James Smith

James Smith is a Platform Engineering Manager at Caterpillar, leading engineering efforts for under 2.2 litre diesel engines and overseeing diverse global teams. They have a robust background in industrial diesel and gas engine development, having previously served as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Development Engineer at Perkins Engines. James's experience includes managing product lines for Perkins 4000 Series engines and spearheading international assignments that enhance production and validation processes. Holding a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Manchester, they are also pursuing an Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence, Law.