Engineering Design Manager | Principal Mechanical Engineer
Experienced Engineering Design Manager and Mechanical Engineer with 22 years of experience, a proficiency working within a fast paced design and manufacturing environment with a track record working alongside senior executives to develop project plans and execute tasks accordingly. Capacity to manage, lead and develop multi-disciplined engineering teams that are capable of delivering within tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Experienced in the design stages of a product lifecycle, including research, development and manufacturing right through to costing, installation and final commissioning. A demonstrable track record of analysing information with sound engineering principles in mind and evaluating results for optimum engineering solution, changing customer requirements and product specifications. In addition, I have the ability to draw upon broad experience to aid revenue growth with innovative products.
Excellent working knowledge of:
• MS Office suite.
• Generate 3D CAD models (Parts/Assemblies) & Engineering Drawings in SolidWorks (Proficient).
• Rendering generated in KeyShot.
Note: 2D & 3D files can be converted to the clients desired format.
Core skills:
Management:
• Experience of working in a senior engineering management role.
• Collaborative with cross-functional partners and communicate at all levels.
• Track record of building, leading, managing a functional and technical engineering team.
• Creating an engineering environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Providing regular direction, mentorship, coaching and developing team members on an individual basis.
• Ability to reach consensus on technical direction and engineering matters with work colleagues.
Engineering:
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite, 3D CAD programs, SolidWorks (Proficient), Inventor, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, KeyShot , Project Management.
• In-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and Design of products, material selection, and testing methods.
• Experience of mechanical engineering practices, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) analysis and manufacturing drawings.
• Technical experience in a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process environment.
• Design Concepts and mathematical modelling.
• Product stress and failure analysis.
• Corrective action investigation, analysis, implementation and documentation.
Personal:
• Capacity to integrate into a group of highly skilled individuals at various levels.
• Ability to build morale within a team and influence others.
• Willing to work and travel nationally/internationally on short to medium secondments when required.
• Resilient to operational pressure, dynamic, assertive and resourceful. Possess the drive to succeed.