Experience

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

• Spain
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Profesor de Ingeniería Industrial – Mecánica

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Expert Hosts

• Expert Host - Formula One at Expert Hosts

  • May 2022 - Present

  Expert Host within the Formula One Paddock Club - including F2, F3, Formula W and Porsche Supercup. Expert Host within the Formula One Paddock Club - including F2, F3, Formula W and Porsche Supercup.



Chris Smout Race Engineering

• Race Engineer / Car and Driver Performance Engineer / Race Technician

  • Aug 1999 - Present

  Working with various race teams in the UK and Worldwide. Technician, Pit Crew, Race Engineer, Data Engineer and Crew Chief. 2017 to 2019 - Team Manager, Race Engineer and Technician, Mini UKMini Challenge UK, Four John Cooper Works Cars2015 to 2016 - Lead Race Engineer and Technician, Bushy Park Motor SportsSuzuki SR3 Cup Barbados, Four Radical SR3 RS2009 to 2014 - Number 2, Data Engineer and Pit Crew, JMW MotorsportACO Le Mans 24 hours and ELMS, GTE Pro category – Ferrari F430 and F458 GT2012 - Technician and Pit Crew, Starworks MotorsportFIA World Endurance Champions LMP2 – HPD ARX-03b2010 - Crew Chief / Race Engineer, Forster MotorsportBTCC, BMW 320si E902007 to 2010 - Number 2 and Pit Crew, Risi CompetizioneACO Le Mans 24 hours and IMSA ALMS, GT2 – Ferrari F430 GT2007 to 2009 - Crew Chief and Race Engineer, Forster MotorsportBARC British Mini Challenge, Four Mini Cooper S2005 to 2007 - Number 1, Race Engineer and Crew Chief, James Watt AutomotiveACO Le Mans Endurance Series, GT2 category – Porsche 996 and 997 GT3 RSR2005 - Race Engineer / Mechanic, Moore International MotorsportBelcar series and Nurburgring 24 hour - BMW M3 E36 GTR 2003 to 2005 - Data / Race Engineer, Moore RacingBARC TVR Challenge – 2.8L V6 and 2L Cosworth turbo TVR’s Tasmin’sEERC Britcar series and Silverstone 24 hour – BMW M3 E36 GTR and BMW Z3M.2002 to 2003 - Race Engineer / Mechanic, Various TeamsInternational Group C Championship - Harrier’s GT1 1997, LR9 GT2 and LR9 GT3, Jaguar Car Club ‘Centurion Challenge’ race series - Westfield SEI2001 - Race Engineer / Data and Development Engineer, David Dove Racing TeamB.R.D.C. Privilege Insurance British GT Championship - Marcos Mantis GTO1999 to 2000 - Race Engineer / Mechanic, Various TeamsB.R.D.C. Privilege Insurance British GT Championship, GTO Class - Marcos Mantis GTOB.R.D.C. Dunlop Marcos Mantis Challenge - Marcos Mantis, Challenge SpecificationGTR Industries - FIA-SR2 Pilbeam MP84 / Nissan



Harper Adams University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• External Examiner

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  External Examiner for Mechanical, Automotive and Off Highway Engineering subjects External Examiner for Mechanical, Automotive and Off Highway Engineering subjects



Freelance

• Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer and Technical Project Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Various clients and projects in the UK and Spain. Various clients and projects in the UK and Spain.



University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor in Engineering Design

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

  Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. My main focus for the department was the design, development, delivery and assessment of Undergraduate and MSc level Design modules within the Mechanical Engineering programme. As part of the delivery team, I used my industry links and experience to help ensure the course content was current and relevant to students contributing in high levels of graduate outcomes/destinations. Other duties included; Manager for the University Racing Team including the Formula Student and Solar Challenge Teams. I was responsible for the supervision of around 80 undergraduate students for their individual and group based projects, communication with all project partners and liaison for all sponsorship and technical partnerships within the teams portfolio. The Formula Student project operated from concept and planning to fully working prototype on a 12 month cycle – developing the product and focusing of preperformance and efficiency each year.The main focus was to provide the students with a rich learning environment and making them valuable real world engineers upon graduation. The positive feedback from students, employers and Senior Managers was rewarding and extremely motivational.The University of Nottingham Formula Student Team placed; 1st Electric Vehicle, 2nd Vehicle Designed for that year event and 3rd overall in the 2021 event - Nottingham's highest ever placing.



