Jon Powell

Experience:

• 11 years’ experience in development engineering across aerospace, marine and renewable sectors.
• Extensive gas turbine development test experience in UK and US.
• In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes as part of a systems engineering approach to product development.
• Site lead experience at quayside facility for tidal turbine projects, including technical oversight and implementation of EHS.
• First-hand experience of marine operations as technical lead on support vessel during tidal turbine deployment and retrieval operations.
• Structured approach to problem solving with a high level of technical comprehension and attention to detail.
• APM qualified

Projects:

• 1.4MW tidal turbine – overall verification strategy and rig testing.
• 1MW tidal turbine – leading the assembly, commissioning, verification test and operation activities.
• MT30 for QEC aircraft carrier – commissioning and certification planning.
• F136 for Joint Strike Fighter – Vehicle owner during development engine testing.