Owen Brian Smith
Waltham Abbey,United Kingdom
Summary
Product Development Assistant with experience supporting engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing processes. Skilled in project coordination, design revisions, prototyping, and documentation to meet technical specifications and industry standards. Strong communicator and problem-solver, adept at working in cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Product Development Assistant
Design911
Brentwood, Essex
2025.07 - Current
- Coordinated product sample flow between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
- Managed preparation, packaging, and logging of samples for reverse engineering while maintaining organized records.
- Facilitated communication across departments and with suppliers to resolve product-related issues.
Class One Powertrain & Brakes Engineer
UH Racing
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Developed prototypes testing feasibility of new design concepts.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all engineering processes, facilitating easy reference and troubleshooting.
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
Concept Class Powertrain & Brakes Lead
UH Racing
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Led a team of 5 to consistently meet and exceed project targets, utilising Lean methodologies.
- Challenged existing processes to initiate meaningful change, securing long-term benefits to productivity.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team; fostered innovation in problem-solving approaches.
Chief Instructor
TeamSport indoor Go Karting
Harlow, Essex
2024.07 - 2024.11
- Led member-only events and in-house championships of 50+ competitors.
- Trained young drivers through our in-house program, 'Race Academy'.
- Administered safety briefings to emphasise adherence to guidelines.
Host / Marshal
TeamSport indoor Go Karting
Harlow, Essex
2022.07 - 2024.07
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances on the day of an event while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Achieved smooth operation of parties with careful coordination and planning.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst serving food and drinks at events.
Structural Engineer Trainee (Work Experience)
RCA Structures
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
2019.05 - 2019.05
- Prepared technical drawings using AutoCAD, aiding project visualization.
- Observed and attended meetings with project stakeholders.
- Monitored and recorded contractor work and progress of contractors.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 2022.09 - 2025.05
A Level - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Leventhorpe Sixth Form
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire 2020.09 - 2022.08
10 GCSE's - Core Subjects along with Spanish, Geography, Computer Science & PE
Stewards Academy
Harlow, Essex 2015.09 - 2020.08
Skills
- Technical problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Sustainability awareness
- Lean methodology
- Product lifecycle management
- Safety consciousness
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Patent law familiarity
- FMEA techniques
- Product testing
- Vendor relationship building
- High-value project management
- Product fault correcting
- First-aid certified
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
First Aid Certification - First Aid Wallace Cameron Training Ltd - 11/2022 - 11/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product Development Assistant
Design911
2025.07 - Current
Chief Instructor
TeamSport indoor Go Karting
2024.07 - 2024.11
Class One Powertrain & Brakes Engineer
UH Racing
2023.09 - 2024.07
BEng (Hons) - Automotive Engineering with Motorsport
University of Hertfordshire
2022.09 - 2025.05
Concept Class Powertrain & Brakes Lead
UH Racing
2022.09 - 2023.07
Host / Marshal
TeamSport indoor Go Karting
2022.07 - 2024.07
A Level - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Leventhorpe Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.08
Structural Engineer Trainee (Work Experience)
RCA Structures
2019.05 - 2019.05
10 GCSE's - Core Subjects along with Spanish, Geography, Computer Science & PE
Stewards Academy
2015.09 - 2020.08