Experienced Race/Vehicle Development Technician

mattclarkson1996@gmail.com ABOUT I am a passionate Motorsports enthusiast, with recent work at McLaren Automotive as a vehicle technician in the vehicle development team. I am an organised and efficient individual looking to develop my wide range of skills within the automotive and racing industry. In previous years, I have worked for multiple semi-professional and professional Motorsport teams, as a number one/two mechanic and tyre engineer. I also have wide experience working in low volume vehicle manufacturing at Ginetta Cars. I am able to relocate if a full time job offer is made with the right pay. I am also available for race weekend work. Full Time Employment Manufacturer: McLaren AutomotiveDepartment: Automotive Vehicle DevelopmentDate: 01/07/2019 - 31/03/2020Role: Development Vehicle Technician * Work alongside other Technicians and Engineers to solve various technical and mechanical issues. * High pressure, fast paced environment * Problem solving and vehicle diagnosing * Use test drivers feedback to interoperate issues found with the vehicle * Vehicle geometry setup * Technical Support at various worldwide tests and events * Read and follow technical drawings and diagrams Manufacturer: GinettaDepartment: RacingDate: 07/11/2017 - 14/06/2019Roles: G40 Car builder Bodywork Sub Assembly & Fitter Pre Impregnated Laminator * Follow a series of build manuals and technical drawings * Fully Build vehicles and parts to customers specifications * Problem solving and vehicle diagnosing * Identify and resolve manufacturing faults and defects * Run and support customer vehicles on test and race events * Trim and finish composite parts to a set specification and highest of standards * Laminate parts with the correct layup and material to the highest of specifications Professional Racing Experience Manufacturer: GinettaDate: 25/05/2018 - 14/06/2019Championship: BARC Ginetta GRDCRole: No.1 mechanic Team: Excelr8 Motorsport (Race Weekends Only)Date: 03/08/2017 - 31/10/2018Championship: MSVR Mini Challenge ChampionshipRole: Tyre Engineer Team: Private Driver - Andrew Kluge (Race Weekends Only)Date: 06/04/2017 - 31/05/2018Championship: BRSCC Formula Ford ChampionshipRole: No.1 mechanic Team: Absolute Racing (Race Weekends Only)Date: 24/03/2017 - 18/09/2017Championship: MSVR Formula 3 MonopostoRole: No.2 mechanic Team: Britcover Racing (Race Weekends Only)Date: 02/10/2015 - 16/10/2016Championship: BRSCC Formula Ford Championship Role: No.1/2 mechanic Key Skills * Vehicle fault diagnostics * Strong communication skills, both verbally & written * Perform well within a working team environment * Can read and understand engineering drawings * Thrive under pressure * Well organised * Attention to detail * Team player but can work individually * Reliable * Self motivated * Laminating (both pre impregnated and wet lay) * GRP finishing * Composite trimming and fitting * Minor Composite repairs * CAD (Solidworks) Qualifications * IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842 - 2006) * HV Competent Person Course (McLaren Automotive) * First Class with Hons BSc Motorsport Competition Car Technology * Distinction in Motorsports Competition Car Technology Foundation Degree *Full UK category B Drivers Licence * A levels in the following: -English -Extended Work Project -Product Design -Physics -Maths Engineering (AS Level) * GCSEs in the following: -Business & Economics -Double Science -Drama -English Language -English Literature -German -Mathematics -Resistant Materials -Religious Studies Significant Achievements * Worked with members of the McLaren Automotive Development team to break the 250 mph boundary with the McLaren Speedtail * Britcover Racing - Team finished 2nd in the Pre 90 BRSCC Formula Ford Championship after securing multiple podium finishes. * Absolute Racing - 2017 F3 Monoposto Champions, following a number of race wins and seconds. * Received the Myerscough 2017 Institute of Advanced Motorist Blackpool & Flyde Award. * Graduated Myerscough College with a First Class Hons in BSc Motorsport Competition Car Technology. *Graduated Myerscough College with a Foundation Degree in Motorsport Competition Car Technology with a Distinction