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Daniel P.

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer skilled in Design and Manufacturing

Sydney, Australia

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1,080 / 134,872

Skill pts: 35

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3D & 2D Modeling and Drafting Autodesk Fusion 360 FEA Feasibility Studies Mesh Generation

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About

At Plasser Australia, our design team innovates and elevates railway track machine performance. We focus on improving design processes, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all aimed at enhancing machine efficiency. My ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to different engineering software and packages enables me to drive innovation and stay ahead in an ever-evolving field.

Previously at BAE Systems Australia, I facilitated a major maritime vessel upgrade and provided technical leadership to junior engineers. As a Chartered Professional Engineer, my core competencies in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering discipline fuse with practical leadership, shaping solutions that are resourceful, efficient and safe.

Design Entries

Experience

Senior Design Engineer Plasser Australia · Full-time Apr 2023 – Present 3 yrs 2 mos NSW, Australia • Led a multi-disciplinary design team specializing in railway track machines at Plasser Australia Pty Ltd.
• Improved design processes, provided mentorship, and ensured all manufacturing drawings and engineering designs met industry standards.
• Developed innovative solutions to enhance machine performance and efficiency.
Mechanical Design Engineer BAE Systems · Full-time Oct 2022 – Aug 2024 1 yrs 10 mos undefined, NSW, Australia • Developed preliminary and detailed designs for maritime vessels, utilizing analytical methods and engineering standards.

• Created complex CAD Models using Autodesk Inventor, incorporating design for manufacturing techniques.

• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and verified designs using ANSYS.

• Reviewed Mechanical designs and Structural Analysis.
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Team Lead BAE SYSTEMS · Full-time Aug 2023 – Apr 2024 8 mos NSW, Australia • Mentored junior engineers and provided technical leadership in designing and manufacturing upgrades for maritime vessels.
• Guided complex design processes and offered solutions to engineering challenges, ensuring compliance with analysis standards.
• Led rapid design development for a major mid-life maritime vessel upgrade, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Structural Integrity Engineer Airbus AP · Full-time Jan 2022 – Oct 2022 9 mos undefined, QLD, Australia Managed and improved the safety, performance, reliability, and operability of Rotary Wing Aircraft. Tasks included structural analysis and propulsion systems advice for high-priority tasks that had potential safety and operational implications. Developing designs and processes for critical part failures and part lifing using CAD models and structural analysis techniques.
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Airbus AP · Full-time Nov 2018 – Jan 2022 3 yrs 2 mos undefined, QLD, Australia Performed In-service design engineering for Rotary Wing Aircraft. This included using systems engineering principles, CAD tools, FEA and hand calculations to demonstrate compliance to airworthiness regulations. Tasks included, component design, development, and integration, structural analysis and aircraft Trade Studies

Education

University of New South Wales Masters, Space Engineering, High Distinction 2020 – 2023
University of New South Wales Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, High Distinction (Class I honours) 2014 – 2018

Licenses & Certifications

Chartered Professional Engineer Engineers Australia Nov 2023 – Present See credential