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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom

Creating bespoke 3D models and drawings of specialist Fire, Watertight, Gastight, Blast and Weathertight Doors and Hatches certified to International Standards (ie. Lloyds, DNV and ABS certification), and to client’s specific requirements.(eg. Type 26 and 31 Frigates, Oilrigs and Offshore wind farms).

Amclyde Norson Engineering - Coatbridge

AmClyde Norson is an engineering company, based in Coatbridge, Scotland.The company specialises in the design of pipelay systems and their components for the offshore market, but also has many years experience in the design of a wide range of engineering equipment for both offshore and onshore use.3D Modelling and detailing of Reel and Gantry Systems. Carousels, Tensioners and Loading Towers, and the assemblies and arrangements to engineers’ requirements using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Creating Items and Bills of Materials (structure manager) using Teamcenter.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Caley Ocean Systems specialises in the design and manufacture of offshore handling systems for the oil and gas industry, offshore renewable energy, and oceanographic science and research. We also build heavy weather, maritime rescue boat handling systems and naval rescue vessels for a wide range of maritime clients.

Heathhall, Dumfries, Scotland

Leading the Mechanical design work on various armoured, cash in transit, and bespoke vehicles from original specification to finished vehicle.Preparation of detailed design and fabrication drawings using Solidworks and all design related documentation.Dealing with 3rd party suppliers and the fabrication shop.Assisting the project manager and production department with design changes and fabrication issues.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Established in 1993, Allied Vehicles are now the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of Wheelchair Access Vehicles (WAV), Taxi conversions and special purpose vehicles.With an annual turnover in excess of £112 million the company employs over 500 people. The 28-acre manufacturing plant is in Glasgow, where all vehicles are subject to rigorous quality control procedures, backed by external testing and certification.At this time we produce approx 110 adapted vehicles per week.As a Production Engineer my key responsibilities include the design, implementation and documentation of solutions to issues on the production line.The upkeep of Designs, Technical Specifications and BOM;s through the Engineering Change Note (ECN) and to the Engineering Department Standards Manual.Support the answering of non technical enquiries and questions for the sales team.Keeping abreast of new automotive products, technologies and legislation in conjunction with the Homologation Team.Dealing with both Internal and External customers and Suppliers.

Hamilton, Scotland

The world’s largest designer and manufacturer of HID and LED lighting for roads, business and the home. Employing over 50,000 people in the lighting sector who contribute to sales of over of €5.7billion.As an ETO ( Engineered To Order ) Development Engineer I reported to the Development Office Manager. Managing quotations for ETO special luminaires includes: Managed the ETO project from enquiry through to completion. Created and maintained production BOM’s using SAP. Detailed design and preparation of design drawings of new metal and sheet metal parts using SolidEdge. Revising existing drawings to accommodate new parts. Creation of wiring diagrams to ensure that the new product passes the required EMC tests. Continuously and methodically updating the relevant drawing and code databases. Arranged for EMC, Thermal, Saltwater, Endurance and IP testing of new product samples. The introduction of new designs and internal components by building samples for the information and guidance of the shop floor workers. Handling enquiries from Sales and Production Departments and also outside contractors. Utilise Lean/Kaizen+, cost saving and standardisation into the process. Including exposure to VSM. Conducting a cost analysis with a view to cost reduction, if/when the product becomes a standard product.

Newmilns, Ayrshire

World leaders in Designing and Manufacturing of Industrial Ceramics for the world wide steel industry with over 12,000 employees and revenues of £1,550 million.As a Costing Engineer I report to the Design Office Manager. Responsible for the calculation of costing new refractory products and the yearly database updates. Deputising as site IS resource during periods of unavailability and intense workload. Management of process to define, approve, and cost worldwide ceramic products at the Vesuvius Centre of Excellence for product design. Liaise with Vesuvius production sites and sales offices worldwide for design of new products. Maintenance and updating of Standard Costing System for all Vesuvius Viso products. Design and implement new system features and working practices. Preparation of daily, weekly and annual reports and other documentation Prepared the Quality Manual for Costing and Pricing to comply with ISO 14001 Prepared the Costing and Pricing Method Manual Single point of contact for all hardware and software related issues for Design Department including new PC builds and software installation.Achievements: Increased efficiency and reduced worldwide costs by acting as business lead to implement a ‘Request For Quotation’ (RFQ) application based on Lotus Notes. SolidWorks updates, new PC and software rollouts Embraced and adopted the concept of Self Managing Teams Helped Implemented internal website which shows realtime workloads to enable cross-trained workers to be relocated where most needed.

Strathclyde

Various Contracts as CAD DraughtsmanFugro Structural Monitoring, Glasgow - New Hong Kong AirportW.A. Fairhurst & Partners, Glasgow - Celtic ParkNational Engineering Laboratories, East Kilbride - Various projectsWestpoint Systems, Blantyre - Database design and installationsCompuplot, Motherwell - Draughtsman

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

DBM are a leading Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers with 10 employees. Experts in timber frame housing design and structural engineering.Here I was a CAD Draughtsman, reporting to the engineers, I was responsible for the completion of designs to clients, architects and building control departments. New road layout arrangements and details, cut/fill, camber/crossfall, drainage, etc. Timber kit housing drawing details Created a Data Control System and AutoCAD ‘blocks’ library of standard details and drawing notes to enable quicker turn around of required drawings. Set up the Register of Backups, Weekly and Monthly. Contact for the computer maintenance contractors (AMP) Setup all new PC’s in the office.

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