22.11.

2017 Graduate Powertrain Engineer

Submission for Graduate Powertrain Engineer

Job Reference AML02545
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First Name
Michał
Last Name
Cichy
Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr, Other)
Mr
Permanent Address
Ceramiczna 1/15 62-600 Kolo, Poland
University Term Address
Osiedle Stare Żegrze 162/23 61-249 Poznan, Poland
Mobile Telephone Number
+48726194288
Home Telephone Number
+48726194288
Email Address
michalcichy23@gmail.com
Nationality
polish
Do you hold a full UK Driving Licence?
EU Licence

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Do you require a work permit to work in the UK?

No

Have you achieved, or are you predicted, a 2:1 degree or higher?

Yes
Did you achieve 320+ UCAS points?
Non-UK Qualification
Education & Work Experience
Secondary Education
Name of Secondary School
Polish Olympians Gymnasium in Kolo
GCSE subjects and grade:
Subject Grade
Mathematics A-
Subject Grade
Sciece A
Subject Grade
English A
Subject Grade
Polish A
Subject Grade
History and Geography A-
Subject Grade
Subject Grade
Subject Grade

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Subject Grade
Subject Grade
Date achieved (mm/yyyy)
10/06/2009
A-Level (or equivalent) subjects and grade:
Name of College/Sixth Form Qualification Type
Kazimierz Wielki College in Kolo Mathematics and IT
Subject Grade
Mathematics A-
Subject Grade
Physics B
Subject Grade
English A
Subject Grade
Polish A-
Subject Grade
Geography B
UCAS Points (UK Students)
If you studied abroad or did not study A-Levels, please provide alternative education details.
I studied abroad (Poland), where "liceum" is considered nearly equal to UK's college. I was attending "Mathematics and
IT" profiled class, including advanced mathematics, physics and IT education, when compared to other classes. At the
end of this level of polish education system, each student takes a final exam, called "maturity exam" - I chose
mathematics, physics and english and geography as additional subjects - grades listed above are the grades recieved at
maturity exam (similiar to UK's A-levels)
Date achieved (mm/yyyy)
31/05/2012
University Education (Undergraduate)
Name of University Course Title
Poznan University of Technology Road Transport Enginnering
Commencement Date Graduation Date
01/10/2012 23/02/2015
Grade
A-
Predicted/Achieved (Please select)
Achieved
Title of Dissertation/Thesis (if applicable) Dissertation/Thesis grade achieved (if applicable)
Internal combustion engine dry sump lubrication system de A
sign
Postgraduate Qualifications (if applicable)
Qualification Course Title/Subject University/Institution
MSc Internal Combustion Engines Poznan University of Technology

Grade achieved (if applicable) Commencement date Graduation date

A- 02/03/2015 30/11/2017
Awards and Additional Course (if applicable)
Detail any awards/scholarships/bursaries gained at school or university, and any additional courses you have taken.
"Most Involved Student Award" - 2017: for my involvement in Poznan University of Technology student's society; "Best
Student Award" - 2017: awarded by Santander Universidades Programme for my science-related acchievments; "Best
Student Scholarship" - 2014-2016: awarded by University for being included in 10% of the best students at the faculty;
"Ministry of Higher Education and Science Scolarship" - 2015: nominated for acchievments in international projects -
Formula Student;
Work Experience

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Detail any current and previous employment,

including part-time work and internships.
Name of Employer: Job Title:
PUT Motorsport - Formula Student Team Technical Manager
Main duties & achievements:
- vehicle concept development; - technical expertise in powertain, vehicle dynamics, manufacturing and chassis
departments; - finance management; - work scheduling of a team consisting of 35-engineers; - cooperation with team's
sponsors (more than 70 companies);
Dates from: Dates to:
01/09/2016 20/11/2017
Name of Employer: Job Title:
PUT Motorsport - Formula Student Team Powertrain Engineer
Main duties & achievements:
- research, design and development of internal cobustion engine's fuel and lubrication system; - engine system
measurements at engine- and chassis dynamometers; - internal combustion engine tuning; - data acquisition, including
wiring harness design and manufacturing; - data analysis in Excel, MATLAB, AiM Race Studio; - powertrain design
group management - technical expertise, scheduling, cooperation with manufacturers; Achievments: - 5th place overall
at IMechE Formula Student 2017 - 3rd place at the Acceleration Event (IMechE FS 2017)
Dates from: Dates to:
01/09/2015 01/09/2016
Name of Employer: Job Title:
Wavin Poland Intern - Purchasing
Main duties & achievements:
- SAP ERP management; - purchasing data analysis and reporting in Excel and SAP BW; - purchasing data research
including vehicle and machines purchasing;
Dates from: Dates to:
01/07/2015 30/09/2015
Which aspects of this work experience has been most beneficial to you and how will you utilise these skills in a graduat
e position?
The most beneficial experience is my Formula Student involvement. I became familiar with various vehicle develompent
problems, especially those related to powertrain development - I worked at various research facilities, conducting my
own measurements at chassis and engine dyanamometers. I became familiar with problems found in automotive
industry, including vehicle systems packaging, manufacturing, costing and product mangement. I was involved in
development of many powertrain systems, including exhaust system (and emission measurements), intake system
(including flow measurements), fuel and lubrication systems (my own designs), thermal protection as well engine
tuning and noise emissions control. I became familiar with industry-grade software, including ANSYS, Solidworks,
Siemens NX, Nastran, AVL and Ricardo software packages. I found Graduate Powertrain Engineer to ideally suit my
future plans and I think that it really goes along with my previous experience, while helping me to further develop my
engineering skills in professional environment.

