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Robert Tanton

Robert Tanton

Lead Design Engineer
Aldershot,Hampshire

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Lead Engineer

Alexander Dennis
Farnborough, Hampshire
01.2022 - 10.2025
  • Directed team in designing innovative single-deck electric bus utilizing CAD software.
  • Oversaw development of heavy-duty double-deck left-hand drive electric bus for USA and Canada market.

Home Carer

Self-employed
Ashford, Kent
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • I stayed with my parents to help care for my dad, who was suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia.
  • Helped my brother create a home for his son and daughter-in-law from the large garage that my dad had built.
  • Led a Collective remotely, as well as a couple of Alpha courses online, and an OMS cohort.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Dennis Specialist Vehicles (Mayflower)
Guildford, Surrey
05.2000 - 10.2020
  • Involved in various design projects, including MoD coach chassis and different bus designs.
  • Helped younger members of the team develop their skills.
  • Took part in liaison with a local school to promote engineering to young people.

Design Engineer

Dzus Fasteners Ltd
Farnham, Surrey
05.1999 - 05.2000
  • Developed a new range of cost-effective, quick-release fasteners.
  • Assisted with other design projects being worked on at that time.

Mechanical Designer

Dennis Specialist vehicles
Guildford, Surrey
05.1992 - 05.1999
  • Worked on re-engineering London Routemaster buses - Replacement engines.
  • Participated in fire engine projects, which included adding a front winch to one of the standard products.
  • Contributed to the design and enhancement of coach models to meet customer needs.

Designer

Dzus Fasteners Ltd
Farnham, Surrey
05.1990 - 05.1992
  • Collaborated on various projects focusing on innovation in mechanical fastener design.

Education

B. Eng. Hons - Mechanical Engineering

University of Surrey
Guildford
1988

A-Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Logic

Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford, KEN
1984

Hobbies

Skiing

Football

Timeline

Mechanical Lead Engineer

Alexander Dennis
01.2022 - 10.2025

Home Carer

Self-employed
10.2020 - 01.2022

Mechanical Design Engineer

Dennis Specialist Vehicles (Mayflower)
05.2000 - 10.2020

Design Engineer

Dzus Fasteners Ltd
05.1999 - 05.2000

Mechanical Designer

Dennis Specialist vehicles
05.1992 - 05.1999

Designer

Dzus Fasteners Ltd
05.1990 - 05.1992

B. Eng. Hons - Mechanical Engineering

University of Surrey

A-Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Logic

Norton Knatchbull School

Skills

Advanced numeracy

Quality assurance understanding

Finite Element Analysis

Ski Instructor

Church Treasurer

Youth Group Leader

Children's Group Leader

Assistant Youth Camp Leader (80 youth)

Robert TantonLead Design Engineer