Troy Kenion
Summary
Accomplished Automotive Chief Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading innovative vehicle development projects from concept through to production. Specialising in advanced engineering, whole vehicle packaging, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record in delivering high-performance, manufacturable, and customer-centric vehicle architectures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Engineer - Vehicle Applications
REE Automotive
2024.04 - Current
- Led a multidisciplinary team of engineers in the development of a next-generation X-by-wire electric vehicle platform and chassis cab, focusing on innovative packaging solutions and advanced engineering concepts.
- Directed the integration of powertrain, chassis, electrical, and cabin systems. Identified and resolved complex packaging issues for improved vehicle performance. Mediation and decision making between conflicting vehicle systems.
- Led Vehicle attribute management program. Including benchmarking, target setting and attribute balancing, in line with business, customer and legal requirements
- Managed budgetary allocations for 3rd party verification and validation (V&V) activities, in addition to homologation / certification testing and documentation, in line with market requirements.
Head of Concepts, Package and Integration
REE Automotive
2022.02 - 2024.04
Principal Engineer - Vehicle Packaging
REE Automotive
2021.05 - 2022.02
Principal Engineer - CAD Manager
HPL Prototypes
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Management of CAD development for multi-million pound design properties and models, supporting global motor-shows and launch events.
Systems Engineer - Vehicle Integration
Williams Advanced Engineering
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Packaging / Systems Engineer on million pound hyper-car. Responsibility for interior trim, EV powertrain components and HV battery integration. First to market CMS camera integration.
Head of Package, Concepts and Body Structures
Penso Consulting Ltd.
2016.07 - 2019.02
- Management of multiple projects support (consultation) and large programs (>£1M)
Package / Concept Layout Leader
Jaguar Landrover
2014.06 - 2016.07
- Cabin Package Leader for cabin facelift update to premium SUVs. Complete new interior.
Lead Engineer - Vehicle Planning & Layout
Nissan Technical Centre - Europe
2010.11 - 2014.06
- Development of first Infiniti developed outside of Japan, Carbon fibre bodied, range-extended technology demonstrator. Driven at Goodwood FoS.
Principal Engineer - Occupant Package
Tata Motors European Technical Centre
2007.10 - 2010.11
Zone Leader - Package and Concepts
Jaguar Landrover
1996.09 - 2007.10
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Coventry University
CoventryBachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Design
Coventry University
CoventrySkills
- Whole Vehicle Packaging & Integration (EV & ICE)
- Whole Vehicle Concepts / Advanced Engineering
- Attribute Management
- Design Studio Feasibility
- Body Structures Development (metallic and composites)
- CAD literate (Catia V4, V5, 3DX, NX and Solidworks)
- Homologation / Certification test planning
- Occupant Ergonomics, HMI, ergo buck development
- PG3 and PG4 driving certification (MIRA)
- IMI Level 3 HV training
- Management of large teams
- English, French and German languages
Timeline
Chief Engineer - Vehicle Applications
REE Automotive
2024.04 - Current
Head of Concepts, Package and Integration
REE Automotive
2022.02 - 2024.04
Principal Engineer - Vehicle Packaging
REE Automotive
2021.05 - 2022.02
Principal Engineer - CAD Manager
HPL Prototypes
2020.09 - 2021.05
Systems Engineer - Vehicle Integration
Williams Advanced Engineering
2019.02 - 2020.07
Head of Package, Concepts and Body Structures
Penso Consulting Ltd.
2016.07 - 2019.02
Package / Concept Layout Leader
Jaguar Landrover
2014.06 - 2016.07
Lead Engineer - Vehicle Planning & Layout
Nissan Technical Centre - Europe
2010.11 - 2014.06
Principal Engineer - Occupant Package
Tata Motors European Technical Centre
2007.10 - 2010.11
Zone Leader - Package and Concepts
Jaguar Landrover
1996.09 - 2007.10
Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering and Manufacturing Management
Coventry University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Design
Coventry University