-
Design Engineer
Chippenham, United Kingdom
Aug 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)
As Design Engineer of a small team designing and manufacturing the UK's leading Rotary and Diverter Valves, with also ancillary equipment to suit purpose.
The role I am based around is more a developmental role. Exploring new ideas and methods of lean manufacture. Increasing part productivity with the use of PARAMETRIC DESIGN techniques using AUTODESK INVENTOR.
Redesigning and collaborating with colleagues and client to optimize valve efficiency through simulation techniques and simple key design intent. Reducing part count by up to 75% reducing casting costs, manufacturing costs and valve assembly lead times.
-
DESIGN ENGINEER
SAFE SASH
Bristol, United Kingdom
Jul 2012 - Apr 2016 (3 years 9 months)
As a sub-contractor for SAFE SASH Ltd, I aided in the window/furniture design, in particular:
CONCEPT
3D/2D DEVELOP MODELS/DRAWINGS to liaise with SAFE SASH Ltd
PRODUCE DETAIL DRAWINGS FOR MANUFACTURE
-
3D RAPID PROTOTYPE DESIGNER (3D PRINT DESIGN)
Quedgeley, United Kingdom
Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 (7 months)
Liasing with other design consultancies, clients (including medical and military applications) to produce:
Understand client requirements using spec sheets and design brief
Analyze client product design for 3D PRINT
3D model developed client concept
Be "Hands On" in using the SLA machines to create and ensure optimal design clarity and functionality.
-
Applications Designer
Kingswinford, United Kingdom
Jul 2003 - Jan 2004 (6 months)
Liasing with clients (UK AND OVERSEAS) to:
Concept
Prototype
Develop
Final Detail Drawing of Stair Lifts. Using SOLIDWORKS to tailor 3D designs to suit client space/budget.