Ethan K.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Multiple CAD software experience
Billingham,
United Kingdom
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About
I am a Mechanical Reverse CAD Engineer with a First-Class BEng in Mechanical Engineering and professional experience across mechanical design, reverse engineering, and manufacturing-ready engineering documentation. I currently specialise in scan-to-CAD and reverse engineering for turbine and rotating machinery applications.
My work involves reverse engineering existing components where original drawings are missing, incomplete, or obsolete. This includes 3D scanning and manual measurement, identification of critical dimensions, tolerances, hole depths, and threads (metric and imperial), reconstruction of design intent, creation of accurate parametric CAD models and assemblies, and production of clear, machinist-ready 2D drawings to ISO standards.
I regularly work hands-on with physical components, carrying out strip-downs and reassembly to understand fit, function, and real-world constraints rather than simply recreating geometry. I am experienced in working with worn or damaged parts and applying engineering judgement to ensure components are practical to manufacture, inspect, and assemble.
My background is in mechanical design engineering, having previously worked in bespoke industrial equipment, oil & gas systems, piping, and structural design environments. I am currently focused on reverse engineering within the turbine sector, where accuracy, tolerancing, and reliability are critical.
Software experience includes:
• Fusion 360 – parametric modelling, assemblies, drawings, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentation
• Geomagic Design X – scan-to-CAD workflows, mesh cleanup, surface reconstruction, deviation analysis
• Autodesk Inventor – mechanical design, assemblies, and drawings
• SolidWorks – advanced part modelling, assemblies, surface modelling, and drawings
• AutoCAD – 2D engineering drawings and layouts
• ANSYS / Abaqus (academic) – structural and mechanical analysis fundamentals
I typically support machine shops, maintenance teams, OEM aftermarket teams, and engineering companies that require dependable CAD models and drawings they can confidently manufacture from, particularly for legacy, rotating, or turbine-related components.
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My work involves reverse engineering existing components where original drawings are missing, incomplete, or obsolete. This includes 3D scanning and manual measurement, identification of critical dimensions, tolerances, hole depths, and threads (metric and imperial), reconstruction of design intent, creation of accurate parametric CAD models and assemblies, and production of clear, machinist-ready 2D drawings to ISO standards.
I regularly work hands-on with physical components, carrying out strip-downs and reassembly to understand fit, function, and real-world constraints rather than simply recreating geometry. I am experienced in working with worn or damaged parts and applying engineering judgement to ensure components are practical to manufacture, inspect, and assemble.
My background is in mechanical design engineering, having previously worked in bespoke industrial equipment, oil & gas systems, piping, and structural design environments. I am currently focused on reverse engineering within the turbine sector, where accuracy, tolerancing, and reliability are critical.
Software experience includes:
• Fusion 360 – parametric modelling, assemblies, drawings, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentation
• Geomagic Design X – scan-to-CAD workflows, mesh cleanup, surface reconstruction, deviation analysis
• Autodesk Inventor – mechanical design, assemblies, and drawings
• SolidWorks – advanced part modelling, assemblies, surface modelling, and drawings
• AutoCAD – 2D engineering drawings and layouts
• ANSYS / Abaqus (academic) – structural and mechanical analysis fundamentals
I typically support machine shops, maintenance teams, OEM aftermarket teams, and engineering companies that require dependable CAD models and drawings they can confidently manufacture from, particularly for legacy, rotating, or turbine-related components.
Experience
- Mechanical Design Engineer Saturn Turbo Services · Full-time Sep 2025 – Present 5 mos Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom My work involves reverse engineering existing components where original drawings are missing, incomplete, or obsolete. This includes 3D scanning and manual measurement, identification of critical dimensions, tolerances, hole depths, and threads (metric and imperial), reconstruction of design intent, creation of accurate parametric CAD models and assemblies, and production of clear, machinist-ready 2D drawings to ISO standards.
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May 2022 –
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Education
- Northumbria University BEng, MECHANICAL EGINEERING, First class with honours 2017 – 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- SOLIDWORKS ( All training courses) Apr 2024 – Present
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Joined: January 28, 2026
Last seen: January 28, 2026
Area of Expertise
Machine Design
3D Printing Design
Oil & Gas
Mechanical Engineering
3D Design Services
2D to 3D Conversion Services
Prototype Design Services
3D Solid Modeling
3D Models of Machine Parts
2D CAD Drafting Services
Assembly Drawing Services
Assembly Modeling Services
2D CAD Design Services
Mechanical CAD Design
3D CAD Translation Services
2D to 3D Modeling
Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services)
3D Scan to CAD Service
3D Scanning Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Billingham, United Kingdom