Oxford Brookes University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• External Examiner

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2020

  External Examiner for the Motorsport Foundation degrees in Oxford Brookes and Partner Colleges External Examiner for the Motorsport Foundation degrees in Oxford Brookes and Partner Colleges



University of Derby

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer in Motorsport

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2018

  As Programme Leader, Module Leader and Lecturer on the Motorsport Awards offered in the College of Engineering, my main focus is on the development, delivery and assessment of the Motorsport Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics, Workshop and data logging based modules.Other duties include; Faculty organiser for the University Formula Student team, supervision of undergraduate projects and faculty instructor for Lotus Shark suspension analysis software. As Programme Leader, Module Leader and Lecturer on the Motorsport Awards offered in the College of Engineering, my main focus is on the development, delivery and assessment of the Motorsport Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics, Workshop and data logging based modules.Other duties include; Faculty organiser for the University Formula Student team, supervision of undergraduate projects and faculty instructor for Lotus Shark suspension analysis software.



Staffordshire University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2013

  Module leader and Senior Lecturer for the Automotive and Motorsport awards - levels 3 to MSc. Contributing to development, delivery and assessment of modules, with extensive cross over between my professional motorsport activities and academic approach. These modules include; Transport Propulsion Systems, Transport Technology, Mechanical Technology, Race car design and preparation, Motorsport Physics and Data Acquisition, Motorsport Work Based Project Portfolio, Vehicle Dynamics, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics, Engineering Applications. Other duties included; Award Leader for the newly created Foundation Year in Engineering, supervision of undergraduate and MSc projects, liaising with partner race teams who deliver some of the practical / hands on portions of the module contents, faculty instructor for MSc Adams software and the supervision of students on placement. I actively worked with colleagues on the development and promotion of awards, growing the portfolio of courses and ensuring the relevance of the learning is in line with the demands of the current Motorsport industry. I am also active within the School of Engineering Applied Research Centre’s, assisting with research projects, exploring possible KTP’s and liaise with industrial partners who are interested in engaging with the University and our capabilities.



Perkins Engines Company Limited

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Engineer

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2010

  Lead Fuel Systems development and validation engineer for the Perkins/Caterpillar 4 to 7 litre range of future emission compliant Diesel Engines.Working as part of a multi-functional team, I planned, coordinated and executed the development, testing and validation of all parts and systems used on the engine’s fuel injection equipment. My primary role was the development of the tier 4 emissions compliant platforms. I was also responsible for ensuring that each of the systems were fully tested for all environments in which they were expected to operate. Extensive experience and coordinated the DFMEA process for the fuel systems development. Trained to Caterpillar Six Sigma Green Belt level, successfully leading a Six Sigma project through to completion.



James Watt Automotive

• Race Engineer / Technician / Designer

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2007

  Away from the track I was the team’s design / development engineer working on a variety of engineering projects including re-engineering of historic Formula one and sports prototypes. Development projects included drafting and high technology re-manufacturing of many components making extensive use of my Solidworks experience.During race weekends my roles included Engineer and Mechanic for the Le Mans Endurance Series GT team operating a GT2 Porsche (996 and 997 GT3 RSR). I also coordinated the logistics for both testing and races. My role during race weekends was lead mechanic as well as managing the crew, equipment and general garage operation.



Delphi Diesel Systems

• Development Engineer

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

  Within the Advanced Projects development team I was responsible for the testing and developing of a Heavy Duty Common Rail Diesel Fuel Injection System. I organised and oversaw the build and complete system development from test rig to prototype engine installation – working with both internal and external customers. My duties included the management of system test rigs, design and analysis of all testing programs and due to the high profile nature of the project, constant reporting / updating to management on project status. During the course of an advanced development project, I was part of multiple patent applications and I was granted a European patent involving injection nozzle design.



Toro U.K. Limited

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Engineer

  • Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

  Design and Development Engineer for the Municipal DepartmentMain responsibilities were for product and system development - mechanical and hydraulic. Including new vehicle prototyping.Extensive use of CAD and mechanical engineering - including workshop based development. Product and prototype testing. Design and Development Engineer for the Municipal DepartmentMain responsibilities were for product and system development - mechanical and hydraulic. Including new vehicle prototyping.Extensive use of CAD and mechanical engineering - including workshop based development. Product and prototype testing.