Promoted to Design Manager to oversee the development of products and processes.

Brought on to expand upon existing product range and identify and innovate new products. Integration of existing product with major Australian & New Zealand OEM Door and Window Manufacturers. Introduction of modern materials and processes in order to exceed Australian standards.Design of bespoke machinery and jigs, employing modern manufacturing techniques and equipment to create all products.Rapid prototyping of components and designs to verify and expedite new product to market. Testing of all components to meet and exceed all relevant Australian and State standards.

Design and development of prototype Hovercrafts for military, private and commercial use. Custom design of components and assemblies using modern materials and manufacturing techniques. Requirement for extensive Class A surface modelling for composite hull structure and component design. Project management of design and manufacturing from concept to completion.Data management of 3D models, drawings and library files. Direct client communication and liaison for project specific requirements. Identification of manufacturing improvements and cost reduction through continual review processes.

Employed to design and advise on all mechanical developments for Ocado’s Technology division with the main focus on high density automated warehouse storage and related components.Main and supporting infrastructure for automated robots along with peripheral units for stock management and control. Constructed, coordinated, and monitored all facets of production, including fabrication, operation of design, selection, and manufacturing method.Developed test models for alternate designs and processing methods to ensure feasibility, new application possibility, and necessity of modification.Drafted performance requirements for engineering projects and product development.Researched customer design proposals to evaluate suitability, cost, and long term maintenance of applications.Expert in creating detailed mechanical drawings for piece parts and assemblies from Pro/E/NX models. Adept in maximizing form, fit and function through meticulous design model evaluation.Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping and documenting results. Commended for strengths in defining, assessing and satisfying complex product functional specifications and manufacturability concerns.Gained diverse mechanical design experience spanning sheet metal/welded assembly design; injection molding design; tubing/hose/fitting design; fastening design; ferrous and aluminum casting design; bearing system/gear design; pneumatic controls; and vibration isolation design.

Mechanical Design Engineer overseeing the design of an RTT (Real Time Tomography) X-ray generation tube and all tooling, jigs and fixtures involved with the manufacture of the tube.• Employed to oversee the development of Prototype RTT80 and RTT110 (RTT - Real Time Tomography) baggage screening machines.• Featured in Autodesk Vault Manufacturing international promotional video for implementation and best working practices.• Chairing of design review meetings and critical path optimisation. • Complete 3D design of RTT Baggage screening X-Ray tube and machine.• Design of high precision components within an Ultra High Vacuum, high temperature and high voltage operational environment.• Consistent design taking all baggage handling equipment into consideration. • Design of jig and support fixtures for manufacture of RTT Machine.• Development and preparation of accompanying documentation for the design, assembly, testing and commissioning of X-Ray tube production tooling.• Testing and assembly in a clean room environment. • Liaising with specialists on material selection and surface finishes ensuring operation in high voltage, vacuum and temperature.• Development of improved assembly processes, production line optimisation and first build supervision.Specialties: • AutoCAD 2D© - 2D Computer Aided Drawing Software• Autodesk© Inventor and Vault• Solid Works©• Microsoft© – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Design of airraft interiors to the clients requirements taking into count the relevant aviation specifications.• 3-D Design of Aircraft Units (Galleys, Interiors etc)• Basic Structural Analysis and design.• Relevant Specification Compliance• Construction and Manufacturing Drawing Compilation • Detailed Mechanical Design• Worked on complex problems in a multi-disciplined team environment resulting in the introduction of multi-function devices. • Solved problems involving multi-dimensional, mechanical systems and mechanisms. • Used structured problem solving methodologies to identify root cause. • Worked with purchasing department and outside vendors to source components and assemblies. • Developed, organized and conducted complex design assignments in mechanical systems as required for new business jet aircraft. • Specified and provided engineering support for vendor supplied components and systems. • Developed and performed or assisted with validation testing and alternative calculations. • Interfaced with and supported other departments in developing new designs and sustaining current designs. • Design of simple baggage handling units.• Client Liaison• Planning & Scheduling of Projects• Preparation and development of Scope of Work• Construction and Manufacturing Drawings• Tender and Procurement Documentation• Adjudication of Tenders and Award of Contracts• Detailed Mechanical Design• Contract Administration and Management• Supervision in construction of pipelines, pumps and ancillary equipment including petrochemical, water and fire fighting • Basic design and supervision of HVAC systems

I contracted to MAC interiors for a period of time while I worked for Sainsbury's pursuing a project management based role.

Mechanical Design engineer and project manager for various Oil & Gas companies, providing design and project management from initial planning right through to commissioning.Liaising with clients to plan and schedule projects.• Preparation and development of scope of work, tender and procurement documentation.• Construction and manufacturing drawings to exacting international and national specs.• Adjudication of tenders and award of contracts along with contract administration and management.• Detailed mechanical design of tanks, sumps, pump stations, fire fighting and manifolds.• Supervision in construction of pipelines, pumps and ancillary equipment including petrochemical, water and fire fighting.• Basic design and supervision of HVAC systems.• General design and analysis of industrial and commercial equipment.• Mechanical design of iron/gold ore conveyor belt systems. • Interfaced, liaised and supported other departments in developing complete civil, electrical and mechanical designs as well as sustaining current designs. PROJECTS: Consultants to; Shell SA, BP SA, Sasol, Transnet Pipelines, Castrol, Chevron, Caltex, Engen, Total.Depot Upgrades• Provision and design of tanks, pumps, piping, automated road and rail loading gantries,COC facilities, bund walls, drainage pollution control, lube stores for various oil companies.Fire Protection Upgrades• Provision of fire fighting facilities including reservoirs, pump stations, central foam injection systems, fixed bund foam pourers, tank cooling, ring mains, foam and water cannons,sprinkler systems, bund walls for oil storage depots.