Rowland Jowett
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Martin Knoebel
Rowland is not only an absolute joy to work with but also technically skilled and highly motivated. In his role as Simulator Test Engineer he was collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from race drivers to senior management, always with a smile on his face. He was well respected by race and test drivers like Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton due to his quick problem-solving ability and engaging nature. He has the expertise and efficiency to deal with challenging technical problems in real time and under high pressure, which made him the go-to person when something went wrong.
Martin Knoebel
Rowland is not only an absolute joy to work with but also technically skilled and highly motivated. In his role as Simulator Test Engineer he was collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from race drivers to senior management, always with a smile on his face. He was well respected by race and test drivers like Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton due to his quick problem-solving ability and engaging nature. He has the expertise and efficiency to deal with challenging technical problems in real time and under high pressure, which made him the go-to person when something went wrong.
Martin Knoebel
Rowland is not only an absolute joy to work with but also technically skilled and highly motivated. In his role as Simulator Test Engineer he was collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from race drivers to senior management, always with a smile on his face. He was well respected by race and test drivers like Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton due to his quick problem-solving ability and engaging nature. He has the expertise and efficiency to deal with challenging technical problems in real time and under high pressure, which made him the go-to person when something went wrong.
Martin Knoebel
Rowland is not only an absolute joy to work with but also technically skilled and highly motivated. In his role as Simulator Test Engineer he was collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, from race drivers to senior management, always with a smile on his face. He was well respected by race and test drivers like Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton due to his quick problem-solving ability and engaging nature. He has the expertise and efficiency to deal with challenging technical problems in real time and under high pressure, which made him the go-to person when something went wrong.
Experience
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Canopy Simulations
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Engineering Liaison
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Jan 2017 - Present
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Virgin Atlantic
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst Market Development
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Data analysis in Tableau to provide support and insight to the sales team. Data analysis in Tableau to provide support and insight to the sales team.
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McLaren Racing
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Simulator Test Engineer
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Promotion to Senior Engineer came with the additional responsibilities of coordinating simulator activities with peers, managers and the race team to ensure a thorough understanding of results, stimulate the generation of new ideas/concepts and support the analysis of other lap time simulations.
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Simulator Test Engineer
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
Responsible for planning, successful execution, analysis and reporting of all simulator tests:- Data analysis in Matlab, use of and modification to offline models in Simulink.- Working closely with race and development drivers, to help them improve lap time.- Upgrade car setup for upcoming races while supporting longer term development.- Providing live simulator support for trackside activities and improving correlation.- Experience as performance engineer updating the electronic setup of the car at the track, and interpreting live telemetry data to understand car balance limitations.
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Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
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May 2007 - Dec 2011
- Development and testing of brake system and wheel cooling, both in physical hardware and Simulink models.- Working with suppliers and designers to improve brake calipers and friction materials.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Assurance Engineer
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Sep 2006 - May 2007
Overseeing major quality issues on safety critical components. Required to liaise with suppliers and to devise countermeasures for production and warranty quality issues. With a production rate of over 1200 vehicles (Corolla & Avensis) per day it was necessary to be thorough and efficient in my approach to tackling problems.- Regular hosting of meetings, presentations and video conferences.- Involvement in supplier improvement activities; visiting suppliers and identifying potential causes of quality issues and assisting them in improving their processes, designs and equipment (Kaizen).
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Education
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2001 - 2005
University of Bristol
Master of Engineering (MEng), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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