Stephen Mundy

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 1998 - Oct 2008

  Senior Product Design Engineer / Product Design Engineer

  Designed and delivered innovative mechanical systems for automotive components, collaborating with globaloffshore CAD teams to ensure design accuracy and efficiency.Led the creation and release of component drawings, adhering to GDT and drafting standards to driveprecision and consistency across production.Played a key role in developing advanced components for both concept vehicles and high-volume production,ensuring alignment with OEM specifications and manufacturing scalability.Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges, balancing performance, cost, andmanufacturability considerations.Conducted comprehensive reviews of prototypes and design iterations to refine products, achieving superiorfunctionality and meeting regulatory standards. Show less

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  Visteon Engineering Services

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2016

  Design Team Leader / Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Led global, cross-functional teams in Europe and the USA designing and delivering innovative cockpit electronics and automotive solutions, including the MINI car Audio Head Unit, aligning with global OEM standards.Directed full lifecycle product development from concept to mass production, ensuring cost efficiency,compliance with ISO and governance standards (APQP, DfM, PFMEA), and achieving superior qualitybenchmarks.Transformed complex engineering concepts into manufacturable designs, optimising assembly methods andmaterial choices to enhance production scalability and minimise costs.Pioneered assembly designs that increased production line efficiency by more than 20%, leveraging advancedmanufacturing techniques and process optimisation.Conducted design reviews and managed design freeze processes, ensuring adherence to stringent customerspecifications, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.Built and mentored high-performing engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and leadershipcapabilities among junior engineers.Interfaced directly with clients and suppliers to resolve technical challenges, align project requirements, andstreamline supply chain integration for global automotive projects.P&L management Show less

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  INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2022

  Principal Investigator - Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Led complex industry projects spanning sensors, thermal-sensitive designs, advanced materials, medical devices, space, and automotive applications, driving solutions from ideation to mass production.Conducted customer meetings to understand and define problems, translating these into precise specifications while ensuring design solutions aligned with customer needs and regulatory guidelines.Designed and delivered complex systems for customers such as ESA and Bosch, leveraging advanced modelling, simulation tools, and materials research.Transformed R&D designs into real-world engineered products by defining specifications, optimising materialchoices, and balancing cost-effectiveness with performance to meet stringent industry standards.Conducted product reviews and iterative design improvements, enhancing manufacturability and reliability.Developed and validated prototypes through rapid prototyping processes while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications. Oversaw production of initial batches.Directed supplier procurement and training, ensuring cost-effective delivery and adherence to technical andregulatory requirements while managing a matrix of researchers, procurement teams, and engineeringprofessionals. Show less

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  MBRYONICS

  Jan 2023 - now

  Head of Production Operations

  Driving manufacturing excellence at Mbryonics, I lead the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities, translating innovative R&D into scalable, produceable products such as StarCom Optical Terminals, BIFROST Ground Stations, and TeraBIX Photonics Transceivers. With a focus on scalability, cost-efficiency, and quality, I manage operations with full P&L accountability while fostering collaboration across R&D, engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution.I implement advanced manufacturing technologies, embed lean methodologies, and optimize workflows to drive efficiency and operational excellence. By building high-performing teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and ECSS, I strengthen Mbryonics’ ability to meet the complex demands of the aerospace and photonics industries. Show less