Anthony Smith MEng CEng MIMechE
anthony.smith@ensevo.com | +44 (0) 7815 150827
Mechanical Design Engineer with a pragmatic approach and over 20k hours of CAD experience in professional motorsport .
Employment History
Ensevo Limited, Padfield Main Road, Padfield [Dec 2014-Present]
Freelance Design Engineer.
Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited, [Oct 2019 – Jan 2021 ] [Jul 2021-Feb 2022][Apr 2022 – Oct 2022]
Department: Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team – Design Office
Primary Role:
Design Engineer – Freelance Contract [Oct 2019 – Mar 2020]
Design Engineer – Fixed Term Contract [Apr 2020 – Jan 2021]
Design Engineer – Fixed Term Contract [Jul 2021 – Feb 2022]
Design Engineer – Fixed Term Contract [Apr 2022 – Oct 2022]
Software Experience: 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, ENOVIA , SAP.
Renault Sport Racing Limited, Whiteways Technical Centre [Sep 2018 – Apr 2019]
Department: Renault F1 Team – Design Office
Primary Role: Design Engineer – Freelance | Hours: 45+ per week
Responsibilities: Design of composite and mechanical parts, assemblies, moulds, patterns, rigs, jigs, fixtures, tooling, equipment and test pieces for the Renault F1 Team.
McLaren Racing Limited, McLaren Technology Centre, Woking [Sep 2016 – May 2017]
Department: McLaren-Honda F1 – Vehicle Design Office
Primary Role: Design Engineer – Contractor | Hours: 45+ per week
Responsibilities: Design of mechanical parts, assemblies, rigs, jigs, fixtures, tooling, equipment and test pieces.
Mercedes-Benz AMG High Performance Powertrains Limited,
Mercedes-Benz Technology Centre, Brixworth [Feb 2015 – Sep 2016]
Department: Mechanical Engineering; Top-End, Bottom-End, Boosting, Integration, Advanced Measurements.
Primary Role: Mechanical Design Engineer – Contractor | Hours: 45+ per week
Description: Design, analysis, modification and revision of production and development parts (metallic & composite) for 2015, 2016 & 2017 Mercedes Formula 1 Engines.
Design of parts for internal combustion engine development and design of test rig parts. ¬ Design of associated tooling. ¬ Creation of kinematic models. ¬ Installation of electrical components used for precise measurement of dynamic engine parts.
Software Experience: CATIA V5 (Part Design, Drafting, GSD, GSA, CBD, DMU Kinematics), ENOVIA V5 VPM (LCA), SAP.
McLaren Racing Limited, McLaren Technology Centre, Woking [Sep 2007 – Dec 2014]
Department: Structural Design & Materials (Design), [2007-2011], Suspension [2011-2013], Transmission [2013-2014]
Primary Role: Design Engineer | Hours: 40+ per week (variable over-time)
Responsibilities: Design and development of composite and mechanical parts, assemblies, rigs, jigs, fixtures, tooling, equipment and test pieces for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 project.
Impact structure development, FIA regulation tests, front/rear wing rigs, suspension rigs, gearbox rigs, engine & hydraulic system rigs, material test pieces, installation of car parts on brake dyno and steering dyno, and installation of car onto both CDR (8 Post rig) and K&C rig.
Software Experience: CATIA V5 (15,000+ hours), ENOVIA 3DCOM (VPM)
DJ Racecars Limited, Furness Vale [Mar 2007 – Jul 2007] (Now DJ Engineering Services)
Primary Role: Composite Laminator/Engineer | Hours: 40+ per week (variable over-time)
Practical Experience: Laminating carbon fibre rear wings supplied to Lotus Cars.
Honda R&D Europe, UK (HRE-UK), Swindon [Jun 2005 – Sep 2005 (3 month placement)]
Department: Design Office | Primary Role: Development Engineer | Hours: 35+ per week
Work Experience: Benchmark testing a range of vehicles with analysis to improve ride and handling. Research into ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
Software Experience: Post-processing raw test data using Matlab-Simulink
Prodrive Limited, Banbury [Sep 2003 – Aug 2004 (12 month under-grad placement)]
Department: Subaru World Rally Team Design Office
Primary Role: Design Engineer |Hours: 40+ per week
Work Experience: Design of mechanical parts for rally cars.
