engineering consultancy & design atelier
Engineered by Damon was founded by Damon Jones with the vision to support, grow, and develop companies utilizing our vast expertise and experience which we have accumulated over the last nineteen years working for some of the world’s leading companies in the industry. We are now working with a range of companies from fresh new startups, to established companies by helping them to develop their strategies, supporting and ramping up production, helping to introduce class leading exciting quality products to the market place in a timely manner.
We have started to explore the field of high quality, bespoke limited run projects in collaboration with other companies in our industry as well as our own stand-alone ventures in the not too distant future.
Our work currently extends across a range of many market sectors – Supercar, Classic Car, Motorsport, and Motorcycle, with plans to expand into new sectors in the future. If your project requires some assistance from us, and you do not sit within the remit of one of these sectors, please feel free to contact us. As a progressive company we are happy to consider working on any project and would rise to the challenge. We serve the USA, UK and Europe currently.
We immerse ourselves in your world, learning all about your business, your objectives, and challenges. We then develop this into robust strategies and create solutions to support you in achieving your goals.
We will be part of your journey, forging long lasting relationships that support you on your venture.
We are a multidisciplinary team with a broad network and extensive experience that allows us to seamlessly tackle anything a project may need. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for any business, so we ensure our team and approach is centered around each individual client.
Develop, establish, and oversee manufacturing strategies and assembly processes to meet company’s business objectives and operational needs in line with quality, cost, delivery targets, enabling companies to function and compete effectively in the market
Promote and develop continuous improvement from an Engineering and Manufacturing viewpoint to keep ahead of the competition
Supervise and direct the technical personnel responsible for every stage of production to ensure manufacture of a high quality and cost-effective product
Develop concept and detailed processes for Manufacturing, Tooling, Jigs and Fixtures, Product Traceability, Make Vs Buy studies, Production ramp up, Assembly build sequencing, Line Balancing and Facility layout Planning
Determine initial manufacturing feasibility to Product Engineering Design Concepts. Design Reviews, Virtual build studies, Design FMEA / Process FMEA studies
Focus improvement on your manufacturing constraints applying lean manufacturing tools to identify your bottlenecks and constraints and develop solutions: Lean Manufacture, Waste Reduction, Cost Efficiency, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping
Customization – Vehicle visualization services
Auto Upholstery – Restoration, Replacement, Customization of vehicle interiors
Special Projects - Provide everything from bespoke part customization through to building one off bespoke projects or limited edition model runs
Vehicle Recreation – Restoration & Recreation of vehicles of interest
Our team acts on behalf of your organization and can manage any size project, support project management and cross functional activities
Generate timing plans that support full program delivery activities and manage plans for the smooth integration of facilities, equipment and product
Support and oversee projects ensuring the timely delivery of all program aspects from inception to production and beyond
Identify program risk items ensuring corrective actions are in place preventing program delay
Consultation – We evaluate the challenges faced by businesses and take actions to mitigate risks and provide solutions
New Product Introduction (NPI) – We will programme manage your new product through a gateway process to take it from prototype through design and into the marketplace
Lead and/or support prototype build phases on new vehicle programs
Preparation of build facilities for New Product introduction ensuring it is conducive to manufacturing requirements and fit for Manufacturing
Quality Management System (QMS) – Formalize systems that document processes, procedures, responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives
Quality Assurance (QA) – Create a systematic process of determining whether a product or service meets specified requirements
Quality Audit Process – Create a process for an internal quality auditor that will help determine if a product complies with a set quality standard
Concerns Management – Problem solving, Root Cause Analysis, Containment & Permanent Countermeasures
Lessons Learned Roadmaps – Improve the future by learning from the past and present
Paint Technical Support services
Paint Process Development – Process improvements for the Automotive industry
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Expertise
Paint Protection solutions for internal and external customers
Design for Manufacture & Assembly – Support in designing products that are easy to manufacture and assemble
Product Design – Support/Lead your product development process from initial concept design through to delivery to the marketplace
Engineering Change Process – Create procedures which establish specific instructions for performing controlled engineering changes
Product Data Management (PDM) – Supply expertise who will supply a solution to your business’s management & publication of product data, manage engineering change and generate and support your Bill of Materials
Provide advice for the selection of appropriate Jigs and Fixtures and tooling requirements to meet vehicle quality and hours per car targets, ensuring operator safety targets are achieved for new designs
Develop tooling, jigs & fixtures through Electronic & Physical prototype vehicle build phases
Manage installation and commissioning of jigs & fixtures, bespoke tooling and equipment by external suppliers through to successful handover, in line with the business plans, cost, timing and productivity targets
Generate detailed technical specifications for procurement of process equipment and facilities
Tool calibration & Control Systems – Creation of Quality Assurance Management Systems to ensure your measurement instruments are measuring correctly
Total Preventative Maintenance – Develop maintenance schedules to ensure your equipment performs and has a lower chance of failing
Factory Line Layout Design – Design of new factories and workspaces and layout changes to improve workflow and optimize space
Inventory Development & Lineside racking solutions
Existing facility modification recommendations to improve optimization and flow
Generate Organizational structuring for your business
Provide Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring of Operations Personnel
Develop effective manpower requirements reflecting volume mix and model specification including method improvements to achieve hours per car target
Recruitment of leading talent
Supply industry experts as and when required
Supply Chain Management - We actively manage supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. We cover everything from product development, sourcing, production and logistics
Vendor management - we will control costs, drive service excellence and mitigate risks to gain increased performance and quality from your vendors
Vendor selection – We will source and recommend vendors who will fulfill your requirements
Commission Sales Service – We will assist you in the selling of automobiles, services or parts
Collaborations – We work together with organizations to complete tasks or achieve goals
Promotional Services & Advertising – We will increase awareness, create interest, excite the industry and generate sales for you
Social Media Marketing – We will use our social media platforms and website to promote your products or services
