Simon Faneco

Chief Engineer coordinating development with the internal team, external consultants and suppliers. Led prototype builds and testing to validate the product performance. Developed most internal engineering documentation including; o Creating Product Specification, FMEA and validation test procedures o Overall 3D CAD model and revision management o Optimised mechanism using externally built Matlab simulation o Conducted FEA analyses on critical components o Worked with gearing experts to develop optimal gear train o Production feasibility reviews with suppliers and regular DFA reviews o Built detailed BOM for development tracking, prototype order management and production cost analysis o Managed prototype build processes and validation testing · Created relationships with target bicycle company customers, ran sales meetings and obtained LOIs

Led international product development of two completely new Front Seat Structure Platforms to allow company expansion with new customers into China and the USA o FS3 – Front Structure level 3 - High end seat structure that exceeded all legal and customer requirement, lightest in class, and offers modular approach to meet different vehicle specifications – sourced on Tesla Model S & X, various SAIC vehicles o FS2 – Front Structure level 2 – Mid range structure that meet all legal requirements for emerging markets, with a focus on cost efficiency and high adjustability – sourced on several Chery, JAC & Sichuan Auto · Key member of Tesla Model S seating project team leading cross-departmental and external Front Seat Structure engineering development and industrialisation with suppliers, in Futuris facilities and with Tesla · Developed a patented, lightest in class, seat slide adjuster mechanism · Co-developed a Height Adjuster simulation tool that was then integrated with ESTECO to enable AI optimisation of complex seat height adjuster kinematics that need to manage human factors · Main responsibilities included: o Contributing to Seat Structure Product Roadmaps, and developing products to meet the objectives agreed o Responsible for Engineering Drawing sign-off across the company and projects o Developing Product Specifications, and managing teams of up to 15 engineers and designers, and coordinating with cross functional teams such as CAE, prototyping, test lab, complete seat trim, purchasing, production sites, components suppliers and internal and external customers. o Led execution of all key engineering tools for each project to meet automotive level approvals