Andrew Barlow
Qualification: MBA (Warwick University), Meng (The University of Leeds,
Chief Engineer – Engineering Sustainability and Materials and Interior Systems | Sep 2019 – present
A performance-focused and results-orientated leader, with extensive experience in technical development, program management and vehicle line profit generation. A robust track record of delivering success with strong interpersonal skills, coupled with an ability to foster and develop business relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable leading a significant direct team as well as matrixed teams.
Lead for Sustainability across Product Development, driving our technologies to deliver our 2039 net zero targets, circularity, material provenance and the elimination of hazardous materials.
Responsible for over 1,200 engineers, both in-house and third-party providers, delivering the Interior Systems and commodity groups: Cockpits, Cabins, Climate, Safety components, Seating and Lighting based in the UK, China, India, and Hungary.
Creation of the Interior Experience team and accountable for complex system delivery of Customer thermal, seating and lighting systems. Accountable for material and fixing research, modelling, testing and sign-off across the complete Product Engineering group. Leading the deployment of Agile across the Interior Off-cycle Domain.