CV
Work Experience
Jul/20 - Present
Engineer, JCB
I currently work as an engineer within the Hydraulic specialists team in the structures and Hydraulics Category, formerly JCB Research. I have had to learn a large amount about hydraulic systems to work within the team and picked up the engineering assessment and approval of the hydraulic cooling aspects to the NPIP process. I develop new systems, with an emphasis on looking at MCVs, Main Control Valves, and manifolds.
Mar/18 - Jul/20
Thermal Systems Engineer, JCB
I worked as a thermal systems engineer for JC Bamford Excavators Ltd in Staffordshire. I worked as part of a small team within the Group Engineering (JCB Research) department on thermal systems. The two main areas within the role were HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and cooling systems. The main function of this role was to support the other business units of JCB with both existing and new projects. I worked closely with the NPIP team (New Product Implementation Process) to help with verification of new pipeline projects. I used 1D and 3D simulation tools to help develop and improve existing designs and validate new ones. The role involved working with a broad range of teams across JCB globally and suppliers.
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As part of this team I advised on several key projects for the company including it's Hydrogen fuel cell excavator and had a small input on it's Hydrogen Internal Combustion engines and World's Fastest Tractor. This gave me a great opportunity to work on some high profile work across the company and deliver to tight timelines under high pressures.
Junior Design Engineer, Axiscades UK
I previously worked as a Junior Design Engineer at Axiscades UK, an engineering solutions provider. I worked both autonomously and as part of a larger team to deliver a quality engineering service to the customer. I had experience in project management and leadership, from project outline to delivery with the customer. This has also included the management of other members of staff to ensure an efficient delivery process.
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My main responsibilities were:​​
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Creating quotes and time estimates to be presented to the customer based on project requirements.
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Managing my own time and work on a project, whilst working autonomously or as part of a team.
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Completing hand calculations for structural validation and verification.
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Creating a mesh model suitable for structural analysis in both Altair Hypermesh and Creo Simulate.
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Conduction Linear Static and Non-Linear Quasi-Static Analyses on structures to determine their suitability using the Altair Optistruct solver and the inbuilt solver in Creo simulate.
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Post processing FEA results to create results plots, and animations to be presented to the customer, in both written reports and over web conferences. This was done in both Altair Hyperview and Creo Simulate.
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Creating formal technical reports to be presented to the customer. These were created using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word depending on the customers requirements.
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CAD 3D modelling and detailing of parts with Design for Manufacture in mind.
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Detailing drawings to BS8888 or customer specific standards.
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Investigating product duty cycle to determine suitable load cases for input into FEA and calculations.
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Creating and delivering a training program for new starters in the area of 3D CAD and detailing with reference to manufacture.
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Helping to create and improve the business processes.
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Managing placement students to ensure they complete training and are able to effectively support others on other projects.
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Helping to resolve IT issues and CAD support with members of staff.
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I have also had experience with working off-site, directly for the customer, allowing for greater flexibility in project delivery.
Sep/16 - Mar/18
Placement Mechanical Engineer, Terex MP
As part of my degree I completed a 13 month industrial placement, as a mechanical design engineer, at Terex Materials Processing in Coalville.
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My accomplishments in this role encompassed:
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Working as a team member for a design group within the department.
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I worked autonomously and was responsible for my own project management and making sure deadlines were met.
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Getting involved in a wide variety of jobs from design and detailing to project management and the implementation of design changes.
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I used the application of engineering maths to calculate forces in components. I was also involved with weld processes, SMED and manufacturing activities.
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Setting up a testing centre, saving the company a large amount of money.
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Delivering basic 3D CAD training and day-to-day support to other team members.
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I received a special recognition, Continuous Improvement Award for services to the company during a near miss incident.
Aug/13 - Sep/14
Skills
Creo CAD
Creo Simulate
Solidworks CAD
Solidworks Simulation
Altair HyperMesh
Altair Optistruct
Mathcad
Matlab
Modelica Dymola
Working Model 2D
Circuit Wizard
Automation Studio
PICAXE
AMESIM
KULI
ANSYS Fluent/CFX
Used Creo 2.0 and 3.0 extensively for both modelling and detailing for manufacture
Experience with linear static and non-linear quasi-static
Used in detail, some experience with surface modelling, motion studies and weldments
Experience with linear static analyses
Used for 1D, 2D and 3D models. Linear and non-linear materials. Created welded and bolted assemblies, with and without pretension
Run both linear static and non-linear quasi-static analyses, used for small displacement studies
Utilized to create standardized worksheets for mechanical calculations. Integrated with Creo
Used to post-process data and create graphs to visualize results
Conducted chassis and vehicle dynamics testing on a model created using both existing and custom parts
Created and simulated mechanisms to visualize the kinematics of certain systems
Made and simulated electrical circuits. Also used the PCB creator to design and create bespoke circuits
Designed and simulated hydraulic circuits to test for faults and verify hand calculations
Programmed micro-controllers to be used in various small mechatronic projects, some autonomous
Used AMESIM to create several 'virtual twin' models for projects to help replicate behaviours, with some correlation exercises with real-world testing
Created cooling systems within KULI to help understand the effect of design changes
Some basic experience with the simulation packages making comparative simple CFD models
Education
2011-2016
MEng, Off-Road Vehicle Design
Final Year
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Achieved a Merit classification overall
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Final year project was the design and verification of an off-road suspension for Lotus’ small car platform chassis
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​Final year project involved the use of various software such as Solidworks, Dymola, Matlab and Dewesoft to simulate its dynamic and kinematic behavior
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Load case calculations were completed for the suspension system and testing was conducted on a pre-existing vehicle to help validate findings
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Completed a concept for a tubular space frame chassis for a single seat trial buggy, which complied to relevant MSA regulations
​​4th Year
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Achieved 75% average in fourth year
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Worked in a group doing test and development work for Jaguar Land Rover, conducting research into terramechanics and single wheel testers
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Applied engineering science and practices to calculate load cases and conduct weld fatigue analysis on a MEWP, through various duty cycles. The existing design was then assessed and design improvements were suggested
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Conducted FEA and hand calculations on a double wishbone suspension assembly to validate the differences between values
3rd Year
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Awarded the Harper Adams Aspire Award for my work during placement
​​2nd Year
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​Achieved 71% average across first two academic years
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Moved from the BEng to the MEng course after my results from second year
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Took part in an electric off-road vehicle project where I designed the vehicle on Solidworks 3D CAD and completed design optimisation using lean methodologies
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The vehicle was tested after an initial design and manufacture phase and its performance was assessed where it achieved 1st place out of four teams
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The design was then iterated and improved for the final assessment
​​1st Year
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​Achieved 73% average in first year​
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Moved from the BSc to the BEng course after my results from first year
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Additional Qualifications
NAFEMS
Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
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I took part in the online training course in my own time to develop my own knowledge of Non-Linear Analysis
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Topics included
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Differences between linear and non-linear analysis​
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Geometric non-linearity (geometry, follower forces & buckling)
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Material non-linearity
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Contact analysis
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Yield criteria
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Implicit and explicit analyses
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