Gavin Ryles BSc (Hons) EngTech MIET
Savannah
Summary
Results-driven professional engineer specializing in product design, test & validation, project management, and process improvement. Expertise in CAD and technical analysis enhances innovative solutions that drive project success. Strong collaborator with a history of securing contract awards that foster business growth.
Overview
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18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Dev. Engineer & Technical Proposal Lead
JCB Inc. North America
06.2026 - Current
- Developed and executed project plans, aligning resources to meet strategic objectives and deadlines.
- Owned end-to-end project schedule management from initial RFI/RFP stages through contract award and project deliverables to ensure alignment with government contract requirements.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment on goals.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Oversaw program technical requirements using a traceability matrix to manage compliance tracking and to document agreed changes between OEM and customer.
- Conducted test analysis and validation of complete machine systems and subsystems for various defense products, including militarized off-highway construction and earthmoving equipment.
- Designed & developed midlife upgrades on various products to enable future autonomy integration and enhance machine capabilities.
- Authored detailed technical reports summarizing and concluding test results, providing critical insights for future development.
- Provided continuous support to maintain current production requirements and to minimize production downtime with problem countermeasures and resolutions.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team.
Principal Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
01.2018 - Current
Senior Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
06.2018 - 01.2022
Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
08.2015 - 06.2018
Junior Development Engineer
JCB World Headquarters
06.2013 - 08.2015
Toolmaker
JCB World Headquarters
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Manufactured precision tooling using welding and fabrication, machining, and bench fitting techniques to meet required tooling specifications.
- Mentored junior toolmakers on best practices in machining operations and safety procedures.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Mechanical Technology
Staffordshire University
01-2015
Level 3 City & Guilds + Level 2 PEO Engineering -
Leek College
01-2010
AS Levels (2) - Computer Technology & Electronic Design, GCSE's (7): Maths (C), English (B), Science (CC), Design Technology (C), IT (BB)
Alleyne's High School
01-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Requirements analysis
- Project planning
- Technical reporting
- Data analysis
- Systems engineering
- Engineering design
- Product development
- Prototype testing
- Control & automation
- Mechanical design
- Schematic reading
- Process improvement
- Root-cause analysis
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Major contributor to the company's success in being awarded a $39 million contract with the United States Marine Corps in 2024 with the technical delivery of the Multi-Terrain Loader (MTL) Replacement Program, supplying up to 206 militarized 3TS-8T Teleskid compact track loaders which led to an additional $250 million of follow on contracts.
- Major contributer to the company's success in being awarded a $141.4 million contract with the United States Army in 2016 with the technical delivery of the Light Capability Rough-Terrain Forklift (LCRTF), a militarized 527-58 Loadall telehandler.
- Achieved a more self-sufficient manufacturing team and increased engineering efficiency by introducing a troubleshooting processes that guides production workers through relevant technical processes before seeking engineering support.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal Dev. Engineer & Technical Proposal Lead
JCB Inc. North America
06.2026 - Current
Senior Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
06.2018 - 01.2022
Principal Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
01.2018 - Current
Development Engineer
JCB Inc. North America
08.2015 - 06.2018
Junior Development Engineer
JCB World Headquarters
06.2013 - 08.2015
Toolmaker
JCB World Headquarters
09.2008 - 06.2013
AS Levels (2) - Computer Technology & Electronic Design, GCSE's (7): Maths (C), English (B), Science (CC), Design Technology (C), IT (BB)
Alleyne's High School
BSc (Hons) - Mechanical Technology
Staffordshire University
Level 3 City & Guilds + Level 2 PEO Engineering -
Leek College
Personal Information
- Title: Principal Development Engineer & Technical Proposal Lead
- Date of Birth: 1990-03-30
- Nationality: British
- Driving License: Yes
- Residence Permit: Green Card Holder