WORK HISTORY

October 2005 - Present F.G. Wilson Ltd.

Old Glenarm Road

Larne

BT40 1 EJ

July 2003 - September 2005 Kestrel 3D Aerospace Ltd.

Northern Ireland Technology Centre

Queens' University

Belfast

BT9 5HN

Personal Overview -

I am an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated individual with a very keen interest in design and manufacturing engineering, and in the future development of applications within this evolving and dynamic field.

Since joining F.G. Wilson on a temporary contract in October, I have become a constructive member of the team of engineers within the NPI Drawing Office.

The drive and goals of the F.G. Wilson Company and the structure within it, has given me the desire to succeed in the very demanding field of engineering.

Previously, I was involved with Kestrel 3D Aerospace, an engineering design and laser scanning company. Since the companies infancy, I played a central role within a team of engineers, in the development of laser scanning systems, reverse engineering applications and metrology and measurement techniques, into what was described as market leading standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

F.G WISLON LTD.

Mechanical Engineer - NPI Drawing Office October 2005 - Present

▪ Design & Preparation of detail drawings and material lists for manufacture of baseframes, enclosures, sound attenuation and ancillary components.

▪ Lead and co-ordinate General Arrangement development to ensure pilot build success.

▪ Adherence of corporate quality initiatives.

▪ Provide technical and design support to production/manufacturing.

▪ Actively participate in company initiatives to promote continuous product development and cost reduction.

▪ Support NPI into full production and continue support to ensure a trouble-free pass over to Product Maintenance.

▪ Ensure the information flow, to and from, outsourcing facilities is efficient and of high quality.

▪ Provide departmental project reports on current status and delivery timeframes.

▪ Enhance through Six Sigma, departmental quality, communications and personnel development.

KESTREL 3D LTD.

Applications Engineer & Project Manager - February 2005 - September 2005

· Investigate requirements and develop laser scanning solutions for premier clients.

Projects included - Development of onsite scanning and reverse engineering solution for Ford Motor Company, Dagenham, London.

Measurement & Scanning Development of aerospace turbine blades for Rolls-Royce, Inchinnan, Glasgow.

· Reverse engineering, modelling and drafting of engineering components using ProEngineer Wildfire 2.0 (incorporating ISDX and REX modules), SolidWorks and Catia V5 software packages.

· Develop both Arius 3D and Metris laser scanning technologies and their applications within the engineering sector.

· Provide UK and European wide, operational support and client training for Faro Arm and Metris Scanning Systems and Software applications.

· Provide Technical and Field Sales Support for all clients.

Senior Imaging Engineer - September 2004 - February 2005

· Oversee the operations of all UK scanning and modelling centres.

· Assist with the management of all scanning and modelling projects within the centres, ensuring completion on time, within budget and in compliance with client technical specification.

· Implementation of standard practises in order to attain ISO accreditation.

· Monitor quality of work and instigate rework if required.

· Monitor all reporting of work in progress and scanner performance.

· Work closely with Managing Director and Regional Operations Manager to ensure the best use of resources across the company.

· Research and develop further laser scanning and imaging applications.

Senior Imaging Specialist - October 2003 - August 2004

· Planning of workload.

· Ensure scanner maintenance and best practice procedures are strictly followed.

· Direct input into all sales quotations and estimates, including client visits.

· Oversee scanning training and development of new staff.

Imaging Specialist - July 2003 - October 2003 Kestrel 3D Aerospace, Belfast

· Completion of initial operations training.

· Ensure maximum scanner utilisation.

TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED

Root Solutions, Cambridge

3 Week - Advanced Solid Modelling ProEngineer Wildfire 2.0

1 Week - Advanced Surface Modelling & ISDX with Pro Engineer Wildfire 2.0

1 Week - Reverse Engineering Extension REX with ProEngineer Wildfire 2.0

Pentagon Solutions, Belfast

1 Week - AutoCAD - Engineering Fundamentals.

Pentagon Solutions, Belfast

2 Day - VisMockUp - Virtual Build & Review Package for Virtual Design Verification.

Six Sigma - Greenbelt

3 Week Technical, Diagnostic & System Maintenance training by Arius 3D Inc., Toronto, Canada.

Incorporating:

Hymarc Foundation Scanning System - Monochrome

Arius 3D Colour Laser Scanning System

3 Week - Technical training - Laser Scanning, Deviation Analysis and Engineering Modelling, Metris Ltd., Leuven, Belgium.

Incorporating:

Faro Arm

Metris LC15 Camera

Metris LC50 Camera

Metris XC50 Cross Scanner

1 Week - Paraform Surface Modelling, Metris Ltd., Leuven, Belgium.

3 Day Surface Modelling & reverse engineering training by RapidForm, Inus Technologies Ltd., Korea.

EDUCATION

September 1999 - July 2003 Queens University Belfast

BEng (Hons) Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Level 1 - Mathematics

Materials Science

Manufacturing Technology

Solids & Structures

Engineering Dynamics 1

Computing & Professional Skills

Engineering Design 1

Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 1

Electrical Engineering

Level 2 - Engineering Design 2

Strength of Materials

Engineering Dynamics 2

Maths, Computing & Professional Skills

Manufacturing Engineering 2

Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 2

Professional Studies

Level 3 - Quality Systems

Engineering Design 3

Welding Technology

Production Management

Design for Production

Aircraft Propulsion

Manufacturing Automation & Robotics

Processing of Plastics

A-Level Technology B, Mathematics C, Physics C.

G.C.S.E Maths A, English B, French B, Physics B, Biology B, Chemistry B, Geography B, Physical Education B, Additional Maths C, English Literature C, Technology C, Road Traffic & Motor Vehicle Studies C.

RELATED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Since undertaking a career in engineering I have attained comprehensive knowledge and insight in the following areas:

· Engineering Design & Manufacturing

· Project Management

· Reverse Engineering

· Engineering Draughting

· Production Techniques

· Six Sigma

· QA/QC (Quality Control/Assurance)

· Best Practice Engineering Principles

· Business Development

· Creative & Multimedia Design

· Field/Technical Sales

· Information Technology

· Hardware/Software research & development

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

· Represent Larne Town in both Cricket and Rugby.

· Interested in all sports, particularly canoeing, swimming and general fitness.

· Keen interest in Glass Fibre Canoe Manufacture.

· Member of Physical Education Centre, QUB.

· Executive Committee Member of Larne Cricket Club.

· Associate member of IMechE.

· Represented Queens University Belfast at Intervarsity level for both rowing and snooker.

· Interested in digital photography and image manipulation (e.g. Adobe Photoshop).

· Interested in landscape design and construction.