Andrew Murphy
Professional Summary
A results-driven Chartered Principal Engineer with over 12 years of experience delivering complex engineering projects. A specialist in the strategic development of bespoke test systems for pioneering green energy technologies, including Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Electrolyser (SOEC) systems. Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional programmes, recently delivering a novel £1.4M pressurised SOEC test system from concept to commissioning in an accelerated 18-month timeframe.
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Key Skills & Technical Expertise

Leadership, Management & Strategy:

  • Programme Leadership & Delivery
  • Technical Strategy & Road mapping
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Planning & Budget Control
  • Supplier Management

Green Energy Systems & Technology:

  • SOFC / SOEC System Development
  • Pressurised Gas & Fluid Systems
  • Test System Architecture & Design
  • System Integration & Commissioning
  • Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
  • QHSE & Technical Safety

Technical Engineering & Analysis:

  • Mechanical Design & Development
  • Root Cause Analysis (FMEA / 8D)
  • Requirements Capture & Definition
  • Verification & Validation (V&V) Planning
  • Control, Simulation & Data Analysis
  • Risk Assessment (HAZOP)
Professional Experience

Principal Test Capability Enginner

From July 2022 at Ceres Power Ltd, Horsham, UK

Technical lead for the strategy and delivery of bespoke test systems to validate and de-risk next-generation SOFC and SOEC technologies.

  • Led the end-to-end delivery of a flagship £1.4M pressurised SOEC test system, managing a cross-functional team of ~85 personnel to deliver the project from concept to commissioning in an accelerated 18-month timeframe.
  • Defined the technical roadmap and system architecture for the new test capability, securing senior stakeholder buy-in and aligning the project with the company's long-term technology goals.
  • Directed the resolution of critical system integration challenges between gas delivery, thermal management, and control systems, ensuring the platform met stringent performance requirements and successfully passed all HAZOP safety reviews.
  • Spearheaded a concurrent engineering programme, improving coordination between mechanical, electrical, software, and build teams to enhance visibility and accelerate project delivery.
  • Managed key external suppliers for critical long-lead components, mitigating supply chain risks to maintain the aggressive project timeline.
  • Co-invented a novel emergency depressurisation system for the platform, resulting in a pending patent application for the innovative design.

Senior Engineer / Project Lead

From September 2013 to July 2022 at Ricardo UK LTd, Shoreham-by-Sea, UK

Progressed through a series of roles with increasing responsibility, leading a variety of complex powertrain, functional safety, and R&D projects for major automotive OEMs.

  • Led the successful delivery of a portfolio of powertrain test projects, from winning work through proposal writing to managing project execution and final reporting.
  • Acted as 48V system lead on the PaREGEn EU research project, managing hardware/software integration and reporting progress within a multi-national consortium.
  • Managed the V&V testing for a critical torque-estimation functional safety programme, delivering the project on a challenging time and budget by implementing new progress tracking tools.
  • Provided overseas customer support in India for an off-highway engine development programme; the customer CEO stated, “We have achieved more in the past 6 days than we had in the last 6 months”.
  • Successfully completed the graduate scheme, including managing a £1.2M facility construction project and developing new vehicle simulation control strategies that were adopted company wide.

Education & Qualifications

Masters in Mechanical Engineering | MEng (hons) | 2:1

2009 to 2013 at University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

Professional Memberships & Chartership

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council UK
  • Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE)
  • Mentor, IMechE Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS)

Awards, Publications & Patents
  • Patent Pending: Co-inventor for a novel emergency depressurisation system for pressurised SOEC test platforms.
  • Publication: "Mechanisms for Residence Volume Reduction in Shallow Sump – GTP-17-1185, Chandra", ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power.
  • Bob Hall Prize: Awarded for best group project on hydraulic seals (MEng).
  • University of Nottingham High Flyer: Recognised in the top 8% of the academic year group.