James Earl

Experience

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  Pike Hills Golf Club

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2012

  Waiter
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  SwimNE

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Swimming Instructor
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  Nissan Motor Manufacturing Ltd.

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Placement Engineer - iFA Engineering

  ➢ Responsible for concern rectification for a new AGV process introduction➢ Support Body Shop Engineering to fix chronic OEE concerns➢ Develop 3D CAD skills (Catia) to design mechanical solutions, and provide 2D drawings➢ Writing specifications for the procurement and installation of new equipment

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  Nissan Motor Corporation

  Sept 2015 - now

  ➢ Lead BIW Engineer for process development for the plant’s next new EV, due to launch in 2025➢ Responsible for manufacturing plan creation & submission, CAPEX spend forecasting & strategic process change analysis➢ Responsible for the planning and launch of the Upper Body assembly processes for the latest Juke & Qashqai models➢ Implement new automatic welding facilities for a variety of sub-assembly processes➢ Delivering process change whilst ensuring the following:o Minimal disturbance to current model productiono Detailed layout management balancing efficient use of land, and streamlined product flowo Long and short term planning of facility installation & trial buildo Achievement of required cycle time performance through proactive weld balancingo Consider future model process requirements to maximise returns on capital investment through shared benefito Strong working relationship with design engineers to manage the introduction of design changeso Technical concern investigation and resolution, and feedback to Nissan HQ to prevent reoccurrence Show less ➢ Responsible for developing current model assembly processes by identifying new technologies to support the resolution of chronic downtime concerns➢ Support Quality Engineering with jig adjustment, NC tooling offsets and facility measurement activities to broaden skill base➢ Introduce a new model at trial phase (Qashqai to Line 2)➢ A wide exposure to a variety of assembly processes across Line 1 and Line 2➢ Collating shop performance data for presentation to senior management➢ Subject to 31 days of graduate specific training to aid professional development, in subjects including presenting, assertiveness, leadership and teamwork. Show less

  • New Model Process Engineer - Body Assembly Engineering

    Nov 2017 - now

  • Graduate Engineer - Body Assembly Engineering

    Sept 2015 - Nov 2017