Gary Tootell

Experience

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  Eminox Ltd

  Jun 1994 - Aug 1995

  CAD Design Engineer - Emission Control Systems) (Tier 1) (AutoCad)

  Design & Detailing of Exhaust Emission Control Systems & Allied Pipework in Stainless Steel. Developing Systems for New Vehicles/Plant from O.E.M Drawings Developing Systems on the Vehicle

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  Digitron Translift Ltd

  Feb 1997 - Dec 1999

  Design / Project Engineer (AutoCad)

  Responsibilities/Duties. Multi-Disciplined Design Engineer Overseeing Projects & Design from Initial Conception through To Commissioning and on site safety and maintenance training.Design & Development of Vehicle Production/Handling Systems/Machinery (Turnkey) Carry Out All Major Calculations Relating to Design Taking Part in Design Reviews and safety risk assessments. Review Of Defect Data Feedback Deciding Resources Required To Meet The Programme timing Preparing Schedule of Drawings Required. Supervision of Draughtsmen, Design Draughtsmen, Design Engineers Liaison with Clients, Suppliers, Contractors and Project Management Department Selection of Materials Selection of Proprietary equipment Calculating Time Cycles (Logistics) Risk Assessment/CE Marking F.M.E.A's - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. On site Commissioning Simultaneous Engineering (SE) Achievements :- Selected for Senior Management Potential Program in Hamburg, Germany Lead Engineer on Project for Rover 75 B.I.W Slave Bar Fit System (Project Value £3 million) Designed Shuttle Transfer systems for Rover 75 Trim&Final Line (Cowley Plant) Lead Engineer for system for Pivco (Ford 'Think') project in Norway (Project Value £1.5 million) Lead Engineer for Rotary Sling system for BMW/Rover R40 'New Mini' facility. (Longbridge/Cowley) Show less

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  Plaxton Coach & Bus

  Jan 2000 - Nov 2000

  Senior CAD Design Engineer Catia V4

  Whole VehiclePresent project Bus 2000 - Prototype vehicle with 6 variants including LHD American spec. vehicle.Responsible design engineer for Interior & exterior trim areas of the vehicle this includes scheduling the resources and design input required for a given project.Design & Development of prototype vehicles using Catia 3D Solid Modelling Project Planning/Schedule of Design - Responsible for Interior/Exterior Trim Supplier Liaison Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.Digital Mock Up. (4D Navigator) Show less

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  Bentley Motor Cars

  Nov 2000 - Feb 2006

  CAD Design Engineer - Catia V4 / Catia V5

  Design & Develop Interior Trim to Bentley Standards Initial Concept/feasibility layouts. - CATIA V4 Design/Packaging of components utilising CATIA V4 Solids/Surfacing/Generative Drafting. Specialist materials / tooling methods. Composite Materials. Responsible for Interior Trim - liaison with Design House Karmann/Volke Liaison with Suppliers/Tooling Manufacturers (UK and Overseas) Populating/Structuring VPM with CATIA Models and ensuring engineering release process is adhered to. DFA/DFM FMEADMU (Virtual Build) Show less

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  CAV Aerospace UK - (Design Consultancy)

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2007

  CAD Design Engineer - Aerospace Catia V5

  Airbus Projects (A400M) Atlas Catia V5 - Design of air frame Structures to Airbus Methods. Structures design at Hyde Group on assignment. Composite Wing Structures - A400M. Components designed included Butt-Straps, Spigots, Electrical Bonding for Spar & Fuel Systems. Airbus accredited for V5 Catia Design.

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  Ford - Engineering & Technology Centre Ford Australia

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2010

  Senior Product Designer

  Interior Trim - T6 Project Catia V5 Lead Design of Interior Trim. Injection Moulded Parts Specialist Initial Concepts, Feasibility Interior Trim, Master Sections Advanced Surface Design V5, Advanced Solids V5, Freeform Surfacing. Assist development of A Class Surfaces, Technical Input. Packaging/Feasibility of Interior Trim Components. Support to Studio. Mentor less experienced CAD Designers.

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  Hella

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  Lead Design Engineer

  Lead Design & Development of Automotive lighting solutions for OEM (Holden, Ford, Proton, Toyota) Ensure a complete solution that meets all legal regulations and stringent customer quality and technical guidlines and standards.Liaise with OEM as required (customer facing). Chair Design Reviews at base and attend at Customer design reviews.Customer Interface as key interface for Hella.Fulfill and complete the HELLA global development processes for customer lighting and development programs.Develop, design and verify solutions.PAPP, APQP, PFMEA, DFMEAManage the work of the CAD team and measure work achievement of CAD team.Operate to the HELLA global Design and Development processes. Show less

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  Ford Australia

  Jul 2011 - now

  Senior Studio Engineer - Design Technical Operations Engineering | International Markets Group.

  Development of Global Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor, Ford Everest. Lead Exterior Lighting , Interior Cockpit, Instrument Panel, Center Console, Seats , Door trim. Working as Global Development Engineer for Interior within Design Studio. Early Theme development support Ford Bronco Interior Design. Technical liaison across functions, attributes, and programs to ensure criteria and aesthetic balance.Manage design property and surface integrity to criteria.Lead theme feasibility development from initial concept to production surface solutions.Provide system level studies of Design Studio & program alternatives while developing balanced theme & concept proposals, in advance of functional and/or supplier support.Lead the integration of the Design theme into Product Development and program deliverables.Lead the development of feasibility surface proposals throughout theme and surface development.Develop feasibility proposals for new vehicles that enable and demonstrate design leadership.Lead the transfer of data into and out of the Design Studio PLM system.Provide a functional and appearance focus to enable creative solutions & alternatives to engineering and vehicle architecture issues in support of Design Leadership.Design articulate, self-initiated, fully capable CATIA Engineer with proven experience in complete vehicle layout and package, body and trim, Design Studio procedures, and design feasibility progression.Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision-making forums.Strong understanding of Design theme creation and delivery with theme feasibility progression, and production processes.Develop IP & Console, Package / Integration into Vehicle , Technical Feasibility , Develop A Class SurfaceDevelop Interior Trim & Seats, Package / Integration into Vehicle , Technical Feasibility , Develop A Class Surface. Show less