Daniel Redfern

Experience

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  McDonald's Corporation

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2012

  Staff Trainer

  Dedicated and experienced staff trainer with a strong background in the fast-paced environment of McDonald's. Proven track record of successfully training and developing new team members to deliver exceptional customer service.

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  Morgan Motor Company

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2011

  Junior Designer

  University live project with Morgan Motor Company.A teamwork based project, expanding our skills of communication and time management, alongside a successful completion of an exterior 3D clay model and a 3D (CAD) visualized interior. A link can be found to see this live project on:www.morgan-motor.co.uk/mmc/newspages/studentprojects.html

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  Concept Group International

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Junior Designer

  University live project with Concept Group International (CGI)The brief consisted in creating a 4 metre length vehicle with a commercial purpose. CGI offered feedback to help direct the design in the right direction. This resulted in designing a vehicle based on the McDonald’s Corporation, offering an “on the move” facility, situating itself in possible future store locations and slso fair grounds, festivals, road sides and hired events (with appropriate licensing).

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern Modeller

  In the design studios at the Ford Motor Company, I prcaticed skills in clay model making and design aspects.For this I had to make my own model-making tools, which facilitated an understanding of working with the clay and also being able to create a specific tool for a desired job. Whilst working with clay my understanding of creating a 3D model was improved, enabling me to visualise what was essential to develop a design.This experience combined with the professional design techniques used in industry helped me to improve the way in which I create a design. Show less

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  Redfern Designs

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Wheelchair & Mobility Designer

  Owner of a self-start design company, focusing on the needs of the mobility impaired.Responsibilities - Designing and producing prototypes out of composite materials, silicone molding and casting, CAD, market research and web design.

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  Brecknell Willis

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2019

  Achievements and responsibilities: I am responsible for reviewing and modifying internal engineering processes and procedures in line with corporate policies and QMS (ISO 9001) audit, also producing and providing training documentation for new and current employees in line with such policies.I have lead the configuration and implementation of a PDM system (DDM) creating workflows and managing data input.Project engineer role:• Reviewing customer requirements.• Chairing project/design reviews.• Generating technical documentation such as test specifications and configuration management plans for product compliance.• Reviewing applicable standards and ensuring product compliance.Design engineer role:• Producing 3D design data. • Creating and managing BoMs.• Generating 2D manufacturing drawings in line with customer specifications.• Liaising with internal and external manufacturing teams ensuring the viability of the design and looking where possible for improvements and reduction in cost.Additional responsibilities:Engineering Member of the Quality Council.Engineering representative of the CFU (Customer Focused Unit) initiative.Travelled to Taiwan to conduct training for the off-shore design office. Show less Achievements and responsibilities:I was assigned to multiple design projects, problem solving, working from conceptualisation to the creation of detail manufacture and assembly drawings, through to product introduction (NPI), developing designs concepts using 3D CAD and progressing through to 2D manufacturing drawings.I was involved in the production of prototypes and generating test specifications for product validation.I revised and developed engineering change management procedures to improve cross functional communication between the design office and the procurement and manufacturing teams.Additional responsibilities:Engineering lead within a multifunctional team for the implementation of the company’s ERP system (Oracle). Created training material and led multiple training sessions for the engineering department. Show less

  • Design / Project Engineer - Railway Electrification

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Mechanical Design Engineer - Railway Electrification

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Engineering Assistant - Railway Electrification

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Vapormatt

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Process Machinery

  Achievements and responsibilities: As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Lead role; I have reviewed customer requirements, chaired design reviews. I have been the point of contact for all design related activities, generated and compiled calculations, also verification work to ensure compliance with customer requirements. I produced 3D design data for large complex machinery and smaller more technical products, creating BoMs, and generating 2D manufacturing drawings in line with customer specifications.I have worked on a number of NPI projects where cost was the driving factor; liaising with internal and external manufacturers. This has been focused on quality and repeatability of the product, resulting in reductions of manufacturing errors and more optimised cost-effective designs.I have also played a role in the introduction of departmental processes and procedures in line with ISO 9001, providing clear and precise documentation for the adherence to such policies.Additionally, I have acted proactively as a member of the build team, assisting in the build of machines to ensure product delivery would remain on time. Show less

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  Brecknell Willis

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Achievements and responsibilities: I am the technical lead and point of contact on a number of global projects, liaising with multiple customers and accountable for the agreed deliverables. I am responsible for producing and approving project documentation alongside ensuring project milestones are met and project hours remain within budget, whilst liaising with the mechanical engineers to ensure design solutions are compliant with customer specifications.Additional responsibilities:Reporting project status updates to key stakeholders, whilst ensuring KPIs are recorded and relevant.I have developed standard calculation packages to improve the accuracy and efficiency of internally produced documentation, removing timely investigations and providing noticeably improved standard of work to our customers.Team lead for the integration of the company’s data management system (DDM), responsible for chairing progress reviews, allocating duties, producing and reviewing training materials and the successful role out to the engineering department. Show less Achievements and responsibilities: I have taken the role of a Design / Project engineer, focusing primarily on project work, producing documentation such as manuals and calculation packages alongside delegating tasks to other members of the team to ensure timescales are maintained. Within my design role I create drawings and produce 3D data to meet customer specifications.Since being in this role I have devoted my time to expand my knowledge of Third rail systems, increasing my understanding of key principles such as Gapping studies and the importance of mechanical calculations. I have developed standard calculation packages to improve the accuracy and efficiency of internally produced documentation, removing timely investigations and providing noticeably improved standard of work to our customers.On a number of projects, I have taken the lead role when communicating with the customer, being the point of contact and responsible for meeting the agreed timelines.Additional responsibilities:I have taken the role of Mentor for the junior members of the team, aiding them to understand and settle into their respective roles additionally providing training where necessary, whether it be system, design or project related. Show less

  • Project Engineer - Railway Electrification

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Project / Design Engineer - Railway Electrification

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Brecknell Willis & Co Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Infrastructure Product Line Engineering Lead - Railway Electrification

  • Planned and executed all research and development (R&D) projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.• Monitored and reported on the R&D budget, aligning with corporate budget and guidelines.• Led initiatives to reduce product design costs and proposed margin improvement plans.• Planned and organized testing and field service trials for new products, ensuring effective implementation.• Developed a comprehensive set of standard documentation and catalogue for infrastructure products.• Executed product standardization projects to enhance efficiency and consistency.• Developed and implemented strategies for product withdrawal and obsolescence.• Supported cost reduction efforts for purchased parts, providing technical support for design, specifications, and validation.• Incorporated lessons learned from customer and service feedback into product designs, focusing on reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS).• Reviewed current and future designs for industrialization and assembly optimization.• Considered product design for optimizing installation and maintenance practices.• Supported investigations of product failures or non-conformances.• Assisted in the preparation of the Infrastructure Product Line strategic plan (PL STRAP) and budget.• Collaborated with the Lead Systems Engineer to align with system needs and meet customer/market expectations.• Contributed to the strategic planning of the Infrastructure Product Line and overall business development. Show less