Engine Test Cells: Competitor Powertrain Benchmarking, Miller Cycle/Cylinder Deactivation, Target Setting
• Engine Test Cells Issues – Flywheel Whirl, Prop Shaft Torsionals (Tube in Tube Props)
• Component Level: Water Pumps, Turbo Bearing Housing, Ignition Coils, Main Bearings, TVDs, exhaust catalyst, Exhaust Sound Quality
• Transmission: Shift Noise, Gear Rattle, Shift Clunk, Clutch Balancing, Gear disengagement, Hydraulic Pumps and ePumps
• Advanced Data Acquisition and Processing: Modal Analysis, VIBCO, Order Analysis, Operational Deflection Shapes to resolve issues, Complex Time and Angle domain processing, and Polytec Scanning Laser Vibrometry.

Sep 2008 – Mar 2016 · 7 yrs 6 mos

• Responsible for preparing and carrying out product demonstrations to new and existing customers in a diverse range of engineering sectors.
• Technical Lead on multiple sales opportunities, supporting account growth and new logo development.
• Built professional relationships through frequent client visits both nationally and internationally.
• Represented Siemens at trade shows both on trade stands and presenting seminars on topics such as fundamentals of shaker testing.
• Lead support engineer for customers, including a large Midlands based automotive company both on client visits and via phone calls.
• Solved customer problems through a logical approach, whilst ensuring sales leads are identified.
• Planned training sessions and delivered them in an interactive and engaging way for individuals and groups of customers.
• Engineering Activities
• Supported a multinational OEM car manufacturer with durability measurements, which assisted new vehicle development.
• Led engineering services projects at customer sites such as; vibration control of a helicopter (shaker testing to a controlled spectrum), acoustic holography of an excavator engine on an engine dyno and durability testing on an ATV vehicle.
• Created and implemented a product evaluation plan for customers testing new solutions.
• Configured measurement systems to customer requirements, diagnosed issues using creative problem solving.
• Setup of test acquisition software for multiple test scenarios.
• Performed Modal Analysis of structures through reviewing stabilisation diagrams and analysing mode shapes.
• Defined stand-alone durability measurements, utilising channel triggers.
• Led pass-by noise data collection testing for a wide range of vehicles at a test track.

Aug 2006 – Sep 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Specified turbochargers for different applications.
• Worked with the prototype parts department to create new turbochargers, including the analysis of technical drawings.
• Maintained close contact with international customers to solve their problems. Used strong communication skills to maintain high service standards to allocated accounts; Volvo Powertrain and Renault Véhicules Industriels (RVI).
• Assessed large quantities of engine data to create conclusions that resulted in engineering decisions.
• Gained knowledge from experts in air handling, laboratory testing, material testing and prototype construction.

Aug 2006 – Sep 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Sole responsibility for the preparation of racing driver Max Snegirev’s car for all twenty rounds of the 2007 FPA Championship, and further rounds in the Autumn Trophy.
• Conducted maintenance and safety checks before, between and after races, which involved working to strict and often moving deadlines, under minimal supervision.