James C.

Experience

• Senior Mechanical Engineer Zoomo Pty Ltd · Full-time Sep 2021 – Present 4 yrs 8 mos NSW, Australia • Lead Mechanical Engineer for global light electric vehicle manufacturer and service provider.
  • CAD and FEA skills utilised to develop next generation of e-bikes and accessories.
  • Product management and DFMEA experience used to successfully deliver final products that meet stringent operational and safety requirements.
  • Designs optimised for manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, sheet metal, extrusion and CNC.
  • Focus on heavy use cases, designing for serviceability and reduced total cost of ownership.
  • Forensic engineering skills imperative to pinpoint product electrical and mechanical failure issues and re-design.
  • Liaison, reporting and presenting root cause analysis or immediate containment actions to customers and stakeholders involved in product failure.
  • Developed new test standard for intense business use case and determining component lifetime to failure.
• Freelance Mechanical Engineer Carchrie Engineering · Self-employed Jun 2017 – Present 8 yrs 11 mos NSW, Australia • Consultancy offering end-to-end consultancy services covering concept development, CAD, prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass manufacture.
  • Produce detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and assemblies using Fusion 360 and SolidWorks, including parametric and generative designs.
  • Conducted FEA simulations and correlate with physical testing to optimise designs for ISO safety standards and mechanical performance.
  • Developed new saddle and frame designs working with cycling industry clients and manufacturers.
  • Created rapid prototypes, test rigs, and custom fixtures to validate product function and streamline development.
  • Holistic approach to design and project risk management strategy ensures successful project delivery.
  • Liaise directly with manufacturers, locally and overseas, to refine designs, reduce costs, and support tooling, pilot production, and scale-up.
• Modelling and Simulation Analyst Thornton Tomasetti · Full-time Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 1 yrs 8 mos Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • Performed dynamic and shock analysis on naval and civilian structures, including bespoke analytical solutions.
  • Led training for proprietary FE simulation tools and managed knowledge transfer.
  • Delivered client projects through strong technical reporting and numerical analysis.
  • Applied non-linear analysis methods to assess explosive decommissioning scenarios.
  • Supported trials teams with onsite data capture, ensuring full safety and access compliance.
  • Trusted to independently deliver complex analysis projects due to strong work ethic and expertise.