David Dabbs

Background

About David Dabbs

Qualifications Summary• I have extensive experience in developing testing solutions for OEMs, Formula One teams, and tier 1 suppliers, which are used for production testing, design verification, and R&D. • I am proficient in leading a department of engineers through the day-to-day operation of a testing function through resource planning, facility maintenance and rig development. I specialise in leading flexible test team to facilitate the changing demands of customers or internal departments.• I also have considerable experience delivering capability upgrades and providing new test facilities for a company's strategic future operations.• I have a strong focus on HSQE, ensuring compliance in accordance with internal and external processes, specifications, and standards. Significant experience with ISO 9001.• I excel at collaborating with internal stakeholders across production, operations and R&D to understand global test capacity requirements.• I have a history of leveraging strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to forge and nurture professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels.• I maintain skills in problem-solving and efficiency techniques, such as 5S, 8D, 5 Whys, and Right First Time.Areas of Expertise• Test Engineering• Operations & Project Management• Rig or Facility Development & Maintenance • HSEQ and Regulatory Compliance• Hydrogen, Dynamometers & Load Units, Battery & Electric Vehicles• Team Leadership, Staff Development & Coaching• Continuous Process Improvement• Strategy Planning & Execution • Research & Development• Cross-functional Collaboration• Efficiency Improvement