PROFILE

A hardworking and self-motivated graduate with a BEng Manufacturing Engineering degree. Gained experienced in Laser Aided Material Processing during industrial placement, further seeking experience within the engineering field or application of industrial lasers.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved a runners-up prize for the University business competition in a group project involving nine individuals to design an innovative product and produce a complete business plan along with manufacturing strategies.

Whilst at Loughborough College awarded best student of the course for best effort and achievement. This was from a group of 50 students.

Solely responsible for the innovation, design and development of Laser beam Nozzle Sensing device when on Industrial placement at the Centre for Advance Joining.

Key member of the Leicester Banks Cricket Club including acting as the youth team captain for over three years and club treasurer for five years.

CORE SKILLS

· Trained user of 100W Multi Scan Laser Marking Equipment, CNC 2kW CO ² Slab Laser machine, 2kW N.D. YAG laser and associated Robot Programming software such as KUKA and ABB robots, Plasma Welding Torch, metrology test equipment, Vickers hardness tester.

· Experience of software such as CATIA, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Cambridge Engineering Material Selector (CES), PEPS, BOSS 6, Sigma NEST, Maple, Giraff, Arena, Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Four years of experience in the engineering workshop using machinery such as lathe, milling, shaping and drilling.

· Transferable skills such as customer care, time management, teamwork, communication, presentation skills and able to speak Hindi, Gujarti and understand some French.

EDUCATION

2001-2006

CoventryUniversity

BEng Manufacturing Systems & Technology (Sandwich degree, Stage 4),

Grade: 2:1 (Higher Second Class Honours, overall average of 67%)

Final Year Subjects:

Individual Project- Investigation in to feasibility of High Speed Laser Welding of thin sheet steels as used within the packaging industry.

Product Introduction - Working on a major project in a team of nine to introduce a product from concept design into the manufacturing and sales arena.

Lean Manufacturing - Study of Lean manufacturing Strategy within engineering and other sectors of business.

Automation & Robotics - principles of automation systems, application of robotics within manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology &Materials - Study of advance materials and manufacturing processes.

Integrated CAD/CAM- Use of integrated CAD systems to construct 2D and 3D solid models, surface finishing of components, NC machining and stress analysis.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

August 2004 - August 2005

Centre for Advance Joining (LAMP, ERDF Project)

Industrial Placement

· Selected for a full year in an engineering office and Laboratory based environment.

· Involved with the British steam car project to programme CNC controlled laser machine for cutting parts of the boiler and the driver safety unit.

· Successfully produced complicated mechanical joints using laser technology and associated software.

· Associated with research and development for supporting SME's around the West Midlands area.

· Pivotal role in the design and building safety barriers for laser laboratory to comply with health and safety legislations.

· Visiting companies and project associates, demonstrating laser associated equipment to company representatives.

· Handled the design and manufacture of a weld fixture for robot welding of ship heat exchanger.

· Gained exposure to the practical and theoretical side of Laser Aided Materials.

· Developed communication and team work skills and increased depth of technical knowledge.

2002-2004

Wilkinson Group of Co. Ltd.

Customer Service Assistant

· Demonstrated excellent customer service skills liaising with customers on the shop floor.

· Ensured shelves were replenished and that the shop was tidy and adhering to health and safety requirements.

· Handled telephone queries from customers and suppliers.

· Applied excellent time management skills when handling customer queries.

1998

Leicester Plating Co. Ltd, Leicester

Work Experience (Two weeks)

· Prepared Jigs for various types of plating processes such as zinc, brass, copper plating and blacking on engineering metal components.

· Handled general duties in the production office and in warehouse.

1999- 2001

LoughboroughCollege

GNVQ Advanced in Mechanical Engineering (Overall Distinction Achieved in 18 units)

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering with workshop activities (Level 2) and City & Guilds in Mathematics (Level 3)

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