Mike Hancox

Experience

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  MBDA

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Missile System Design Engineer - Summer Internship
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  MBDA

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Missile Systems Proving Engineer - Summer Internship
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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2014

  Leading the system level engineering design of a group of sub-systems for an in-service gas turbine engine. Responsible for technical design integration, design strategy and leading the integrated project team across multiple engine supply chain groups. Responsible for the conceptual design of whole engine and engine systems for future large civil gas turbine engines. Responsible for validation of Hot End Gas Turbine components for Trent XWB Programme. Programme Manager for a portfolio of manufacturing technology research projects focused on surface modification processes including the application adaptive robotics and offline robotics programing. Lead the implementation and verification of a new in-process measurement system capability including implementing statistical process control and Six Sigma process improvement techniques.

  • Whole Engine Designer - Trent 700

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Whole Engine Designer - Civil Future Programmes

    Nov 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Development Engineer - Trent XWB

    Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Programme Manager - Manufacturing Technology Research

    Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Design Lead - Thermal Barrier Coating Test Rig

    Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

  • Manufacturing Engineer - Rotatives

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2009
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  Jaguar Land Rover

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Mike leads the technical integration and delivery of new vehicle, mid cycle fresh and platform upgrade programmes for Jaguar and Land Rover products. Mike leads the engineering of programmes through the early programme gateways, setting targets, defining technologies and developing a compatible concept for detailed design. Mike has focused on engineering compact/mid size SUV's including Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Evoque Convertible and Discovery Sport.

  • Vehicle Integration Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Senior Engineer - Concepts & Vehicle Architecture Design

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
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  STEEL & FLINT LTD

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2018

  Founder & Designer

  Successful Kickstarter campaign, delivering the Steel & Flint pen to customers in countries around the world.

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  Bentley Motors

  Jan 2018 - now

  Leading the technical development of future Bentley vehicle concepts. Powertrain Functional Project Manager at Bentley Motors

  • Functional Manager - Advanced Concepts

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Pre-development Concept Leader

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Engineering Project Manager - Powertrain

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
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  Dovetail

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Founder, Designer, Maker

  Makers of modern furniture and interior accessories, available via etsy & our website www.madebydovetail.co.uk (coming soon)

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  Tempest Terrain Ltd

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director