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Experience

  • Product Development Engineer David Gaffney · Self-employed Nov 2017 – Present 8 yrs Ireland Development of a number of products, including a travel extension lead and a portable wheelchair elevator (development ongoing).
  • New Product Development Engineering Consultant 2Pi Design · Self-employed Jan 2017 – Present 8 yrs 10 mos Ireland Mechanical Design
    Product Development
    Design for Manufacture and Assembly
    Design Thinking
    User-centered Design
    Problem Solving
    Design Concepts
    3D Rendered Product Mock-Ups
    3D Rendered Animations
    2D to 3D Conversion
    Large Assembly Simplification
    Patent Drawings
  • Design Engineer (Contract) Instant UpRight Ltd. · Contract Apr 2008 – Oct 2008 6 mos Ireland Concept development for prototype aircraft maintenance access stand.
    Design of ultra compact access stand with stairway.
    Generation of installation instructions for standard product.
    Generation of technical manual for standard product.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpYp8X9O1Pc
  • Design Engineer (R&D Department) IO Systems Ltd. · Full-time Jan 2006 – Dec 2006 11 mos Ireland Development of prototype elevator for Dell Inc
    Being active member in brainstorming sessions
    Concept development
    Concept selection
    Design for manufacture and assembly
    Sourcing standard parts
    Investigating use of alternative materials & manufacturing processes
  • Mechanical Design Engineer (Mechanical Design Department) IO Systems Ltd. · Full-time Jul 2004 – Dec 2005 1 yrs 5 mos Ireland Design of components and subassemblies using best practice design for manufacture and assembly guidelines
    Development of assembly instructions for standard range of conveyors
    Dealing with customer to finalise design specification
    Dealing with suppliers to quote for parts and ensure part specifications are suitable for intended use
    Detailing of drawings
    Checking of drawings

Education

  • UCD Innovation Academy Graduate Certificate (NFQ Level 9), Graduate Certificate, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise. 2013 – 2013 Delivered through activity-based learning experiences, Innovation Academy modules have been developed to enable students to cultivate their creativity in a stimulating team-based environment. Fostered in a uniquely cross-disciplinary, mutil-national and vibrant community, graduates will develop complimentary skill-sets to their profession.


    Design Thinking
    User-centered Design
    Problem solving
    Creative thinking
    Team development
    Entrepreneurship education
    Development of transferable and soft skills
  • Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland B.Eng, Mechatronic Engineering 1998 – 2002 Dublin City University logo
    Dublin City University
    Dublin City University
    B.Eng (Hons), Mechatronic Engineering (NFQ Level 8)B.Eng (Hons), Mechatronic Engineering (NFQ Level 8)
    1998 - 20021998 - 2002
    The science of combining mechanical engineering with electronic engineering to create intelligent machines.

    Electronic Circuit and Systems Design
    Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis
    Computing and Computer-aided Design
    Mechatronics/ Electromechanical System Design
    Mobile Robotics
    Automated Manufacture

Other experience

  • Design For 3D Printing I have experience of design for 3D printing & have a FDM 3D printer to test functionality of designs.
  • Cleanroom Automation I have experience of designing equipment for use in a cleanroom environment.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Solid Edge ST10 Certified Professional Siemens PLM Software Aug 2018 – Present See credential
  • Solid Edge ST10 Certified Associate II Siemens PLM Software Aug 2018 – Present See credential
  • Solid Edge ST10 Certified Associate I Siemens PLM Software Aug 2018 – Present See credential
  • Machine Design Part I Georgia Institute of Technology Jan 2018 – Present See credential
  • Certified SolidWorks Professional Dassault Sysems Sep 2016 – Present See credential
  • Certificate in Industrial Automation FETAC Mar 2005 – Present See credential
Stats

Joined: August 23, 2016

Last seen: April 25, 2025

Area of Expertise
Concept Design Engineering Design New Invention Development SolidWorks Design Services Sheet Metal Design Fabrication Drawings Services 3D Solid Modeling Design Engineering Services Assembly Drawing Services Prototype Design Engineering CAD Drafting Services Machine Drawing Services Mechanical Design Services Mechanical CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings 3D Product Modeling 2D to 3D Modeling Drafting and Design Services Electronic Enclosures Design

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Dublin, Ireland