About ME
Having had a lifelong passion and love of cars and motorsport, I am pursuing a career in exactly that.
My name is James Bryant Gourlie and I am an experienced and passionate Automotive Engineer. I was the Asia and Oceania winner of the 2018 INFINITI Engineering Academy
Currently based in the United Kingdom working with McLaren Racing as a Research and Development Engineer and previously as a Wind Tunnel Development Engineer at Alpine F1 Team.
Having previously worked as a Mechatronics Engineer I have now found my calling in the Automotive sector, specifically with the design, manufacturing and implementation of high performance and leading edge technology.
Highly skilled in a variety of CAD, FEA and simulation software as well as general software coding. My background has also seen a strong development in manufacturing principles, electrical and electronic system design and quality control (ISO 9000).
Proven history of leadership and results in multiple organisations. My primary focus is to expand my knowledge in as many areas as possible so as to better myself as a leader and ensure I am always pushing my potential further.
Resume
I am always interested in new and exciting challenges in the automotive industry.
Experience
Research and Development Engineer
McLaren Racing (F1)
Jan 2022 to present
Model Design Engineer
Alpine F1 Team
Mar 2020 to Jan 2022
INFINITI Academy Engineer - Wind Tunnel
Renault Sport Formula One
Jan 2019 to Dec 2019
INFINITI Academy Engineer - Aerodynamics
INFINITI
Jan 2019 to Dec 2019
Chief Engineer
RMIT Racing
Feb 2017 to Dec 2018
Chassis and Driver Interface Lead
RMIT Racing
Feb 2018 to Dec 2018
Freelance Design and
Drafting Engineer
Self Employed
May 2017 to Dec 2019
Design Engineer
Fielden & Sons
Mar 2015 to Jan 2017
Apprentice Mechanic and Customer Service Representative
Challenge, Halswell
July 2012 to Mar 2015
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Hons)
Automotive Engineering, HD/A
RMIT University
2017 to 2018
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Vehicle Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
Advanced Thermodynamics
Vehicle Noise and Vibrations
Computational Engineering
Vehicle Project Management
Manufacturing Systems
Vehicle Power Systems
Bachelor's Degree (Hons)
Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation Engineering
University of Canterbury
2010 to 2015
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Finite Element Analysis
Product Design and Analysis
Power Electronics
Embedded Systems
Sensors and Instrumentation
Linear Systems Control and System Identification
Advanced Vibrations and Acoustics
Materials Investigation
Fundamentals of Engineering Economics and Management
Skills & Industry Knowledge
Organised
Patient
Communicative
Leadership
Collaborative
MATLAB
Python
3DX
Pi Toolbox
Microsoft Office
