Chris Summers CEng MIMechE has a diverse work experience spanning over 14 years. Chris currently holds the position of Head of Engineering Delivery at Morson Projects since April 2023. Prior to this role, they served as a Principal Engineer at the same company from April 2020 to July 2023.
Before joining Morson Projects, Chris worked as a Lead Engineer at BAE Systems from June 2019 to May 2021. Chris also gained experience as an Engineering Project Lead at Spirit AeroSystems from November 2018 to May 2019.
In 2017, Chris was an IPT Lead Engineer - Stress and Off Aircraft Testing at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, where they managed multiple teams involved in static, fatigue & damage tolerance, and off aircraft testing for the modification program of a Global 6000 for military use.
From 2013 to 2016, they served as a Lead Stress Integrator at Morson Projects. Prior to that, Chris worked at GKN Aerospace as a Stress Liaison Engineer from October 2011 to March 2013.
Chris'scareer began at Airbus in 2010, where they worked as a Stress Engineer until September 2011. Chris then held the position of Stress Engineer at Assystem UK from November 2009 to December 2010 and at Aerosud from October to December 2009.
Chris gained valuable experience as a Stress Engineer at Hyde Group Engineering Limited from September 2007 to November 2009. Chris'sresponsibilities included providing manufacturing support stress engineering for various Airbus aircraft models and also serving as a LEAN Process Improvement Coordinator.
Overall, Chris Summers CEng MIMechE has a strong background in engineering, with expertise in stress analysis, project management, and team leadership.
Chris Summers CEng MIMechE completed their education through the following chronological history:
Chris attended Altrincham Grammar School for Boys from 1996 to 2003, where they pursued and successfully completed their GCSEs and A Levels.
From 2004 to 2007, Chris attended Loughborough University, where they achieved a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in AeroNautical Engineering.
In addition to their educational qualifications, Chris has obtained several certifications. In September 2020, they obtained a Stress Approval certification from BAE Systems. In January 2015, they earned an EXT-VPM A350 - DESIGN IN CONTEXT certification from Airbus Group.
Furthermore, Chris obtained the following certifications from Airbus Group:
- WING CONFINED SPACE INITIAL (UK) in May 2012
- PDMLINK SSCI DEF.PH. - SPECIALIST in January 2012
Chris also holds two STEM Ambassador certifications from STEM Learning, awarded in July 2023, for completing 30 hours of engagement.
There is also a mention of an Airbus AP1020 Stress Approval certification, but no specific information regarding the month and year of its acquisition is provided.
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