Alan Woods

Alan Woods is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and design within the aerospace and technology sectors. Currently serving as Equipment Design Authority and Principal Mechanical Engineer at MBDA since March 2020, Alan previously held pivotal roles including Engineering Lead at Safran, where leadership focused on VTOL Electric Motor design, and Engineering Project Lead at Ultra Electronics Command & Sonar Systems, overseeing the mechanical engineering team for sonar system technology refresh projects. Additional roles include consultancy work at JAMS Consultancy Ltd., Mechanical Team Lead at Overview Ltd., and directorial responsibilities at AVW Engineering. Alan's early career features significant contributions in mechanical design at organizations like Smiths Detection Diagnostics and AWE. Academic credentials include a B Eng(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Design from Buckinghamshire New University and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering from West Herts College.