Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at James Heal & the PPT GroupIn my role as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at James Heal & the PPT Group, I lead a diverse team from various parts of the business to bring innovative ideas to life. Through meticulous time planning, budgeting, and design work, I push the boundaries to deliver some of the most exciting and precise laboratory test equipment to the market.Utilizing the latest 3D printing technology, a fully stocked machine shop, and skilled sheet metal fabricators, I ensure our products can be manufactured in-house or outsourced when demand exceeds our capacity, future-proofing each project for its lifecycle.I have a proven track record of transforming business needs into market-ready products. From initial concepts, design work with FEA, through prototypes, testing, recording, improving, and releasing the final product, I strive for excellence at every stage. I empower my team to seek the most cost-effective and efficient solutions, ensuring our products outperform market expectations.In my role, I ensure compliance with the Machinery Directive, regulatory standards, safety, and quality. The challenge of maintaining tight tolerances is exciting, and it is immensely satisfying when all the pieces come together to bring the final product to life.

Mechanical Design Engineer at Witt GroupAs a Mechanical Design Engineer at Witt Group, I specialized in creating industrial air-moving devices, transforming business needs into final production-ready drawings. Each project presented unique challenges, requiring extensive knowledge of ATEX regulations to prevent combustion events caused by bearing heat, sparks, or mechanical failures. I consistently delivered projects on time, within budget, and compliant with all regulatory standards.Recognizing a significant knowledge gap within the business, I spearheaded the creation of the Fan Systems Guidebook. This comprehensive 300+page manual detailed the intricate design of our products, providing an easily digestible and referenceable resource. This guidebook has been instrumental in knowledge transfer and onboarding new staff, and it remains a vital tool in the company to this day.During my tenure, I pushed the boundaries of design methodologies to enhance efficiency. With the support of the handbook, we significantly reduced mistakes, unified knowledge, and created a streamlined pathway for new starters. These efforts led to a more effective and profitable team for the business.

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at CassellieAs the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, I Lead my team in producing some of the most groundbreaking products in the bathroom industry. My tenure included developing a wide range of products such as boiler taps, baths, sinks, full furniture suites, electric showers, and suites of thermostatic bar showers. Each day brought new challenges and opportunities for innovation.I played a key role in introducing new and exciting technologies to the market, securing several patents that continue to be in effect today. When I joined the company during its start-up phase, there were few method statements or documentation standards. I established workbooks, templates, and design guidelines to ensure our team stayed on brand, within budget, and on time, even with multiple projects running simultaneously.One of my significant contributions was helping to set up a comprehensive testing suite for all products to comply with WRAS and other industry standards. This included creating standardized showerheads and facilities for wet testing, as well as hot and cold testing.I was an early adopter of 3D printing, utilizing the technology for technical testing up to 3BAR before finalizing designs for manufacture. This approach ensured projects met deadlines and were market-ready from the first prototype, giving the business a substantial competitive advantage and contributing to its exponential growth during my tenure.

Mechanical Design Engineer - SEBA DevelopmentsAs the sole Mechanical Design Engineer at SEBA Developments, I managed every project from initial quote to final manufacture. Our products, including metal melters, wax melters, industrial ovens, and core sample heaters, catered to a specific niche market. We also undertook high-risk projects, such as designing an oven capable of heating media to within 1 degree Celsius of its self-ignition point. This meant designing in explosion relief panels, ensuring the oven can be used after the inevitable explosion from different chemical compounds being experimented on.My responsibilities included ensuring all products met stringent safety and regulatory standards, particularly the ATEX standards crucial in the oil and gas industry. I designed numerous bespoke automated products, incorporating pneumatics for automation and stirrers. Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), I achieved optimal heat distribution from the outset, significantly reducing the need for extensive shop floor testing.Additionally, I implemented new design standards within the business, drastically reducing design times. My most notable achievement was automating the design process for industrial ovens, cutting the initial design time from approximately one week to just one hour. This innovation significantly enhanced our competitiveness in the market.