Trim Development Engineer | Aerospace, Rail, LeisureAs a Trim Development Engineer specialising in first-class aerospace projects, I oversee the entire lifecycle of product development—from concept initiation through to production. My role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that design, materials, and functionality align with both client requirements and industry standards.

♦ Efficiently lead and motivate a multi disciplined team to address technical challenges and introduce new products into production.♦ Focused on First-Class and Business-Class Aerospace trim development.♦ Specialising in new materials and sewing techniques, bringing the customers ideas into realisation.♦ Training and guiding the Engineering team in Accumark and Accunest pattern design software.♦ Working in a fast paced environment with communication required at all levels.

♦ Managed lamination process involving effective adhesion of numerous fabrications, and the design of detailed tooling for various processes.♦ Establish embroidery programmes and develop and improve manufacturing work processes. ♦ Oversee full-cycle project development with respect to pattern seating covers, trim parts; manage idea conception through to final qualification of product in preparation for production and delivery. ♦ Produce in-depth technical drawings of final parts. ♦ Improved all cutting yields on the Bullmer cutting machine through use of Accunest, resulting in fabric cost savings. ♦ Individually designed all lamination and Beam press cutting tools for work contracts, improving efficiency of the production process. ♦ Designed and programmed CNC sewing machine, providing key training to staff members; developed a jig and programmed a Juki machine allowing parts to be created in-house.♦ Successfully created patterns for aerospace and rail interiors which contributed to securing large contracts.

♦ Acquired extensive knowledge and experience of all production areas to develop critical manufacturing skills.♦ Specialised in lamination, hide inspection, and cutting.♦ Contributed to developing process improvements. ♦ Interpreted detailed technical drawings, specifications, and reverse engineer covers. ♦ Translated client drawings into easily accessible work instructions for production, reducing rejects and quality issues. ♦ Completed new product introductions for the shop floor to streamline shop activities and minimise rejection rates.

♦ Engaged with clients in person to source interior products in line with specific design requirements. ♦ Developed floor plans and mood boards that contributed to securing large, successful contracts.

♦ Oversaw the maintenance of textiles machinery. ♦ Actively encouraged students to become involved in Design and Technology and assisted teachers with delivering lessons.♦ Established afterschool class to improve the grades of Textiles students. ♦ Recognised by management team for successfully modernising the department.

♦ Developed accessible technical drawings and prints and communicated the same with overseas factories. ♦ Engaged with buyers of high street brands and evaluated sample production quality. ♦ Led idea conception and produced drawings for new and on-trend soft accessories. ♦ Promoted to Assistant Accessories Designer after initially being hired as an intern. ♦ Created numerous designs that were subsequently featured in high street stores.