ADRIAN WARD. C.Eng Miet

Experience

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  INTRIM POSITIONS

  Sept 1991 - Sept 2001

  ENGINEERING LEAD / PROJECT-ENGINEERING MANAGER

  SHORT TERM CONTRACTS VARYING FROM 6 MONTHS TO TWO YEARS. USING EITHER SOLID WORKS OR INVENTOR 3D DESIGN PACKAGES.POSITIONS VARIED FROM SHORT TERM DESIGN ENGINEER TO INTERIM MANAGER WITH GENERAL BRIEF TO DEVELOP OR TURN AROUND AND STABILIZE THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FUNCTIONS. PRINCIPLE DESIGN ENGINEERDOMESTIC PRODUCTS, ELECTRO MECHANICAL PRODUCTS, MEDICAL DEVICES. VACUUM FORMING. WASTE MANAGEMENT. HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, DISABILITY EQUIPMENT.

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  UV Modular

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Project Engineering Manager

  Responsibilities as Hands on Design Engineer using 3D Inventor and Manager • Management of New projects from concept to completion. • Managing/Leading a technical team including electrical and mechanical design engineers.• Engineering and subsequent production of all technical information including drawings for manufacture (Product Manufacturing Information)• Producing all information to purchase, manufacture and assemble the products.• Management of the technical and project files for each build. • Ultimately responsible for UK and European legislation and all legal requirements of the products including vehicle testing and OEM requirements and CE Marking.• Overall responsibility for New product development • Totally responsible for Project planning, launch dates, any relevant testing. • Ultimately responsibility for the implementation and up keep of ISO9001 and MDA requirements and ISO 13485 for the company.Main Achievments:• Implemented and Managed the transition from one 2d cad station to 10 seats of a 3d modeling environment.• Project managed and Lead engineered the whole of Scotland’s ambulance designs (£m+ contract)• Project managed and Lead engineered the entire whole of the ambulances for Wales. (£m+ contract).• Lead the engineering and delivery of the Critical care package of vehicles for the NHS.• Responsible for managing the Project requirements for the rest of the UKs Ambulance trusts • Managed the project requirements and deliverables for several projects for the M.O.D.• Managed and Lead engineered several special projects for clients such as “specialist baby units” , R.A.F projects, off road units for mountain rescue and air ambulance support. Show less

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  PORTASTOR

  Sept 2008 - May 2016

  PROJECT ENGINEER

  Responsibilities as Hands on Design Engineer (using 3D Autodesk Inventor) and manager• Management of the delivery of the Engineering and Technical content of projects within a project team environment to agreed timescales and cost targets. • Interpret written specifications. Meet quality, structural and Mechanical Design criteria for designs. • Create specifications for major items for procurement. • Instruct and liaise with structural and design engineers.• Approve major mechanical assembly drawings and layouts. • Advise and work with project managers to estimate, plan and maintain the project plan and forecasted project margins.Main Achievments:• Managing/Leading the design and approval of explosion proof door project.• Managing/Leading the Engineering, design and approval of critical equipment housing to withstand explosion and blast forces for Exxon Mobil in Singapore.• Managing/Leading the engineering, design and approval for five critical equipment housings for British Nuclear Fuels which were designed to withstand fire and earthquakes (seismic activity).• Managing/Leading the engineering and design for fourteen blast resistant modules for a joint project between BP and Algeria for the extraction of Gas.• Responsible for the engineering lead and design of several smaller value projects of up to £1m each. Show less

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  Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  PROJECT MANAGER

  Responsible for the management and delivery of projects ranging in size from small single switchgear units to large multi-module complexes including Two modules for Sellafield. One Module for BP in Georgia. Two modules for Manchester Tram and one module for a North Sea Gas Rig.

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  CARTWRIGHT CONVERSIONS LIMITED

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2019

  Project Design and Homoligation Engineer
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  Angloco Limited

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2022

  C.Eng
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  Awardtech Consultants

  Dec 2022 - now

  Chartered Engineer