Douglas O.
Highly experienced opto-mechanical engineer
Ely,
United Kingdom
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About
Highly experienced in the design, development, build and qualification of complex visual and thermal imaging camera, laser and multi-sensor systems. Coupled with hands on on experience in a production/manufacturing engineering role which has allowed me to develop a strong skillset in design for manufacture, qualification and configuration management.
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Experience
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Senior Opto-mechanical engineer
Thales · Full-time
Aug 2005 –
Aug 2022
17 yrs
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Key responsibilities:
- Technical Lead for all sensors and laser products
- Design review and release of new designs
- Mechanical Design Authority for in service and in development
products
- Generation of process documentation in relation to adhesive
bonding (glass to metal and metal to metal)
- Direct supplier contact for any design related issues during
manufacture of key components
- Investigation of new material to reduce size, weight and power
(additive manufacture, plastics)
- Support the development of junior engineers (including IMechE
mentoring)
- Provide input in to multi-year mechanical discipline technology
roadmap
- Support future business opportunities though bid estimates and concept generation
Education
- Strathclyde University BEng (Hons), Product Design Engineering, 2:2 2001 – 2005
Stats
1 follower, 0 following
Joined: February 7, 2023
Last seen: June 9, 2025
Location
Ely, England, United Kingdom