In previous assignments Job has been responsible for various parts, systems, projects, full vehicle development programs and more. Some of the highlights of recent years are:
INEOS Automotive Grenadier [Ultimate 4x4] // Head of Programme
Build, grow, and lead the INEOS Automotive Program department (newly formed department)
Department responsibilities and tasks:
Strategic program and product definition
Product Lifecycle Management
Project management of all product changes, incl. derivates development and launch
Program and projects definition (alignment on scope, development of timing and budget)
Accountable for program and projects execution (management of scope, status, timing, cost, risk, quality, maturity) and delivery (on-time, right-quality, in-budget)
Time and cost controlling of all project-related company activities
Manage and support escalation to the board and executive decision-making
Lead Project management team, managing cross-functional Simultaneous Engineering teams
Development, implementation and continuous improvement of cross-functional processes and systems (e.g. Product Development Process, feature code management, change management)
INEOS Automotive Grenadier [Ultimate 4x4] // Complete Vehicle Engineering Lead
Complete vehicle engineering lead for development of the Ultimate off-road 4x4 vehicle, 7 variants, 2 powertrains, world-wide certification
Technical focus on Vehicle Architecture, Chassis, Powertrain, BIW & E/E
Technical support in Exterior, Interior, Hang-on-parts & Homologation/compliance
Development & management of overall and systems engineering project timing
Liaison with external (AKKA & Magna Steyr) engineering partner teams
Management of prototyping plan and execution
Management of full vehicle Design Validation Plan (DVP&R)
INEOS Automotive Grenadier [Ultimate 4x4] // Engineering Sr. Project Lead & fire fighter
Fire fighting project role within engineering
One-stop-shop project- & technical management of high-risk and complex components & system development projects (Vehicle Architecture, Powertrain, E/E, Chassis, Exterior, Styling convergence)
Project management of design and build of drivable show cars (ultra-low volume)
Canoo // Director of Manufacturing EU
Establish, grow, and manage the Canoo EU manufacturing team
Manage the industrialization of the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle to SOP; development and implementation of all manufacturing related business processes; operations, planning, PM, quality, supply chain, SHE, logistics, equipment and more
Manage the sourcing and implementation of all manufacturing relevant business systems, incl. PLM, ERP and MES
Align Canoo and contract manufacturer processes to optimize quality and time-to-market
Develop a local manufacturing, manufacturing engineering and quality organization, tailored to leverage on the cooperation with the Contract Manufacturer (VDL Nedcar), but also to stay flexible and nimble
Accountability for all manufacturing operations in the EU
Implement best practice operational principles
Represent the Canoo culture
Document lessons learned and develop a blueprint for future Canoo owned, US based, plants
Fung Performance Motor // Program Manager
High-performance sports car development program
Program Manager of full vehicle development for sports cars design & development program
Single Point of Contact for end-customer
Full program management
Lead of Project Management team
Development of Product Development Process (Gate driven process)
Definition, control and management of budget, timing, quality & scope
Supplier sourcing and RFQ process lead
Main project contact for strategic suppliers
And in parallel....;
Fung Performance Motor // Chief Engineer & Vehicle Architect for full vehicle high-performance sports car design & development program
Vehicle architecture, targets & product definition
Concept development lead (incl. VTS, SSTS and requirements management)
Detail (series) development lead (incl. CAE)
Validation (DVP) planning
Homologation planning (ECE SSTA, GCC & China)
Lead of engineering team (~53 FTE – 3 EU locations)
Main contact to strategical suppliers
Panoz / Green4U WEC Le Mans BEV race project managent
Project management for WEC / 24hrs of Le Mans Battery Electric vehicle (BEV) racing project
Definition of work packages, timing schedule and project documentation
Suppliers sourcing, selection, negotiation, nomination and management
EU Suppliers Technical liaison and PM contact
NextGen Panoz Avezzano program development
Executive consulting for Panoz LLC (strategic, business, technical)
Development of NextGen Avezzano program
Product definition, sales and development strategy
Business case development (BOM, Cost, Risks, cash flow, liquidity, financing needs)
Development of project plan and timing plan
Development partners research
UAZ Patriot VIP AT
Program management and technical lead for AWD powertrain conversion program
Single Point of Contact for end-customer (Russian OEM)
Requirements management
Management of engineering, design, prototyping, testing and validation process
Lead of engineering team
E/E engineering
Lucid Air air suspension
Full project management of air suspension ED&T (Engineering, Development & Testing) program for a major international Tier1 air suspension supplier (Vibracoustic)
Development of highly innovative and high-performance air suspension system for a US-based BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) OEM - Lucid Motors
Management of Design & Development team
Single point of contact for OEM customer
Overseeing the complete program from offer to SOP
Spyker B6 Venator Coupe & Convertible
End responsible & full Coordination of design, development & build of Spyker B6 Venator 2013 Geneva Auto Salon concept car
Pre-development of series Spyker B6 Venator (lead in all program, project and technical aspects)
Vehicle architecture definition & specification
Engineering & manufacturing strategy development
RFQ process
Strategic supplier and development partners selection & nomination
Make/buy strategy
Contract negotiations with 1st tier project partners (scope, timing, cost, conditions)
Definition of:
Product Development Process (product specific)
Business case
Planning
Budget, cashflow and funding requirements
Project structure
Feasibility study
Chief of Product Development & Engineering at Spyker Cars
Technical, program and team responsible for all Spyker ED&T activities
Development & implementation of Product Development System (methodology, IT-systems; full implementation)
Development & Implementation of Configuration and Change Management (methodology, IT-systems; full implementation)
Spyker C8 Aileron at Spyker Cars
Lead Engineer on whole vehicle development program
Vehicle architecture
VTS, SSTS, technical solutions and specifications
Tooling, suppliers, make/buy, cost & time management
Technical liaison for main vehicle development partner (stationed locally at the partner in the UK)
System ownership of complete powertrain
System design, development, validation and homologation (US CARB LEV2, US EPA T2b5, EU5)
Full powertrain integration
Management of development partners and suppliers
Project management (scope, cost, time, quality)
Responsible for system from idea to post series production and after sales
Boxer armored military vehicle at Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles
Technical project lead of Command Post mission module
Head of development and validation team
Design, development, validation and qualification
Project management (time, cost, scope and quality)
Management of development partners and suppliers
Project Manager & Head of launch team
Preparation and setup of vehicle (manufacturing) launch team
Manage final design to production transfer
Arrange / coordinate supply chain, incl. QA and parts availability
Coordination and control of pre-series production
Ensure vehicle acceptance by customer (Dutch Military)
Representation of program management at detail level
