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Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott

Aerodynamics Engineer (Industrial Placement)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Associate Engineer - E&TR at Caterpillar Inc.

  • Education

    • University of Bath

      2015 - 2020
      Mechanical Engineering (MEng) First-class (IMechE Frederic Barnes Waldron Best Student Award)

      During the first two years of my degree, I developed core engineering skills by exploring topics in Solid Mechanics, Design, Control, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics and Mathematical Modelling Techniques. Following a placement in the automotive industry, I returned on the Mechanical Engineering stream and developed a deeper understanding of diverse topics including Mechanical Vibration & Noise, Heat Transfer and Energy & The Environment. I then elected to focus on Automotive Engineering… Show more During the first two years of my degree, I developed core engineering skills by exploring topics in Solid Mechanics, Design, Control, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics and Mathematical Modelling Techniques. Following a placement in the automotive industry, I returned on the Mechanical Engineering stream and developed a deeper understanding of diverse topics including Mechanical Vibration & Noise, Heat Transfer and Energy & The Environment. I then elected to focus on Automotive Engineering modules in my final year, completing courses in Internal Combustion Engine Technology, Turbocharging & Engine Boosting, and Vehicle Dynamics. This academic study was further supported by two major engineering projects: the Group Business & Design Project, and my Final Year Project, which investigated the aerodynamic characteristics of HGVs and their performance in autonomous platoons.Overall Average: 80.24% Show less

  • Experience

    • 日産自動車株式会社

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Aerodynamics Engineer (Industrial Placement)

      My placement at NTCE was spent in the Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics section. As a team, our responsibilities were the development of new vehicles for European and global markets and ongoing support activities for released European models. Responsibilities:- Wind Tunnel Testing: Tested vehicles for aerodynamic development and homologation (providing engineering advice and styling feedback as necessary). Demonstrated a flexible attitude to travel to support over 150 hours of aerodynamic testing in Versailles.- Model Build: Supported ‘hands-on’ model build for full-scale clay models. Communicated effectively and concisely with external partners to ensure successful procurement against tight deadlines.- CFD: Used simulation to screen new concepts and support wind tunnel activities, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail. Requested and completed training with an external CFD supplier to improve my knowledge of CFD techniques.- Part Approval and Testing: Supported crucial ‘cost-down’ engineering studies and new counter-measure proposals. Managed and conducted testing in collaboration with engineers from other departments.- Practical Research: Conducted practical tests for future aerodynamic innovation and liaised with external partners. Acted as a primary contact for a Nissan-sponsored PhD project. Show less

    • Team Bath Racing Electric

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
      Class 2 Aerodynamics & Cooling Team Lead

      As Class 2 A&C Team Lead, I managed development of TBRe20's aerodynamics package and took specific design responsibility for the front wing. This included supporting the Design and Business events of the FSUK Class 2 competition, where the team secured 5th place (2nd UK team). In addition to my Class 2 responsibilities, I also contributed to the design of the Class 1 vehicle and attended FSUK as a driver. Particular Class 1 tasks included the design of components for both the chassis and driver environment. Show less

    • Caterpillar Inc.

      Sept 2020 - now

      - Supporting the commissioning of an alternative fuels demonstrator engine in collaboration with consortium partners. - Simulation-based altitude calibration development for Small Wheel Loader machines using a mean value model in the MATLAB / Simulink environment. - Customer-facing engineering role for battery-electric excavator products with responsibility for chairing weekly technical/commercial meetings with senior stakeholders, issue resolution, and design change management.- Application & Installation audit for ICE-powered Mini Hydraulic Excavator. - 0D / 1D / 3D simulation for engine performance, cooling and fluid flow. - Experience with GT Power, STAR-CCM+, and proprietary tools. - Development of data processing and automation tools (MATLAB/DIAdem) in support of test bed development of a novel mechanical hybrid system.

      • Senior Associate Engineer - Energy & Transportation Research

        Sept 2022 - now

      • Graduate Trainee - Virtual Calibration

        Mar 2022 - Sept 2022

      • Graduate Trainee - MET

        Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Graduate Trainee - Thermofluids Simulation

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Graduate Trainee - Energy & Transportation Research

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Perkins Internal Combustion Engine Design Course

      Perkins Engines Company Limited
      Dec 2024

    • Off-Highway Electrification (Short Course)

      Loughborough University
      Jul 2023

    • EV Competent Person

      Avonside Safety Management
      Jan 2025

    • Fundamentals of Fluid Power (University of Minnesota)

      Coursera
      Feb 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Elliott
      Frederic Barnes Waldron Award Institution of Mechanical Engineers Jul 2020 Awarded to the highest achieving student on any IMechE-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree course.