Project Engineer
I am a Project Engineer with 3 years of experience at Aircom Automotive, where I successfully achieved a 3–5% cost reduction through strategic supplier negotiations and innovative sourcing initiatives. My diverse background as a design engineer, process engineer, and purchasing specialist has equipped me with a unique understanding of cross-departmental dynamics, enabling me to manage projects with precision and effectiveness. I am now focused on deepening my expertise in supply chain management to drive operational excellence and foster collaborative relationships across all facets of automotive manufacturing.
Judged the Cost Event for an international engineering design competition involving 40+ university teams from Europe. Evaluated comprehensive cost reports, bill of materials, and cost analysis strategies for Formula Student race cars. Assessed cost efficiency, resource allocation, and manufacturing feasibility of student-built prototype vehicles.
Led design and analysis functions for chassis and bodyworks department, developing ~100 designs for Formula Student racecar. Oversaw manufacturing operations for designed components and managed testing protocols.
Oct 2024 – Dec 2025
Managed end-to-end procurement activities supporting New Product Development (NPD), sourcing suppliers for prototype and series production while ensuring technical capability, quality compliance, and delivery feasibility. Managed RFQs, analysed supplier quotations, translated engineering specifications and BOM changes into procurement documentation, and ensured accurate system updates within procurement tools. Proactively engaged suppliers to maintain up-to-date documentation, certifications, and compliance records, ensuring integrity and completeness of supplier data within procurement systems. Monitored supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, quality deviations, responsiveness, cost performance) and developed structured dashboards to support data-driven sourcing decisions, maintaining >95% delivery accuracy and reducing urgent orders by ~25%. Achieved 3–5% cost reductions through structured supplier negotiations, consolidated buying strategies, and alternative sourcing initiatives. Reduced procurement and component lead times by 15–18% by identifying bottlenecks across multiple product lines and supporting process optimisation using Lean and Value Stream Mapping methodologies. Acted as liaison between procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and global suppliers, coordinating 30+ engineering change implementations and ensuring stable operations during transitions. Supported supplier quality initiatives in collaboration with quality engineers, contributing to IATF 16949 compliance through structured documentation control and process traceability. Standardised procurement data capture and reporting processes, reducing manual reporting effort by ~35% and improving visibility for planning and sourcing decisions. Participated in cross-functional project teams to implement localisation strategies across EU and Asia suppliers, ensuring seamless supplier onboarding and documentation closure.
Mar 2022 – Aug 2022
Conducted structured operational diagnostics across automated production lines, analysing workflow inefficiencies and performance constraints to support data-driven operational decisions. Applied Lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, to analyse material flow, equipment utilisation, and process variability, supporting improvements aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives. Designed and implemented an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) monitoring framework, establishing baseline KPIs and structured reporting tools that reduced unplanned stoppages by 15%. Led 5S workplace organisation and visual management initiatives, improving process stability and increasing line performance by 17.5%. Collaborated closely with operators, supervisors, and management stakeholders, acting as a liaison to embed process improvements and ensure accountability in implementation. Presented analytical findings and improvement roadmaps to senior leadership, communicating business insights clearly to support informed strategic decisions.
Sept 2020 – Aug 2021
Investigated assembly line production delays using structured root-cause analysis and workflow observation, identifying process bottlenecks and operator–equipment interaction issues affecting throughput. Designed and implemented custom fixtures and tooling to improve process capability and reduce operational variation, achieving an ~8% cycle-time reduction and improved line efficiency. Developed and introduced standardised work procedures and control methods, improving first-pass yield by ~5% and reducing rework across assembly operations. Applied CAD modelling and design-for-manufacture (DfM) principles to optimise manufacturability, ergonomics, and operator workflow, improving consistency of mechanical processes. Delivered data-driven process improvements based on performance measurements and production feedback, increasing production output by ~10% without additional labour or equipment.
Sep 2019 – Jan 2020
Led the design and development of prototype components, translating performance requirements into manufacturable designs while ensuring material availability and production feasibility. Managed end-to-end prototype manufacturing operations, coordinating materials, fabrication, and assembly workflows to maintain production schedules under tight development timelines. Monitored production throughput and balanced fabrication workloads across tasks and operators, improving operational efficiency to ~87% utilisation. Identified and resolved design–manufacturing integration issues through iterative process adjustments, reducing production delays by ~12% and stabilising workflow continuity.
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MSc – Engineering Management for Process Excellence • Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Bachelor of Engineering – Automobile Engineering • May 2014 – Jun 2018
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