Keith Howard

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About me
Helping teams discover their purpose. Chief Engineer. CEng. FIMechE. Propulsion Software, Calibration and Controls. Prognostics and Data Analytics.
Education
- University of Southampton
  1992 - 1993
  Master’s Degree Automotive Engine and Vehicle Design
  Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR).Hydraulics, Petrol & Diesel Engine Fueling, Engine Noise Analysis, Acoustics,Vibration, Exhaust Emissions, Vehicle Design and Legislation.Thesis: Engine Emissions Modelling & Exhaust Aftertreatment Research
- Queen Mary University of London
  1989 - 1992
  Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
  BEng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.Mathematics, Management, Design, Thermodynamics, Stress Analysis, Materials, Dynamics and Computing.Thesis: Design/Development project with Rolls Royce Cars.
Experience
- University of Southampton
  Sept 1993 - Sept 1994
  Research Assistant
  Automotive Group, ISVR, Southampton University.Engine emissions research – emissions control, study of exhaust gas catalyst effectiveness during inner city driving, emissions modelling to support transport telematics strategies in inner cities.
- Ford Motor Company
  Sept 1994 - Apr 1997
  Diesel Performance and Emissions Engineer
  Engine calibration on dyno, mechanical fuel injection pump and injector optimisation, EGR cooler development and engine sign-off work, vehicle exhaust emissions development.
- Rover Group
  Apr 1997 - Mar 2000
  Lead Engineer - Powertrain
  Engine calibration of electronic control systems.Calibration management, hot & cold climate optimisation, emissions calibration, driveability and transient refinement.
- Jaguar Land Rover
  Mar 2000 - now
  Calibration Attributes Manager, resource planning and technical deliveryValue stream mapping of departmental processes. Calibration team Manager.Chair of the People Development Committee. Project Manager for calibration delivery of first SCR application at JLR.Responsible for resource planning, status tracking and reporting up to function director. Technical issues resolution and guidance. Environmental optimisation, driveability, transient performance, idle stability and fuel economy. Application of quality tools to aid issues resolution.FMEA, 8D, fault tree analysis.
  - Chief Engineer, Powertrain Software, Calibration and Controls
    Dec 2021 - now
  - Senior Manager - Transmission and Driveability Calibration, Quality and Compliance
    May 2020 - Dec 2021
  - Senior Manager - BEV and Diesel Calibration and Controls
    Dec 2019 - May 2020
  - Powertrain Calibration & OBD Manager
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
  - Manager - Aftertreatment Calibration
    Jun 2013 - Dec 2016
  - Project Manager - Diesel Calibration
    Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
  - Lead Engineer - Powertrain
    Jan 2002 - Jul 2010
  - Powertrain Quality Engineer
    Mar 2000 - Jan 2002
Licenses & Certifications
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer
  IMechE