Dave Townsend
About Dave Townsend
Dave Townsend is a Design Engineer at QuEST Global with extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having previously worked at Airbus, BAE Systems, FR Aviation, and Aerostructures Hamble Ltd.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Dave Townsend currently holds the position of Design Engineer at QuEST Global. He has been with the company for over nine years, starting in June 2014. In his role, he is responsible for various design engineering tasks and contributes to the ongoing projects and development initiatives within the company.
Previous Role at Airbus
Dave Townsend worked as a Design Liaison at Airbus from 2010 to 2014, based in Broughton. During these four years, he was involved in liaising design activities, critically contributing to the coordination and communication between different design teams to ensure project alignment and successful completion.
Experience at BAE Systems
Dave Townsend spent a decade working at BAE Systems as a Design Engineer from 2000 to 2010. His tenure at the company saw him participate in various engineering projects, where he applied his expertise in design engineering to support the company's objectives and project goals.
Senior Engineer at FR Aviation
Prior to his time at BAE Systems, Dave Townsend held the position of Senior Engineer at FR Aviation from 1997 to 2000. Over these three years, he was tasked with more advanced engineering responsibilities, leveraging his accumulated industry experience to lead and oversee engineering projects.
Early Career and Education
Dave Townsend began his career at Aerostructures Hamble Ltd, where he worked as an Engineer for seven years from 1990 to 1997. He pursued his education at Southampton Institute, where he completed an HND in Engineering from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he attended Wildern Secondary School from 1984 to 1989.