A widely skilled, enthusiastic and creative Design Engineer, with supervisory experience, who enjoys the prospect of new and challenging projects and is resourceful and adaptable. A person who works well under pressure, regardless of the environment and is a thoroughly reliable and trustworthy employee. Currently working as a freelance Design Engineer and looking for interesting projects KEY SKILLS Manufacturing and Assembly 22 years manufacturing experience in both mechanical and electrical fitting of high value printing and curing systems Machine installations in most European countries Exhibition stand preparation, delivery, on site construction and de construction inc carpet fitting, wiring, signage and POS Semi-skilled sheet metal worker with a wide range of experience in the processes of cutting, forming, joining and finishing various ferrous and non ferrous metals Operation of a wide range of industrial machine tools inc. lathes cut off saws, milling machines, forklifts and overhead cranes. Operation and maintenance of various types of CNC punching and folding equipment Paint spraying and stove enameling experience, both wet spray and powder coating. Manufacture of various components, containers and parts for Rolls Royce and Associates including parts for nuclear submarines Constructed and rebuilt various sections of previous employers premises as the company expanded and space requirements necessitated a change of use General DIY skills Created various prototypes as part of the BSc programme using a variety of processes including Rapid Prototyping, Vacuum Forming, Injection Moulding, Water jet cutting and others.  Design Holds a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Product Design. Course modules included hydraulics, mechatronics and model making as well as practice in understanding the use of a structured design methodology in formulating solutions to design issues. Currently working for a design studio creating bespoke designs to client specification and lecturing (part time) on both the BA and BSc Product Design programme modules at NTU. Formerly the Production Design manager for a world leader in the manufacture of both stock and bespoke printing and curing systems Experience working on a wide range of projects from one off specials, to a customer brief, to stock production items. Projects include equipment worth £500,000 and now supplying all major European car manufacturers with windscreens and repeat business to a company that initially bought a bespoke unit and then bought 11 more. This company has to work to American FDA guidelines and has produced billions of diabetic test strips. Continual redesign of stock equipment to make them cheaper and easier to manufacture as well as incorporating features based on customer feedback. IT/CAD Skills Took a module in IT, as part of the access course at Derby University, equivalent in value to that of the ECDL (European computer driving License). This covers Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as the database program Microsoft Access. Qualified SolidWorks 3D CAD user. Trained by authorized SolidWorks agent Qualified PDM Works Data Management Software user. City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Mechanical desktop. Autocad 3D Package Experienced user of 2D Autocad Familiarity with the use of Pro-E Wildfire Qualified user of Radan products Radraft, Radpunch and Radesign CAD, CNC control/programming and 3D software. Including macro writing. Build and maintain my own PC’s. Familiar with Adobe suite of programs such as Photoshop and Acrobat Purchasing & Stock Control Responsible for specification and purchase of all mechanical supplies including bearings, fans, elements, nut, bolts, screws, glass, safety wear etc. Created and introduced KanBan style systems to ensure accurate repeated purchase and use of supplies only when required. Initiated move to computerized database ordering system ensuring further consistency in part supply, rapid checking of order status and vastly improved the speed at which the task could be undertaken. This also meant that less knowledgeable members of staff could take over the role. Communication Skills Had direct responsibility for liaising with directors, management teams, sales teams, customers, suppliers and shop floor staff. Two certificates in basic and beginners Spanish, the world’s most rapidly increasing language. Enjoys the challenge of communicating techniques and concepts successfully to colleagues, customers and fellow students Worked for the university as a student ambassador and enjoyed meeting prospective students and their parents. Duties included  guided tours of the city and the campus buildings in order to convey what the university and the city of Nottingham has to offer. Frequently gave organized and impromptu tours of my previous employers manufacturing facility to both customers and suppliers. Have made numerous presentations as part of the Access course and degree modules both with and without the use of PowerPoint Have assisted on exhibition stands in a number of European countries helping both English speaking and non English speaking guests feel welcome and attempting to find a solution to their requirements. Took a short course in disciplinary procedure as part of my management training and have a good working knowledge of health and safety regulations Quality assurance As Design Manager