Navigate the entire operational lifecycle of the product. Incorporate sustainability measures throughout the product's journey. Optimise resource usage for a greener and more sustainable impact.
Trust us to deliver a photo finish for your programme, with a perfect prototype build and seamless launch.
Supply Chain Operations | Sourcing success: orchestrating supplier liaison and order management for supply chain performance.
Material Planning and Logistics | Materials mastery: transforming operations with strategic planning, capacity optimisation, stock control.
Test and build | Perfecting builds: seamlessly managing deviations, DVP, optimising fleet operations and precision kitting.
Prototype Build and Launch SMEs
Chris Downton
Connect on LinkedInExpertise Lead for MPD and PBL
Chris joined QR_ in 2011 after his MEng degree in Aeronautics. Working as a project analyst, Chris supported Change Management and BoM management projects with the Consulting team.
In 2018, Chris began growing the new Services & Products team to improve the QR_ product offering. Chris is currently responsible for QR_ Services and is based in Köln.
Jordan Baker
Connect on LinkedInSenior Service Manager for Build Deviation, BoM Structuring, Kitting, and SCM
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.
Josh Toogood
Connect on LinkedInAutomotive Division Business Leader
Josh manages two projects inside Ford's UK business, as well as helping manage accounts and project strategy across the Automotive Division. 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.
Tom Farrant
Connect on LinkedInService Manager, Startups Practice,
A Mechanical Engineering graduate from University of Bath, Tom started his QR_ career with a year-long placement as part of his degree. Since returning to QR_ in 2018, he has risen through the ranks to become Business Manager.
Tom has extensive knowledge of Bill of Material setup and management, with a specific focus on tailored low volume applications: particularly supercar, motorsport, and EV start-up programs.
Tom spends his weekends out in the countryside – clay shooting, trail running or hiking.