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Experience

Breadth and depth across engineering design, project management, advanced simulation, and product innovation. Chartered and MBA-backed, delivering 50+ cross-sector projects.

Core Skills

CAD & Drafting

SolidWorks (CSWP), Creo/ProE, NX, Inventor, AutoCAD · GD&T (BS8888, ASME Y14.5) · MBD · Rendering/marketing artwork

Simulation & Analysis

FEA · CFD · Thermal & fluid analysis · ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Autodesk CFD, Moldflow · Reliability optimisation

Product Development

DFM/DFA · DFMEA/PFMEA · Prototyping (3D printing) · Testing · Injection moulding, die casting, machining, sheet metal

Project Leadership

Stage-gate & TRL processes · Stakeholder management · Team leadership · PRINCE2 · Design reviews & documentation

Innovation & Problem Solving

Blue Ocean strategy · Root cause (Ishikawa, 8D, 5 Whys) · Lean process improvement · Continuous innovation

Technical Documentation

NDT reports · FAT analysis · Ops/handling manuals · FEA/CFD documentation · Qualification & RCA reports

Materials & Processes

Materials science · Composites & polymers · Lean Six Sigma optimisation · Subsea tech · Thermal & RF systems

Programming & Data

Python · C++ · MATLAB · Flask · HTML/CSS/JS · APIs & dashboards · Data science & automation tools

Quality & Compliance

ISO 9001/13485 · Six Sigma (Black Belt) · DFMEA · 8D RCA · Internal auditing · Process validation · CE, EMC, WEEE

Codes & Standards

BS8888, ASME, API, ASTM, NACE, DNV, MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160 · Certification workflows & standards committees

Career Timeline

  1. Professional Development Sabbatical

    2025 – Present

    Advanced MBA modules, AI-driven engineering tools, environmental chartership, and technical publications. Upskilled in DFMEA, Python automation, and simulation workflows.

  2. Founder & Principal Design Engineer (Consulting)

    2016 – 2024

    Delivered 25+ projects across EV, medical, aerospace, defence, subsea and consumer tech. Full cycle: CAD → FEA/CFD → prototype → DFM/DFA → compliance. Produced DFMEA/PFMEA, qualification reports, and CE/EMC test packs.

  3. Lead Product Designer — EV Charging

    2018 – 2023

    Owned mechanical platform design for premium EV chargers. Achieved ~50% cost reduction while meeting IP/IK, EMC, and CE standards. Ran DFMEA/PFMEA, supplier tooling programs, and thermal management studies.

  4. Mechanical Design Engineer — Defence RF Systems

    2021 – 2022

    Designed rugged mast/antenna assemblies with motion studies, shock/vibe analysis, and GD&T. Delivered ANSYS-validated structures, BOMs, and compliance documentation.

  5. Senior Mechanical Engineer — Aerospace Antennas

    2021

    Worked on composite radomes and antenna systems to DO-160 / MIL-STD-810. Completed CFD/FEA validation, thermal and RF-sensitive structures, and GD&T drawing release.

  6. Mechanical Designer — Photonics & Optics

    2020 – 2021

    Precision fixtures and clean-room tooling for photonics/laser assemblies. Reverse engineering, 3D-printed prototypes, and vacuum jigs validated by FEA.

  7. Lead Design Engineer — Security Hardware

    2019 – 2022

    Developed tamper-resistant readers and enclosures under UL compliance. Produced accelerated life test rigs, design documentation, and mentored junior engineers.

  8. Product Safety Engineer — Aerospace

    2018

    Investigated safety failures using 8D and root-cause tools. NX and ANSYS/CFX analysis of flight-critical assemblies; implemented corrective design actions.

  9. Senior Design Engineer — Life-Support / Medical

    2016 – 2017

    Designed chemical oxygen systems and CO₂ scrubbers. Applied Six Sigma, DFMEA, and thermal/flow analysis for medical and defence applications.

  10. Senior Project Design Engineer — Subsea

    2015 – 2016

    Engineered stab plates, HFLs, and subsea tree hardware. Delivered nonlinear FEA, corrosion mitigation strategies, and qualification test plans.

  11. Design Engineer — Aerospace Tooling

    2014 – 2015

    Produced ground-support tooling and test rigs for aerospace systems. Focus on manufacturability, fatigue analysis, and validation documentation.

  12. Design Engineer — Defence & Naval Systems

    2012 – 2014

    Worked on connectors, mechanisms, and simulator hardware. Ran FEA/thermal analysis, prototyping, and technical documentation for defence applications.

  13. Design Engineer — Industrial / Special Machinery

    2010 – 2012

    Developed special-purpose machinery and production tooling. Applied CAD/CAE, DFMEA, and lean principles to improve manufacturing reliability.

  14. Contract Design Engineer — Various Sectors

    2005 – 2010

    Supported aerospace, defence, and consumer projects. Provided CAD, stress analysis, and prototyping under demanding compliance standards.

  15. Design Engineer — Early Career

    2001 – 2005

    Foundation in CAD, GD&T, FEA (Ansys) and CFD thermal analysis (Icepak CFD). Built test rigs, prototypes, and production drawings across multiple industries.

  16. Apprenticeship — Engineering Foundations

    Pre-2001

    Completed formal apprenticeship, gaining practical experience in design, machining, testing, and product development workflows.

Certifications & Credentials

CEng

Chartered Engineer

CTPD

Chartered Technological Product Designer

CMgr

Chartered Manager

EUR ING

European Engineer

PE

Professional Engineer

MBA

Business leadership & strategy

MEng

Mechanical Engineering Design

BSc (Hons)

Computer Aided Design

PRINCE2

Staged Gate Project Management

Level 7

Strategic Leadership and Management

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement & DFMEA

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