Daniel Edworthy
Västra Fölunda,O
Summary
Accomplished Senior Specialist in Mechatronics with a proven track record at Zeekr Tech Europe, excelling in system design and prototype development. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration, achieving award-winning results in door systems. Expertise in CAD modeling and project management, driving quality assurance and cost analysis to meet stringent program targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – Mechatronics
Zeekr Tech Europe
Gothenburg
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the concept development and delivery of the side door latching system on CM1e swipe door system.
- Latch system consists of E-latches located in the vehicle body and door will full electrical redundancy back up as well as mechanical redundancy from interior.
- Close liaison with crash and body team to develop a proficient latch system to deliver a B-pillarless door and body structure for multi axis swipe front and rear doors.
- Development and delivery of Outer Door Opener.
- Ownership of tailgate and hood latch systems, side door actuator motor, Ice breaker actuator, bowden cable release system, interior release lever, door gas struts, and anti-pinch system.
- Delivery of strict programme targets for cost & weight, legal regulations, internal design standards and perceived quality.
Group Leader LL6 – Side Doors Mechanisms
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Manage a core team of 18 Subject Matter Experts, Lead Engineers, CAD Engineers, Graduates & Apprentices as the centre of competency for Exterior Mirrors, Sun Blinds, Side Door Latches, Strikers, Exterior Handles, Deploying Handles, Interior Handles, Lock Sets and Power Door Systems across all JLR vehicles.
- Responsible for future strategy planning and new technology adoption.
- Owner of quality delivery and warranty spend.
- Maintain and implement engineering standards and bill of design creation.
- Support Module Leaders to manage workload and resource challenges across programmes to achieve project targets and deliverables.
- Conduct one-to-one reviews & appraisals, set and measure objectives as part of ongoing development of team members to achieve their own goals in line with the business objectives.
- Maintain and deploy the engineering team’s training & development plan.
Module Leader LL6 - Body Doors
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Winner of the Automotive Circle Doors & Closures award 2019 for the Land Rover Defender Door System.
- Delivery of door BIW, door trim, door mech systems, A, B, C & D Post cappings, dynamic sealing systems, and exterior claddings to programme gateway requirements for replacement Defender.
- Manage a supporting team of 14 Lead Engineers and CAD Engineers as the project focus on all aspects of launch delivery.
- Monitor and direct the system delivery including cost, weight and D&D, to ensure successful project gateway compliance.
- Report system delivery status at senior level project reviews.
- Manage parts procurement and change management to support all builds phases.
- Maintain active control of project & prototype expenditure and D&D budgets.
- Multifunctional problem solving across attribute teams such as Design, A&U/HMI, NVH, Safety, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Suppliers and Technical Audit.
- Component supplier management.
Module Leader LL6 - BIW Mechs & Glass House
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivery of glazing, wash wipe systems, retractable roof systems & finishers, door mech systems, A, B, C & D post cappings and dynamic sealing systems, to programme gateway requirements for the replacement Defender Programme.
Module Leader LL6 - BIW Mechs & Glass House
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Delivered the Jaguar F-Pace through the prototype build phases all the way through to Job#1 Launch.
- Responsible for vehicle glazing, wash wipe systems, opening roof systems & finishers, door mechanical systems, A, B, C & D post cappings and dynamic sealing systems.
Module Planner - BIW Mechs
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Knowledge and lessons transfer across module teams within the BIW Mechs commodity.
- Managed standardised practises across module teams and identified opportunities for improved processes and ways of working on programmes.
- Compiled and published key programme metrics across the module group.
- Supported Lead Engineers in the preparation of PACNs and CMM processes.
- Planned and organised module meetings for the Module Leaders.
- Supported Lead Engineers & Module Leaders with the roll out of commodity plans.
Lead Engineer, Access Systems - BIW Mechs
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Engineered, tested and developed early prototypes for the deployable door handle on the F-type.
- Lead responsibility for exterior & interior handles, side door latch modules, strikers and lock sets for the XE, XF, F-Pace Jaguar.
- Managed and coordinated the development, testing and introduction of new door systems and components.
- Management of supplier D&D cost, tooling, piece price, testing & validation, timing plans and delivery of programme milestones.
- Responsible for foundation & programme DFMEAs, quality history & bill of design.
- Catia V5 packaging and 3D annotation.
- BOM management and releasing using WERS system.
Design Engineer, Function Parts - Body Design
Toyota Motor Europe
Brussels
08.2006 - 04.2011
- Design responsibility for side door latches, exterior & interior handles, window regulator, check strap, hinges, and lock set on Yaris.
- Trained in Toyota Way foundations and Toyota Production System.
- Extensive Catia experience in 3D modelling for part design and vehicle layout & packaging including 2D drafting of production drawings and plan drawings.
- 18 months modelling and engineering experience in TMC Japan.
- Designed, developed, and tested a new outside handle system in conjunction with the supplier.
- Implementation of design tools such as DRBFM and FMEA.
- Close monitoring of part cost and execution of VE ideas at each design stage.
- Detailed schedule planning for both design and production phases.
Undergraduate Engineer - Body Design
Nissan Technical Centre Europe
Cranfield
07.2004 - 09.2005
- Responsible for door systems and subcomponents on Micra project.
- Undertook investigations into warrantee claims, identifying the root cause and implementing countermeasures.
- Worked closely with suppliers for countermeasure investigations and tooling modifications.
- Regular communication with production and quality engineers from the manufacturing plant.
- Worked on joint projects with material and test engineers as well as other design departments.
- Represented upper body design for a cost down taskforce.
Education
BEng - Automotive Engineering Design
Coventry University – School of Engineering
01.2006
A-levels - Physics, Maths (Pure And Mechanics), Art (Sculpture)
The Norton Knatchbull Grammar School
England01.2001
Skills
- Mechatronics engineering
- System design
- Prototype development
- Project management
- Supplier management
- Cost analysis
- CAD modeling
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Automotive Circle Doors & Closures award 2019 for the Land Rover Defender Door System.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Mechatronics
Zeekr Tech Europe
08.2019 - Current
Group Leader LL6 – Side Doors Mechanisms
Jaguar Land Rover
08.2018 - 08.2019
Module Leader LL6 - Body Doors
Jaguar Land Rover
06.2017 - 08.2018
Module Leader LL6 - BIW Mechs & Glass House
Jaguar Land Rover
08.2016 - 06.2017
Module Leader LL6 - BIW Mechs & Glass House
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2015 - 08.2016
Module Planner - BIW Mechs
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2014 - 11.2015
Lead Engineer, Access Systems - BIW Mechs
Jaguar Land Rover
04.2011 - 11.2014
Design Engineer, Function Parts - Body Design
Toyota Motor Europe
08.2006 - 04.2011
Undergraduate Engineer - Body Design
Nissan Technical Centre Europe
07.2004 - 09.2005
BEng - Automotive Engineering Design
Coventry University – School of Engineering
A-levels - Physics, Maths (Pure And Mechanics), Art (Sculpture)
The Norton Knatchbull Grammar School
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