Experience

Stark Engineering Ltd

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrician

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Career change

• Quality Engineer

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

  Since founded in 2017 Stark Engineering Ltd. has provided contract quality management services (Lead Quality Engineer) to Jaguar Land Rover, a prestigious premium and luxury UK vehicle manufacturer.



Jaguar Land Rover

• Lead Quality Engineer

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  Focused on complete project management of global ‘high hurt’ customer issues for Body and Chassis Engineering commodities, reducing and maintaining average delivery time of Engineering solutions to markets from 150 to 110 days, the best in JLR. Coaching a leading teams of market based and local cross-functional engineers to achieve accurate definition of complex, software, mechanical and electro-mechanical service issues using Six Sigma data and trend analysis techniques, level 0 data capture, returned parts analysis and customer verbatim to demonstrate clear understanding of root cause prior to development of fully validated service solution with supporting documentation. Success has been achieved by spearheading cross-functional teams to clearly define component and process issues, generating project acceptance criteria to ensure correct prioritisation within business objectives. Implementation of this structured approach and by demonstrating control in senior forums reduced topic escalations by 80%, saving circa 15 man hours per week across senior management. Exceeding customer expectations I have successfully delivered a reduction in costs by establishing clear and documented acceptance cost and root cause through successful negotiation with suppliers, whilst ensuring continuation of service and enhancement to future products. Show less



McLaren Automotive Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vehicle Development Engineer (Press)

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2017

  Significant experience gained from multiple static and dynamic global vehicle launches with considerable challenges faced to ensure prototype vehicles presented to the highest quality standards. Particularly difficult sometimes given the maturity of vehicle and time constraints leading to launch, nevertheless a challenge that was always delivered with all vehicles launched receiving 5 Star reviews from world media. Responsible for evaluating cosmetic and dynamic standards of high performance combustion and hybrid vehicles whilst providing sign-off for global PR and marketing events. Supporting all global events my role was front facing, leading a team of technicians to deliver event and track-side support for driver, media and customers. Focused on achieving the highest possible results for lap-time, performance and overall feedback, working directly with drivers and support teams to refine vehicle set-ups and maximise potential the team established an excellent reputation with media and event teams worldwide. Show less

• Quality & Analysis Engineer

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  Due to experience gained within previous quality roles initial focus was placed on resolving complex systemic manufacturing issues. Personally implementing quality control gates in the production facility led to advanced understanding of problem landscape bringing about improved quality steering and process improvements with significant reduction in waste. Where required managing cross functional teams to understand and resolve complicated system interactions to understand root cause whilst introducing robust countermeasures effectively. Success in series projects led to progression into pre-series development, ensuring lessons learnt and proven techniques were carried forward into new projects efficiently. Particular focus on pre-series was placed on CREST, hot and cold climate assessments, total vehicle water tests, door closure analysis and system improvements. Show less



BMW Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality & Analysis Engineer

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  Within my professional career at BMW a variety of roles in quality and engineering teams were fulfilled to provide focus and support where the business required. In the last 24 months core responsibilities included complex analysis of all functional and cosmetic defects related to MINI front and rear end systems. Prior to this significant experience was also gained as Plant Oxford squeaks and rattles champion. Focused exclusively on the eradication of squeaks and rattles on the MINI product line, with particular focus on pre-series development, the role bought about many opportunities. Namely, a part-time secondment to MINI convertible, coupé and roadster project teams, liaising closely with suppliers, engineers and international partners to develop new products, achieve common goals and deliver on time. Show less

• Quality Process Engineer

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Responsible for Seats quality process chain including root cause analysis of cosmetic and functional concerns, development of quality standards and associated documentation, product audits and problem landscape management.

• Apprentice

  • Sep 2001 - Jul 2005

  Advanced Modern Apprenticeship - Motor Vehicle Technology



Robertshaw racin

• Race mechanic

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2008

  Motorsport Technician in BTCC running ex-works Honda Integra Motorsport Technician in BTCC running ex-works Honda Integra