Head Of Mechanical Engineering
CurrentOverall responsibility for mechanical engineering design of custom survival training systems from concept through to delivery. Working within both internal and external teams to ensure smooth project delivery from concept to commissioning.R&D: Discussing requirements with global clients and internal teams; developing concepts; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); design optimisation; producing, testing, and validating prototypes.3D CAD: Using PTC Creo (similar to Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks) to generate concept images through to production models and drawings for CAM, CNC machining, laser-cutting and folding, fabrication and assembly.Organisation: Responsibility for large-scale custom projects including budget control, timelines, procurement, and production optimisation.Production Management: Working with production teams from concept through to factory acceptance, including troubleshooting of any production issues.Technical Analysis: Reviewing of technical RFQ documentation to identify key challenges and opportunities in multi-million-euro government tenders.Sourcing: Sourcing and procurement of materials and components; identifying and working with potential suppliers of custom designed sub-assemblies.Technical Writing: Preparation of technical documentation for sales teams, internal test reviews and technical manuals. Focused on simplifying technical concepts for non-technical audiences.Flexibility: Frequently tasked with other critical, non-mechanical, projects such as development of company website and presentations, and generation of promotional images and videos.
