Simon Bates Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Establishing the drafting department in a newly formed Australian subsidiary office I am responsible for the creation and delivery of the full ENG-700 CAD drawing pack for the offices prime project, a $250 million communications systems upgrade for the Australian Navy’s ANZAC class frigates.I have provided full CAD support to the whole project from PDR through to IDDR and delivered on schedule and to a high quality in all design phases.Also responsible for configuration control support… Show more Establishing the drafting department in a newly formed Australian subsidiary office I am responsible for the creation and delivery of the full ENG-700 CAD drawing pack for the offices prime project, a $250 million communications systems upgrade for the Australian Navy’s ANZAC class frigates.I have provided full CAD support to the whole project from PDR through to IDDR and delivered on schedule and to a high quality in all design phases.Also responsible for configuration control support and was the initial architect of the full product / CI structure.• CAD Lead draftsperson responsible for standardizing all electrical and mechanical drawings.• Key point of contact for all drawing and CAD related data in Australia and United Kingdom.• Hold a close relationship with projects Systems Engineers based locally and internationally.• Reports – 2 permanent and 1 contract • Configuration control support for Australian office• Initial architect of full product/CI structure in local configuration tool – Teamcentre.• 2D Electrical Drawings done in AutoCAD• 3D models and drawings done in Autodesk INVENTOR using Autodesk Vault Workgroup. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Area, Australia

Working Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects (LEAN initiatives), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) projects, providing daily technical support for shop floor operations and assigned as Catia V5 support for manufacturing assembly engineering department.• Held accountable for managing continuous product improvement projects for the assembly line.• I’ve investigated and negotiated with stakeholders multiple project solutions.• Responsible for coming up with cost… Show more Working Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects (LEAN initiatives), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) projects, providing daily technical support for shop floor operations and assigned as Catia V5 support for manufacturing assembly engineering department.• Held accountable for managing continuous product improvement projects for the assembly line.• I’ve investigated and negotiated with stakeholders multiple project solutions.• Responsible for coming up with cost effective, efficient and feasible ideas. • Generated and implemented detailed project plans.• Organised and chaired review meetings with senior managers and all stakeholders.• Successfully communicated effectively with all levels of the organisation.• Provided daily technical support to the shop floor.• I created clear and concise operating procedures.• I provided guidance and training on CAD systems for work colleagues.• I trained shop floor operators in the use of new equipment Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Boeing 787-9 Moveable Trailing Edge - Designer on Wing Flap Structure• Accountable for the CAD design of outboard flap composite / metallic structure• Gained experience in resin infused carbon composite design• Ensured all work was done in a timely manner and on schedule.• Worked closely to company processes and technical specifications.Boeing 787 Sustaining Group - Designer• Implementing major and minor change incorporations for all moveable trailing edge… Show more Boeing 787-9 Moveable Trailing Edge - Designer on Wing Flap Structure• Accountable for the CAD design of outboard flap composite / metallic structure• Gained experience in resin infused carbon composite design• Ensured all work was done in a timely manner and on schedule.• Worked closely to company processes and technical specifications.Boeing 787 Sustaining Group - Designer• Implementing major and minor change incorporations for all moveable trailing edge products.• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of component maintenance manuals• Ensured compliance to latest procedures and specifications Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Design Lead JSF F-35• Design Lead on various wing to body area and flight test structure packages.• Successfully delivered and released all work on time and to a high quality.• Micromanaged team members by goal setting where appropriate• Responsible for mentoring and guiding young inexperienced engineers.• Provided excellent written and verbal communication to all clients on a daily basis• Ensured all work was accomplished to strict project guidelines and… Show more Design Lead JSF F-35• Design Lead on various wing to body area and flight test structure packages.• Successfully delivered and released all work on time and to a high quality.• Micromanaged team members by goal setting where appropriate• Responsible for mentoring and guiding young inexperienced engineers.• Provided excellent written and verbal communication to all clients on a daily basis• Ensured all work was accomplished to strict project guidelines and specifications.• Responsible for maintaining a high level of project security (ITAR compliance).Design Lead - Bombardier C-Series (Mahindra Satyam)• I demonstrated resilience and ability to work in a challenging high pressure environment when I was seconded to Bangalore in India to lead a local team of designers for a 3 month period.• Responsible for guiding very inexperienced designers through a final design phase.• Liaised with Bombardier on site and off site on a daily basis• Ensured all work was accomplished to project guidelines and specifications.• Successfully delivered initial releases under a tight schedule and to a high quality.Senior CAD Designer• JSF F-35 - Design and release of primary structural components in the wing (Ribs/Intercostals).• Airbus A400M - Wing fixed trailing edge design (composite panels and support structure).• Airbus A350 - Frontier, Load and Fettle, Drill and Bolt drawing creation • Gulfstream G250 - Flight test (FTI) harness routing in the wing leading edge.• DSTO - Test Rig Design. Responsible for structural layout of a major test rig for DSTO.• Boeing 767 Design Liaison - Working concessions for composite winglet skins while on secondment to the GKN office in the Isle of Wight (United Kingdom).Approved quality checkerJSF F-35 – Metallic/Composite parts and Assemblies (Catia V5/V4)A400M – Metallic/Composite parts and Assemblies (Catia V5) Show less

