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Work experience
Car Scrutineer Trainee
Motor Sports Association, UK
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August 2015 - present
Inspection of racing cars (including engine specific modifications) for professional racing series' to include British Touring Cars Championship and Porsche Carerra Cup GB. Development of technical automotive mechanics through hands-on inspections of vehicles and ensuring that cars are racing in accordance to MSA technical rules and regulations.
Automotive Parts Department Assistant
Alex F Noble & Son Nissan
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August 2016 - September 2016
Developed a technical understanding of many vehicle systems, assemblies, and parts. Liaised with customers and suppliers – ensuring correct parts are ordered on time.
Vehicle Aerodynamics Team Leader
Edinburgh University Formula Student
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September 2015 - July 2016
Project Management - formula style open wheel race-car: Design, Manufacture, Testing, Compete (Silverstone Race Circuit, UK). Experienced with: car-bodywork (GFRP composite, sheet-metal), power tools, basic workshop machines. http://eufs.co/
Technical Workshop Assistant
Murray Motor Co - Lotus & Volvo
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August 2015 - August 2015
5-day automotive workshop experience.
Serviced multiple passenger cars. Engine re-build - Lotus Elise. Replacement of a damaged sump pan - Volvo. Replacement of rear brake pads - Volvo 4x4. Replacement of a door-window - Volvo 4x4.
Education
The University of Edinburgh
Mechanical Engineering (MEng Hons), Expected Classification: 2:1
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January 2014 - January 2019
--- ACTIVITIES AND SOCIETIES ---
Formula Student Team, Inter-Mural Basketball Team
--- COURSES ---
Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Structural Mechanics, Computer Aided Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Technology, Materials Science, Conceptual Design, Mechanical Engineering (group) Design.
--- SOFTWARE SKILLS ---
MATLAB, Oasys GSA, R (statistical analysis), Autodesk Inventor, Solid Edge, Solid Works, AutoCAD 2D.
Edinburgh College
Advanced Automotive Maintenance - SCQF Level 6
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January 2016 - January 2016
A hands-on ten week evening course (follow-up of SCQF level 5 course). Ford pinto engine strip-down and rebuild.
Edinburgh College
Automotive Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, SCQF level 5
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January 2015 - January 2015
A hands-on ten week evening course which taught me the basics of car servicing. Areas of study include: wheel replacement, tyres, disc and drum brakes, brake bleeding, the Internal Combustion Engine, wheel alignment, fluid checks and changes, suspension, filters, and other necessary skills required for a basic car service and vehicle maintenance.
