Key skills:

· Problem solving and implementation of innovative design solutions

• Able to manage projects to time and budget.
• Experienced in the management of subcontractors.
• Comfortable working in a team or individually to meet project objectives.

CAREER SUMMARY

BAE Systems (Defence Systems) 2000 - Present

Design Engineer, Chorley 2002 - Present

Responsible for the production of concept designs, development and manufacture of trials hardware and the analysis of a design's performance and integrity. There is a requirement to collaborate with other organisations to conduct bid preparation tasks, and to undertake project and subcontract management tasks.

Key Achievements:

· Successful development of a technical demonstrator system for the MoD using a combination of trials and numerical modelling simulations.

- Improved system performance in excess of the customer requirements generating interest in follow on development contract

- Integrated warhead system into complex missile systems, implementing novel design solutions based on experience from previous programmes.

· Managed the delivery of a series of design studies for MoD

- Identified and understood customer requirements

- Devised and agreed a programme of work with the customer

- Achieved technical and programme goals on time and in budget

- Provided clear concise reports and presentations to the customer

· Increased the use of system modelling tools in the design development of products within my department.

- Reduced the length of time to perform design iterations

- Produced greater information on product performance and design trade offs

· Part of a team that received prestigious company award for successfully restarting missile production by requalification of a key system component.

- Collaborated with MoD to design trials instrumentation for shock measurement.

- Successfully validated modelling using trials measurements enabling greater use of modelling for component qualification.

CAREER SUMMARY (cont'd)

Graduate Development Scheme 2000 - 2002

Gained experience in several roles including Operations Management, Project Management and Design Engineering. Key achievements were:

· Management of the interface between the manufacturing and construction subcontractors installing a new manufacturing facility ensuring production restarted in time to meet contract deliverable schedules. This included developing and managing the plan and budget to train personnel to operate production lines within new facility.

· Successfully organised a product trial ensuring trials hardware was manufactured to schedule. Provided engineering support to the trial and was able to use the trials results to implement improvements the next iteration product design

· Conducted business management and planning activities including monthly preparation and presentation of forward load to enable the senior management to direct the business

W.S. Atkins, Industrial Placements (Engineering Consultants) 1998 & 1999

Gained experience in the nuclear and rail sectors of the business with the emphasis on using modelling software for product development. Responsible for a project to investigate improvements to train safety by modelling occupants using LS-DYNA 3D.

Year in Industry at Rieter, Macclesfield (Textile Machinery) 1995 - 1996

Gained experience as a design engineer leading projects to redesign and cost reduce components incorporating new technologies. Responsible for dealing with daily production issues and working with suppliers to solve component quality issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Mechanical Engineering, M.Eng, 2:1(Hons) University of Bristol (1996-2000)

· A-Level Qualifications 3 A's / 1 B (inc Maths and Physics)

· Certificate in Management, Lancaster University (2002-2003)

Completed a one-year Certificate in Business Management gaining credits towards an MBA. Developed skills in business strategy, liaising with customers and suppliers.

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

· Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers developing towards Chartership

· Training Courses

Undertaken training courses in Systems Engineering, CAD design, Project Management, Explosive Safety Management and Safety for Engineers.

· Information Technology

Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, CAD software (CATIA and SolidEdge), experience of FEA software (inc. LS-DYNA 3D), Business Management Software, SAP.