United Kingdom

JSF F-35 Sub-System Integration - Salmesbury• Personally contacted by my previous manager to work for him proving my reliability and dependability.• Took ownership for the design and integration of fuel systems in the empennage.• Design and integration of all conduits for electrical harnesses in the empennage.• Responsible for tube routing and gauge / equipment installation including all support structure.• Successfully delivered all designs to a high quality and within… Show more JSF F-35 Sub-System Integration - Salmesbury• Personally contacted by my previous manager to work for him proving my reliability and dependability.• Took ownership for the design and integration of fuel systems in the empennage.• Design and integration of all conduits for electrical harnesses in the empennage.• Responsible for tube routing and gauge / equipment installation including all support structure.• Successfully delivered all designs to a high quality and within schedule.• Worked closely with other engineering teams to ensure full compliance.• Responsible for weekly reviews to peers and management.• Responsible for maintaining a high level of US government security (ITAR compliance).• Assigned as BAE engineering checker prior to formal release of major fuel, hydraulic and PTMS air system installations. Show less

United Kingdom

Nimrod MRA4 - Woodford Design Liaison Department• Working in a manufacturing design liaison department in a close knit team• Responsible for answering manufacturing change requests in a timely manner• Consulting with shop floor workers on a daily basis to problem solve engineering issuesTypical change requests I was responsible for:• Flight control mechanisms – resolved cable/quadrant proximity issues and clash issues.• Hydraulic System / Fuel System - Re-routed… Show more Nimrod MRA4 - Woodford Design Liaison Department• Working in a manufacturing design liaison department in a close knit team• Responsible for answering manufacturing change requests in a timely manner• Consulting with shop floor workers on a daily basis to problem solve engineering issuesTypical change requests I was responsible for:• Flight control mechanisms – resolved cable/quadrant proximity issues and clash issues.• Hydraulic System / Fuel System - Re-routed due to clash issues and attachment bracket modification• Electrical Harness - Rerouted including mounting bracket modification• Engine Bay – Heat shroud modification to solve installation problems• Structural – Resolving various dissimilar metal issues (Typically Titanium/Aluminium interfaces) Show less

Munich Area, Germany

• Electrical Installation problem resolution for aircraft one (A/C 1001)• Harness re-routing in fuselage area to solve clash and installation issues.

United States

777 Overhead Crew RestDesign and release of crew rest composite components and associated support structure.Active participant in weight saving team aimed at driving weight and cost out of crew rest modules.

Munich Area, Germany

Fairchild Dornier 728 - Initial scheming and component design for metallic main landing gear door structure. Also composite wing belly fairing component design. Fairchild Dornier 428 - Design and release of metallic wing structure (Skin Panels and Ribs). Design and release of subsystem support brackets along wing trailing edge. Fairchild Dornier 428 - Seconded to IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd) for initial layout for the centre fuselage structure and interface drawings at their… Show more Fairchild Dornier 728 - Initial scheming and component design for metallic main landing gear door structure. Also composite wing belly fairing component design. Fairchild Dornier 428 - Design and release of metallic wing structure (Skin Panels and Ribs). Design and release of subsystem support brackets along wing trailing edge. Fairchild Dornier 428 - Seconded to IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd) for initial layout for the centre fuselage structure and interface drawings at their main offices in Tel Aviv, Israel. Show less

United Kingdom

Nimrod MRA4 - Wing primary structure design including skin panels and ribs

United States

757-300 Potable Water and 777-300 Grey Water subsystem routing, integration and component release including all support structure.

Isle Of Man, United Kingdom

Aircraft Design Office - 1 YearBR710 engine nacelle systems routing and component designBombardier Global Express belly fairing structural component designJig and Tool Design Office - 4 YearsLear 45 major assembly jig design, fan cowl door assembly Jig Design, 5-Axis NC fixtures design, milling and grinding fixture design.Apprenticeship - 3 YearsMechanical technician apprenticeship

Belfast College Of Further Education

Diploma - Engineering