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Adam L.

Mechanical Design Engineering | CAD Design | Engineering Solutions | Project Support

Bradford, United Kingdom

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35,188 / 152,130

Skill pts: 5

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About

I’m a UK-based Mechanical Design Engineer and founder of Lister Design Engineering Ltd, with over 14 years’ experience in mechanical design and a practical background as an apprentice-trained fabricator and welder.

I help businesses turn ideas, sketches and existing designs into detailed 3D CAD models and clear manufacturing drawings. My background in fabrication helps me develop practical designs that consider how components will be manufactured, assembled and maintained.

Using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, I offer:

• 3D CAD modelling of parts and assemblies
• 2D manufacturing and fabrication drawings
• Sheet metal and welded fabrication design
• Mechanical equipment and machinery design
• Pressure equipment, tanks and pipework design
• Drawing updates, modifications and conversion to CAD
• Bills of materials, design reviews and drawing checking

My experience spans manufacturing, special purpose machinery, pressure equipment and engineering projects supporting aerospace, water and nuclear applications. I hold a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and am a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP).

Whether you need a single component modelled, a drawing package prepared or ongoing design support, I bring clear communication, attention to detail and a practical approach.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project.

Experience

Director / Mechanical Design Engineer Lister Design Engineering Ltd · Self-employed Sep 2024 – Present 2 yrs 1 mos Baildon, West Yorkshire, UK
Design Team Leader Absolute Engineering · Full-time Dec 2024 – Sep 2026 1 yrs 9 mos Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, UK • Lead the mechanical design of ink doctoring chambers and supporting equipment for the flexographic printing industry.
• Support and provide technical direction to a small team of design engineers, allocating workload and maintaining delivery quality.
• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings for machining, fabrication and assembly.
• Create and implement part and assembly specifications within Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations.
• Undertake UK and USA site visits to capture dimensional information from existing flexographic presses and develop retrofit solutions.
• Work across design, manufacturing and customer-facing activities, resolving practical engineering issues through to
delivery.
Principal Mechanical Engineer LBBC Technologies · Full-time Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 1 yrs 11 mos Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK • Led mechanical design of capital process equipment for the investment casting industry, including pressure vessels, liquid storage tanks, piping systems, valves, pumps, access platforms, safety guarding and lifting equipment.
• Developed PFDs and P&IDs to support mechanical system design, integration and project delivery.
• Produced detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings for fabrication, machining and mechanical fit-out, with strong focus on accuracy and manufacturability.
• Performed pressure-system design calculations in accordance with ASME Section VIII and PD5500.
• Authored O&M manuals and supporting technical documentation for client use and equipment operation.
• Managed and supported a small team of design engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring project delivery.
Mechanical Design Engineer LBBC Technologies · Full-time Dec 2012 – Jan 2024 11 yrs 1 mos Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK • Delivered complex and non-standard mechanical designs to meet customer and end-user requirements across capital
equipment projects.
• Developed detailed mechanical designs, 3D assemblies and manufacturing drawings for fabricated and machined
equipment.
• Regularly attended foundry and customer sites to verify layouts, gather dimensional information and support installation and problem solving.
• Worked closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs were practical, manufacturable and fit for
purpose.
• Mentored apprentices and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and practical engineering support.
• Completed HND and BEng (Hons) qualifications while working full time.

Education

University of Huddersfield BEng, Mechanical Design 2017 – 2019
Bradford College HND, Mechanical Engineering 2015 – 2016
Bradford College HNC, Mechanical Engineering 2013 – 2015
Bradford College Diploma, Fabrication & Welding 2006 – 2010

Licenses & Certifications

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) Solidworks Jan 2020 – Present
EngTech MIMechE IMechE Jan 2016 – Present