Oliver Hawkes

Oliver Hawkes is a skilled engineering professional currently serving as a Cabin Design Engineer at Wacker Neuson Group since October 2023. Prior experience includes a tenure at JCB from August 2014 to September 2023, where Oliver held multiple roles, culminating in the position of Principal Engineer in Materials Handling & Access. Responsibilities encompassed overseeing large tracked and wheeled excavators' structures and hydraulics, leading various design projects, and ensuring quality through technical reviews and drawing approvals. Oliver began at JCB as a Design Engineer involved with the development of compact Loadalls and small wheeled loading shovels, demonstrating expertise in product design and cross-functional collaboration. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University and A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from Brooke Weston City Technology College.