Engineering resource is scarce. How much time do yours spend on value-add tasks?
Expensive talent spending 30% of time locating and administering data is inefficient and demotivating. QR_ data pros empower engineering teams to add value where it counts.
Case study:
How a dedicated PDM team slashed BoM issue resolution from 28 to 8 days for a major OEM.
Managing data against shortage
How better use of existing data can mitigate against supply chain disruption.
Systems on your side? Processes shouldn't hold NPD back.
Set your team up for success. Ensure momentum is gained, maintained, and supported by scalable infrastructure and delivery-focused processes.
Case study:
Centralizing the data input, data planning, quality assurance, and release of data to allow engineers at a global OEM spend 38% more time on core engineering tasks.
EV market growing pains
Mehrdad Safaieh delves into the complexities of rapid market expansion, emphasizing the critical role of effective release and change management.
Long development cycles make for short memories.
Repeatably leverage hard-won successes across multiple prototype builds and avoid reinventing the wheel. Trust QR_ to deliver a photo finish for your program, with a perfect prototype build and seamless launch.
Case study:
One large OEM reduced average program material spend by 20% and saved $21m by getting and keeping product data right.
Filling the system integrator gap
Complex transformation initiatives inevitably extend beyond the remit of a system integrator’s expertise; enter the business integrator.
Automotive Leadership & SMEs
Chris Butlin
Connect on LinkedInDirector, UK Automotive Practice
Chris joined QR_ after graduating in Aerospace Engineering from University of Bath in 2013, and has since progressed through various analyst and management roles.
Since 2018, he has been running the Essex business unit and Ford of Britain account which has grown to the biggest in QR_ under his leadership.
He spends most of this time in either the Essex or London offices, where you’ll find him making parody music videos, bemoaning his hair loss, or telling stories of his misspent cricketing youth.
Josh Toogood
Connect on LinkedInSenior Accounts Manager, UK Automotive Practice
Josh manages two projects inside Ford's UK business, as well as helping manage accounts and project strategy across the Automotive Practice. Previously, he was leading how we kept consistent practises in engineering change management across projects.
Prior to this, Josh was delivering projects across body exterior and electrical on commercial vehicle programs.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys playing golf, going to the gym and fashion.
Romit Samani
Connect on LinkedInBusiness Leader, UK Automotive Practice
Romit began his journey at Quick Release_ working on a supercar manufacturer's EBOM validation project. Since then, he has worked with several major automotive companies, including JLR, Ford and the Penlon Ventilator Challenge consortium during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calla Cretney
Connect on LinkedInBusiness Leader, Michigan
As a Senior Project Manager at Quick Release_, Calla currently manages a large project focused on reducing the time and cost to build prototype vehicles for a Big Three automaker.
Internally, she supports the development of QR_ Project Management global best practices and leads the adoption and implementation of those best practices for the Michigan business unit.
Outside of work, Calla loves reading, learning the first minute or so of songs on the piano before giving up, and spending time outdoors with her dog.
Rachael Sweetingham
Connect on LinkedInBusiness Leader, UK Automotive Practice
After studying Psychology at the University of Southampton, Rachael worked as a project analyst for a market research software company. Rachael joined QR_ in 2018 after looking for a new challenge and a company offering career development.
Rachael is now a People and Project Manager within the Essex Business Unit and is currently responsible for managing multiple projects within the Ford of Britain account.
In her free time Rachael enjoys baking and going to the cinema.
Sam Tuck
Connect on LinkedInEngagement Lead
Sam joined Quick Release_ as Release Coordinator in 2015 after graduating from Lancaster University with an Economics degree earlier that year, rising to join the UK Automotive Practice leadership.
Jordan Baker
Connect on LinkedInSenior Service Manager
Jordan joined QR_ after a decade in operational and new product development roles with specialist OEMs, and now deploys his boundless energy to ensure the CAD to kit journey is as smooth as possible.
Quality read
A data-driven path to better NPD
Drawing on two decades in automotive, but equally applicable to any complex engineering program, this primer lays out how data-driven organizations can enjoy substantial engineering efficiency gains to mitigate current skill shortages and accelerate complex program delivery.
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