Andy Kerr B Eng, C Eng, Mi Mech E
About Andy Kerr B Eng, C Eng, Mi Mech E
Andy Kerr is a Director of Factory Engineering & Blueprint at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Lilium, Jaguar Land Rover, and Tata Motors.
Work at Northvolt
Andy Kerr serves as the Director of Factory Engineering & Blueprint at Northvolt, a role he has held since 2024. His position is based on-site in Sweden, where he focuses on factory engineering and blueprint development. This role involves overseeing engineering processes and ensuring the effective implementation of manufacturing strategies.
Previous Roles in Manufacturing Engineering
Before joining Northvolt, Andy Kerr held several significant positions in manufacturing engineering. He worked at Lilium as the Head of Group Manufacturing Engineering and the Head of Supply Chain Operations - Propulsion. His tenure at Lilium spanned from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he served as the Production Engineering Manager at Accuride International Inc. from 2004 to 2006 and held various roles at Jaguar Land Rover, including Advanced Manufacturing Programme Manager and Facilities & Process Technology Manager.
Education and Certifications
Andy Kerr earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from Coventry University, where he studied Manufacturing & Management from 1994 to 2009. He also completed training at Redtray, achieving Prince2 ED Practitioner certification in 2009. He holds Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Professional Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Andy Kerr has completed various professional development programs, including training in Delmia Digital Manufacturing Tools and ISO 9001 Audit Training. He has developed group technologies and identified business opportunities in factory design, manufacturing processes, and IoT/ID4.0. His expertise includes implementing advanced manufacturing tools, techniques, and methods, as well as utilizing variable manning density methods to enhance operational efficiencies.
Background in Automotive Industry
Andy Kerr has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked with notable companies such as Tata Motors, Jaguar Cars, and Bentley Motors Ltd. His roles have included Chief Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering at Tata Motors and Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Bentley Motors. His background encompasses a wide range of manufacturing engineering responsibilities, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the sector.