Panagiotis P.

Experience

• Mechaincal Design Engineer PANAGIOTIS PAPAMITOUKAS Engineering Office in Thessaloniki · Self-employed Nov 2019 – Present 6 yrs 11 mos Thessaloniki, Greece Since 2020, I have been running my own engineering office in Thessaloniki, Greece, providing a wide range of technical and mechanical engineering services, including:
  • 3D Design and 2D Drafting: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Autodesk AutoCAD.
  • FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and Design Optimization.
  • CAM Programming: HSM toolpath generation and G-code creation.
  • 3D Printing: 3D model preparation and file generation for 3D printing.
  • Designed and simulated components for heavy-duty trucks using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
  • Performed engineering calculations and structural assessments for submissions to the Greek Ministry of Transport, including:
  • Strength analysis of truck chassis and subframes, including bolted and welded joints.
  • Load calculations and axle load distribution.
  • Strength assessment of superstructures, mounting brackets, and structural steel sections.
  • 3D CAD modelling and preparation of manufacturing drawings
  Selected Collaborating Companies: Orfanidis S.A., Thessaloniki Port Authority, and Halcor S.A.
• Mechancial Design Engineer MacDonald Humfrey · Contract Jun 2019 – Aug 2026 7 yrs 2 mos Droitwich, UK • Worked as a member of the design engineering team.
  • Took responsibility for the design of cranes, elevators, and conveyor systems (Autodesk Inventor).
  • Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and performed all necessary engineering calculations in accordance with BS, EN, and DIN standards, using Autodesk Inventor and Inventor Nastran.
  • Produced all engineering drawings and technical specification documentation required for the aforementioned systems.
  • Managed project programmes for the systems, coordinating with suppliers and clients to ensure effective project execution
• Component Design Enginer Jaguar Land Rover · Full-time Jun 2017 – Apr 2026 8 yrs 10 mos Coventry, UK · Act as a member of the major Casting Design
  · Hold responsibility for the head joint of all the JLR engine programs (Lead the head gasket and head joint design, Checking both the Fea analysis of the head gasket and the head bolt, Participate in the head joint CFD analysis, Design of the head bolt rundown process ( Torque and angle strategy).Create the tolerance stack both for the Head Joint and Head bolt joint
  · Participate in the creation and controlling of the surface finishing specification both for Cylinder head and Block
  · Create the DMEA and PFMEA for the Head gasket
  · Conducting the test of the head joint (aluminium ring, Fuji Test, elongation test etc.)
  · Lead the investigation for issues in the head joint (Leakage, coolant pressurization , bolt torque variation) using Six sigma methodologies ( JLR yellow belt Training)
  · Responsible for the programme management of the head gasket, head bolts.
  · Liaising with the suppliers