Adrian Purvis

Adrian Purvis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager - Design Responsible at Stellantis

  • Education

    • Sackville School

      1980 - 1985
    • University of Brighton

      1988 - 1993
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering (Accredited by UK Engineering Council)
  • Experience

    • International Automotive Design (IAD)

      Feb 1991 - Apr 1994
      Design Engineer

      Responsible for BIW design for various clients using CAD and ink. Completed a 2 year, in-house Automotive Design course working in design related areas including CAD, testing, engineering and manufacturing.

    • LEMO SA

      Apr 1994 - Feb 1997
      Engineer

      Responsible for engineering, design and development of fiber optic connectors and systems for various industries including medical, military, nuclear physics, broadcast television and motorsports. Worked with clients to develop individually tailored systems as well as developing a standard line of components. Recommended the purchase of AutoCad software and managed its implementation including setting up of drawing procedures and change management process.

    • Daewoo Motor Co

      Feb 1997 - May 1998
      Design Engineer

      Responsible for the design of injection molded interior trim components and seat systems. Designed seat system for Daewoo commercial van

    • INCAT

      May 1998 - Aug 2005
      Engineer

      Developed best practices and engineering cost reductions for Chrysler truck chassis components.Responsible for design and engineering of integrated instument panel for Visteon.BIW design for various Chrysler projects using Catia.

    • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

      Aug 2005 - now

      Responsible for a team of engineers designing and releasing frames for truck and SUV vehicles. Responsible for a team of engineers developing new chassis frame system for future vehicles. Working with advanced vehicle architecture groups, analysis teams and suppliers to incorporate lightweight technologies into specific structural applications while maintaining or improving specification targets. Also responsible for system level designs and design procedures including DFMEA, DVP&R, technical documentation for source packages, design standards and design workflow. Responsible for Ram frame system includingFrameTrailer HitchTow HooksSkid PlatesJack and Winch Responsible for developing, validating and launching the 2009 Dodge Ram chassis frame.

      • Manager - Design Responsible

        May 2017 - now
      • Development Lead

        Nov 2013 - Jan 2021
      • Project Chief

        Aug 2009 - Nov 2013
      • Senior Product Engineer

        Aug 2005 - Nov 2009
    • Stellantis

      Jan 2021 - now
      Manager - Design Responsible
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach

      Issued by Rochester Adams High School
      Rochester Adams High SchoolAssociated with Adrian Purvis
    • Water distribution

      Issued by Red Cross on Mar 2016
      Red CrossAssociated with Adrian Purvis