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Application
Business Acumen
Q1. What do you consider to be the three main
strengths and weaknesses of Aston Martin as a
business?
Strength 1 Weakness 1
Rich historical heritage Limited product availability in emerging countries
Strength 2 Weakness 2
Innovative technological features Lesser market penetration than comparative manufacturers
Strength 3 Weakness 3
Strong marketing and branding Smaller production scale leading to higher production costs
than competitors
Project Management, Problem Solving & Team-
work

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Q2. Describe a difficult project or task that you completed during University. What was your role, what obstacles were
encountered, how did you overcome them and what was the end result?
As Formula Student project means great involvement and increased workload on every student participating, it is
always hard to make a good team-spirit. I was involved in Formula Student for three years and experience many ups
and downs of it - this year I was responsible for the whole team as it's manager - I wanted to make sure that everyone
feels good anytime - I succeded because of many meetings with more experienced team alumni, who noted the bad
sides of Fromula Student, including gossips, unnecessary stress, problems with classes attendance and many more.
This year we wanted to be open to others, so I designed feedback-forms to leave gossiping behind - it did not work at
the very begining, as team members were shy to even use an on-line form, not to mention talking about emerging
problems at the team meetings - but finally, with a little help from some experienced team members, the ice broke and
everyone was aware of their positive and negative achievments, helping each of us to develop our strenghts and work
with our weaknesses. Finally, through other changes, including meetings with University Director and talking about
possible solutions for poor class attendance, we designed new method to involve Formula Student as a project which
could justify poor attendance in high-workload time before the competition and vehicle test phase. It was using a letter
from University's Director to our Professors and worked as a charm, so we could focus on vehicle development while
attending our exams and additional classes after the competition. After all, including some more minor adjustments, we
managed to form a really unique kind of friendship between the team members - We have been together during the
most succesfull and the most tragic part of this project together - both crying and laughing. That team spirit was an
experience I will never forget.
Interests and Leisure Activities
Q3. Provide details on your interests, hobbies and leisure activities. Indicate any positions of responsibility or voluntary
work.
I like to travel with my bicycle - so far, I visited England, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic and
Slovakia with my bike and tent. I really like the idea of traveling without a car and a hotel - it makes you see and
cherish those little things you don't appreciate everyday. I am also a cycling hobbyst - I run my own bike workshop,
where I focus on vintage road bicycles. Riding a 40 or 50-year old bicycle that you have just renovated on your own is
a truly unique experience. I was involved in several voluntary organizations, including charity, dog pounds, science for
school-aged kids.
Language & IT Skills
Q4. In which languages are you proficient other than English? Please provide details on your speaking, reading and writ
ing ability.
(1 = Basic, 2 = Working Knowledge, 3 = Fluent).
German - speaking: 1; reading: 2; writing: 2; Norwegian - speaking: 1; reading: 2; writing: 2; Polish - speaking: 3;
reding: 3; writing: 3;
Q5. Indicate your level of I.T literacy. Note your experience in using computers and give examples of programs and pac
kages used.
I use computers since 2000. I am proficient in using MS Office package, Solidworks (including Solidworks Simulation),
Autodesk Illustrator, ANSYS, Ricardo Wave, Siemens NX and Femap, Adobe Creative Suite.
Q6. Please use this space to add any additional comments that you wish to add as part of your application (optional).

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Equal Opportunities
Aston Martin is committed to equal opportunities
in employment, training and development. In
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Ethnic Coding
These codes reflect the Office For National
Statisctics Ethnic Grouping Codes.
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Polish Describe

Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups

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Asian / Asian British

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D.O.B
20/06/1992
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able to undertake the requirements of the post
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