Experience

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  Westport

  • Canada
  • Automotive
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Chief Engineer / Technical Lead - HPDI application

    • Apr 2014 - Present

    Returned to UK to act as Chief Engineer to support the development of Manufacturing and end-of-line testing capability for mass production of Westport HPDI gas injectors, working in partnership with a large UK-based Tier 1 heavy-duty diesel injector manufacturer based in Gloucestershire.Leading small UK-based Westport Team and subcontracting to local and European suppliers to develop and evolve manufacturing process and end-of-line test equipment to support supply of HPDI to European and Chinese truck OEMs,As the market for EU6 LNG trucks in Europe has increased rapidly in the past 2 years, this manufacturing capability has evolved to match, through continuous investment, to a very significant capacity. My involvement extends through:-- Defining test requirements.- Developing test methodologies- Specifying test rig systems and automation.- Selecting and specifying instrumentation and measurement tools/ methods- Following process and standards (FMECA, MQ, ATEX, ISO90001etc, H&S requirements) etc.-Development of data analysis systems, data archiving, process monitoring etc (Matlab,Excel, VBA, SQL etc).- Process continuous improvements - operational efficiency enancement etc- Staff training & mentoring- Budget & spend monitoring-Working with external suppliers and contractors- Protection of company IP and product / operational liability

  • Chief Engineer & Engineering Manager

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2014

    Based in Beijing / WeifangChief Engineer and Manager for Weichai Westport Joint Venture to deliver HPDI (high pressure direct injection of CH4) to Chinese market. Leading team of ~ 20 Chinese engineers and with supporting Vancouver engineering team.Base diesel engine design changes, Test facility enhancement, Engine calibration, Engine validation, Engine certification (CN5 / EU5), Truck application, Truck calibration, Environmental (+40 desert, -40 Siberia, 5000m altitude) testing, to final Chinese license for vehicle sale. Delivered performance and economy match to base diesel truck with 20% reduction in CO2 in line with HPDI system target.

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  Nanjing Automotive Corporation

  • Nanjing City, China (and Longbridge)

  • Chief Engineer - Powertrain

    • Oct 2006 - Sep 2008
    • Nanjing City, China (and Longbridge)

    As below - but now directly employed by NAC and mainly located in NanjingPowertrain strategy adviser to NAC Managing DirectorLeading recruitment and rebuilding of UK based Powertrain engineering team ~25 engineers.Supporting Nanjing based Powertrain engineering team and development of test facilities.Technical leadership of relocation and localisation of MG Powertrain to new Factory - Puko Nanjing. Nine engines localised, re-calibrated, re-validated, re-certified for 4 vehicle platforms by 2008.

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  Arup

  • Longbridge

  • Powertrain Chief Engineer - Nanjing Automotive - MG

    • Oct 2005 - Oct 2006
    • Longbridge

    Powertrain strategy adviser to NAC Managing DirectorLeading preservation and re-commissioning of MG R&D facilities at Longbridge UK.Leading recruitment and rebuilding of UK based Powertrain engineering team ~25 engineers.Supporting Nanjing based Powertrain engineering team and development of test facilities.Technical leadership of relocation and localisation of MG Powertrain to new Factory - Puko Nanjing. Nine engines localised, re-calibrated, re-validated, re-certified for 4 vehicle platforms by 2008.

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  MG Rover

  • Longbridge

  • Principal Engineer - Powertrain and test technology

    • Sep 1986 - Apr 2005
    • Longbridge

    Advanced Engines -> Engine Development - > Test Facility development and investment.(19 years)Development of Powertrain concepts within full new engine program and separate shelf engineering projects - K series, T series, project management of engine applications, New turbocharger applications (VAT / VNT etc), development of electronic engine controls, engine calibration, leading hybrid powertrain development - leading development & implementation of transient and dynamic testing capability.