Paul Aldred

Academic and professional qualifications

Paul Aldred BEng(Hons) MSc IEng MIRTE FHEA

An enthusiastic, professional and committed Senior Lecturer with industry Driveline Engineering experience. Early career researcher undertaking Doctorial studies in dual fuel compression ignition engines. A highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude to resolving problems, creating innovative ideas in conjunction with industry standard tools such as Design for Six Sigma. Flexible, approachable and professional, with a good sense of humour enabling excellent relations with colleagues, suppliers and customers at all levels. Currently awaiting review for Charter Engineer status.

Key Skills and Attributes
 Highly automotive industry aware
 Excellent communication and negotiation skills
 Commercially aware
 Highly computer literate
 Intelligent and practical
 Adaptable
 Innovative user of systems
 Effective under pressure
 Energetic and enthusiastic about automotive design
 Excellent customer service skills
 Knowledgeable in road transport practices

Previous employment

Senior Engineer Wrightbus

Wrightbus is the subsidiary of the third generation family owned Wrightgroup. Wrightbus is one of the three main United Kingdom Public Service Vehicle manufacturers based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland and is currently holding forty percent of the UK market share. Wrightbus is also a global vehicle exporter selling products to Singapore, Hong Kong and America. Wrightbus have been at the forefront of new vehicle and manufacturing technology

Throughout my time at Wrightbus I was responsible for driveline integration on the New Bus for London project. This is a full series hybrid to replace the iconic Routemaster and is currently the most fuel efficient hybrid bus and the capitals roads to date.
Key Achievements
- Enabling a fully functioning prototype vehicle from concept to road test in under twelve months
- Ensuring that key project deliverables can be met with the chosen vehicle technology paths
- Ensuring that the design can be manufactured, assembled and maintained by holding multidisciplinary design reviews
-Ensuring design release targets have been met in conjunction with the nominated suppliers from purchasing.

Design and Development Engineer

Leyland Trucks is a member of the American global corporation PACCAR INC
whose truck building subsidiaries include Kenworth Peterbilt and DAF. The company designs and manufactures trucks from 6 tonne to 44 tonne. The role involved conceptual and detail design work as well as out sourcing proprietary parts. The role required direct liaison with manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and suppliers. I reported to the driveline manager via the section lead engineer. Leyland encourages its engineers to be involved in the development of their
designs

Key Achievements
- Integration of the mechanical components of the engine supplier
- Integration of the engine software in the vehicle
- Creating engineering drawings/specification for the bought in components
- Creating engineering specifications for the vehicle
- Controlling current production supplier design change

Work Experience
- Raising test requests and supporting vehicle development work
- Responsible for certification of endurance brake to Type IIA

Languages

Native English Speaker

Why study Automotive Engineering?

Lead lecturer Engineering Experience, Formula Student

Teaching Specialisms
- Computer Aided Design
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Automotive Design
- Motor Vehicle Powertrain
Key Achievements Teaching a wide range of undergraduate cohort BSc to BEng Levels 4-6

Raising the standard of the MMUs Formula Students team entry in to the IMechE Silverstone event and achieving a MMU directorial Memo UK 13th 2015 8th 2016

Undergraduate courses

BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering

MEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate teaching

MSc(Hons) Mechanical Enginering

External examiner roles

External Examineer University of Staffordshire MSc Mechanical Engineering

Membership of professional associations

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Certification Date Aug 2014 – Present

Incorporated Engineer
Certification DateMar 2011 – Present License 555625

Member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers
Certification DateAug 1991 – Present License 02030273

Member of the Society of Operations Engineers
Certification DateAug 1991 – Present License 02030273