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Owen Brian Smith

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
07.2025 - 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
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • 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
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • 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
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • 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
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • 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
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • 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
09.2022 - 05.2025

A Level - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Leventhorpe Sixth Form
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
09.2020 - 08.2022

10 GCSE's - Core Subjects along with Spanish, Geography, Computer Science & PE

Stewards Academy
Harlow, Essex
09.2015 - 08.2020

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
07.2025 - Current

Chief Instructor

TeamSport indoor Go Karting
07.2024 - 11.2024

Class One Powertrain & Brakes Engineer

UH Racing
09.2023 - 07.2024

BEng (Hons) - Automotive Engineering with Motorsport

University of Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 05.2025

Concept Class Powertrain & Brakes Lead

UH Racing
09.2022 - 07.2023

Host / Marshal

TeamSport indoor Go Karting
07.2022 - 07.2024

A Level - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Leventhorpe Sixth Form
09.2020 - 08.2022

Structural Engineer Trainee (Work Experience)

RCA Structures
05.2019 - 05.2019

10 GCSE's - Core Subjects along with Spanish, Geography, Computer Science & PE

Stewards Academy
09.2015 - 08.2020

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