A BEng (Hon) qualified Engineer, with Postgraduate Diploma in Computing.

Proven skills in Mechanical Design in a variety of engineering environments, including Plastic Injection Moulding, Sheet-metal work, Structural Steelwork, Fabrication, Small Mechanisms, Aerospace and Automotive.

Extensive experience of 3D Solid Modelling, 3D Surface and Wire-frame Modelling and 2D CAD

Experienced in the implementation, operation and management of MRP II (JBA and PRMS), management of production personnel and sub-contractors, materials handling and liaison with distributors, customers and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate Diploma in Computing ~ University of Northumbria. (Oct. 99 to June 00)

BEng (Hon) Manufacturing Systems Engineering ~ University of Northumbria at Newcastle. (1989 to 1994)

BTEC HNC Mechanical Engineering ~ Bishop Auckland Technical College.

CAD Skills

· Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2 and Intralink 3.4 · Autodesk Inventor 11 Pro

· Solid Works 2007 · AutoCAD 2007

· Hewlett Packard Solid Designer and ME10 · Anvil 5000, 4000, 1000

· CATIA V5 · Microstation V7.1

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughtsman (Contract):

Siemens Ltd. (October 2007 - Ongoing)

· Reverse Engineering of existing Steam Turbine Plant to accept Siemens Turbines.

· Translation of Faro arm data into 3D surface and solid models using Pro/E Wildfire 2.

Hydrascan Ltd. (August 2007 - October 2007)

· Commissioned to design a suspension system for a prototype Pipeline Inspection Vehicle.

· Suspension system successfully tested and currently in use.

Darchem Ltd. (April 2007 - August 2007)

· Detail design of Folding Fire Barrier and Diesel Breather Systems for Naval use.

Alstom Ltd. (January 2007 - April 2007)

· Detail design and modifications to existing Power Generation Plant (piping and structural steelwork).

James Fisher Nuclear Ltd. (October 2006 - January 2007)

· Commissioned to produce a Design Study of existing Nuclear Handling Equipment.

· Delivered recommendations for design improvements backed up with calculations and reports.

DUCO Ltd. (April 2006 - October 2006)

· Mechanical design of undersea umbilical hardware including structural calculations and reports.

· Checking drawings and signing off for approval.

Siemens Ltd. (October 2005 - April 2006)

· Reverse Engineering of existing Steam Turbine Plant to accept Siemens Turbines.

· Translation of Faro arm data into 3D surface and solid models using Pro/E Wildfire 2.

D3-UK ltd. (Jan 2004 - October 2005)

· Mechanical design solutions for Pipeline Inspection Vehicles (oil, gas and water) for PII ltd (General Electric).

· Travelled to Canada in a consultative capacity to provide expertise and technical support during the development

of a new class of Pipeline Inspection Vehicle.

Project Engineer (Contract): Procter & Gamble (August 2003 - Dec 2003)

· Managed the construction of research and development plant for producing soap crystals.

Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughtsman (Contract):

Pipe Coil Technology Ltd. (June 2003 - August 2003)

· Completed the design of a machine to tape wrap cable bundles at high speed.

· Responsible for all aspects of the design, including engineering calculations, costing, procurement etc.

MechTool Ltd. (March 2003 - June 2003)

· Detail Design of Blast Panels, Acoustic equipment and structural steelwork for the offshore industry.

American Air Filters Ltd. (Jul 2002 - Mar 2003)

· Detail Design of Air Filtration Units, Gas Turbine Enclosures and associated structural steelwork.

Sevcon Ltd. Manufacturer of Controllers for Electric Vehicles (Nov 2000 - Jul 2002)

· Responsible for all aspects of mechanical design, from concept to production.

(Injection Mouldings, Die-Castings, Extrusions, Heat Sinks, Electromechanical Assemblies, Jigs and Fixtures.)

· Responsible for the management of mechanical engineering projects. (Product development, FMEA)

Forward Industries Ltd. (July 2000 - Nov 2000)

· Detail Design of Nuclear Handling Equipment (Structural Steelwork, Lifting Gear).

GKN Westland Design Services. On secondment to British Aerospace (Airbus) Filton (Oct 98 to Oct 99)

· Detail Design of Aircraft Components and Assemblies for Wing Structures.

Mechanical Design Engineer: ABATEC Engineering Consultants Ltd. (June 1994 to Oct 1998)

Student Engineer: Press Construction Ltd. (1991 to 1992)

Apprentice Technician: (Water Treatment Plant): Wear Valley District Council. (1982 to 1987)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Part Time Lecturer in Computer Aided Design: Derwentside College (Sept 2004 - June 2005):