Jon Lakin

Experience

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  GE Oil & Gas

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

  -Approved all design documentation and signed off units during Factory Acceptance Testing.-Analysing customer requirements to generate Functional Design Specifications.-Negotiated and interfaced between customer/supplier/third parties.-Eliminating the need for costly Medium Pressure tubing.-Prevented safety critical situations via key analysis of schematics.-Delivered product structured Test and Flushing Hydraulic Power Unit eliminating variation and drastically reducing design and documentation time, streamlining the supply chain.-Performed “Lunch and Learn” presentations to new starts covering a base knowledge. Show less The EEDP is designed to accelerate participants’ professional development through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments.Mechanical Engineer-Approved all design documentation and signed off units during Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier’s site.-Analysing customer requirements to generate Functional Design Specifications.-Negotiated and interfaced between customer/supplier/third parties.-Eliminating the need for costly Medium Pressure tubing.-Prevented safety critical situations via key analysis of schematics.-Delivered product structured Test and Flushing Hydraulic Power Unit eliminating variation and drastically reducing design and documentation time, streamlining the supply chain.-Performed “Lunch and Learn” presentations to new starts covering a base knowledge.Systems Engineer-Managed engineering interfaces between suppliers, GE sites & customer on a national and international basis.-Utilize a team of engineers for component level knowledge to approve items and report back to supplier/customer.-Receive interface information on a component level and understanding the unit’s function within the system.-Identified potential safety risk and constructed Technical Query Document to customer.-Negotiated and interfaced between key stake holders at critical design meetings to reach design solution.Hydro-Mechanical Engineer-Designed Universal Subsea Control Module Test Stand to test all current and future variants of the unit.-In depth knowledge of Subsea Control Modules and Directional Control Valves.-Delivered Factory Acceptance Tests and Qualifications.-Resulting design Saved of 18 hours per test. Show less

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Edison Engineering Development Program

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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  Babcock International Group

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  -Responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of Systems Engineers delivering a Weapon Handling and Launch System at a system and sub-subsystem level.-Ensured all system engineering activities were undertaken correctly including Verification and Validation (V&V), test plans and strategy, customer queries and system design.-Identified and coordinated technical activities required to progress and drive design towards a solution.-Planned, identified and defined scope, budget, resource and timescales of tasks required.-Primary communication point between my team, the customer and design teams.-Highlighted and captured key risks to the customer. Generated design assumptions to allow progress.-Ensured systems were compliant with customer and industry requirements. Show less -Responsible for the systems engineering activities of six sub-systems/design teams.-Highly competent in Verification and Validation and ensuring internal and external requirements are met.-Ensuring each System Interfaces correctly both internally and with Customer equipment.-Tracking and verifying delivery dates are adhered to by Engineering Teams.-Generating key Project Documentation for internal and external delivery.-Identify scope changes from baseline requirements. Drive through consequent change and maintain schedule.-Negotiated between customer and Engineering Team on critical layout and functionality issues. Show less

  • Systems Team Lead

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2018

  Ocean Rower and Author

  -Formed Atlantic rowing team and competed in the 2017 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Successfully rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in 50 days unaided. Raised over £20,000 for The Movember Foundation.-Project managed team to the start of the race. Managed and raised corporate sponsorship to fund the expedition. Managed boat build with multiple suppliers and delivery dates ensuring a safe and compliant build.- Undertook motivational public speaking for corporate events, schools and wider public.-Problem solving and fixing boat in extreme conditions under high pressure with limited resources at sea.- Wrote the book Chasing Horizons documenting the journey from idea conception to completion of the expedition Show less

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  Babcock International Group

  May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Senior Systems Engineer - Requirements Team Manager

  Responsible for leading requirements management for the design and build of a submarine Weapons Handling and Launch System (WHLS)

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  BAE Systems, Inc.

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Engineering Lead responsible for four mission critical complex systems on future submarine• Successfully collated user needs into corresponding requirements• Led feasibility studies in concept design phase based on requirements capture• Assessed concept designs against agreed key decision criteria• Liaised with multiple stakeholders including the customer, finance, platform integration, project management and multidisciplinary subject matter experts• Presented concepts at decision panel to customer and recommended solution • Planned, identified and defined scope, budget, resource and timescales of tasks required• Supported cost analysis and risk management• Reported weekly on key metrics to senior management Show less • Responsible for acceptance of functional and transversal supplier engineering evidence• Refined engineering acceptance process for increased efficiency, allowing fewer manual tasks and greater configuration control• Reviewed key supplier engineering deliverables• Reviewed supplier non-compliance, identifying where further evidence was necessary• Attended key test events as customer signatory• Responded and raised technical queries to the supplier• Stakeholder management included the customer, supplier, multidisciplinary subject matter experts, project management and commercial• Led change management and risk reviews Show less

  • Principal Engineer – Ocean Interfaces Engineering Lead

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Principal Systems Engineer

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2020
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  RWE

  May 2021 - now

  • Deputy Foundations Installation Manager - Thor Offshore Wind Farm

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Deputy Interim Transport Package Manager - Thor & NSC Offshore Wind Farms

    Sept 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Project Engineer - Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

    May 2021 - Sept 2024