Mechanical Engineer & Designer with a career background in visual automotive chassis design & development, project management, sustainable energy, engineering releases, computer-aided design, composite materials, project scoping and DFMEAs. Specialist knowledge in wheels and braking systems, plus automotive chassis systems expertise in springs, dampers, steering and cooling ducts. Experience stems from prior job roles acted from both customer and supplier perspectives.

Jonny Abbott

Mechanical Engineer & Designer with a career background in visual automotive chassis design & development, project management, sustainable energy, engineering releases, computer-aided design, composite materials, project scoping and DFMEAs. Specialist knowledge in wheels and braking systems, plus automotive chassis systems expertise in springs, dampers, steering and cooling ducts. Experience stems from prior job roles acted from both customer and supplier perspectives.

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Mechanical Engineer & Designer with a career background in visual automotive chassis design & development, project management,
sustainable energy, engineering releases, computer-aided design, composite materials, project scoping and DFMEAs.
Specialist knowledge in wheels and braking systems, plus automotive chassis systems expertise in springs, dampers,
steering and cooling ducts. Experience stems from prior job roles acted from both customer and supplier perspectives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Design Consultant at Norton Motorcycles Ltd
April 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Design Consultant delivering chassis and braking system development, release management, DFMEA, supplier liaison and CAD release for high-performance motorcycles; focused on modular design concepts and production-ready documentation spanning carbon wheels and braking systems.
Brakes Engineer (Contract) at REE Automotive Ltd
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2025
Contract brakes engineer contributing to brake system sizing, integration and validation for EV platforms; supported DFMEA and PPAP activities, liaised with suppliers and internal teams to ensure application readiness of braking solutions.
Senior Design Engineer (Contract) at AP Racing Ltd
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Led design and release of braking components for high-performance applications; delivered caliper and disc concepts, pedal feel improvements and associated validation plans, with cross-functional collaboration across internal and supplier teams.
Mechanical Designer (Contract) at UKAEA Ltd
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Mechanical designer supporting mechanical design and documentation on energy research projects; produced 3D models and drawings, managed BOMs, and released designs to production with multi-disciplinary coordination.
Design Engineer at Shiftec (Leamington) Ltd
July 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Design Engineer focusing on chassis and suspension components; developed modular designs, tooling concepts, CAD documentation and supplier engagement to support program milestones.
Chassis Engineer at Gordon Murray Design Ltd
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Chassis design and geometry optimization; integrated suspension concepts with springs/dampers, performed packaging studies and DFMEA support for lightweight, high-performance applications.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Dymag Group Ltd
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020
Mechanical design engineer on wheel and brake system programs; contributed to carbon composite wheel studies, hub and fixture design, and release documentation in a lightweight performance context.
Senior Engineer (Contract) at Foundation Brakes (Contract), Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Led foundation brakes design and release initiatives for high-end vehicles; included carbon-ceramic brake system development and a new caliper casting, coordinating with suppliers and verification teams.
Foundation Brakes Design Engineer (Contract) at Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
June 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016
Designed and released front brake calipers and discs; performed DFMEA and PPAP alignment, collaborating with cross-functional teams on brake system development.
Project Engineer at Briggs Automotive Company Ltd
November 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
Project Engineer managing design and release work, coordinating across teams to ensure timely delivery of braking and chassis components within program milestones.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Bobst Manchester Ltd
October 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013
Mechanical design engineer contributing to sheet metal fabrications and mechanical assemblies for packaging machinery; drafted components and supported testing and release activities.
Senior Design Consultant at Norton Motorcycles Ltd
April 1, 2020 - Present
Senior design consultant focusing on chassis, wheels and braking system development including concept design, CAD release, and DFMEA across production programs.
Senior Design Engineer (Contract) at AP Racing Ltd
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023
Senior design engineer (contract) working on braking system concepts, release processes and performance optimisation.
Design Engineer at Shiftec (Leamington) Ltd
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Design engineer contributing to chassis and brake system components for electrified platforms.
Senior Engineer, Foundation Brakes (Contract) at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Lead design and release of foundation brake systems including caliper and disc components.

Education

A-Levels at Barrow Hall College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
MEng Hons Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
A-Levels at Barrow Hall College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
MEng Hons Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

ILM Level 2 Leadership & Team Skills
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
Dassault Systèmes CAD Professional Certifications (8 certificates)
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
ILM Level 2 Leadership & Team Skills
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
Dassault Systèmes CAD Professional Certifications
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other