was responsible for creating equipment that was fit for purpose at a price the customer was willing to pay Supporter of lean manufacturing ideals and the value of a ‘right first time’ approach to both the end user and the manufacturer Involved in introducing the 20 keys system into my previous work place Has attended a short course on the different forms of waste that can occur within both production and office based processes. Responsibility/Teamwork/Leadership Has lead teams in manufacturing, design, construction and exhibition situations within normal factory environments and on site. Key holder for previous employers premises Represented the company to existing and potential customers at various meetings and exhibitions Planned and organized work done within the design team to encourage multi-skilling and a degree of autonomy that allowed me to focus on other tasks. Travelled to China, as part of a multi disciplinary team of four to represent the University in a world class snow sculpture event. This was the first time this had been possible and we were the only UK University entered.  Chosen for this, from within my peer group, on the recommendation of my tutors. Has driven lorries full of high value capital equipment to various destinations within mainland Europe and liaised with local employees and contractors to ensure successful installations. Supervisor Level CSCS card holder Other transferable skills Full, Clean driving license (for car, 23 years, and bike, 3 years.) Fork lift license Maintains own Vehicles and am in the process of rebuilding/restoring a Mini Interested in photography and video and was responsible for recording many of the major events at my previous company. Good timekeeping and attendance records Enthusiastic, energetic , conciencous and responsible General interest in and knowledge of the built environment. A desire to know how things work, how it was made, what’s wrong with it and how I would have done it better. Career History 2009 - Innovate Design - Freelance Designer. Realisation of working prototypes based on client design briefs (Ongoing) 2009 - Nottingham Trent University - Part Time Lecturer on BA & BSc Modules in materials, CAD and Applied Technology (Ongoing) 2007 -2008 University Placement - Project Engineer for the Major Contracts Division of Tyco. Responsible for day to day supervision of the instalation of Fire Supression systems 1982 – 2003 Natgraph Ltd, Nottingham Joined the company as a Junior Electrician and achieved promotion to Production Design Manager via Fabricator / Fitter, CNC Operator and Senior Design Engineer. 2001 – 2003 Production Design Manager/ Engineer Supervised, and worked within, a design team of five with responsibility for liaising with directors, production teams, electrical and technical departments, sales team and customers. Specified, purchased and oversaw the installation of a 3D CAD/CAM system (hardware and software). Introduced lean manufacturing principles into the factory. 1991 – 2001 Senior Design Engineer / CAD Operator Responsible for all the mechanical design work of the large range of equipment, produced by the company. Duties were to design original and bespoke pieces of equipment from 1st principles to a supplied specification; improve existing designs and processes; specify and purchase all mechanical supplies; visit customer sites in the UK and Europe and organise and manage the company stand at exhibitions throughout Europe. 1989 – 1991 CNC Operator / Fabricator / Fitter Responsible for the production, design and fitting of components for high value equipment, utilising the latest CNC punching, folding and welding equipment. 1983 – 1989 Fabricator / Fitter Duties involved all aspects of equipment production, sheet metal, and structural steel work, cutting, folding, spraying and fitting and delivering the units throughout Europe. 1982 – 1983 Junior Electrician Duties included assembling and wiring small items of equipment, maintaining the building and performing domestic duties as required. Education 2005 - 2009 NTU. BSc (Hons) Product Design. Awarded 1st Class Honours as well as  Best Student & Best Project Prizes 2006 - Landau Forte, OCN. Level 1 Spanish 2004 - 2005 Access Course at Derby University 2004 City & Guilds Level 3 in Autocad 3D / Mechanical Desktop 1983 – 2003 gained a variety of Certificates and Diplomas through In-house CNC, CAD and Management courses with Natgraph including: Solid Works 3D Modeling, PDM Works Data Management, Trumpf, Amada, Radan, and Autocad CNC/CAD Software packages. I mplementing and Sustaining Lean Manufacture, Disciplinary Procedure and Waste Elimination in Manufacture 1980 – 1982 Wilsthorpe College, Long Eaton- took A level Maths, Physics. 1975 – 1980 Friesland School, Sandiacre Gained ‘O’ level passes in: - Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Metal Work. Hobbies & Interests I am a keen DIY enthusiast, I cycle, walk, ski and snow board and am a member of a go-kart team that competes throughout the country. I enjoy watching all forms of motor sport with particular interest in Formula 1. I am also a member of a Mini club and participate in a number of competitive events. Additional Information Full, clean driving license (car, bike and counterbalance forklift) with own transport. Non-smoker. References Available on request. I have not listed them here as I do not want them recieving spam and Junk snail mail