Alex Crestani

First car:

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Hobby:

Best boss:

Ford Capri 1978

The naked gun

Lonely Rider

Riding his motorbike

Mark Roberts

Engagement Model Offered

Contract (Day Rate / Hourly); Project-Based; Interim; Permanent; Full-Time Transition

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME

Alex is a Composite CAD Designer with a multidisciplinary background spanning CNC programming, vehicle mechanics and custom motorcycle builds. He has worked with organisations including Tuthill, AC Cars, Gordon Murray Group, Charge Cars and CPC Italy.

With experience across both design and manufacturing environments, he supports organisations in leading and de-risking composite BIW and structural development, ensuring a smooth transition from concept into production.

Alex’s Arena

• Automotive & Composite Structures.

• Technical Focus: Composite BIW & Structural Design

• Function Expertise: Development, Production & Manufacturing Integration.

Superpowers

• Leads and de-risks composite BIW and structural development programmes.

• Bridges engineering and workshop teams through a strong hands-on manufacturing mindset.

• Identifies risks early, preventing issues before components reach production.

• Drives design simplification and cost reduction through detail-focused engineering.

Impact in Action

• Tuthill: Identified and resolved fabrication jig misalignment through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• AC Cars: Simplified chassis design of the Cobra GT Roadster, reducing BoM cost through design optimisation and supplier collaboration.

• Charge Cars: Developed composite HV battery enclosures meeting homologation requirements through close DFM and manufacturing alignment.

Working style

• Adaptable, proactive and precise.

• Brings a practical, hands-on approach to engineering, ensuring designs translate effectively into production.