Currently working at a recognised manufacturer of educational and medical storage systems, I oversee new product development process from ideation to launch, ensuring that projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standardsKey Responsibilities and Achievements:- Manage a diverse portfolio of projects in existing UK and European markets and take an active role in executing strategies for expanding into the American market.- Develop and maintain product safety testing and compliance records, ensuring adherence to UK, US, EU and international laws and regulations.- Enhance communication flow during the NPD stage by streamlining cross-departmental processes and engaging stakeholders to align with key business objectives, resulting in substantial reductions in project timeframes.- Create product advice literature, provide technical support to customers, internal teams, and partners, and train staff on the product range to ensure successful product development and customer satisfaction.- Analyse ongoing product designs and testing, focusing on flaw elimination, design improvement, and material optimisation for functionality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.

Worked at a world-leading manufacturer of audio/video metal mounting systems, I designed and developed solutions for international clients worldwide, ensuring products meet technical, safety, and quality standards.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Developed Pop Out Video Wall Brackets featuring a single latch pop in/out mechanism for ease of servicing and maintenance, successfully expanding business into Australian markets.- Utilised Solidworks to design sheet metal components and injection-moulded parts, create detailed drawings, and organise bills of materials (BOMs).- Conducted and documented Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) reports, identifying design problems and recommending solutions.- Redesigned existing products using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure optimal performance and efficiency, reducing material usage.- Executed Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), as well as designed jigs and fixtures for manufacture to improve the production process, enhancing productivity.- Liaised with internal R&D, QC, and marketing teams in the Netherlands and external suppliers in China to ensure efficient communication throughout the product development process.

Worked at a kitchen utensils ODM, I provided design solutions aligned with client objectives and participated in all stages of product design and development from conceptualisation to refinement, design adaptation, and implementation.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Generated photorealistic renderings to help clients visualise prototype designs, develop product catalogs, and respond to client requests.- Delivered high-quality CAD drawings that met project specifications and ensured successful implementation of the product design.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during the mould development process and validation, ensuring design integrity and meeting project requirements.