Professional Engineering: Summary Statement

Competency Element

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Pe 1 Knowledge And Skill Base

PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1. This particular project is mainly based on the industrialization of different new models based on different 2  Spanish Vehicle Plants (Avila and Barcelona)

2. In this particular project work it mainly discussed about the industrialization of different new models based on construction of UK vehicle plant. Within the vehicle plant it also contains of different types of shops based on the process (Body, Paint, Trim & Chassis and Power train) and also discussed of each shop that have Production Engineering Team.

3. This project work is discussed about the support RNPO (Renault Nissan Purchase Office) function to achieve the annual cost reduction objective in the Vehicles Parts price. All Renault Nissan suppliers are expected to deliver year on year cost reduction by 3 different means Commercial, Design and Monozukuri.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3

Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

PE1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

1.  It discussed about the support equipment installation during weekends or shutdowns having always in mind the health and safety risks associated to the work and making sure that all the safety rules are followed at all times.

2. I Explained to Purchasing the requirements for new equipment and select Facility suppliers to send out the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. Action plan preparation and presentation to Supplier Plant Management to get commitment and support for the implementation.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4

Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1

PE1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline

1. Technical and cost analysis study of each quotation received.

2. Digitalization of equipment for simultaneous engineering. It also discussed about the study new vehicle design, facility and process requirements for industrialization considering health & safety, vehicle spec, target cycle time & OEE, layout and assuring quality.

3. In this particular project, it discussed about Benchmarking across suppliers and with our Alliance partner Renault for Best practice adoption internally or within the supply base.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2

Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,  CE 3.3.3

PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline

1. I had aarranged physical trials coordinating with other functions the availability of trial parts if required.

2. I also discussed with suppliers to agree the optimum solution and to assign the project, supporting Purchase with the negotiation of final price.

3. I had capability to explain the different type of engineering knowledge or skills I had to apply during these years I will explain an activity that I carried out in a supplier.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5,  CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2  

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2,  CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1

Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and CE 3.4.1

PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

1. Based on the concept of industrialization, I discussed and agreed with Maintenance team the required spare parts to provide before SOP.

2. I also organized facility buy off process with the Plant Health & Safety Engineer, Production, Plant Engineer and Maintenance teams. Validating the safety, process and cycle time of the equipment.

3. I reviewed the countermeasures proposed for each item and confirmed on digital mock up done with Space Vision (Nissan CAD program), or on the physical vehicle during cross-functional evaluation events at PT1, PT2 & SoP.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1, CE 1.2.2 and Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1, CE 2.2.2

Career Episode 3:  CE 3.2.1, CE 3.2.2

PE1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline

1. I did the Discussion and negotiations with suppliers to clearly agree the optimum solution and to assign the project, supporting Purchase with the negotiation of final price.

2. I prepare timing plan by facility and control that all equipment to be installed or modified for each project would be on time for production trials.

3. I did the development of internal tools & processes, either with macros, visual basic or IOS Applications.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.4 and CE 1.3.2

Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and CE 2.3.2 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

Pe 2 Engineering Application Ability

PE2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving

1. I decided a sample of 25 vehicles to be able to do a statistical study, and then reviewed the seatbelt process map and the operations and inspection standards related.

2. I analysed the test method and found that the environment temperature had an important influence, PT1 trial was done during winter time and PT2 during spring.

3. I validated the project and made my recommendation for approval of DJM. The OCQE and CQE finally approved Delivery Judgement Meeting and Start of Sales.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.4,  CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2  and Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3,  CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1, CE 2.4.2 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE 3.4.2

PE2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

1. I analysed the content of a Design Change Note that introduced a change on process or parts, to find any negative impact in the vehicle and decide whether a trial was required from quality point of view.

2. I divided the inspection standards to be prepared by vehicle systems and delegated to each member, including myself.

3. To define the tests, I applied the Nissan standards but I also considered the uniqueness of the project and planned new activities.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.3, CE 1.3.2 and CE 1.3.1

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE 3.3.3

PE2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

1. I did the Quality validation of design changes and the performing of internal plant audits, as Auditor Jr, for safety components, torque control and ISO 9000

2. 26QTF established the specification of gap and flush with tolerances between parts.

3. I created a recurrence prevention list based on warranty concerns from previous vehicle (NV-200 with combustion engine) and process concerns found on similar models; in this case EV Leaf built in Japan and UK.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4

Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.2

PE2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects

1. I participated in internal audits for safety components, torque control and ISO 9000 to all plants.

2. I was directly involved in the recovery plan as I was responsible of the test plan and master schedule, therefore I negotiated with the vehicle end users (Sales & Marketing, Homologation, etc.)

3. I reported immediately all concerns and items for improvement to the appropriate R&D section or to Manufacturing, depending on the item. And then closely monitor until closure.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

Career Episode 3: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3

Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

Pe 3 Professional And Personal Attributes 

PE3.1 Ethical conduct and professional Accountability

1. I did numerous discussions and then get agreed with Maintenance team the required spare parts to provide before SOP.

2. I Prepared a detailed project schedule by facility and monitoring daily the progress of the activities was to deliver successfully the projects.

3. I prepared a presentation to explain to the Supplier Plant Management, Account Manager and the RNPO buyer what it were the current condition and the opportunity for improvement with my proposal.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1

Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE 3.4

PE3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains

1. I prepared the technical specification for new facility or modification of an existing equipment

2. I analyzed the issue in a systematically way I used the 4M analysis (Ishikawa analysis based on Man, Material, Machine and Method) to investigate the problem.

3. I collected data for 1 hour taking a total of 210 samples with a result of 30.95% VA vs 69.05% NVA (23% walking with/without part, 22% idle time and 12% picking parts as the main NVA Activities).

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1

Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2

Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE 3.4

PE3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor

While conducting the study on the principle of the mechanical, engineering principles as well as practices to the emerging fields are applied.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.3, CE 1.4 and CE 1.4.2 and Career Episode 2: CE 2.3, CE 2.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE 3.3

PE3.4 Professional use and management of information

Information is processed properly with use of mechanical principles, which critically assesses experimental data.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE 1.4.2 and Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE 2.4.2 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.2

PE3.5 Orderly management of self and professional conduct

This program allowed me to broaden my knowledge and skills that I developed during my university studies. The section that I joined was the responsible for the new process equipment in Trim & Chassis for new vehicles.

Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.2, CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.2, CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4 and Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.2, CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

PE3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

I did all the designing, operation and also the maintenance of different mechanical equipments which are mainly used to meet all the project requirements by utilizing all engineering knowledge and skills.  

Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.1, CE 1.4.2,

Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.1 and CE 2.4.2

Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.1 and CE 3.4.2