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With over 16 years of experience in mass transport manufacturing, I possess a strong understanding of safety standards and requirements for producing reliable products. I excel in project planning, management, and execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. My adaptability is evident in my work across various industries, including electronic equipment design, site decommissioning, and plant equipment design.

As a Self-Employed/Contract Engineer, I specialise in designing bespoke mass transport products like toilet cabins and seating. Notably, I have contributed to the successful development of rail passenger seat products, focusing on comfort, features, and low weight. My expertise covers mechanical and electrical systems, encompassing elements such as reading lights, USB ports, and mains sockets.

Throughout my career, I have held positions such as Engineering Project Lead, Senior Design Engineer, and Systems Manager & Engineering Manager. I am experienced in managing projects, delivering prototypes on time and within budget, and continuously improving product designs. With a focus on composite materials, sheet metal, and cast aluminium, I ensure compliance with industry standards like EN 45545, PRM-TSI, and GM/RT2100. As a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, I prioritise professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements.

3D Models

Recycling plant platforms, equipment and other fabrications
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Recycling plant platforms, equipment and other fabrications
Longitudinal seating - Rolling Stock
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Longitudinal seating - Rolling Stock
Space saver toilet cabin - Rolling Stock
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Space saver toilet cabin - Rolling Stock
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Design Entries

Smart Tag Design
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Experience

  • Contract Design Engineer Self-employed · Self-employed Jan 2019 – Present 5 yrs 4 mos undefined, United Kingdom (1). LUMO (UK) / ECOA / Hitachi (UK) - New rail passenger seat product focussed on high comfort, features and low weight - Mechanical engineering and electrical system design, engineering and approval.

    (2). Nexus (UK) / Tyne and Wear Metro / Stadler (Switzerland) - Mechanical design and engineering of static and tip-up longitudinal seating. Electrical system integration and approval.

    (3). Avanti (UK) / West Coast Mainline / Alstom (UK) - New seat product derived from LUMO seat design. Electrical system design, engineering and approval.

    (4). Avanti (UK) / West Coast Project / Hitachi (UK) - New seat product derived from LUMO seat design. Concept design and approval. Electrical system design, engineering and approval.

    (5). Rowan Food & Biomass Engineering / Waterson Engineering – Multiple variants of de-packaging machinery, hopper and platform mechanical engineering.

    (6). ESE Engineering / Waterson Engineering – Honing machine maintenance and operation manuals.

    (7). Krysteline / Waterson Engineering – Glass recycling plant and platform design and engineering.

    Skills: Reporting & Analysis · Design Review · Regulatory Requirements · Manufacturing Processes · Requirements Analysis · Requirements Management · Design Engineering · Microsoft Office · FMEA · Project Management · EN 50153 · BS 1363 · EN 50155 · EN 45545 · PRM TSI · GM/RT 2100 · Computer-Aided Design (CAD) · Rolling Stock · Seating · Design for manufacture · Engineering · Product Design · Manufacturing · SOLIDWORKS
  • Engineering Project Lead Safran Seats (Zodiac Seats US) · Full-time Oct 2018 – Jan 2019 3 mos undefined, United Kingdom Management of first class seat/cubicle aircraft project.

    Skills: Design Review · Supplier Sourcing · Customer Engagement · Supplier Management · Requirements Analysis · Requirements Management · Microsoft Office · Project Management · Project Planning · Engineering Management
  • Senior Design Engineer Transcal Engineering · Full-time Jan 2017 – Nov 2018 1 yrs 10 mos undefined, United Kingdom UAT (disabled access toilet cabin for trains) lead designer, engineering of mechanical and electrical systems and approval/certification to PRM TSI, EN 45545, EN 50155. Support integration into West Midlands Trains Class 323, Northern Trains Class 323 and Wales and Borders Trains Class 153 vehicles.

    Skills: Reporting & Analysis · Design Review · Regulatory Requirements · Supplier Sourcing · Customer Engagement · Requirements Analysis · Requirements Management · Design Engineering · Microsoft Office · FMEA · Project Management · EN 50153 · EN 50155 · EN 45545 · GM/RT 2100 · Computer-Aided Design (CAD) · Rolling Stock · Seating · PRM-TSI · Design for Rail interiors · Design for manufacture · Engineering Management · Engineering · Product Design · Manufacturing · SOLIDWORKS
  • Engineering Manager PCC · Full-time Mar 2007 – Mar 2016 9 yrs undefined, United Kingdom Product design and development including electrical control systems for bi-parting door systems for Rail interior applications including PRM-TSI toilet cubicles, mechanical and electromechanical solutions for Rail interiors, HMI solutions. Products and solutions designed to the relevant Rail Group Standards. Successful implementation of multiple solutions and products into the Rail industry.
    Implemented a Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) and oversaw production processes at the company's aluminium foundry and composites facility.
    Managed production requirements for Rail industry customers, including Bombardier, ensuring timely order fulfilment and proactive communication with customers and suppliers.
    Skills: KPI Reporting · Reporting & Analysis · Design Review · Regulatory Requirements · Material Requirements Planning (MRP) · Bill of Materials · Supplier Sourcing · Product Development · Manufacturing Processes · Customer Engagement · Requirements Analysis · Requirements Management · Design Engineering · Microsoft Office · FMEA · Project Management · EN 50153 · EN 50155 · EN 45545 · Computer-Aided Design (CAD) · Rolling Stock · Sage Manufacturing · Project Planning · Engineering Management · Engineering · Product Design · Manufacturing · SOLIDWORKS

Education

  • University of Wales (Bangor) MEng (Hons), Computer Systems Engineering, 2:1 with Honors 1997 – 2002 Activities and Societies: Year in industry experience with Nortel Networks carrying out New Product Introduction engineering and Radio Frequency circuit design for 3G power supplies.

Other experience

  • PLC PROGRAMER I have programmed Mitsubishi and Crouzet logic controllers (PLC) for use in toilet cabin projects. One project operated a pair of bi-parting doors, each driven entirely separately to the other requiring a lot of synchronising techniques as well as monitoring many inputs and providing user feedback for passengers as well as fault finding methods for maintenance staff. The other project was for a single panel door of a completely different design, and also integrated the control of other systems like the hygiene facilities for passengers.
  • Manufacturing process Implemented a new Material Requirements Planning system for a business with an aluminium foundry with CNC machining capability, and also a composites manufacturing site with 5-axis CNC, as well as full assembly capabilities. This required a deep understanding of all processes and capabilities within the business to effectively build the MRP database. The knowledge acquired during this project spanned from obtaining raw materials, right through each production process including sub-contracted processes and items, through to batching, quality control and delivery to the end customer.

Licenses & Certifications

  • MIET - Member of Institute of Engineering and Technology IET Jan 2002 – Present
Stats

Age: 45

Joined: October 10, 2023

Last seen: March 27, 2024

Area of Expertise
3D Modeling Concept Design 3D Rendering Services 3D Design Services FEA Finite Element Analysis SolidWorks Design Services 3D Solid Modeling SolidWorks Engineering Services Mechanical 3D Rendering 3D Product Rendering and Design 3D Models of Machine Parts Design Engineering Services Assembly Drawing Services Mechanical Design Services Mechanical CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings 3D Product Modeling Product Engineering Services 2D to 3D Modeling Design for Assembly Services

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom