Ian Methley
About Ian Methley
Ian Methley is the Chief Engineer at Soel Systems, with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and project management. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Rover Group and Mechadyne International Limited, and has a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and valvetrain research.
Work at Ceres
Ian Methley currently serves as Chief Engineer - SOEL Systems at Ceres, a position he has held since 2021. He has been involved in the development and management of engineering projects within the organization. Prior to this role, he worked as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Ceres for four months in 2021. His contributions focus on enhancing engineering solutions and project delivery.
Previous Experience
Ian Methley has a diverse background in engineering roles. He worked at Rover Group as a Project Engineer from 1991 to 1997, followed by a year at Mechadyne International Limited as a Project Engineer in 1997. He returned to Mechadyne International Limited in 2012, where he served as Chief Engineer until 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Technical Specialist at Mechadyne from 1998 to 2012, accumulating extensive experience in engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Ian Methley studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Surrey, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education at the University of Oxford, where he completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Valvetrain Research from 2002 to 2004. His expertise includes intellectual property development, analytical software development, and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Background
Ian Methley attended Tiffin School from 1981 to 1987, where he laid the foundation for his future studies in engineering. His career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to various engineering sectors. His roles have involved concept design, project management, and the commercialization of engineering innovations.