PERSONAL STATEMENT
Enthusiastic design engineer with 6 years of experience implementing new solutions to improve product quality and diversify manufacturing processes. Possess a thorough understanding of technical design and construction methods. Skilled in research, prototyping, and product development from initial stages to final installation and commissioning. Dedicated to achieving high team standards through excellent project management skills while taking on responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Westshore Engineering, London
Design Engineer, Aug 2020–Present
- Investigate product design compatibilities and review bills of materials supplied by customers to ensure supplied equipment is compatible with the initial drawings
- Manage design schemes for new products and compile relevant documentation to convert initial prototypes into refined and reproducible final products following BSI standards
- Reduced product costs by over £1.5M by sourcing and vetting more competitive suppliers, developing new key product features, and redesigning appliance components
- Increased product efficiency by 30% by training newly hired engineers on prototyping requirements, design standards, and technology implementation
- Designed 15 interface components for energy-efficient fridges, including die-cast pieces, plastic units, sheet metal parts, and assemblies
SES Engineering Services, Birmingham
Mechanical Design Engineer, Sep 2018–Aug 2020
- Collaborated with contractors and architects to design 3 light rail projects worth £700K by discussing the requirements of each assignment and creating preliminary drawings
- Resolved issues with project performance by eliminating ineffective product materials and suggesting design modifications to reduce machine malfunctions
- Submitted 20+ drawings per week, ensuring all designs complied with standard engineering practices before sending them to clients for final approval
- Provided technical directions for a flagship building contract, focusing on drawing parts and assemblies, as well as assisting with mechanical issues
Mayflower Engineering LTD., Sheffield
Trainee Engineer, Sep 2016–Aug 2018
- Created 25 models and prototypes through computer-aided design (CAD), and completed product tests by identifying risks and developing creative solutions to solve recurring issues
- Collaborated with a team of 10 senior engineers to review existing products and discussed solutions to increase product quality and reduce yearly costs
- Coordinated work overflow with tool makers to improve product quality and cycle time
- Researched ideas for new products, discussed main requirements with clients, and crafted preliminary drawings through CADs
EDUCATION
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield (2013–2016)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering — Upper second-class honours (2:1)
- Relevant Modules: Manufacturing Processes, Machine Design, Robotics, Material Science, Linear Algebra
Northampton College, Northampton (2008-2013)
- A-Levels: Maths (A), Science (A), Technology (B), English (B)
- GCSEs: 9 A–C including Maths, Applied Science, and Product Design
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Computer: MS Office Suit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX CAD, C++
- Professional: Project management, technical design, process improvement, product development, leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, time management
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Reading
- Sketching
- Solving puzzle games
- Volunteering