Ross Segers

Designed and implemented a parameter tracking dashboard for >520k parameters across 60 engineers, software, hardware and systems engineers. Led a project plan incorporating all parameter updates within a strict 9-month schedule. Presented engineering change proposals to the Airbus Engineering Control Board. Coordinated cross-departmental efforts and chaired weekly stakeholder meetings.

Implemented Agile methodology within a hardware design and manufacturing environment while integrating the systems engineering V model. Analysed project organisational structure to effectively establish cross-functional teams. Collaborated with fellow Scrum Masters to standardise practices across the organisation, ensuring seamless transitions for team members between projects.

Managed requirements to ensure compliance with ARP4754 standards for a development engine. Prepared safety of flight documentation for subsystems, confirming that all tests and analyses met DO-160 environmental conditions. Reviewed design changes for components and subsystems, ensuring all requirements were addressed and met.

Oversaw production, coordinating with planners, procurement, and factory managers to ensure timely product delivery. Communicated product changes and costs to sales teams. Planned and prioritized production schedules, balancing new runs with reworks. Briefed and reviewed product changes from prototype to production, ensuring alignment with specifications. Implemented new pre-production processes to enhance digitization and streamline operations.

Designed products using sheet metal, vacuum-formed plastics, and wood, focusing on manufacturability. Coached junior and mid-level engineers on design principles and production processes. Reviewed models and assembly drawings, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate prototypes and pre-production samples for functionality and quality.

Ensured all components were manufactured in compliance with system specifications. Executed the engineering change process for the upgraded servo subsystem. Defined specifications for a new product's sub-system. Designed components for additive manufacturing and developed sealing solutions for optical seekers. Conducted fluid analysis on pneumatic systems and designed a separation mechanism for a missile through trade-off studies and detailed design.

Engaged with clients to gather requirements and define system specifications. Led a team of eight, collaborating with a project manager to develop optimal product designs. Ensured the final design adhered to all specifications and requirements. Delivered clear and effective presentations of design concepts to clients.

Designed assembly tools and jigs to facilitate integration. Created marketing models for client feedback. Upgraded a missile servo sub-system through improvements and detailed design according to BS 8888. Conducted structural analysis and performed functional and environmental tests on the servo sub-system.

Group Design Project: Led the design of the Vectoring system for vectored propulsors on an electric VTOL commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with EASA CS-23 and CS-27 certification specifications. As the propulsion systems group leader, he coordinated the team’s efforts effectively. He also contributed to the technical writing team for the project. Individual Research Project: Weight Reduction Through Geometrical Modification of Conventionally Designed Parts for ALM Technology Utilisation.

Final Year Project: Visual Test Setup of a Supersonic Steam Nozzle: The project aimed to design a test setup to determine different pressures for different configurations of supersonic nozzles.