Chris Gibbons

Head of Solutions Design at GEBHARDT ECS Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Solutions Design
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Creating a new growing department within Gebhardt-ECS allowing greater flexibility and reaction time to customers requirements. As well as being able to prioritise investigating new technologies to generate better solutions.

    • Design and Estimation Engineer
      • Mar 2017 - Jan 2021

      A predominantly a customer facing role, typical projects start with meeting customers on site to fully appreciate the challenges for that specific business. Then taking these requirements back and creating a bespoke solution to fit the business needs for today and future expansion.Collaborate closely with both the German Head office and the wider UK team as well as a trusted network of suppliers, to learn from previous experiences to ensure each solution is spot on.Customer base mostly in the UK but also within Ireland and mainland Europe, role also consists of some project management of ordered projects Show less

  • LB Foster Automation
    • Nottingham, United Kingdom
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      • Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

      Designed and developed a wide variety of automation equipment, ranging from conveyor systems to bespoke custom made machines. Usually working as the sole Design Engineer on the project. Involved in the design process from the early stages through to manufacture, developing concepts, producing detailed designs, then data basing and liaising with suppliers in order to ensure components are delivered on time and too specification. Remained the point of contact for the job during installation and commissioning. Providing support through additional procurement and logistics, usually on very tight timelines. Used mathematical modelling combined with Finite Element Analysis where appropriate in order to optimise designs and provide safety documentation. Conducted multiple site surveys before the commencement of projects to fully understand the requirements. Kept in close communication with the customer, including face to face meetings, in order to ensure the end product fully meets their needs. Customers Include: BMW; Groupo Antolin; Kongsberg Automotive; Powdertech; Swisslog Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Mechanical Engineering Intern
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

      Worked within the consumer electronics design team in bringing the UPP micro hydrogen fuel cell charger to market. Completed numerous 3d CAD models and engineering drawings for manufacture. Designed, tested and implemented creative solutions to problems, meeting tight commercially driven time frames. Collaborated with multiple departments, for example electrical engineers and manufacturing engineers. To ensure compatibility and manufacturability of the different systems within the product. Worked closely with suppliers, in order to ensure products meet the companies design specifications. Show less

Education

  • University of Plymouth
    Engineer’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
    2011 - 2015

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