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Over the last 15 years I have worked for many clients. All have been leaders in their field and very specialist areas of Engineering. In each position I have worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with the latter as an Engineering Consultant. During this time I have designed and project managed a wide range of bespoke parts and assemblies all to a high level of quality and for cost effective manufacture.

Key Skills: Over the last 15 years I have gained experience in the following key areas listed below: -
2D/3D (Surface & Solid Modeling) Innovative CAD Parametric Electro Mechanical Design
2D & 3D CAD Detailing/Draughting to BS308/8888 including Geometric Tolerancing
CAE analysis: Thermal C.F.D. Analysis & Structural F.E. analysis
2D/3D Rendered Product Visualisations & Animations
Design & Engineering Project Management
Engineering Detailed Design: Design for Manufacture & Design for Assembly
Jig and Fixturing Design: for Production Assembly, Product Testing and Product Manufacturing
Great Experience & Knowledge of Engineering Processes & Materials
Conceptual Design Sketching & Concept Generation
Creative & Innovative Design Problem Solving
Product Research and Development
Technical Report Writing
Prototyping/Model Making

Software Skills: Listed below is a list of software I am currently proficient in (please see examples in the Render Gallery and Online Portfolio): -

CAD Software
Solidworks
Pro Engineer Wildfire
Pro Engineer 2001
AutoCAD
Onespace Designer
Pro/Desktop
3D Studio Max
CFD/FEA Analysis Software
Pro Mechanica
Ansys Designspace
Cosmosworks
ICEPak
Onespace Designer
Other Software
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Paintshop Pro
Oracle

Design Engineering Skills: I have gained valuable Design Engineering experience with many different applications and manufacturing processes throughout my career. The following list highlights this experience: -

Electro-Mechanical Design
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Special Purpose Machine Design
Machinery Automation Design
Product Design
Jig and Fixturing Design
Thermal Management
Stress Analysis
Injection Moulding
Sheet Metal
CNC/Manual Turning & Milling
Extrusion
Spark Erosion
Grinding
Thermal Stress Analysis
Welding/Fabrication
Painting
Plating
Anodising
Bonding/Potting
Wiring/Cabling
Punching
Bending
Sealing/IP Rating
Vibration & Shock
Optical Design
Laser System Design
Packaging
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
EMC Considerations

Industries Served: During my career I have provided my services to a wide range of industries, please see below for a list:
Precision Engineering
Aviation
Military
Consumer Goods/Electronics
Special Purpose Machinery
Automotive
Telecommunications
Industrial Weighing
Power Electronics
Academic
Construction
Medical
Academic
Machinery Automation
Marine
I have worked on many projects and product ranges, for example: 5 axis laser machining system, plastic finishing machines, Thermal Management Systems, Industrial Weighing Products, Manufacturing Tooling, Telecomunications equipment, Concrete Crushing Machinery, Aerospace Lighting Assemblies, Automotive components and assemblies, Ejector seat radio ancillaries, Routers, Connectors, Flight Simulators, Naval Radar And Ship Monitoring Equipment.

To request a CV, pricing or discuss any opportunities further please contact myself. References can be provided upon request.



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