Software Experience: SolidEdge
Additional Relevant Experience
Formula Student, Design Judge [Jul 2013]
750MC, Kit Car Build [Aug 2006 – Sep 2007] Kit Car Mechanic [2007-2015 (Race Weekends)]
Practical Experience: Engine Building, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Inspection, Procurement, Fabrication, Restoration.
Formula Student, Oxford Brookes University [Sep 2005 – July 2006 (Master’s Project)]
During the course of my final year I was heavily involved with the design of the 2007 Formula Student car. ¬The conceptual vehicle featured a bespoke engine and gearbox of which I designed the cylinder head and valve-train.
— Winner of the institution best project prize, awarded by the IMechE. —
Software Experience: SolidWorks | Supervisor: Professor Geoff Goddard (Former Chief Engineer at Cosworth)
Formula Student, Oxford Brookes University [Sep 2004 – July 2005]
For my dissertation, completed during my penultimate year at university, I designed the front upright and hub assembly for the 2005 Formula Student car using SolidWorks. ¬The objective was to improve steering geometry, manufacturability and reduce cost. I used FEA software to optimise for mass and stiffness under a range of typical load scenarios.
Software Experience: SolidWorks | Supervisor: Dr Howard Ash
Formula TKM Kart Racing [1999 – 2001]
I prepared and raced 100cc 2-stroke karts for two years at club level prior to commencing my degree course.
Practical Experience: Mechanical assembly and set-up and running a basic race vehicle.
Key Engineering Services
- Mechanical Design: Creation of parametric 3D CAD data (part, assembly, master model/scheme) to enable precision manufacture of mechanical parts.
- Surface Design: Formation and manipulation of 3D surface data in a variety of software packages.
- Composite Design: Production of laminate parts/drawings, laminate manuals and tooling.
- Structural Design: Calculation of the geometrical size of parts using classical methods and FEA.
- Material Selection: Selection of appropriate materials and heat/surface treatments.
- Design For Manufacture: Determination of best process to fit need; machining, fabrication, laminating, RP (3D printing), injection moulding, riveting and casting.
- Design For Cost: Consideration of project budgets to ensure good value for customer.
- Design For Assembly: Consideration of builders and end-users by allowing for space to assemble parts to each other and any tool or service access.
- Engineering Documentation: Creation and modification of 2D drawings to BS8888 within a structured PLM system. Knowledge of how to correctly apply and interpret GD&T.
- Analysis: Stress, thermal, cost, tolerance, clash, draft, wall thickness, feasibility, FMEA.
- Standard Parts: Source and package standard parts; fasteners, dowels, bushes, O-rings, seals, circlips, bearings, rod-ends, springs, pins, clips, sensors, plugs, actuators, motors, electrical, switches, power transmission (gears, belts, chains, clutches) etc.
- Special Parts: Design of bespoke standard parts where no “off-the-shelf” solution is available.
CATIA Skills & Experience
Advanced level in CATIA V5 with over 18,000 hours of active use.
CATIA V5 Workbenches: Part Design, Drafting, Shape (GSD); Composite (CPE); Structural Analysis (GSA); Digital Mock-Up (DMU) Navigator; DMU Kinematics; Functional Tolerancing & Annotation (FTA); Digital Shape Editor (DSE); Quick Surface Reconstruction (QSR).
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer since 2012 as a member of the IMechE.
- Achieved the title, Master of Engineering with Distinction in Automotive Engineering from Oxford Brookes University in 2006.
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Subject |
Grade |
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Postgraduate |
Engine Design Project (Best Project Prize) |
80%* |
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Summer Placement (Honda) |
74%* |
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Advanced CAD/CAM |
75%* |
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Applications of Computer Based Analysis |
70%* |
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Numerical Methods & Application |
78%* |
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Undergraduate |
Chassis Engineering |
A |
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Automotive Engineering Design |
A |
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Engineering Mathematics Part 2 |
A |
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Automotive Engines (Powertrain) |
B+ |
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Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering |
B+ |
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Materials Engineering |
B |
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Automotive Electronics |
B |
* distinction
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Further Information
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Holds a UK passport
- IMechE Membership Number: 80046457
- Chartered Engineer Registrant Number: 600712
Miscellaneous
Higher Education
1999-2001: 3 A-Levels; Design, Maths, Physics.
Additional Work Experience
- Ampex Electrical, Glossop [Jul – Sep 2001~ Aug – Sep 2002 ~ Aug 2006 – Mar 2007] (Now James McAllister Electrical Limited)
- Charlesworth Motors, Charlesworth [1997-2000] (Weekends)
Links
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-smith-6385824a