Tim Newman

Experience

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  GM Holden

  Jan 1996 - Dec 2014

  Holden was one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designed, built and sold vehicles for Australia and the world. Holden has its headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria, with an engine manufacturing plant on-site and vehicle manufacturing operations in Adelaide, South Australia, and is represented by more than 230 dealerships nationally.I was responsible for leading a team of over 20 professional engineers to design and develop chassis components and systems for General Motors products manufactured and sold globally. Show less

  • Engineering Group Manager - Chassis

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  • Program Engineering Manager – Global Rear Wheel Drive

    Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Managing Engineer – Brake Systems

    Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

  • Engineering Program Manager

    Jan 2003 - Feb 2006

  • Snr Project Engineer - Powertrain Application and Integration Group

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  • Project Engineer - Powertrain

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
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  PowerCad Software

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2023

  Consultant

  PowerCad Software has been developing software for the building industry for over 25 years. Over that time PowerCad has offered a range of electrical engineering design software and support services that are second to none in the electrical industry. The building industry is increasing it's use of 3D modeling and engineering workflows that aim to seamlessly move data through the design process. I lead the design and development of PowerCad's new range of software to interface with Autodesk's Revit software. Show less

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  Lean Construction Institute - Australasia Ltd

  May 2016 - Dec 2019

  State Committee Member

  LCIA is a national not for profit organisation which aims to support and enhance productivity in the energy, construction and infrastructure industries through the application of LEAN principles, tools and techniques.I am particularly passionate about promoting the largely untapped valuable skills of Australian automotive engineers to the Australian construction industry. To find out more visit: www.lcia.org.au

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  Timber Building Systems Australia

  May 2017 - now

  General Manager

  Timber Building Systems (TBS) is a unique and revolutionary post tensioned pre-manufactured building system destined for multi-level residential apartments, hotels, student accommodation, senior housing facilities and commercial office buildings. The technology provides our clients with a sustainable solution, fast turnaround, exceptional architectural design flexibility, high quality, customer service, and lower overall costs. TBS’s patented building assembly system provides wood-based integrated flat-pack panels.Tim is leading the business to grow from a small start-up to an established engineering and manufacturing company delivering prefabricated buildings both domestically and internationally. Show less

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  Lean Construction ANZ

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  State Committee Member

  Lean Construction ANZ delivers experiences and programs in the pursuit of advancing the knowledge, capability and application of Lean Construction and Continuous Improvement principles in the Building, Construction, Architecture and Engineering Industries.Join us: https://www.leanconstructionanz.org/